The CLAT 2026 second allotment list is scheduled to be released on January 22, 2026. The second allotment list is especially important for students who narrowly missed their top-choice National Law Universities (NLUs) in the CLAT first seat allocation 2026. In the first round, top law universities like NLSIU Bengaluru fill up their general seats almost immediately. However, in the CLAT second round allotment, many NLU seats become available because some students either drop out or do not pay their fees on time.
Looking closely at the opening and closing ranks for this phase helps predict how much the final cut-offs can drop. For most premier NLUs, the cut-off change is small, usually within 10 to 50 ranks. However, mid-tier and newer NLUs show much bigger cutoff shifts. Understanding this is essential for students to manage their expectations and make informed decisions during the ongoing CLAT counselling process 2026.
Event | Important date and time |
Release of the second allotment list | January 22, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Payment of confirmation fee (round 2) | January 22, 2026 - January 29, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
Release of the third allotment list | February 5, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Payment of confirmation fee (round 3) | February 5, 2026 - February 12, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
Deadline to pay University fee (rounds 1-3) | April 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Release of the CLAT fourth allotment list | May 2, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Payment of confirmation fee (round 4) | May 2, 2026 - May 8, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
Release of the fifth and final allotment list | May 15, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Final admission and fee payment | May 15, 2026 - May 20, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
Deadline to pay the University fee (rounds 4-5) | May 30, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
The table below provides the expected closing ranks for CLAT 2026 second round. These cut-offs are calculated based on the CLAT 2026 first seat allotment data and vacancy patterns in various NLUs, seen in previous counselling cycles.
NLU | General Closing Rank | OBC Closing rank | EWS Closing rank | SC Closing rank | ST Closing rank |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 112 | 1396 | 703 | - | - |
159 | 546 | 3251 | |||
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 480 | - | 1377 | - | - |
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 915 | 2464 | 1997 | 8625 | |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) | 327 | 4168* | - | 4753 | - |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 692 | 4596* | - | 6987 | - |
367 | 1761 | 986 | 5445 | 5955 | |
807 | 2408 | 7660 | 10507 | ||
443 | 2230 | - | 5934 | 8568 | |
1372 | 2620 | 2620 | 8826 | 15112 | |
755 | 3769* | 2088* | 11228* | - | |
1260 | - | - | 8785 | 11901 | |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 1398 | 7359* | 1950* | 11590* | - |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | 1547 | 8139* | 2316* | 12662* | - |
1341 | - | - | - | - | |
NLU Odisha BA LLB | 1007 | - | - | 7247 | 12211 |
NLU Odisha BBA LLB | 1170 | - | - | 7891 | 13134 |
NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB | 1643 | 3445 | 2446 | 9716 | 15006 |
NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB | 1729 | 3855 | 2551 | 11351 | - |
2051 | 40275* | - | 25783* | 39689* | |
1623 | 3398 | 2180 | 9330 | 15023 | |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB | 1736 | 4081 | - | 10327 | 15384 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB | 1838 | 4866 | - | 12470 | - |
558 | - | - | - | - | |
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 1473 | 14830* | 16868* | 21810* | - |
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 1555 | 15059* | 19846* | 26619* | 58982* |
MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB | 1831 | - | 23203* | 26434* | 58389* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 1555 | 15059* | 19846* | 26619* | 58,982* |
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | 2320 | - | - | 11597 | 17192 |
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | 2395 | - | - | 13181 | 18531 |
2215 | 4228 | 2714 | 12539 | 20038 | |
1886 | 4186 | 2669 | 12802 | 19698 | |
2518 | - | - | 51553* | - | |
2326 | 5097* | - | 21354* | - | |
IIULER Goa BA LLB | 2541 | 5350 | 3257 | 13346 | 20461 |
IIULER Goa BA LLB | 2562 | 5444 | 3448 | 13793 | 20846 |
*state reservation
After checking the CLAT second allotment result on the official portal, candidates must choose one of the following three options:
Freeze: Select this if the candidate is satisfied with the NLU allotted in round 2 of CLAT 2026. The candidate must pay the confirmation fee and secure the seat. They will not be considered for any further upgrades in subsequent rounds.
Float: Select this option if candidates want to accept the current seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference NLU in the next round. Candidates must still pay the confirmation fee to hold their current seat.
Exit: Select this if candidates do not want to participate in the counselling process anymore. If they have already paid a confirmation fee but choose to exit, they may be eligible for a partial refund depending on when they exercise this option.
On Question asked by student community
Yes, you can switch from one college to another to a CLAT college through the entrance test. However, it is important to note that you will have to start from year 1 rather than transferring directly into the second or third year. Some of the top
CLAT participating colleges
here.
Here you can check out the top
NLUs offering admission into 3-year LLB
with and without CLAT exam:
1. NLSIU Bengaluru for LLB programme through NLSAT.
2. NLU Odisha and NLU Visakhapatnam offer admission into the 3-year LLB course through their own admission process.
3. CNLU Patna
Yes, for CLAT preparation, building a reading habit daily is a good approach. You can read the daily newspapers like The Hindu and The Indian Express. While going for Animal Farm by George Orwell, Word power Made Easy by Norma Lewis for novel comprehension.
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