CLAT Counselling 2026: Date, Fees, Document, Merit List

CLAT Counselling Date 2026

CLAT Counselling 2026 Process

The CLAT counselling process starts after the declaration of the CLAT 2026 result by the consortium. Given below are the various steps involved in CLAT counselling to gain NLU admission, which must be duly followed by the candidates.

Steps in CLAT 2026 Counselling Process

• Declaration of CLAT 2026 result: The Consortium of NLUs will declare the CLAT 2026 result one week after the exam.

• CLAT 2026 counselling registration window: Candidates who have a valid score in CLAT 2026 can register for the counselling process through their CLAT login, paying the CLAT 2026 counselling registration fees. Candidates are also required to submit the NLU preference list 2026 after the CLAT 2026 result is declared.

• Publication of CLAT 2026 allotment list: After closing the CLAT counselling 2026 registration, the authorities will publish the NLU-wise CLAT 2026 allotment list, which contains the details of the candidates shortlisted for admission in a particular round.

• Exercising freeze/ float/ exit: Shortlisted candidates are required to exercise one among freeze, float, or exit options. Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats or those who have got their first NLU preference can choose the freeze option. Candidates who are not satisfied with the allotted seat or those who have not got their first NLU preference, and want to be considered for further admission, must choose the float option. Candidates who wish to exit the counselling process must choose the exit option. Candidates who do not choose any of the three options will be considered to have exited the counselling process, and the registration fee will be forfeited.

• Payment of confirmation fee: The candidates who choose the freeze or float option must pay the confirmation fee of Rs. 20000. The confirmation fee will be adjusted against the balance of university fees to be paid at the time of admission.

• Payment of university fee: Candidates are required to pay the university fee within the prescribed deadline and complete their seat allotment.

• Reporting and document verification: Candidates are required to report to the allotted NLU and complete document verification and other formalities in the CLAT 2026 admission process.

CLAT Counselling 2026 Invite List

The Consortium will prepare the CLAT 2026 counselling invite list as per the results. All eligible candidates will receive an SMS/email from the Consortium of NLUs, inviting them to participate in the CLAT 2026 counselling process after the results are declared. Such candidates are eligible to register for counselling. Candidates have to validate the invitation through their CLAT 2026 account. The invited candidates must register for the process through their CLAT login after paying the registration fee and uploading the required documents.

How to Register for CLAT Counselling 2026?

The consortium of NLUs will send an invitation on the registered email ID and mobile number to the shortlisted candidates to register for CLAT counselling. The invitation to register for CLAT 2026 counselling will also be available in the candidate’s CLAT account.

Steps to Register for CLAT 2026 Counselling

• Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Log in to the CLAT 2026 account and validate the invitation for CLAT counselling 2026.
• Click on the “Make Payment” option.
• Candidates have to provide the bank account details into which, refunds, if any will be processed.
• Complete payment of the CLAT 2026 counselling registration fee
• Upon receipt of the successful payment message, the CLAT 2026 counselling registration will be completed.

Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Counselling

• Marksheet of Class 10th/12th/graduation (if applicable)
• CLAT 2026 admit card
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)

NLU Preference List for CLAT 2026 Counselling

Candidates have to provide their NLU preferences through their CLAT login after the declaration of the CLAT 2026 result. Candidates should provide a maximum of 15 NLU preferences to increase their chances of admission to CLAT counselling 2026. There is no limit on the maximum NLU choices that can be submitted. Giving maximum choices for NLU preferences will increase one's chances of obtaining admission in CLAT counselling 2026. They can gain admission in only those NLUs which are part of their preferences. Candidates can check the rank-wise NLU list to decide the order in which NLU preference should be submitted.

Steps to fill NLU Preferences

• Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

• Log in to CLAT 2026 account

• Click on update preferences

• Select the NLUs in the order of preference

CLAT Counselling 2026 Fees

The candidates have to pay three types of fees during the CLAT 2026 counselling process. The details of the CLAT 2026 counselling fees are given in the table below.

CLAT Counselling Fees

Refund of CLAT 2026 Counselling Fees

There are several circumstances under which candidates can get their CLAT 2026 counselling registration fee refunded. Similarly, under certain conditions, the CLAT 2026 counselling fees can be forfeited. All the refunds will be processed in the same bank account as provided by the candidate at the time of registration. Given below are the details.

• If a candidate fails to get a seat in the CLAT counselling process, the counselling registration fee will be refunded in full.

• If a candidate exits the CLAT counselling 2026 process by choosing the exit option, the counselling registration fee will be refunded in full

• The confirmation fee paid by the candidate who selected freeze or float options is non-refundable.

• If a candidate opts for freeze or float option and pays the confirmation fee but later exits from the process will have to forfeit the confirmation fee. The counselling registration fee for such candidates will be refunded either in full or after a deduction of Rs. 5000 if the exit is exercised after a specified deadline.

• If a candidate is found to be ineligible by the NLUs upon document verification at the time of admission, the counselling registration fee will be refunded after a deduction of Rs. 5000

CLAT 2026 Seat Intake

The table below provides the CLAT 2026 seat intake in the counselling process. As per the CLAT 2026 reservation criteria, some seats come under NRI, foreign nationals and supernumerary categories. The admissions to these seats will not be done through the centralised counselling process. Such candidates have to apply to the respective institute separately. RPNLU Prayagraj and IIULER Goa are the new additions to the CLAT counselling as they are now part of the Consortium of NLUs.

CLAT 2026 Seat Matrix

Given below is the seat intake through CLAT 2026 counselling for UG and PG courses at the participating CLAT colleges 2026.

NLU CLAT UG 2026 Seat Intake and Courses Offered

CLAT 2026 PG Seats

CLAT Cut-Off 2026

Only those candidates who clear the CLAT 2026 cut-off for a particular round of CLAT counselling 2026 will be able to participate in the admissions and gain seat allotment. The CLAT cut-off 2026 will be available in the CLAT merit list published before the start of each round. The CLAT cut-off is expressed in terms of the rank of the last candidate admitted into a particular category into a particular NLU. The CLAT cut-off 2026 details will be updated in this section upon the release of the official notification by the consortium.

CLAT UG Cut-Off 2026

*state category reservation

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