CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates - Check Dates for NLU Preference, Seat Allotment, Fee Payment
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CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates - Check Dates for NLU Preference, Seat Allotment, Fee Payment

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CLAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 13 Aug 2025, 03:45 PM IST

CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates: The Consortium of NLUs will announce the instructions for the CLAT 2026 counselling schedule on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The registration window for CLAT 2026 counselling will open one week after the declaration of results. Candidates with a valid score in the Common Law Admission Test can register for CLAT counselling 2026 through their CLAT 2026 login credentials. To complete the registration for the CLAT 2026 counselling process, candidates must pay the counselling registration fee before the deadline and upload the required documents. Candidates are required to provide a minimum of 15 NLU preferences and can also provide more preferences during the time of registration for CLAT 2026 counselling. The CLAT counselling 2026 will be conducted in five rounds.

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  1. CLAT Counselling Dates 2026
  2. CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Dates
  3. CLAT 2026 NLU Preference Filling Dates
  4. CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Dates
  5. CLAT 2026 Fee Payment Dates
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates - Check Dates for NLU Preference, Seat Allotment, Fee Payment
CLAT Counselling Dates

The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025 in offline mode. CLAT 2026 will be conducted for admission to 24 participating National Law Universities. The CLAT result 2026 will be declared on one week after the conclusion of the exam. Law aspirants can check the CLAT counselling 2026 schedule in the table below.

CLAT Counselling Dates 2026

Event

Dates

CLAT 2026 exam date

December 7, 2025 (Sunday, 2 pm to 4 pm)

Release of provisional answer key

Next day after the exam

Objection raising window

December 2026

Release of final answer key

One week after the exam

CLAT 2026 result date

One week after the exam

CLAT 2026 counselling registration opensWill be notified
Last to register for counsellingWill be notified
Publication of the first allotment listWill be notified
Payment of confirmation fee for freeze and float option

Will be notified

Publication of second allotment listWill be notified
Payment of confirmation fee for freeze and float optionWill be notified
Publication of Third Allotment ListWill be notified
Payment of confirmation fee for freeze and float optionWill be notified

Payment of University Fees (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee)

Will be notified
Publication of Fourth Allotment ListWill be notified
Payment of confirmation fee for freeze and float optionWill be notified
Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment ListWill be notified
Payment of confirmation fee for freeze and float option

Will be notified

Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee)

Will be notified
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CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Dates

The CLAT counselling registration window will announce the CLAT 2026 counselling schedule tentatively one week after the exam. Candidates are given a time window of one week to complete their counselling registration. The CLAT counselling registration 2026 will be conducted in completely online mode. Students whose names appear in the CLAT counselling invite list 2026 are required to log on to consortiumofnlus.ac.in and complete their counselling registration. The CLAT counselling registration process comprises simple steps like entering details information, making counselling fee payment, etc. The detailed CLAT 2026 counselling schedule can be found in the table above.

CLAT 2026 NLU Preference Filling Dates

In 2024, the consortium of NLUs made a big change in terms of entering NLU preferences. Earlier, candidates were required to enter their NLU preferences while filling out the application form. However, this time the consortium has made changes to the admission process. This year also candidates will be required to fill out their NLU preferences 2026 at the time of counselling registration. Candidates can fill in their NLU preferences after entering basic details in their CLAT counselling registration form.

CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Dates

Once candidates have entered their NLU preferences and completed their counselling registration, the next step in the admission process is seat allotment. Candidates will be allotted seats based on their NLU preferences and rank in the entrance examination. The CLAT 2026 seat allotment will be published in five rounds. The schedule of CLAT seat allotment 2026 for all five rounds will be published through the counselling notification by the consortium.

CLAT 2026 Fee Payment Dates

Candidates who have been allotted seats in the allotment rounds will be required to pay a confirmation fee at the allotted NLU. Candidates can make the confirmation fee payment online through the official portal of CLAT counselling. Candidates will also be required to pay the balance admission fee by visiting the allotted NLU. The fee payment methods will be specified in detail in the counselling notification. Candidates must know that their admission will only be confirmed after making the complete admission fee payment.

CLAT 2026 Result Date

The CLAT result 2026 will be declared one week after the conclusion of the exam. The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025. Immediately after the conclusion of the exam, the provisional answer key is also released. Candidates also raised objections against the CLAT answer key 2026. The consortium will release the CLAT 2026 final answer key based on the objections received by the candidates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date of CLAT 2026 counselling registration?
A:

The last date of CLAT 2026 counselling registration is yet to be announced. 

Q: How many counselling rounds are there in CLAT 2026?
A:

There are a total of five rounds of counselling in CLAT 2026.

Q: How to apply for CLAT 2026 counselling?
A:

Candidates can apply for the CLAT counselling through the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q: Is CLAT Counselling refunded in 2025?
A:

Yes, in case students are not alloted any seats after the final round of CLAT allotment, the counselling fees of Rs 30000 for general students or Rs 20000 for reserved students will be refunded entirely. However, in case students are allotted seats and they choose to give up their seats, there will be a small deduction from the fees and the the remaining amount will be refunded.

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Hello Mujahideen

Around 75,000 - 80,000 students have registered for CLAT examination this year. There are approximately 3,700 seat available in all NLUs through CLAT 2025.

In NLSIU Bengaluru, total 300 UG seats are available while in TNNLU Trichy, 180 are available.

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Hello,

If you want to prepare for the CLAT 2026 LLM exam. You should first understand the CLAT PG exam's syllabus, exam pattern, and weightage of sections like constitutional law and jurisprudence. Also, after that, create a structured study plan with good time management, and focus on your weak areas to improve yourself for the exam. You can also prepare with PYQ and mock tests.

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Yes, the School of Excellence in Law (SOEL) accepts CLAT scores for admissions, and there are cutoffs for different categories. SOEL, part of TNDALU, offers BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), and BCA LLB (Hons) programs. The cutoffs vary based on the category and program.

For the OC category, the cutoff for BA LLB/BBA LLB was 97.750, and for BCA LLB, it was 96.5.

The cutoff can fluctuate based on the number of applicants, the difficulty of the exam, and the number of seats available

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Yes, scholarships are available for CLAT merit holders. Many law schools, including some top institutions, offer financial assistance based on CLAT scores. For example, National Law Universities (NLUs) often offer merit-cum-means scholarships to students who excel in the exam. Additionally, some private organizations and law firms also offer scholarships to top CLAT scorers. The amount and criteria for these scholarships vary, but they usually cover tuition fees or provide financial support for study materials and other expenses.

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Here is the link where you can access Free Mock tests : CLAT Mock Test 2026

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