CLAT Second Merit List 2026 - Category-wise Allotment for 24 NLUs

CLAT Second Merit List 2026 Dates

Given below are the tentative dates for the publication of the second merit list of CLAT 2026 and the admission dates.

CLAT 2026 Second Merit List Admission Schedule

How to Download CLAT 2026 Second Merit List?

The second merit list of CLAT 2026 can be downloaded by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

• Click on CLAT 2026

• In the notification section, click on CLAT 2026 merit list for the second round of counselling

• The second merit list of CLAT 2026 will be displayed on the screen

• Download and save the merit list for future reference

Details Included in CLAT 2026 Second Merit List

• All India rank of the candidate

• Admit card number

• Vertical reservation category

• Horizontal reservation

• Admission Status

Factors Influencing the Preparation of CLAT Second Merit List 2026

The CLAT 2026 second merit list for each NLU will be prepared based on the following factors:

• Candidate’s rank in CLAT

• NLU preferences given by the candidates

• The reservation category of the candidates

Tie Breaker Rule to Prepare the CLAT Second Merit List

The tiebreaker rule to prepare the second merit list of CLAT 2026 in case two or more candidates get the same marks is given below:

• The candidate with higher marks in legal reasoning will be ranked higher.

• If the tie persists, then the older candidate will be ranked higher.

• If the remains unresolved, then lots will be drawn

You may also check:

• RGNUL Patiala Admission
• NLU Jodhpur Admission
• TNNLU Tiruchirappalli Admission
• RMLNLU Lucknow Admission
• NLU Delhi Admission

Admission Process After Publication of CLAT 2026 Second Merit List

The CLAT seat allotment is provisional. Candidates who are included in the merit list for the second round of CLAT counselling are required to complete certain formalities after the publication of the merit list to gain final admission. The process is given below:

• Allotted candidates are required to select one of the freeze, float, or exit options. Candidates who select the freeze or float option have to pay a confirmation fee of Rs 20000 which will be adjusted against the university fees to be paid by the candidates.

• The candidates who have been allotted their first NLU preference or who are satisfied with the allotted seat can choose the freeze option to confirm their seat. They will not be considered for future rounds of admissions.

• The candidates who have not been allotted their first NLU preference but want to be considered for further rounds of admission to be allotted a seat in an NLU that was higher in their preference list can choose the float option. In this case, they will retain the allotted seat but will be upgraded to another NLU in case a vacancy arises.

• Candidates who want to exit the counselling process without being considered for admission into any of the NLUs can choose the exit option.

Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Counselling Round

• Class 10th,12th and graduation marksheet

• CLAT admit card 2026

• TC/MC

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• Income certificate (if applicable)

CLAT 2026 Second Cut Off

The CLAT cut off 2026 for the second round of counselling will be available through the second merit list of CLAT 2026. The cut-off is expressed as the rank of the last candidate admitted in a particular round of counselling.

Previous Year CLAT Second Merit List

Candidates can check the link for the second CLAT merit list for previous year in the table below:

CLAT 2025 Second/First/Third Merit List- College Wise

CLAT 2024 Second Merit List- College Wise

You may also check:

• CLAT 1st Merit List
• CLAT 4th Merit List
• CLAT 5th Merit List