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    Rank-wise list of tier 3 NLUs in CLAT 2026

    Rank-wise list of tier 3 NLUs in CLAT 2026

    Isha GargUpdated on 24 Dec 2025, 04:06 PM IST

    Tier 3 National Law Universities (NLUs) in CLAT 2026 counselling offer promising opportunities for candidates with mid-range ranks. While these institutions are in their growth phase, several have secured positions in the NIRF 2025 law rankings. These top-performing Tier 3 NLUs include NLUJA Assam (rank 35) and MNLU Nagpur (rank 28). Some newer NLUs are also considered in tier 3 NLU institutions; these are RPNLU Prayagraj and IIULER Goa.

    Rank-wise list of tier 3 NLUs in CLAT 2026
    Rank-wise list of tier 3 NLUs in CLAT 2026

    These tier 3 NLUs provide law courses such as BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programs. The CLAT 2026 counselling has already started on December 17, 2025. Candidate who have a valid score can register for CLAT counselling 2026 through their login until December 27, 2025. Candidates can freeze (accept a seat), float (seek upgrades), or exit (withdraw) the seats in the counselling rounds.

    Tier 3 NLUs for CLAT 2026 Counselling

    NLU

    NIRF 2025 ranking

    UG law courses offered

    Total UG seat intake (UG)

    NLUJA Assam

    35

    BA LLB (Hons)

    60

    MNLU Nagpur

    28

    BA LLB (Hons)

    120

    BA LLB (Hons in Adjudication and Justicing)

    60

    BBA LLB (Hons)

    60

    MNLU Aurangabad

    -

    BA LLB (Hons.)

    60

    BBA LLB (Hons)

    60

    HPNLU Shimla

    34

    BA LLB (Hons)

    120

    BBA LLB (Hons)

    60

    DNLU Jabalpur

    -

    BA LLB (Hons)

    120

    DBRANLU Haryana

    -

    BA LLB (Hons)



    120

    NLUT Agartala

    -

    BA LLB (Hons)

    60

    RPNLU Prayagraj

    -

    BA LLB (Hons)

    60

    IIULER Goa

    -

    BA LLB (Hons.)

    120

    BBA LLB (Hons.)

    60

    CLAT UG Opening and Closing Ranks for Tier 3 NLUs

    NLU

    Opening rank

    Closing rank

    NLUJA Assam

    1163

    2141

    MNLU Nagpur

    722

    1529

    MNLU Aurangabad

    1023

    1949

    HPNLU Shimla

    949

    2555

    DNLU Jabalpur

    1371

    2243

    DBRANLU Haryana

    626

    1930

    NLUT Agartala

    1964

    2855

    RPNLU Prayagraj

    1446

    2469

    IIULER Goa (BA LLB)

    1314

    2784

    CLAT 2026 NLU Preference List - Colleges ranked based on cutoff

    Candidates can follow this preference list:

    1. NLSIU Bengaluru

    2. NALSAR Hyderabad

    3. WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)

    4. NLU Jodhpur

    5. GNLU Gandhinagar

    6. NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

    7. MNLU Mumbai

    8. WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

    9. RMLNLU Lucknow

    10. HNLU Raipur

    11. NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)

    12. NLU Odisha BA LLB

    13. NLU Odisha BBA LLB

    14. RGNUL Patiala

    15. NUALS Kochi

    16. CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

    17. GNLU Silvassa Campus

    18. MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

    19. CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

    20. MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

    21. NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB

    22. DSNLU Visakhapatnam

    23. NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB

    24. TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

    25. DBRANLU Sonepat

    26. TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB

    27. MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB

    28. NLUJA Assam

    29. MPDNLU Jabalpur

    30. MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

    31. RPNLU Prayagraj

    32. HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

    33. HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

    34. IIULER Goa BA LLB

    35. IIULER Goa BBA LLB

    36. NLUT Agartala

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    CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule

    Event

    Dates (UG)

    Dates (PG)

    CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Opens

    December 17, 2025 (6:00 pm)

    December 17, 2025 (6:00 pm)

    Deadline for CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration

    December 27, 2025 (10:00 pm)

    December 27, 2025 (10:00 pm)

    Publication of CLAT 2026 First Allotment List

    January 07, 2026 (10:00 am)

    January 07, 2026 (10:00 am)

    Payment of Confirmation Fee for First Allotment List

    January 07, 2026 (10:00 am)- January 15, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    January 07, 2026 (10:00 am)- January 15, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    Publication of CLAT 2026 Second Allotment List

    January 22, 2026 (10:00 am)

    January 22, 2026 (10:00 am)

    Payment of Confirmation Fee for Second Allotment List

    January 22, 2026 (10:00 am) - January 29, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    January 22, 2026 (10:00 am) - January 29, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    Publication of CLAT 2026 Third Allotment List

    February 05, 2026 (10:00 am)

    February 05, 2026

    February 05, 2026 (10:00 am)

    Payment of Confirmation Fee for Third Allotment List


    February 05, 2026 (10:00 am) - February 12, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    February 05, 2026 (10:00 am) - February 12, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    Payment of University Fee (first, second & third rounds of counselling)

    April 24, 2026 (5:00 pm)

    April 24, 2026 (5:00 pm)

    Publication of CLAT 2026 Fourth Allotment List

    May 02, 2026 (10:00 am)

    May 02, 2026 (10:00 am)

    Payment of Confirmation Fee for Fourth Allotment List

    May 02, 2026 (10:00 am) - May 08, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    May 02, 2026 (10:00 am) - May 08, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    Publication of CLAT 2026 Fifth and Final Allotment List

    May 15, 2026 (10:00 am)

    May 15, 2026 (10:00 am)

    Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Fifth and final Allotment List

    May 15, 2026 (10:00 am) - May 20, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    May 15, 2026 (10:00 am) - May 20, 2026 (1:00 pm)

    Payment of University Fee (fourth & fifth rounds of counselling)

    May 30, 2026 (5:00 pm)

    May 30, 2026 (5:00 pm)

    CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Process

    • Access the candidate account on the Consortium of NLUs website using the registered mobile number and password.

    • Check for a “Counselling Invitation” notification.

    • Arrange participating NLUs in order of preference. For UG candidates, a minimum of 15 preferences is required.

    • Make the payment and pay the applicable category-wise fee.

    • Review all details and download the confirmation page or application form for future reference.

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    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)

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    CLAT Counselling Fees 2026

    Category

    Registration fee amount

    General category

    Rs 30,000

    ST/ SC/ OBC/ BC/ EWS/ PWD

    Rs 20,000

    CLAT Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Phases

    Once the registration window closes, the Consortium will release allotment lists in five rounds. After the CLAT seat allotment 2026, candidates must choose one of the following three actions:

    • Freeze: Select this if the candidate is satisfied with the allotted NLU. Choosing "Freeze" means the candidate accepts the seat, pays the University Confirmation Fee, and will not be considered for any other NLU in further rounds.

    • Float: Select this if the candidate accepts the current seat but wants to wait for a vacancy in an NLU that was higher on the preference list. If a better option opens up in the next round, the candidate will be shifted; if not, the candidate retains the current seat.

    • Exit: Select this if the candidate no longer wishes to participate in the CLAT 2026 counselling process. By choosing “Exit,” the candidate forfeits the current allotted seat and will not be considered for any further rounds.

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