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Rank-wise list of tier 3 NLUs in CLAT 2026
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.
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) |
35 | BA LLB (Hons) | 60 | |
28 | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 | |
BA LLB (Hons in Adjudication and Justicing) | 60 | ||
BBA LLB (Hons) | 60 | ||
- | BA LLB (Hons.) | 60 | |
BBA LLB (Hons) | 60 | ||
34 | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 | |
BBA LLB (Hons) | 60 | ||
- | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 | |
DBRANLU Haryana | - | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 |
- | 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 |
1163 | 2141 | |
MNLU Nagpur | 722 | 1529 |
MNLU Aurangabad | 1023 | 1949 |
HPNLU Shimla | 949 | 2555 |
1371 | 2243 | |
DBRANLU Haryana | 626 | 1930 |
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:
NALSAR Hyderabad
WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)
NLU Jodhpur
GNLU Gandhinagar
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)
MNLU Mumbai
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)
HNLU Raipur
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)
NLU Odisha BA LLB
NLU Odisha BBA LLB
RGNUL Patiala
NUALS Kochi
CNLU Patna (BA LLB)
GNLU Silvassa Campus
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB
NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB
DSNLU Visakhapatnam
NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB
MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB
NLUJA Assam
MPDNLU Jabalpur
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB
RPNLU Prayagraj
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB
IIULER Goa BA LLB
IIULER Goa BBA LLB
NLUT Agartala
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.
CLAT Sample Paper 2027 with Answer Key
Download CLAT 2027 sample paper PDF with the latest exam pattern. Practice descriptive questions, improve accuracy, and strengthen your preparation for the upcoming CLAT exam.
Download EbookDocuments 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)
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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