CLAT 2026 First Merit List Released: Check Seat Allotment, Cut-Off & Counselling Details
CLAT 2026 First Merit List ReleasedThe Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT 2026 First Merit List. The exam was held on 7th December 2025. Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2026 can now check their seat allotment.
The qualified candidates will be able to participate in the first round of CLAT counselling. This round allows candidates to
- Freeze
- Float
- Withdraw their allotted seat.
A non-refundable payment fee of ₹20,000 must be made before selecting any option.
Students can directly access the seat allotment here: CLAT First Allotment List.
Law aspirants are also tracking updates on:
How to Check CLAT 2026 First Merit List?
Ach NLU has released their separate allotment list. Aspirants can follow these steps to see the CLAT 2026 counselling first allotment list:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Log in with your mobile number and password
- The first merit list for counselling will be displayed
- Check your result
- Download the PDF for future reference
How to Check CLAT 2026 Cut-Off?
The CLAT 2026 allotment list is provisional, but it also highlights the cutoff for this cycle. Students can check the cutoff with these easy steps:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the CLAT 2026 tab
- Select First Merit List
- Choose the NLU to view its cut-off PDF
- Save the PDF for reference
CLAT 2026 Counselling Fee Reimbursement
If any student could not get allotted a seat then they are eligible for a full refund.
- No allotted seat: 100% fee refund
- Exit after allotment: Refund with certain deductions
- Deemed ineligible: Refund after INR 5,000 deduction
Rounds of CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment
The subsequent round details of CLAT 2026 are the following:
- CLAT counselling will follow five rounds of seat allotment.
- A mop-up round will be conducted if seats remain vacant.
- Candidates who missed admission in the first round can apply for the upcoming rounds.
Candidates can expect further rounds similar to other centralised counselling processes like NEET PG 2025:
Supreme Court Plea Alleges CLAT 2026 Paper Leak
The Supreme Court has received a plea regarding CLAT 2026. It raises concerns over a possible question paper leak. A court-monitored probe has been urged into the alleged leak. The issue got highlighted on social media and Telegram channels after the 7 December 2025 exam.
NLUs have maintained silence over this controversy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has also not given any dates for the hearing.
What Are the Allegations
- Videos circulating on Telegram channels showed marked question booklets.
- Students claimed that mobile phones were allegedly allowed in exam centers. Images surfaced during exam hours.
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CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment List Release: FAQs
Ques. When and how to check the first CLAT allotment list?
Ans: You should follow these steps:
- Log in with credentials at consortiumofnlus.ac.in;
- Download PDF showing name, allotted NLU/course.
Ques. What are Freeze, Float, and Exit Options?
Ans: The Freeze, Float, and Exit options are discussed below:
- Freeze: Lock current NLU seat (pay ₹20,000 confirmation fee).
- Float: Accept seat but stay eligible for upgrades in later rounds.
- Exit: Withdraw entirely (fee non-refundable).
Ques. What are the fees after seat allotment?
Ans: The fee would be as follows:
- ₹20,000 confirmation fee (non-refundable, adjusted from tuition) due post-allotment; balance tuition by May 2026.
- Counselling fees: ₹30,000 (General), ₹20,000 (SC/ST).
Ques. What documents are needed for verification after CLAT seat allotment?
Ans: You will need: CLAT 2026 admit card, scorecard, Class 10/12 marksheets, caste/domicile certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/NLUJAA state quota), NLAT admit card.
Ques. How is CLAT Seat Allotment Decided?
Ans: The seat allotment is based on:
- All India Rank
- Category
- locked NLU preferences
- seat availability
- processed merit-wise across 5 rounds with reservations applied.