The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 counselling process has started. Students who have passed the CLAT 2026 exam can now register for seat allotment in National Law Universities (NLUs). The last date to register is December 27, 2025 . The official website for registration is consortiumofnlus.ac.in . The first merit list for CLAT 2026 will be released on January 7, 2026 .
What is CLAT?
CLAT is a national-level entrance exam for students who want to study law. It helps them get admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. After the exam results are out, the counselling process helps students secure their seats based on their rank and choices.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026 Counselling
Here are the important dates for the CLAT 2026 counselling and admission process:
| Event | Dates |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Begins | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Ends | December 27, 2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee (First List) | January 7, 2026 to January 15, 2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | January 22, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee (Second List) | January 22, 2026 to January 29, 2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | February 5, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee (Third List) | February 5, 2026 to February 12, 2026 |
| Payment of University Fee (Final) | April 24, 2026 |
How to Register for CLAT 2026 Counselling
Students who cleared the CLAT 2026 exam must follow these steps to register for counselling:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says 'CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration'.
- Log in using your CLAT 2026 application number and password.
- Fill in all required details in the counselling form.
- Upload any necessary documents.
- Pay the counselling fee, if applicable.
- Review all information and submit your registration form.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
Understanding Seat Allotment Options
After the merit lists are published, students will be offered seats. They will have specific options to choose from:
- Accept (Freeze): If you are happy with the seat given to you and do not want to be considered for a better option in later rounds, you can choose 'Accept' or 'Freeze'. You will then need to pay the confirmation fee to hold this seat.
- Revise (Float): If you want to keep the current seat but also wish to be considered for a better NLU or program in the next counselling rounds, you can choose 'Revise' or 'Float'. You must still pay the confirmation fee to secure your current seat while hoping for an upgrade.
- Withdraw: If you do not wish to take any seat or continue in the counselling process, you can choose 'Withdraw'. After withdrawing, you will not be considered for any further seat allotments.
Students who choose 'Accept' or 'Revise' must pay a confirmation fee to the Consortium to hold their provisional seat. The admission process for CLAT 2026 will happen over five rounds of seat allotment. It is important to check the official website regularly for updates and further instructions.
