The registration process for CLAT 2026 counselling has officially begun. Students who successfully passed the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 can now apply online to secure admission into National Law Universities (NLUs). The online registration started on December 17, 2025, at 6 PM . All interested and eligible students must complete their registration by the deadline, which is December 27, 2025, at 10 PM .
This counselling round is a crucial step for students to choose and secure their seats in various top law colleges across India. Candidates who qualified for the CLAT 2026 exam have also received emails detailing how to participate in this important admission process.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration
Here are the important dates that students must remember for CLAT 2026 counselling registration:
| Event | Date |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Starts | December 17, 2025, 6 PM |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Last Date | December 27, 2025, 10 PM |
Who Can Apply for Counselling?
Only students who have appeared for and cleared the CLAT 2026 entrance examination are eligible to register for this counselling process. These are the candidates whose CLAT 2026 results were declared recently and who have been informed about their qualification via email.
Counselling Registration Fees
To complete the counselling registration, students need to pay a specific fee online. The amount of the fee depends on the student's category:
- For students belonging to the General Category: Rs 30,000
- For students belonging to Reserved Categories (such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD): Rs 20,000
Paying this fee is a mandatory part of the registration process. If a student does not pay the required fee, their counselling registration will not be confirmed. This means they will not be considered for seat allotment in the National Law Universities.
How to Register for CLAT 2026 Counselling: Step-by-Step Guide
Students can follow these simple steps to register for CLAT 2026 counselling online:
- Step 1: Visit the Official CLAT Website
Go to the official CLAT 2026 website. The direct link to the counselling registration portal will be available there. - Step 2: Log In to Your Account
Use your registered mobile number and the password you created during your CLAT exam application to log in to your CLAT account. - Step 3: Choose NLU Preferences
Once you are logged in, you need to select the National Law Universities (NLUs) where you wish to study. You can choose a maximum of 15 different NLU preferences. It is important to think carefully about your choices, as this will help decide which law college you might get into based on your rank. - Step 4: Pay the Counselling Fee
After selecting your preferred NLUs, proceed to pay the required counselling fee online. Ensure that this payment is completed successfully, as your registration is confirmed only after the fee is paid. - Step 5: Confirm Registration
After successful payment, your counselling registration will be complete. You should receive a confirmation message on the portal or an email acknowledging your registration.
What Happens After Registration?
Once you have successfully registered and paid the counselling fee, you will be considered for the seat allotment process. During seat allotment, CLAT will assign you a seat in one of the National Law Universities based on your CLAT rank, the NLU preferences you selected, and the availability of seats in those colleges. Only students who complete the entire registration process will be included in these seat allotment rounds.
Students have the option to update or change their NLU preferences online until the last date of registration. It is important to regularly check the official CLAT website for any further updates, announcements regarding the counselling process, and seat allotment results.
