The first seat allotment list for CLAT 2026 will be released soon. Students aiming for law courses in India should get ready. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will publish the CLAT 2026 first merit list on January 7, 2026 . This list will show which National Law University (NLU) a student has been offered a seat in.
Students who took part in the CLAT 2026 counselling can check this list online. The official website is consortiumofnlus.ac.in . It is very important for all registered students to check their status on this date.
CLAT, the Common Law Admission Test, is a key exam for law aspirants. It helps students get into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses at 24 National Law Universities in India. After the exam, counselling helps students choose colleges based on their CLAT scores. This allotment list is a crucial step.
The authorities will release a separate list for each NLU. Only students who registered for CLAT counselling 2026 can see their seat allocation status and move forward with admission steps.
How to Check CLAT 2026 First Allotment List
Checking your CLAT 2026 first seat allotment is easy. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Find the login section for CLAT 2026 counselling.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password to log in.
- Your CLAT 2026 first allotment list will be shown.
- Check your name and the NLU offered.
- Save the page for future reference.
What Happens After the CLAT 2026 First List?
After the first list, students who get a seat must decide their next step. They have to complete the admission process quickly. There are three main choices:
Freeze Option:
If you are happy with the NLU seat you got, choose to "Freeze" your seat. This means you accept the offer. You must pay a confirmation fee to the Consortium to secure your spot.
Float Option:
If you accept the current seat but hope for a better NLU in later rounds, choose to "Float" your seat. This keeps your option open for an upgrade. You also need to pay the confirmation fee to the Consortium.
Withdraw Option:
If you do not want the seat, or no longer wish to join CLAT 2026 admissions, choose to "Withdraw" your application. After withdrawal, you will not be considered for any future seat allocations.
Students must make their choice and pay the confirmation fee for Freeze and Float options. NLUs will also start admission based on this list. These actions must be finished between January 7 and January 15, 2026 . If you miss this deadline, you might lose your allocated seat.
Always check the official CLAT website for new announcements. Follow all instructions carefully to join your chosen law college smoothly.
