The results for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 have been declared. Students who appeared for the exam can now check their scores online. The 'Consortium of NLUs' announced the results on December 17, 2025 , on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
Along with the results, the registration process for CLAT 2026 counselling has also started. Counselling helps students get admission into National Law Universities (NLUs). Eligible students can register for counselling from December 17, 2025, at 6 PM , until December 27, 2025 . The first list of selected candidates (allotment list) will be released on January 7, 2026 .
How to Check CLAT 2026 Result
To download your CLAT 2026 scorecard, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Log in to your account using your registered ID and password.
- Click on the 'Submit' button.
- Your CLAT 2026 Scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download the scorecard and keep a printout for future use.
The scorecard shows your name, roll number, application number, category, sectional and overall scores, All India Rank (AIR) , and category rank.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process Begins
The counselling for CLAT 2026 is fully online. Only candidates who meet the CLAT cutoff marks will receive an invitation to participate. Invitations are sent via email and SMS to registered mobile numbers.
Counselling Key Dates
| Event | Dates |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins at 6 PM) | 17-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration (Ends) | 27-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 | 07-Jan-2026 |
| Payment for First Allotment List (Freeze/Float options) | 07-Jan-2026 to 15-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 |
| Payment for Second Allotment List (Freeze/Float options) | 22-Jan-2026 to 29-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | 05-Feb-2026 |
| Payment for Third Allotment List (Freeze/Float options) | 05-Feb-2026 to 12-Feb-2026 |
| Payment of University Fee | 24-Apr-2026 |
Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates need to pay a registration fee for counselling. It is:
- INR 30,000 for General Category.
- INR 20,000 for SC, ST, OBC, BC, EWS, and PWD categories.
You must also pay a non-refundable confirmation fee of INR 20,000 once a seat is allotted to you. This fee is paid only once throughout the admission process.
Understanding Freeze, Float, and Exit Options
During counselling, candidates have three choices for an allotted seat:
- Freeze: If you are happy with the seat and do not want to participate in further rounds.
- Float: If you want to accept the current seat but also wish to be considered for a higher preference NLU in later rounds.
- Exit: If you do not wish to continue with the counselling process. If you exit after freezing or floating, your confirmation fee will not be refunded.
CLAT 2026 Toppers
Several students performed well in CLAT 2026. Here are some of the top rank holders:
| All India Rank (AIR) | Name | Scores |
| AIR 1 | Geetali | 112 |
| AIR 9 | Manvi Yadav | 110 |
| AIR 26 | Yash Varshan Pratap | 107.75 |
| AIR 29 | Roshan Sengupta | 107.75 |
| AIR 47 | Chhavi Poplani | 106 |
| AIR 54 | Raghavendra Singh | 105.25 |
| AIR 115 | Ishita Shitlani | 102.25 |
| AIR 116 | Akshat Pathak | 102.25 |
| AIR 122 | Abhyudyaya Singh | 102 |
| AIR 123 | Keshav Parashar | 102 |
CLAT Exam and Cutoff Explained
The CLAT 2026 exam took place on December 7, 2025 . The exam was held offline in 140 centres across India for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses.
The CLAT cutoff is the minimum score or rank needed to get admission into a National Law University. This cutoff changes each year based on how difficult the exam was, how many students took it, the number of seats available, and different reservation categories.
For top NLUs, the expected cutoff is usually above 90 marks . Different cutoffs apply to General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates.
Seat Intake and Reservation
In CLAT 2026, a total of 3,451 undergraduate (UG) seats and 1,271 postgraduate (PG) seats are available in participating NLUs. Seats are reserved for various categories including:
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- Persons with Disability (PWD)
- Women
- Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel
- Kashmiri Migrant and Jammu & Kashmir residents
Each NLU also has its own state domicile quota. For example, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, offers 240 UG seats and 100 PG seats .
The final answer key for CLAT 2026 was released on December 16, 2025 . The marking scheme for the exam was: 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. No marks were given or deducted for unanswered questions.
