The results for the first round of CLAT 2026 seat allotment have been released. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) published the results today, January 7, 2026 . Students who took the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 and registered for counselling can now check their seat status. This is an important step for those looking to get into law courses at NLUs across India.
Students can find their seat allotment status on the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in . The first round of seat allotment considers a student's CLAT rank, the number of available seats, the NLUs they chose, and government reservation rules. After checking their results, students must choose from three options: Freeze, Float, or Exit. The deadline to make a choice and pay the seat confirmation fee is January 15, 2026 .
How to Check Your CLAT 2026 Round 1 Result
Checking your seat allotment result is simple. Students need to visit the official CLAT Consortium website. Once there, they can log in using their registered details. The allotment list shows the student's admit card number, their category, and their All India Rank (AIR).
Here is how you can check your result:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Look for the link related to "CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result".
- Log in using your registered ID and password.
- Your seat allotment status will be displayed. You can also see the selected list of candidates for each NLU.
For quick access to check your result, use the link below:
| CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Check Link | Click Here to Check |
What to Do Next: Your Choices
Once you see your seat allotment, you have three main options. You must choose one of these options between January 7 and January 15, 2026, before 1 PM .
Freeze Option
If you are happy with the NLU and course allotted to you, you should choose the 'Freeze' option. By choosing Freeze, you are accepting the seat. After selecting Freeze, you must pay a seat confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 . This fee must be paid by January 15, 2026 . This payment confirms your acceptance of the seat. The Rs 20,000 fee will be adjusted in your overall university admission fees later. If you choose to Freeze your seat, you will need to pay the remaining university fees by April 24, 2026 .
Float Option
If you have been allotted a seat but wish to get a better NLU or course in the next round, you can choose the 'Float' option. Choosing Float means you accept the current seat for now, but you also want to be considered for an upgrade in the upcoming rounds. If you choose Float, you still need to pay the seat confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 by January 15, 2026 . If you get an upgraded seat in a later round, your previous seat will be cancelled, and the fee will transfer to the new seat. If you do not get an upgrade, your currently allotted seat will remain yours.
Exit Option
If you are not happy with the allotted seat and do not wish to participate in further rounds of CLAT counselling, you can choose the 'Exit' option. This means you are withdrawing from the admission process. Once you exit, you will not be considered for any future seat allotments in CLAT 2026.
Important Dates and Fees for CLAT 2026 Round 1
Keep these important dates and fee details in mind to avoid missing any deadlines:
- Result Announcement Date: January 7, 2026
- Window for Choices (Freeze/Float/Exit) and Fee Payment: January 7 to January 15, 2026 (before 1 PM)
- Seat Confirmation Fee: Rs 20,000
- Deadline for Remaining University Fees (for Freeze option): April 24, 2026
Steps After Accepting Your Seat (Freeze Option)
After you have chosen to Freeze your seat and paid the confirmation fee, there are a few more steps to complete your admission:
- Submit Documents: You must submit all the required documents for verification. The NLUs will provide details on which documents are needed.
- Report to College: After document verification, you will need to report to your allotted NLU to complete the final admission process.
- Download Receipts: It is important to download and save copies of your seat allotment letter, the seat confirmation fee payment receipt, and the university admission fee receipt. Keep these for your records.
Make sure to follow all instructions carefully to secure your admission without any problems. For more details, always refer to the official CLAT Consortium website.
