The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT 2026 second merit list on January 22, 2026 . Students who applied for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 can check their results from 10 AM on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in . This list is for the second round of counselling for admission to various law courses at NLUs across India.
The second merit list will show the names of candidates who have been allotted seats in different National Law Universities. This step is important for students moving forward with their NLU admissions. The CLAT 2026 counselling process has five rounds in total. This update focuses on the second round seat allotment.
Important Dates for CLAT 2026 Second Round Counselling
Here are the key dates for students who have participated in the second round of CLAT 2026 counselling:
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 release date and time | January 22, 2026 at 10 AM |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs | 10:00 AM on January 22, 2026 to 1:00 PM on January 29, 2026 |
How to Check the CLAT 2026 Second Merit List
Students can follow these simple steps to download their CLAT 2026 rank list and check their seat allotment status:
- First, visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Look for the 'Notification section' or 'Latest Updates' area on the homepage.
- Click on the link that says ' 2nd Provisional Allotment List '.
- You will then see links for institute-wise seat allocations.
- Click on the link for the NLU you are interested in or the general allotment list.
- Download the PDF file.
- Open the PDF and search for your name or application number to check your seat allotment status.
What to Do After Checking the Seat Allotment Result
After you check the second merit list and find your name, you will have specific actions to take. These actions are crucial for securing your admission:
Understanding Freeze and Float Options
- Freeze Option: If you are happy with the NLU seat you have been allotted in the second round, you can choose the 'Freeze' option. This means you accept the seat and do not wish to be considered for any other NLU in later counselling rounds.
- Float Option: If you have been allotted a seat but wish to be considered for a better NLU (one higher in your preference list) in the upcoming counselling rounds, you can choose the 'Float' option. If you choose 'Float', your current seat will be held for you, but you will also be considered for other NLUs in future rounds.
For both 'Freeze' and 'Float' options, you must pay a confirmation fee to the Consortium of NLUs. This fee shows that you are serious about your admission or about moving to a better option. Make sure to complete this payment between January 22, 2026, at 10 AM and January 29, 2026, at 1 PM . Missing this deadline may lead to losing your allotted seat.
All students must follow these instructions carefully to make sure their admission process goes smoothly. Keep an eye on the official website for any further announcements.
