CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment: The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has released of CLAT 2026 Counselling First Allotment List for January 7, 2026. The authorities have activated the CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment link on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026. Once released, candidates can check the seat allotted to them based on their CLAT 2026 Scores and the preferences they have filled.
The CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment List includes details such as All India rank, admit card number, vertical and horizontal reservation category, and admission status. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to secure their seats and pay the confirmation fees before the deadline. The last date to complete the admission and pay the confirmation fees is January 15, 2026.
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CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment
Candidates can check and download their CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Result through the link:
Steps To Check CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
Candidates can follow these steps to check and download their CLAT 2026 First Allotment Result:
- Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026.
- Click on CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Link
- The seat allotment PDF list will be available.
- Check the seat allotted using Ctrl+F.
- Download the list for future use.
What’s Next After CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment?
The seat allotment will be provisional. Candidates will choose between the Freeze, Float, and Exit options to complete the formalities to secure final admission. Following this, candidates will complete the document verification and payment of fees. Here are the details related to every option:
- FREEZE - Candidates can select this option if they are satisfied with the seat. These candidates will pay confirmation fees of Rs 20,000, which will be adjusted against the University fees. Candidates who choose to freeze their allotted seats will not participate in further rounds of counselling.
- FLOAT - Candidates who have not been allotted their first preference NLU or those who are not satisfied with their allotted college can choose this option. By choosing this option, candidates will have the opportunity to get seats in further rounds. However, such candidates will have to pay confirmation fees of Rs 20,000, which will be adjusted against the university admission fees.
- EXIT - If any candidate doesn’t wish to participate in the current or further counselling process, they can choose the exit option. If a candidate has selected this option after choosing the Freeze/Float option, their NLU will be reallocated to another candidate, and the confirmation fees will be forfeited.
After accepting the seats, candidates will proceed with the document verification. For this, they need to upload the required document to the official portal. Thereafter, candidates need to pay the University fees to complete the admission process.
While the authorities prepare to release the first allotment list, candidates can follow the CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment LIVE Updates for recent information.
Live Updates
- Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026.
- Click on CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Link.
- The seat allotment PDF list will be available.
- Check the seat allotted using Ctrl+F.
No login credentials are required to check the CLAT 2026 Result. It is available on the homepage in the PDF format.
CLAT Official Website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026.
The CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Result Link will only be activated on the official website.
According to the official schedule, the CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Link will be activated today, January 7, 2026.
The expected NLU Kochi Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1330-1530.
The expected IIULER Goa Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 2540-2740.
The expected NLU Odisha Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1000-1200.
The expected DSNLU Vishakhapattanam Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1620-1820.
The expected CNLU Patna Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1390-1590.
The expected NLU Agartala Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 2510-2710.
The expected DBRNLU Sonepat Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1880-2080.
The expected HPNLU Shimla Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 2310-2510.
The expected MPDNLU Jabalpur Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 2200-2400.
The expected MNLU Aurangabad Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1830-2030.
The expected NLUJAA Assam Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 2050-2250.
The expected TNNLU Trichy Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1730-1930.
The expected MNLU Nagpur Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1450-1650.
The expected NUSRL Ranchi Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1650-1850.
The expected RGNUL Punjab Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1250-1450.
The expected NUALS Kochi Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1300-1500.
The expected GNLU Silvassa Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 1350-1550.
The expected HNLU Raipur Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 800-850.
The expected RMLNLU Lucknow Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 750-800.
The expected MNLU Mumbai Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 550-600.
The expected NLU Bhopal Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 470-520.
The expected GNLU Gandhinagar Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 440-490.
The expected NLU Jodhpur Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 360-410.
The expected WBNUJS Kolkata Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 320-370.
The expected NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 160-210.
The expected NLU Bengaluru Cutoff For CLAT 2026 is between 100-150.
- 25% to 50% of NLUs seats are reserved for residents of their home state.
- Standard vertical reservations for SC is 15%, ST is 7.5%, and for OBC varies by state.
- Horizontal reservation 30% for Women and 5% for PwD (Persons with Disabilities).
- NLSIU Bangalore continues to maintain its increased intake of 310 UG seats. This
- includes a 25% horizontal domicile reservation for Karnataka students.
- NLIU Bhopal has introduced a new B.Sc. LLB (Cyber Security) program.
- RPNLU Prayagraj (60 UG seats) and IIULER Goa (180 UG seats) are now fully integrated into the counseling process.
- Core Seats (All-India & Domicile) - 1378
- NRI / Foreign / Supernumerary - 212
- Core Seats (All-India & Domicile) - 3,163
- NRI / Foreign / Supernumerary - 789
According to the latest seat matrix, there are approximately 3,952 UG seats and 1,590 PG seats available across 24 participating NLUs.
The CLAT 2025 Round 1 Provisional Allotment was released on May 25, 2025.
Those candidates who have cleared the CLAT Exam 2026, have applied for the counselling process and filled their college preferences before the due date will be allotted seats.
No, candidates will have to visit the official portal and access the CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result link to know the college allotted to them.
According to reports, the CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be declared on January 7, 2026.
No, the CLAT 2026 First Round Seat Allotment Result has not been declared yet.
Yes, candidates can choose the Float option first but if they are happy with their current allotment before the next round, they can change their status to FREEZE.
- Round 1 Allotment - January 7, 2026
- Fee Payment Window - January 7 to 15, 2026
- Round 2 Allotment - January 22, 2026
After completing the payment of seat confirmation fees, candidates will then download the seat allotment letter and proceed to upload their documents for verification and admission purposes.
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets
- CLAT 2026 Admit Card
- Category/Domicile Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
If candidates choose to Freeze their seats allotted they need to pay the remaining University fees to the specific NLU by April 24, 2026.
No. The preference edit window has been closed. Candidates will now be allotted seats based on the college preferences filled.
No, the confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 is a one-time payment. If candidates are upgraded in Round 2, the fee simply transfers to the new NLU.
Those candidates who will not be allotted seats in CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment, will be automatically considered for Round 2.
The last date to pay the confirmation fees of Rs 20,00 by the candidates is January 15, 2026.
The last date to confirm the selected option (FREEZE/FLOAT/EXIT) is January 15, 2026.
The confirmation fees of Rs 20,000 paid by the candidates will be adjusted against the University fees.
Candidates who choose the exit option after choosing the freeze/float option have their seats allocated to other candidates.
If a candidate has selected this option after choosing the Freeze/Float option, the confirmation fees paid by them will be forfeited.
If candidates fail to pay the seat confirmation fees, they will lose the seat allotted to them.
According to the official website, the seat confirmation fee is Rs 20,000.
Candidates who choose FREEZE and FLOAT options must pay the confirmation fees to the consortium within the stipulated window.
Candidates who don’t wish to join the NLU can choose to withdraw from the CLAT Counselling 2026.
By choosing the EXIT option, candidates can withdraw their entire CLAT 2026 Counselling process and forfeit any claim to get a seat allotted.
Candidates who want to secure their current seat but hope for a better NLU can opt for the FLOAT Option.
By choosing the FLOAT option, candidates accept the current seat but want to stay in the allotment process to see if they can get their higher preference NLU.
Candidates who have been allotted their top preferences or are 100% satisfied with the NLU allotted to them should choose this option.
By choosing the FREEZE option, the candidate accepts the allotted seat and does not want to be considered for any further upgrades in later rounds.
After checking the allotted seats, candidates must choose one from the FREEZE, FLOAT, and EXIT options by the deadline.
- Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026.
- Log in using the registered mobile number and password.
- Click on CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Link.
- The seat allotment PDF will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and check the seat allotted based on the preferences filled.
The CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment will be based on the candidate’s CLAT Scores, seats available, reservation policies, and college preferences filled.
The CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Result Link will be activated on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026.
The CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Result Link will be activated at 10:00 AM. If delayed candidates can expect it by 12 noon.
The CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment List is scheduled to be released on January 7, 2026.