CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Out: NLUs-wise 1st Merit List at Consortiumofnlus.ac.in

CLAT 2026 Round 1 Cutoff for All NLUs - Gen, OBC, EWS, SC, ST

How to Download CLAT 2026 First Merit List?

Candidates can access the allotment results through the official portal. Follow these steps to check the status:

• Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.

• Locate the "CLAT 2026" section on the homepage and click on it.

• Enter the candidate’s registered mobile number and password in the login box.

• Once logged in, click on the 'Allotment Status' or 'Consolidated Merit List' link.

• The screen will display the university assigned to the candidate based on their rank.

• Download the allotment letter and take a printout for the records and future physical verification.

Essential Documents for CLAT 2026 Verification

Candidates must ensure the following documents are scanned and ready for the Consortium’s portal:

• CLAT 2026 admit card and scorecard.

• Educational certificates: Class 10th and 12th marksheets.

• Category proof: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificates, if applicable.

• Domicile certificate: Mandatory for those claiming seats under state-specific quotas.

Freeze, Float, and Exit Choice in CLAT 2026

Once a seat is displayed on the dashboard, candidates must choose one of the following paths:

• Freeze: Select this if the candidates are entirely satisfied with the university assigned. By freezing, they opt out of further seat upgrades and commit to that specific NLU.

• Float: This is for candidates who accept the current seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference NLU in the second or third rounds. If the candidates are not upgraded, their current seat remains secure.

• Exit: If the candidates no longer wish to participate in the CLAT 2026 counselling process, choosing "Exit" will forfeit the seat and remove them from further rounds.

CLAT 2026 Fee Structure and Payment Requirements

To hold a seat after the first allotment, candidates must pay a non-refundable confirmation fee. This fee is essential to prove the candidate's intent to join.

• Confirmation fee: A mandatory payment of Rs 20,000 is required to secure the seat (this is adjusted against the final university tuition).

• Counselling fee: This was already paid during registration (Rs 30,000 for General; Rs 20,000 for SC/ST).

• Balance university fee: After the final rounds, the remaining tuition for the first year must be paid directly to the allotted NLU by May 2026.

CLAT First Round Cut-Off (Previous Year)