Candidates who could not secure admission during the regular counselling rounds still have another opportunity to enter leading law universities across India by applying directly to institutions accepting admissions through valid CLAT 2026 scores.
According to available admission updates, more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate law seats remain vacant across multiple NLUs.
Since the centralised counselling process has ended, these seats will not be automatically allotted. Individual universities will conduct their own spot admission rounds and vacancy counselling processes to fill the remaining seats.
Students interested in securing admission should visit the official admission portals of individual NLUs and submit applications within the prescribed deadlines.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Ends; Spot Admission Process Begins
The Consortium of National Law Universities has already released the fifth and final allotment listunder the CLAT 2026 counselling process.
Candidates who:
- Did not receive allotment,
- Chose not to freeze seats,
- Missed earlier rounds, or
- Wish to explore available vacancies,
can now participate in institution-level admission opportunities wherever seats remain available.
These admissions will be conducted independently by participating law schools.
Vacant Seats in NLU and University-Wise Application Deadline
Students can check the number of available undergraduate seats and admission deadlines below:
| National Law University (NLU) | Application Deadline | Vacant UG Seats |
|---|---|---|
| NALSAR Hyderabad | June 4, 2026 (10:00 AM) | 1 |
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | June 4, 2026 | 32 |
| TNNLU Tiruchapalli | June 7, 2026 | - |
| CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | June 8, 2026 | - |
| CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | June 8, 2026 | - |
| NUALS Kochi | June 8, 2026 | - |
| NLUT Agartala | June 15, 2026 | - |
| RGNUL Punjab | June 16, 2026 | - |
| MNLU Sambhajinagar | June 16, 2026 | 46 |
| HNLU Raipur | June 19, 2026 | 19 |
Students should note that vacancy numbers may change depending on ongoing confirmations and withdrawals.
How Vacant Seat Admission Will Work
Since central counselling has ended, institutions may follow their own admission procedures.
Generally, universities may:
- Invite fresh applications
- Prepare merit lists based on CLAT rank
- Conduct spot rounds
- Verify documents
- Release final allotment lists
Students should regularly monitor official admission notifications issued by respective universities.
Mandatory Documents Required for CLAT NLU Vacant Seat Admission 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
| Required Documents |
|---|
| CLAT 2026 Scorecard |
| CLAT 2026 Admit Card |
| Class 10 Marksheet |
| Class 12 Marksheet (Eligibility Verification) |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable |
| Domicile Certificate (for State Quota claims) |
| Character Certificate |
| Migration Certificate |
| Transfer Certificate from previous institution |
Students should ensure scanned and original copies are available for document verification.
Important Points Candidates Should Remember
- Apply separately to each NLU where seats are vacant.
- Admission deadlines differ across institutions.
- Missing the deadline may result in losing the opportunity.
- Keep all documents ready before registration.
- Check eligibility requirements carefully before applying.
Who Should Consider Applying?
This vacancy round may be especially useful for:
- Students who missed JoSAA-style early decision timelines in law admissions
- Candidates who did not receive allotment in earlier CLAT rounds
- Students seeking better programme options
- Candidates looking for remaining opportunities in NLUs
With 100+ law seats reportedly still available, candidates interested in pursuing legal education through CLAT should act quickly and complete applications within the university-specific deadlines.