The CLAT 2026 counselling process comprises multiple stages, including online registration, participation in counselling rounds, payment of the required fees, and securing admission to the allotted National Law University. The entire admission process will be conducted in a structured manner to ensure transparency and fairness in seat allocation.
Candidates shortlisted for admission through CLAT 2026 will be required to exercise their options—to accept, revise (upgrade), or withdraw from the seat allotment—within the stipulated timeline. Applicants who choose to accept the allotted seat or opt for an upgrade must pay the confirmation fee to retain their seat. The CLAT 2026 admission process will be conducted across five rounds, culminating in final admissions by the participating NLUs.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
The detailed schedule for the CLAT 2026 counselling process is provided in the table below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins at 6 pm) | 17 Dec 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Ends) | 27 Dec 2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 | 07 Jan 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List | 07 Jan to 15 Jan 2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | 22 Jan to 29 Jan 2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | 05 Feb 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List | |
| Payment of University Fee | 24 Apr 2026 |