CLAT First Allotment List 2026 (OUT) LIVE Updates: Download link activated, instructions to access Freeze and Float options

01 00 PM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Technical Issues Will Not Extend Counselling Deadlines

The Consortium of NLUs has clearly stated that technical errors, payment delays, or internet issues at the candidate’s end will not be considered grounds for deadline extensions. Timely action is your responsibility.

12 30 PM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Candidates Allotted Seat in Fifth Round Get Special Refund Rule

If you are allotted a seat for the first time in the Fifth round and choose to Exit or fail to complete admission, the Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded in full, as per Consortium guidelines.

12 00 PM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Seat Cancellation If University Fee Is Not Paid on Time

If you freeze your seat but fail to pay the remaining university fee by the prescribed deadline, you will be deemed to have exited the counselling process. In such cases, your seat will be cancelled, and penalties may apply.

11 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Confirmation Fee Adjusted Against Final NLU Fees

The Confirmation Fee paid while choosing Freeze or Float is not an extra charge. This amount will be adjusted against the total university fee payable to the allotted NLU at the time of admission.

11 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Fifth Round Is Final

The Fifth allotment round on May 15, 2026, will be the final centralised counselling round.

10 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Fourth Round Focuses on Vacancies

The Fourth round in May focuses on filling seats vacant after April 24, 2026

10 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Third Allotment List Schedule

The Third Allotment List will be published on February 5, 2026.

09 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Second Allotment List Date

The Second Allotment List will be released on January 22, 2026, at 10 AM.

09 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Quick Decision Guide: Freeze or Float?

• Choose Freeze if: You are happy with your allotted NLU and want to lock the seat.
• Choose Float if: You want to keep your seat but aim for a higher-preference NLU.
• Never delay your decision: Missing deadlines leads to automatic cancellation.

08 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Basis of Seat Allotment

Seat allotment in the first round is done strictly based on:

• Your CLAT 2026 rank
• Category and reservation criteria
• NLU-wise seat matrix
• Order of preferences submitted during counselling

You will be considered only for those NLUs that you included in your preference list.

08 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Provisional Nature of Seat Allotment

All seats allotted through the CLAT First Allotment List 2026 are provisional. Final admission is subject to verification of documents and eligibility by the allotted NLU.

07 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: No Manual Counselling

All counselling activities are conducted exclusively online, providing a convenient and accessible platform for individuals seeking support. Through video calls, messaging, and other digital communication methods, clients can engage with qualified counselors from the comfort of their own homes, ensuring a safe and flexible environment for guidance and discussion.

07 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Refund Process

• Refunds will be credited only to the original payment account.
• Keep that bank account active and accessible until the refund is received.

06 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Allotment List: Late Fee Payment Not Accepted

• Late payment requests are strictly not entertained.
• Failure to pay by the deadline will result in automatic seat cancellation.

06 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Final Admission Lies with NLU

 The concerned NLU has the final authority to grant or deny admission.

05 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Withdrawal After Admission

• Withdrawing after admission may lead to fee deductions as per the institute’s policy.
• The deducted amount is usually the non‑refundable portion of the confirmation fee.

05 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Confirmation Fee Adjustment Explained

• The confirmation fee you pay to freeze a seat is credited toward your final university tuition.
• It reduces the amount you still owe when you complete the full fee payment deadline.
• No separate refund is issued; the fee simply offsets the total payable.
• Ensure the payment receipt is retained for verification during the final fee settlement.

04 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: No Seat After Exit

Once you Exit, you will not be considered in any further rounds.

04 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Seat Matrix Varies Across NLUs

Seat availability differs across NLUs based on category and domicile reservations.

03 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Multiple Logins Allowed

You can log in multiple times during the response window to review your options.

03 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Consortium Not Responsible for Missed Alerts

Email or SMS delivery issues are not the responsibility of the Consortium.

02 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Missed Deadline Means Disqualification

Missing any deadline may result in removal from the counselling process.

02 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT 1st Allotment List 2026: Movement Only Towards Higher Preferences

You can move only upwards in your preference list, never downwards.

01 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Preference Order Cannot Be Changed Now

Once counselling registration closes, no changes to NLU preferences are allowed.

01 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Allotment List: Registration Does Not Guarantee Admission

Registering for counselling is a crucial step in the admissions process; however, it is essential to understand that completing this registration does not guarantee a spot in the program. Admission is only confirmed once a seat is officially allocated to the applicant.

12 30 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Allotment List: Fee Payment Mode

All payments must be made online only through the CLAT portal.

12 00 AM IST - 07 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Ineligible Candidates Face Fee Deduction

If found ineligible during verification, Rs 5,000 will be deducted from the refundable amount.

11 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Refund Timeline Matters

Exiting before May 8, 2026, 1 PM ensures a full refund; later exits attract deductions.

11 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Five Rounds of Counselling Confirmed

CLAT 2026 counselling will be conducted in five rounds, as per the official calendar.

10 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Confirmation Fee Forfeited on Exit

If you Exit after choosing Freeze or Float, the Confirmation Fee will not be refunded.

10 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Allotment List: Seat Reallocated After Exit

If you choose Exit, your allotted seat will be offered to another eligible candidate.

09 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Highest Preference Allotted? Special Rule

If you are allotted your top-preferred NLU, you must either Freeze or Exit. Floating is not allowed.

09 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: No Float in Fifth Round

• The fifth round is the final round, so only Freeze or Exit options are available.
• If you Freeze, your seat is locked permanently; you won’t be considered for any further rounds.
• Choosing Exit releases your seat and ends your participation in the counseling process.
• There is no Float option in this round, so you cannot stay in the pool for a possible upgrade.

08 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Float Available Only Till Fourth Round

The Float option is available only up to the Fourth round of counselling.

08 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Seat Allotment 2026: Seat Retention & Automatic Upgrade Rules (Float Option)

• Seat Safety: When you choose Float, your currently allotted seat remains secured; you won’t lose it unless a higher‑preference NLU becomes available.
• Automatic Upgrade: If a later round offers an NLU that ranks higher in your preference list, the system will automatically re‑assign you to that seat.
• One‑Way Move: After an upgrade under Float, you cannot revert to the earlier (lower‑preference) NLU; your seat change is permanent.

07 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Seat Allotment 2026: Required Documents for PG Admissions Counselling

• Grade 10 statement of marks*
• CLAT 2026 admit card*
• Grade 12 statement of marks*
• LL.B./B.L./Equivalent degree statement of marks
• Character/Conduct certificate from the last attended institution
• Transfer/Migration certificate from the last attended institution
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/etc) – if applying under reserved seats*
• PWD/SAP certificate – if applying under the PWD category*
• Domicile/Residence certificate – if applying under domicile/resident quota*
• Any additional supporting documents for special categories (e.g., Defence personnel ward, EWS certificate, Ex‑serviceman’s child, etc.)*

Items marked with * are mandatory.

07 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 1st Seat Allotment 2026: Required Documents for UG Admissions Counselling

• Grade 10 statement of marks*
• CLAT 2026 admit card*
• Grade 12 statement of marks
• Character/Conduct certificate from the last attended institution
• Transfer/Migration certificate from the last attended institution
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/etc) – if applying under reserved seats*
• PWD/SAP certificate – if applying under the PWD category*
• Domicile/Residence certificate – if applying under domicile/resident quota*
• Any additional supporting documents for special categories (e.g., Defence personnel ward, EWS certificate, Ex‑serviceman’s child, etc.)*

Note: Documents marked with an asterisk are mandatory for the respective categories.

06 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 1st Seat Allotment 2026: Confirmation Fee Required for Float

Even for Float, payment of the Confirmation Fee is compulsory to stay in the counselling process.

06 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Seat Allotment 2026: What Is the Float Option?

Float allows you to retain your current seat while remaining eligible for a higher-preference NLU. Choose Float if you are allotted a seat but want to wait for an upgrade in later rounds.

05 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment: University Fee Payment Deadlines – Early vs. Late Freeze

Early Freeze (Rounds 1‑3):

• Freeze your seat in any of the first three allotment rounds.
• Pay the remaining university fee by April 24, 2026.

Late Freeze (Rounds 4‑5):

• Freeze your seat in the fourth or fifth round.
• Pay the remaining university fee by May 30, 2026.

05 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 1st Allotment List 2026: Freeze Your Seat; Confirmation Fee & What Happens Next?

• To lock in your allotted seat, you must pay the non‑refundable confirmation fee within the given deadline.
• The fee is mandatory; without it, the seat will be treated as declined.
• Once the fee is paid, the seat is frozen, and you exit the current counseling round.
• After freezing, you will not be considered for any subsequent allotment rounds.
• Keep the payment receipt handy for verification and future reference.

04 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: When to Choose Freeze Option?

Freeze means you accept the allotted NLU and opt out of all further counselling rounds. Choose Freeze if you are satisfied with your current allotment and do not wish to upgrade to a higher-preference NLU.

04 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Allotment List: What Happens If You Take No Action?

If you do not choose any option within the deadline, you will be treated as Not Interested, and your allotted seat will be cancelled.

03 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

Deadline to Respond to CLAT First Allotment List 2026

You can exercise Freeze or Float options and pay the Confirmation Fee from 10 AM on January 7 to 1 PM on January 15, 2026.

03 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026: Allotted a Seat? Action Is Mandatory

If you receive a seat allotment, you must log into the counseling portal before the deadline and select Freeze, Float, or Exit. Choosing Freeze locks the current seat permanently, Float lets you keep the seat while still competing for an upgrade in the next round, and Exit withdraws you from the process entirely. Failure to act will result in automatic cancellation of your allotment. 

02 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT 2026 First Allotment List: Seat Allotment Based on Rank and Preferences

Seat allotment depends on your CLAT rank, category, and NLU preference order submitted during counselling registration.

02 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

Login Credentials Required to View CLAT First Allotment List 2026

You need your registered email ID and password to access the CLAT counselling dashboard. Ensure your login details are ready before 10 AM.

01 30 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

Where to check CLAT First Allotment List 2026?

The allotment list will be available on the official CLAT counselling portal. No separate PDF will be released; seat status must be checked through login.

01 00 PM IST - 06 Jan'26

CLAT First Allotment List 2026 Release Time Confirmed

The Consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT First Allotment List 2026 on January 7, 2026, at 10 AM. This officially marks the start of the counselling process for UG and PG law admissions. You must log in and respond within the prescribed timeline to retain your seat.