CLAT 2026 Admission: Merit List to Be Revised, Counselling Soon

CLAT 2026 admission process will see a revision in the undergraduate merit list following a recent order of the Allahabad High Court. The Consortium of National Law Universities has confirmed that an updated counselling schedule will be announced soon. The changes are linked to directions issued on the CLAT UG 2026 final answer key. The clarification has been issued while counselling for undergraduate law programmes is currently underway across participating National Law Universities.

Court Order on CLAT 2026 UG Answer Key and Merit List

The revision of the CLAT 2026 UG merit list stems from a judicial direction concerning a specific question in the examination. The court has ordered a recalculation of scores by awarding marks for a disputed question. As per the notification issued by the Consortium, the following clarification has been provided regarding the merit list revision.

• The CLAT 2026 UG merit list, originally published on 16 December 2025, will be revised
• Marks will be awarded for Question No. 9 of Booklet C, and its equivalent questions across all sets
• Both options B and D will be treated as correct for the said question

The revision will apply only to score recalculation and ranking.

Impact of Merit List Revision on CLAT 2026 Counselling

The Consortium has clarified that the ongoing counselling process will not disadvantage candidates already allotted seats. Specific safeguards have been outlined to ensure stability in admissions. Before proceeding with further rounds, candidates should be aware of the counselling-related decisions taken so far.

• Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 of CLAT 2026 UG counselling will not be affected
• Seat allotments made in Round 2 will also remain unchanged
• No previously allotted seats will be cancelled or altered due to the revision

These measures aim to prevent disruption in the admission process.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule Update

Due to the revision of results, the Consortium has deferred upcoming counselling milestones. The schedule will be revised after further legal proceedings. The following updates have been officially confirmed.

• Release of the CLAT 2026 UG Round 3 admission list, scheduled for 5 February 2026, has been postponed
• A new counselling schedule will be issued after the outcome of the appeal process
• The Consortium has decided to file a Special Appeal before the Hon’ble Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court

The Consortium has also reiterated its intent to defend the existing CLAT 2026 final answer key for subsequent counselling rounds. Candidates are advised to regularly check official notifications for further updates on admissions and counselling timelines.