CLAT 2026 Reservation Criteria Updated for NALSAR Hyderabad

The Consortium of National Law Universities has revised the reservation criteria for NALSAR Hyderabad ahead of the CLAT 2026 exam. The entrance test is scheduled to be held on December 7, 2025, and the updated rules apply to both UG and PG programmes.

As per the latest notification, the SC-TL category has now been divided into three groups. These include SC-TL (Group I), SC-TL (Group II) and SC-TL (Group III). The consortium has advised candidates to refer to the Telangana State Rationalisation of Reservations of SC Act to identify the correct sub-group applicable to them.

All candidates who have selected the SC-TL category must update their reservation preference before the deadline. The consortium has also updated the NALSAR Hyderabad brochure, which is now available under the Participating Universities section on the official website.

CLAT 2026 Reservation Update Deadline for SC-TL Candidates

Candidates falling under the SC-TL category must update their reservation details by 11:59 PM on December 1, 2025. The consortium has clearly stated that the reservation group must be selected correctly to ensure eligibility during the admission process.

The updated reservation details will be considered for the seat allotment rounds after the declaration of the CLAT 2026Results.

How to Update CLAT 2026 Reservation Category (SC-TL Groups)?

Candidates can update their reservation category online by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official website.
2. Log in using the registered mobile number and password.
3. Click the ‘Update SC-TL Reservation’ option.
4. Choose the appropriate SC-TL sub-group from the drop-down list.
5. Save the changes and recheck the updated details.

The Consortium of NLUs has advised all candidates to ensure timely updates since no further corrections will be allowed after the deadline.

CLAT 2026 Exam Scheduled on December 7

The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The CLAT 2026 admit card, released earlier, must be downloaded again by candidates whose test centre or reservation details have changed. The hall ticket is mandatory for entry into the exam centre.

For any clarification regarding reservation changes or admit card issues, candidates may contact:

• Email: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Phone: 080-47162020 (10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday)

Candidates appearing for the exam must review all updated notifications to avoid last-minute issues on the exam day.

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