The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) declared the third merit list for CLAT 2026 counselling on 5 February 2026 at 10 AM, marking another key stage in the admission process for law aspirants seeking seats in UG and PG law programmes across NLUs.
How to Check the CLAT 2026 Third Allotment List?
Candidates can access their CLAT 2026 third merit list and seat allotment status by visiting the Consortium’s official counselling portal:
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in in a web browser.
- Navigate to the CLAT 2026 section on the homepage.
- Click on the ‘3rd Provisional Allotment List’ link.
- View or download the PDF to check the rank and the allotted NLU college.
The list includes eligible candidates who applied for upgrades or participated in the round based on their rank and preference options. Only those who opted for floating of seats in the earlier round or did not freeze a previous allotment will appear in this list.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Round 3: Key Dates & Actions
The CLAT 2026 counselling for round 3 includes seat confirmation and other important steps:
- Third merit list release: 5 February 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Confirmation fee payment & admission: 5 February to 12 February 2026
- Options available: Freeze, Float or Withdraw as applicable
Candidates must pay the confirmation fee and complete the required formalities before 12 February 2026 to secure admission in the allotted NLUs. Failing to pay within the window may lead to forfeiting the seat.
CLAT Exam Counselling Options Explained
During the third round, candidates can choose:
- Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and retain the current offer.
- Float: Seek upgradation to a preferred NLU in later rounds.
- Withdraw: Exit the counselling process without completing further rounds.
These options let students manage their preferences strategically based on rank and available seats.
CLAT 2026 Upcoming Rounds and Admission Path
The CLAT counselling process typically continues with further merit lists following round 3, including round 4, round 5 and possible special rounds, providing multiple opportunities for candidates to improve their seat allocations or confirm admissions across participating NLUs. Aspirants are advised to monitor the official consortium portal for updates and additional instructions related to documentation, fee payment and subsequent counselling rounds.
