Kamal Ghorui
CLAT 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to release the CLAT 2026 second merit list soon on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates whose names appear in this list will be eligible for admission to participating National Law Universities.It is important to note that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) merit list is provisional in nature. This means that candidates must complete the admission process within the given deadline to secure their allotted seat. If the required fees are not paid on time, the allotted seat may be cancelled and offered to another candidate.
What does the CLAT 2026 second merit list mean?
The second merit list is released after the first round of counselling. It includes candidates who are selected for seat allotment based on availability after the first round. The seat allotment at this stage is tentative and will be confirmed only after candidates complete all required formalities.Candidates selected in the second round of CLAT counselling must meet all eligibility conditions and complete the admission steps as prescribed by the consortium.
How to download the CLAT 2026 second merit list
Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download the second merit list:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the CLAT 2026 link available on the homepage
- Go to the notifications section
- Click on the link for the CLAT 2026 second merit list (second counselling round)
- The merit list will appear on the screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
What factors affect the CLAT 2026 second merit list?
The preparation of the second merit list for each National Law University depends on the following factors:
- The candidate’s CLAT 2026 rank
- The National Law University preferences filled by the candidate
- The candidate’s reservation category, if applicable
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and carefully follow all counselling instructions to avoid missing important deadlines.
