Kamal Ghorui
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the second provisional seat allotment list for Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 counselling today. Candidates who registered for CLAT 2026 counselling can now check their seat allotment status by visiting the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.This second allotment list is an important step in the CLAT 2026 admission process, as it decides the allocation of seats in National Law Universities for both undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes.
What the second provisional allotment means
The second provisional seat allotment list shows which candidates have been allotted seats in five-year integrated UG law programmes and PG law programmes based on their CLAT 2026 rank, preferences, and available seats. The allotment is provisional, which means it is subject to further rounds of counselling, according to the website.Candidates who receive a seat in this round must take action within the given timeline to secure or modify their allotment.
Options available for allotted candidates
Candidates who have been allotted a seat through the CLAT 2026 first provisional allotment can choose one of the following options:
- Freeze: If a candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in further rounds, they can choose the freeze option.
- Float: If a candidate accepts the allotted seat but wants to be considered for higher-preference choices in the next rounds, they can select the float option.
- Exit: Candidates who do not wish to continue with CLAT 2026 counselling can choose the exit option.
Candidates selecting either the freeze or float option must pay a non-refundable counselling confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 to confirm their seat.
Details mentioned in the seat allotment list
The CLAT 2026 seat allotment list is released institute-wise for both UG and PG programmes. The list includes important details such as:
- CLAT 2026 All India Rank
- Admit card number
- Vertical reservation category
- Horizontal reservation category
Candidates should carefully verify all details mentioned in the list.
Documents to keep ready
Students who are allotted seats through CLAT 2026 counselling should keep the following documents ready for further admission formalities:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- CLAT 2026 admit card
- Character or conduct certificate
- Transfer or migration certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwD or SAP certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile or residence certificate
How to check CLAT 2026 second seat allotment list
Candidates can follow the steps below to check their allotment status:
- Visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the ‘2nd Provisional Allotment List’ link under the notifications section on the home page
- Click on the relevant institute link under UG or PG
- The institute-wise CLAT seat allotment list PDF will open
- Download the PDF and search for your admit card number to check your admission status
Direct link here.Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for updates on further counselling rounds and important deadlines related to CLAT 2026 admissions.
