Consortium of NLUs Releases CLAT 2026 Third Provisional Allotment List for UG Programme

The Consortium of NLUs has published the CLAT 2026 third provisional allotment list for UG law admissions. Candidates must select Freeze or Float options and pay the confirmation fee by March 6, 2026. Round 3 counselling continues for admissions across participating National Law Universities.

The Consortium of National Law Universities has officially released the third provisional allotment list for the 5-Year Integrated Undergraduate Law Programme under Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. The allotment list was published on February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM, initiating Round 3 counselling for admissions to participating National Law Universities (NLUs) for the academic session 2026-27.

The counselling process has resumed following resolution of legal matters related to the answer key, allowing admission procedures across 25 NLUs to move forward as scheduled.

Round 3 Counselling Schedule and Important Dates

Candidates allotted seats must complete confirmation procedures within the given timeline to retain admission eligibility.

Freeze and Float Options Explained

• Freeze Option:
  Candidate accepts the allotted NLU and exits further counselling rounds.

• Float Option:
  Candidate accepts the seat temporarily while remaining eligible for higher preference upgrades in subsequent rounds.

Failure to select an option and pay the confirmation fee within the deadline may result in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.

Documents Required for Admission at NLUs

Candidates must present the following documents during verification and admission:

• CLAT 2026 Application Form copy

• CLAT 2026 Admit Card

• CLAT 2026 Scorecard

• Class 10 Marksheet/Certificate

• Class 12 Marksheet/Certificate

• CLAT Call Letter

• Recent passport-size photographs

• Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

• PwD/Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)

• NRI/Sponsored NRI Certificate (if applicable)

Incomplete documentation or delayed submission may lead to forfeiture of admission as per counselling rules.

How to Check CLAT 2026 Third Provisional Allotment List

Candidates can follow these steps to access the CLAT 2026 Round 3 merit list:

1. Visit the official website — Consortium of National Law Universities (consortiumofnlus.ac.in).

2. Scroll to the Notification section available on the homepage.

3. Click on “3rd Provisional Allotment List – 5-Year Integrated Law Programme.”

4. Open the institute-wise allocation PDF link.

5. Download and check your allotted National Law University and admission status.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Process Overview

CLAT 2026 functions as the centralised admission gateway for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by National Law Universities across India. The counselling process consists of multiple allotment rounds designed to ensure merit-based seat allocation based on candidate preferences and availability.

Round 3 provides another opportunity for candidates to secure seats after earlier provisional allotments. Further counselling updates, vacancy details, and next-round schedules will be announced through the official portal.

What Candidates Should Do Now

• Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to check the Round 3 allotment list.

• Download institute-wise allotment PDFs.

• Choose Freeze or Float option before March 6 deadline.

• Keep admission documents ready for verification.

• Regularly monitor the official website for counselling updates and future rounds.

The ongoing Round 3 counselling marks a crucial stage in finalising admissions for the CLAT 2026 undergraduate law programmes.

Written by Shreoshree Chakrabarty

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