The first list of students selected for National Law Universities (NLUs) through CLAT 2026 will be released soon. The Consortium of National Law Universities will publish the First Seat Allotment Result on January 7, 2026 . Students who registered for the CLAT 2026 counselling process can check this selection list. The result link will be live on the official CLAT website by 10 AM on the release day. This list will show which NLU a student has been provisionally offered a seat in.
CLAT 2026 First Allotment Result: Key Dates
Here are the important details regarding the CLAT 2026 first selection list release:
| Event | Date | Time |
| Publication of First Seat Allotment Result | January 7, 2026 | 10 AM |
Understanding Your Choices After Seat Allotment
After checking the CLAT 2026 selection list, selected students must make an important decision. They need to choose one of three options: Freeze, Float, or Exit. Understanding these options is crucial for your admission. They decide if you accept the seat, wait for a better one, or withdraw from the counselling.
- Freeze: Accept the Allotted Seat
If you choose 'Freeze', it means you are fully satisfied with the NLU seat you have been offered. This option confirms that you accept the current provisional seat and do not wish to be considered for any other NLU in later rounds. To finalize this choice, you must pay the required seat confirmation fee online.
- Float: Wait for a Better Preference
If you choose 'Float', it means you have received a seat in an NLU, but it might not be your most preferred choice. By selecting 'Float', you accept the currently offered seat provisionally but also wish to be considered for an NLU higher up on your preference list in the next counselling rounds. Even with 'Float', you must pay the confirmation fee to keep your current provisional seat and be considered for later rounds. If you do not pay, your seat will be cancelled, and you will not be considered further.
- Exit: Withdraw from Counselling
If you choose 'Exit', it means you no longer want to participate in the CLAT 2026 counselling process. This option is for students who decide not to join any NLU through CLAT counselling. Once you select 'Exit', you will not be considered for any NLU seats in this or upcoming rounds.
Seat Confirmation Fee Payment Details
Students who opt for either the 'Freeze' or 'Float' option must pay a seat confirmation fee. This payment secures your provisional seat. Complete it within the given timeframe. If the fee is not paid by the deadline, your offered seat will be cancelled, and you will lose your chance for admission through CLAT 2026 counselling.
The payment window for the confirmation fee is from January 7, 2026 , to January 15, 2026 . Make sure to complete this important step online within these dates.
Steps to Check CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Result
Follow these simple steps to check your CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Result:
- Visit the official website of the Consortium of National Law Universities.
- Look for the dedicated link for "CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Result" or "Selection List."
- Click on the link and log in using your CLAT application number and password.
- Your seat allotment status, showing the NLU you have been offered, will appear on your screen.
- Download and print your result for future reference.
