CLAT 2026 Allotted Candidates Proceed With Admission Formalities

Candidates allotted seats in the CLAT 2026 first round must now complete mandatory admission formalities including fee payment and document verification. The deadline for securing a seat through the Freeze or Float option is January 15, 2026.Failure to finish these steps within the stipulated window will result in the automatic cancellation of the provisional allotment.

Following the release of the first provisional allotment list on January 7, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has directed all successful candidates to initiate their final admission formalities. This critical window, open until January 15, 2026, requires students to validate their merit-based seats through a series of administrative and financial steps. For those entering the 2026-27 academic session, the process is not merely about receiving an allotment but ensuring that all credentials are verified by the respective law universities. The online portal is seeing a surge in activity as students from across the country upload their certificates to lock in their futures at India’s premier legal institutions.

Step-by-Step Procedure for Seat Confirmation

The Consortium has streamlined the credentials verification process to occur entirely through the digital dashboard. Allotted candidates must log in using their registered mobile number and password to view their specific allotment status and the next course of action. It is essential to choose one of the three available options—Freeze, Float, or Exit—before proceeding to the payment gateway.

• Payment of Confirmation Fee: A non-refundable amount of ₹20,000 must be paid online to secure either a "Freeze" or "Float" status.
• Document Uploading: Scanned copies of academic and category certificates must be uploaded in PDF format for the allotted NLU to review.
• NLU Review: The university will check the uploaded documents; if any discrepancy is found, the admission may be rejected, and the seat moved to the next round.
• Admission Slip: Once the fee is processed and the documents are tentatively verified, a provisional admission slip will be generated for the student's records.

Essential Documents for Verification

To complete the admission formalities, a specific set of original documents must be digitized and submitted. The Consortium has emphasized that the name and details on these certificates must match the application form exactly. Any mismatch in credentials relating to reservation categories could lead to the candidate being moved to the general pool in subsequent rounds.

Financial Implications and Deadlines

The timeline for completing these admission formalities is strict. All candidates who have been allotted a seat in the first round but fail to pay the confirmation fee or upload their credentials by 1:00 PM on January 15 will lose their current seat. Furthermore, they will be disqualified from participating in any further rounds of the 2026 counselling process.

1. Freeze/Float Deadline: January 15, 2026 (1:00 PM IST).
2. University Fee Payment: For those who "Freeze" in the first three rounds, the balance university fee (after adjusting the confirmation fee) must be paid by April 24, 2026.
3. Reporting: Physical reporting to the campuses is expected to commence in July 2026, where original documents will be physically cross-referenced.
4. Refund Policy: The registration fee is generally non-refundable, though a partial refund of the confirmation fee is possible if an exit is exercised before the final rounds.

Conclusion

The current phase of CLAT 2026 marks the transition from competitive testing to professional enrolment. For the allotted candidates, the next few days are vital for ensuring that their hard-earned seats are secured through the correct execution of admission formalities. By meticulously organizing their credentials and meeting the January 15 deadline, law aspirants can move closer to joining the vibrant academic communities of the National Law Universities. This structured approach to seat confirmation not only ensures fairness but also allows the Consortium to efficiently prepare the second allotment list for those still on the waiting list.