CLAT Third Allotment Admission Process Ongoing Across Participating NLUs

The admission landscape for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 has encountered a complex variation in its third round of seat distribution. The admission process remains partially active following the release of the PG Third Provisional Allotment List on February 5. However, in a major development, the Consortium of National Law Universities has officially postponed the publication of the CLAT UG Third Allotment List. This decision follows a recent directive from the Allahabad High Court, which ordered a revision of the UG merit list due to an answer key dispute. This legal oversight has temporarily stalled the undergraduate journey for thousands of aspirants, while their postgraduate counterparts continue with the fee deposit formalities. For LLM candidates, the window to exercise "Freeze" or "Float" options remains open, with a deadline set for February 12, 2026. This administrative variation ensures that while one segment of the student body waits for a re-notified merit list, the other moves steadily toward final enrollment. The Consortium is expected to release a revised UG schedule once the judicial oversight regarding the disputed questions is fully addressed through their filed special appeal.

PG Allotment and Fee Guidelines

For candidates in the postgraduate stream, the third allotment list serves as a final call to lock in their specialized law programs.

• Mandatory Confirmation Fee: LLM students must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹20,000 to hold or confirm their current seat.
• Payment Deadline: The portal will accept these transactions until 1:00 PM on February 12.
• Seat Management: Selecting the "Float" option allows candidates to hope for a better university in the next round, though they must still pay the confirmation fee to stay in the race.

The current variation in the UG and PG timelines means that PG students must be extra careful not to miss their specific deadlines. Any lack of oversight regarding the payment window will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat, which would then be reallocated in the May session.

Legal Context of the UG Postponement

The delay in the undergraduate third list stems from a writ petition where the court found that an Expert Committee's opinion was ignored without justification.

This judicial variation aims to ensure that no student is unfairly ranked due to technical errors in the evaluation process. While this creates a temporary pause, the oversight provided by the court protects the meritocratic nature of NLU admissions.

Conclusion

CLAT 2026 admission process stands divided by a significant administrative variation. While LLM candidates are racing against the February 12 fee deadline, UG aspirants are left waiting for a revised merit list following the High Court’s oversight. It is essential for all students to monitor the official Consortium website for the "re-notified" UG schedule, which is expected within the next month. By remaining attentive to these shifting timelines and legal developments, candidates can ensure their transition into the National Law University system remains secure despite the current procedural variation. The coming weeks will be pivotal as the Consortium balances the PG fee collection with the court-mandated oversight for the undergraduate entrance results.

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