CLAT Third Allotment Admission Processing Nears Completion Across NLUs

The third phase of the CLAT 2026 admission process is nearing its final hours across 25 National Law Universities. While the LLM (PG) third merit list was officially released on February 5, the UG track remains in a complex state of deferment due to recent judicial directives. Aspirants who successfully navigated the LLM allotment must complete their fee formalities by today's 1:00 PM deadline to secure their university placements This administrative interval serves as a vital bridge toward the fourth merit list in May, ensuring that every specialist law seat is filled with meritocratic integrity for the 2026-27 session.

The admission processing for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 has entered its most decisive stage this week as the third allotment cycle nears completion. While the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) successfully released the postgraduate (PG) merit list on February 5, the undergraduate (UG) processing has encountered an unprecedented administrative pause. This bifurcated timeline has forced the legal education fraternity to balance the rapid enrollment of LLM candidates with a high-stakes judicial revision for the five-year integrated law programs.

LLM Third Allotment and Enrollment Processing

For the postgraduate track, the PG - 3rd Provisional Allotment List is currently being finalized across participating campuses. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in this round must exercise their "Freeze" or "Float" options through the candidate dashboard. The processing requires a mandatory confirmation fee of ₹20,000, which acts as a security deposit to hold the seat until the final university fees are cleared in April.

• Final Processing Window: The portal for LLM seat confirmation will remain active only until 1:00 PM today, February 12, 2026.
• University Reporting: Once the fee is processed, candidates are required to upload their degree certificates and CLAT admit cards for institutional verification.
• Seat Allotment Scope: The current processing covers 1,599 LLM seats nationwide, with top-tier institutes like NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad leading the merit-based intake.

Undergraduate Postponement and Judicial Directives

In a significant departure from the original CLAT 2026 Admission Calendar, the UG Third Allotment has been deferred indefinitely. This decision follows a verdict by the Allahabad High Court on February 3, which mandated a revision of the UG merit list. The court ruled that for a disputed question in the UG paper, two options should be treated as correct, necessitating a recalculation of scores for thousands of aspirants.

The Consortium’s Executive Committee has announced its intent to file a special appeal to protect the original final answer key. However, until the judicial oversight is resolved, the UG admission processing remains stalled. The Consortium of NLUs has clarified that this delay will not impact those who already secured and "froze" their seats in Rounds 1 and 2, ensuring stability for the initial cohort of the 2026-27 batch.

Finalizing the Spring Admission Cycle

As the February processing window for the third list closes today, the focus shifts to the final balance university fee payment scheduled for April 24. For those who have "frozen" their seats across the first three rounds, this final financial transaction is the last step before physical reporting. The Ministry of Education guidelines emphasize that the 2026-27 academic session must commence on time, despite the current procedural variations.

• Document Audit: Aspirants must ensure that their digital transcripts and category certificates are verified by their respective NLUs before the April deadline.
• Waitlist Management: Candidates not allotted a seat in Round-3 will automatically be considered for the Fourth Allotment List on May 2, 2026.
• Refund Protocol: Students opting for the "Exit" option before the May rounds are eligible for a refund of their registration fee, subject to a nominal deduction.

Conclusion

The completion of the CLAT 2026 third allotment processing today marks the end of the spring admission phase for postgraduate candidates. While the LLM enrollment moves steadily toward the final rounds in May, the undergraduate community remains in a state of watchful waiting. The rigorous oversight provided by the Consortium of NLUs and the intervention of the judiciary highlight the high-stakes nature of legal education in India. As the portal undergoes reconciliation after the 1:00 PM deadline, the focus remains on ensuring a transparent and merit-driven transition for every law aspirant. The coming weeks will be pivotal as the revised UG schedule is re-notified, finally aligning the undergraduate journey with the established postgraduate timelines for the upcoming academic year.

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