CLAT Third Allotment Candidates Proceed with University-Level Fee Submission

Following the closure of the Round-3 seat confirmation window on February 12, 2026, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 admission cycle has moved into the university-level fee submission phase. Candidates who selected the "Freeze" option in the third allotment round must now focus on clearing their balance tuition fees to secure their residency in the 2026-27 academic session. This detailed report outlines the mandatory financial protocols, the adjusted fee structure for various National Law Universities (NLUs), and the critical April 24 deadline for final enrollment.

As of today, February 14, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has successfully concluded the centralized seat confirmation phase for the third provisional allotment. With the February 12 deadline behind them, candidates who have secured a "Freeze" status are now transitioning from the Consortium's payment gateway to individual university-level financial systems. This Enrolment stage is critical, as it involves the payment of the balance tuition fees after adjusting the initial ₹20,000 confirmation deposit and the original counselling registration fee.

• Confirmation Status: Only those who completed their ₹20,000 payment by the February 12 deadline are eligible to proceed with the final fee submission.
• Fee Adjustment: The final Tuition amount at respective NLUs will be calculated by deducting the total deposit already paid to the Consortium.
• Freeze Deadline: All candidates who have frozen their seats in Rounds 1, 2, or 3 are mandated to complete their final Payment by April 24, 2026.
• PG Admissions: For LL.M. candidates, the PG - 3rd Provisional Allotment List remains the active document for determining specific university dues.

Document Verification and Admission Deadlines

While the financial Enrolment progresses, the individual National Law Universities are simultaneously conducting a rigorous audit of the digital dossiers uploaded by students. This Scrutiny is essential to verify the academic eligibility of the 2026-27 batch. Any discrepancy found in the 10th or 12th-grade marksheets or category certificates during this Interval could lead to the immediate cancellation of the provisionally allotted seat and forfeiture of fees.

• Nodal University Updates: Candidates are urged to check the official websites of their allotted NLUs, such as NLSIU Bangalore or NALSAR Hyderabad, for specific bank details and late-fee policies.
• Refund Eligibility: According to the official refund rules, an amount of ₹5,000 will be deducted if a candidate withdraws after the May 30 final deadline.
• Floating Status: Candidates currently in "Float" status do not pay the university Tuition yet; they must wait for the May 2 allotment to see if an upgrade is possible.
• Scrutiny Focus: Universities are particularly focusing on the "Qualifying Examination" proof for students appearing for boards in March/April 2026.

Conclusion

The shift toward individual university-level fee submission on February 14, 2026, marks the finalization of the primary Enrolment block for CLAT 2026. This phase ensures that the 2026-27 academic session is populated by candidates who are both academically verified and financially committed. For the "Freeze" candidates, the April 24 Payment deadline represents the definitive end of their admission journey. Meanwhile, the university-level Scrutiny continues to uphold the academic integrity of the 24 participating NLUs. As the centralized system enters a brief hiatus until the May 2 fourth allotment, maintaining constant communication with the allotted NLU’s admission office is paramount. The successful navigation of this Tuition phase will eventually lead to the physical reporting and orientation sessions in July, welcoming a new generation of legal professionals to India’s premier law campuses.

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