As of February 2, 2026, the Consortium of NLUs has concluded the fee payment and document verification phase for the CLAT 2026 second allotment listCandidates who chose the Freeze or Float options were required to submit their academic transcripts and pay the ₹20,000 confirmation fee by the January 29 deadline.This administrative milestone allows the Consortium to finalize the seat matrix for the highly anticipated third allotment list, set for release on February 5.Aspirants are now checking their portal status to ensure their provisional admission has been validated before the next round of upgrades.The official candidate portal remains the primary source for real-time notifications regarding the 2026 law admission cycle and university-specific reporting guidelines.

As of February 2, 2026, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 admission cycle has moved into its next critical phase following the closure of the second round formalities. Thousands of law aspirants have successfully navigated the Verification and fee payment protocols mandated by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). With the confirmation window having closed on January 29, the focus has now shifted to the backend processing of candidate Credentials, ensuring that all provisionally allotted seats are backed by valid documentation. Candidates can monitor their final status through the Official Consortium of NLUs Portal.

Completion of Round 2 Formalities

The second round of the 2026 counselling process required a dual-step compliance involving both financial and academic Verification. Candidates who failed to upload their Credentials or miss the payment deadline have been automatically excluded from further consideration in the current cycle.

• Fee Compliance: The mandatory ₹20,000 confirmation fee was successfully processed for those opting to 'Freeze' or 'Float' their seats.
• Document Uploads: Aspirants submitted scanned copies of their Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, CLAT 2026 admit cards, and relevant category certificates.
• Provisional Status: Completion of these steps secures a "provisionally admitted" status, pending the final physical audit at the respective NLUs.
• Next Milestone: The validated data from this round will directly inform the vacancy list for the third allotment, scheduled for February 5, 2026.
• Upgrade Eligibility: Those with the 'Float' status are now awaiting the next list to see if they have moved up their preference Credentials.

Required Documentation for Seat Security

The Consortium has implemented a rigorous Verification process this year to streamline the 2026-27 batch intake. Accuracy in the submitted Credentials is non-negotiable, and any discrepancy found during this audit phase can lead to the immediate cancellation of the seat.

• Candidates can check their individual "Document Approval Status" by logging into their Candidate Dashboard.
• If any document was flagged as "Rejected," candidates were given a limited window to re-upload the correct Credentials.
• The successful Verification of these papers is a prerequisite for the issuance of the formal allotment letter.

Upcoming Schedule for Third Allotment

With the second round Verification complete, the administrative machinery is preparing for the release of the Third Allotment List. This stage is often where the most significant movement occurs in mid-tier NLUs as candidates adjust their Credentials and preferences.

[Infographic showing CLAT 2026 counselling flow from Round 2 to Round 3]

• February 5, 2026 (10:00 AM): Publication of the Third Provisional Allotment List.
• Feb 5 – Feb 12, 2026: Confirmation window for Round 3 (Freeze/Float/Exit).
• April 24, 2026: Final deadline for university fee payment for all candidates who chose 'Freeze' in Rounds 1 to 3.
• May 2, 2026: Commencement of the fourth round of counselling for the remaining vacancies.
• Detailed instructions on the upcoming phases can be found in the CLAT 2026 Counselling Guidelines PDF.

Conclusion

The completion of fee payment and document verification for the CLAT 2026 second allotment marks a successful milestone in the centralized admission process. By finalizing the verification of candidate credentials and confirmation fees by February 2, the Consortium of NLUs has cleared the path for the third allotment list on February 5. This systematic approach ensures that the 2026-27 academic session starts with a merit-based and transparently selected cohort of future legal professionals. For aspirants, the next few days are a period of anticipation as the vacancy matrix resets, potentially opening doors to higher-preferred universities in the upcoming rounds. Maintaining a close watch on portal updates remains the most effective way to secure a seat in one of India's premier law institutions.