CLAT 2026 Qualified Candidates Await Counselling Registration and Choice Filling Dates

CLAT 2026 qualified candidates must complete their online counselling registration and NLU choice filling by December 27, 2025. This guide provides the complete schedule, category-wise registration fees, and a step-by-step process for aspirants to secure their seats. Learn about the mandatory documents and the timeline for the first allotment list releasing in January. Ensure you lock your preferences on time to avoid disqualification from the five rounds of centralized admissions.

With the results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 now declared, thousands of successful law aspirants are shifting their focus toward the centralized counselling process. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially activated the registration window, marking the beginning of the most critical phase for securing a seat in India’s premier law institutions. Candidates are currently in a high-stakes period where they must balance fee payments with strategic NLU preference filling to ensure their career trajectory remains on track.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule and Key Deadlines

The admission timeline is strictly regulated, and missing a deadline can result in the forfeiture of a candidate's hard-earned rank. The registration process is entirely online via the official portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

• Registration Window: The window for admissions counselling remains open from December 17 until December 27, 2025 (10:00 PM).
• First Allotment List: The much-awaited first seat allotment result is scheduled for release on January 7, 2026.
• Payment Timeline: Following the first list, candidates will have until January 15, 2026, to pay the confirmation fee and choose between 'Freeze' or 'Float' options.
• Total Rounds: The Consortium has planned five comprehensive rounds of seat allotment, stretching from January through May 2026 to fill vacancies across all 26 participating NLUs.

Counselling Registration Fees and Eligibility Table

To successfully register, candidates must pay a non-refundable counselling fee based on their specific category. This payment is a mandatory prerequisite for being considered in the seat allotment rounds.

Mandatory Steps for Choice Filling and Documentation

Choice filling is not merely a formality; it is a strategic exercise. Since the "Float" option only allows candidates to move upward in their preference list, the order of NLUs must be chosen with extreme care.

• Preference Locking: Aspirants must select a minimum of 15 preferences for Undergraduate (UG) and 5 for Postgraduate (PG) programs before the December 27 cutoff.
• Document Preparation: Ensure you have digital copies of your CLAT 2026 Admit Card, Class 10 and 12 Marksheets, and relevant Category/Domicile certificates ready for upload.
• Confirmation of Invite: Only candidates who receive a formal invite via SMS or email are eligible to register, though all qualified students should log in to verify their status.

The final phase of the CLAT journey requires diligence and precision. To secure your future in law, you should immediately log in to the official Consortium portal to complete your registration and lock in your NLU preferences before the tomorrow night deadline.

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