CLAT 2026 Round 1 Counselling Confirmation Fee Window Continues Until January 15

The CLAT 2026 Round 1 counselling confirmation fee window is active until January 15. Candidates can select Freeze or Float options via consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The first round of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 counselling process is currently in progress following the release of the initial provisional allotment list on January 7, 2026. As of today, January 11, the portal remains open for candidates who have been successfully allocated seats in the first round to secure their admissions. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has provided a week-long window for candidates to review their allotments and proceed with the necessary administrative requirements through the official candidate portal.

• The first provisional allotment list was published on the official website on January 7, 2026, marking the start of the primary admission cycle for the 2026-27 academic session.
• All candidates who received a seat in the first round are required to log in to their dashboard to view their specific NLU allocation.
• The window for paying the seat confirmation fee and exercising seat options began immediately after the list was published and is set to continue for several days.
• To remain eligible for the admission process, candidates must take action on their allotted seat before the portal closes for this round.
• The centralized counselling system ensures that seats are distributed based on the merit ranks and the NLU preference lists submitted by students during the registration phase.

Mandatory Confirmation Fees and Schedule

A critical component of the first round of counselling is the payment of the non-refundable confirmation fee. This payment is essential for candidates who wish to either accept their current seat or remain in the pool for potential upgrades in future rounds. The Consortium has established a clear fee structure and a strict timeline to ensure the smooth transition of seats across the five scheduled rounds of counselling.

• Candidates are required to pay a seat confirmation fee of ₹20,000 to move forward with the "Freeze" or "Float" options.
• This fee is adjusted against the final university fee at the time of admission but is non-refundable if a candidate later decides to withdraw outside the specified rules.
• Along with the payment, candidates must upload digital copies of their mandatory documents, including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and relevant category certificates.
• The deadline for both the fee payment and the document upload for the first round is January 15, 2026, precisely at 1:00 PM.
• Failure to complete these steps within the stipulated time results in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat and the candidate's removal from the remaining rounds.

Operational Choices: Freeze, Float, and Exit

During this phase, candidates are presented with three distinct pathways regarding their allotment. These options allow for flexibility, enabling students to lock in their preferred university or seek a better choice as vacancies arise in subsequent lists. The system is designed to fill over 4,000 seats across the participating NLUs through these repeated cycles of allocation.

• Freeze: This option is selected by candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seat and do not wish to be considered for further upgrades in rounds two through five.
• Float: This choice allows candidates to accept the current seat but remain open to being upgraded to a higher-preference NLU in the next allotment list.
• Exit: Candidates who no longer wish to participate in the CLAT 2026 admission process can choose to exit, which forfeits their current seat and removes them from future rounds.
• Payment Necessity: Both the Freeze and Float options require the payment of the ₹20,000 confirmation fee to remain active in the system.
• Future Lists: The second provisional allotment list is scheduled for publication on January 22, 2026, which will incorporate the seats vacated by those who chose to exit or failed to confirm in round one.

Conclusion

The CLAT 2026 counselling process is currently at a vital stage with the first round of seat confirmations ongoing. Candidates have until the afternoon of January 15 to complete their fee payments and document submissions on the official portal. This window provides the necessary time for aspirants to decide on their academic path before the second allotment list is released later this month. All activities remain centered on the official Consortium website to ensure a transparent and merit-based admission cycle.

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