CLAT 2026 Round-3 Confirmation Fee Window Closes Tomorrow (Feb 12, 1 PM)

The Consortium of National Law Universities will close the CLAT 2026 Round 3 seat confirmation and fee payment window tomorrow, 12 February, at 1:00 PM. Law aspirants who have been allotted seats in the third merit list must exercise their "Freeze" or "Float" options and pay the mandatory ₹20,000 fee. Failure to comply with this deadline will lead to automatic seat cancellation .Ensure your digital documents are verified and payments are processed early to secure your spot in the national law universities.

The Consortium of National Law Universities is set to conclude the third round of seat confirmation for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 tomorrow, 12 February 2026. As the 1:00 PM deadline nears, the administrative machinery of the 2026 admission cycle is working at peak capacity to process thousands of student requests. This particular window represents a critical turnstile for law aspirants, especially as the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) timelines have seen unique variations this month. While the PG third allotment was released on schedule, the UG process has been navigating a temporary hiatus following a judicial order for merit revision, making it even more imperative for current allottees to adhere to the existing financial protocols.

Strategic Choices: Freeze, Float, and Exit

Candidates who found their names in the third provisional merit list have until tomorrow afternoon to choose their path toward a legal education. The official CLAT 2026 portal offers three distinct options that define a candidate's status in the remaining counselling rounds. Choosing the "Freeze" option signifies that the student is entirely satisfied with their current NLU and wishes to lock their seat, thereby exiting any further upgrade rounds. Conversely, the "Float" option allows a student to hold their current seat while remaining eligible for a higher-preference university in the fourth round.

• Mandatory Confirmation Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹20,000 is required for both Freeze and Float selections to validate the provisional allotment.
• Consequences of Inaction: Any candidate who fails to pay the fee or select an option by 1:00 PM tomorrow will face automatic cancellation of their seat.
• Exit Option: Students who no longer wish to pursue an NLU seat through this cycle can choose to withdraw entirely, though they should be mindful of the specific refund deadlines.
• Administrative Hiatus: Following this window, the system will enter a brief pause before the fourth list is released in May, once the UG merit revision is finalized.

Financial Adjustments and Document Verification

The seat confirmation process is not merely a financial transaction; it is a step toward full university enrollment. The ₹20,000 confirmation fee, paid via the Consortium's digital gateway, will be adjusted against the final tuition balance at the respective NLU. Furthermore, candidates must ensure that their digital dossiers—including 10th and 12th marksheets, admit cards, and category certificates—are successfully uploaded for university scrutiny. This verification interval is vital for the institutes to vet the academic credentials of incoming students before the final fee payment deadline on April 24, 2026.

• Portal Performance: The Consortium has advised students to complete their transactions today, as technical issues on the final day will not be considered a valid excuse for missing the window.
• Upgrade Eligibility: Only those who pay the confirmation fee now will be considered for an upgrade in the fourth allotment list scheduled for May 2.
• Academic Integrity: Any discrepancy found during the document scrutiny phase can lead to immediate disqualification and forfeiture of the security deposit.

Conclusion

As the 11 February sun sets, law aspirants are encouraged to finalize their decisions without further delay. The CLAT 2026 admission process is a marathon of precision, where the third round acts as a significant milestone in securing a place in India’s premier legal education system. By meeting the 1:00 PM allotment deadline tomorrow, students ensure that their hard-earned ranks are protected and their professional journey remains on track. The upcoming weeks will see the focus shift toward the revised UG merit list, but for the current Round 3 candidates, the immediate priority is the successful processing of the 

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