As of February 2, 2026, the confirmation window for the CLAT 2026 second allotment round has officially closed, following the January 29 deadline.Candidates who secured a seat in this round were required to choose between Freeze, Float, or Exit options and pay the ₹20,000 confirmation fee.The Consortium of NLUs is now processing the vacant seats for the third provisional allotment list, scheduled for release on February 5.Law aspirants who missed this window have been removed from the current admission cycle, while those who opted for Float await potential upgrades.The official portal remains the only platform for checking the upcoming merit lists and managing NLU preferences for the 2026-27 academic session.

By February 2, 2026, the centralized admission process for the National Law Universities (NLUs) has reached a significant transition point. The confirmation window for the Second allotment list, which opened on January 22, concluded its operations at 1:00 PM on January 29, 2026. This phase was critical for thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate law aspirants who were either allotted a seat for the first time or received an upgrade in their NLU preferences. The Consortium of NLUs is currently auditing the Confirmation data to determine the final vacancy matrix before the next round of seat distribution. Detailed round-wise instructions are available on the official Consortium of NLUs notification page.

Summary of Round 2 Actions

During the Second allotment phase, candidates had to navigate the mandatory seat-acceptance protocols. Failure to engage with the portal during the Confirmation window resulted in the automatic forfeiture of the assigned seat and removal from the 2026 counseling cycle.

• Freeze Option: Candidates satisfied with their current NLU choice utilized this to secure their seat permanently.
• Float Option: Many aspirants chose this to hold their Second round seat while remaining eligible for a better preference in the upcoming lists.
• Exit Option: Students who secured admissions elsewhere or decided not to proceed officially withdrew from the process.
• Fee Requirement: A non-refundable Confirmation fee of ₹20,000 was mandatory for both Freeze and Float selections.
• Deadline: The system stopped accepting payments and option exercises on January 29, 1:00 PM.

Transition to the Third Allotment List

As the Second round activities wind down, the Consortium is preparing to release the third provisional merit list on February 5, 2026. This next phase will reflect the vacancies created by those who opted for 'Exit' or failed to complete their Confirmation within the stipulated time.

• Aspirants who did not receive an allotment in the Second round will be automatically considered for the third round based on their rank.
• The "Float" candidates from previous rounds will see if they have been upgraded to a higher-priority NLU in the upcoming February 5 list.
• The cut-off ranks for top institutes like NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad have shown minimal movement compared to the first round.

Mandatory Document Readiness

Although the Second confirmation window has closed, candidates who chose 'Freeze' must now prepare for physical or digital document verification. The Confirmation of their seat remains provisional until the respective NLU validates their eligibility criteria.

• Class 10 & 12 Marksheets: Original copies and attested photocopies.
• CLAT Admit Card: The 2026 hall ticket and scorecard are mandatory.
• Category Certificates: Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificates as per the 2026-27 format.
• Domicile Certificate: Required for those claiming state-quota Second round benefits.
• Payment Receipts: Digital proof of the ₹20,000 fee paid during the Confirmation window.
• Candidates can track their document status by logging into the CLAT Candidate Portal.

Conclusion

The closure of the CLAT 2026 second allotment confirmation window on January 29 marks the end of the second major phase of law admissions in India. With the confirmation fee payment window now inactive, the Consortium of NLUs has shifted its focus to processing the third merit list, set for release on February 5. This upcoming list will be vital for candidates seeking upgrades or those who have been waitlisted since the start of the cycle. As the academic session for 2026-27 draws closer, ensuring document accuracy and monitoring the official calendar for the final university fee payment deadline in April remains the top priority for all provisionally admitted students.