Law Admission Counselling Advances as Post-Allotment Processes Continue

As of February 14, 2026, the law admission landscape in India is witnessing a high-velocity shift from centralized allotment to university-level enrollment. Following the closure of the CLAT and AILET third-round confirmation windows, candidates are now focusing on final fee submissions and document verification for the 2026-27 academic session. This report provides a comprehensive update on the upcoming May allotment phases for the NLUs, the final registration deadlines for MH CET Law, and the commencement of the TS LAWCET application cycle.

The legal education sector has reached a critical administrative milestone as of February 14, 2026. Following the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) closing the third-round seat confirmation window on February 12, the Counselling process has transitioned into a planned data reconciliation period. This Audit phase is essential for identifying vacant seats that will be redistributed in the fourth allotment round scheduled for May 2. Simultaneously, National Law University (NLU) Delhi has concluded its third-round fee deposits, shifting its focus toward a rigorous Audit of the dossiers submitted by the provisionally admitted 2026-27 cohort.

• CLAT Round-3 Status: The window for the ₹20,000 confirmation fee is now closed; candidates in "Freeze" mode must complete university-level payments by April 24, 2026.
• AILET Vacancy Check: NLU Delhi is currently assessing the seat matrix following the February 10 fee deadline to determine the necessity of a fifth merit list.
• Document Authenticity: Institutes are prioritizing the verification of Class 12 certificates for students who will be completing their boards in the coming month.
• Allotment Logic: The upcoming fourth merit list will exclusively target candidates who opted for the "Float" status or those who were previously unallotted.

State-Level Registration Deadlines and New Cycles

While national-level Counselling tracks are in a temporary hiatus, state-level entrance cycles are peaking. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has officially set today, February 14, 2026, as the final deadline for the MH CET Law 5-year LLB registration. This follows the 3-year LLB registration cutoff which occurred yesterday. Furthermore, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has officially launched the TS LAWCET 2026 application portal, marking the start of a new Enrolment track for southern regional colleges.

• MH CET Exam Dates: The 3-year LLB test is scheduled for April 1–2, while the 5-year LLB exam will be conducted on May 8, 2026.
• TS LAWCET Schedule: Applications are accepted without a late fee until April 1, with the online examination set for May 18.
• LSAT India: The registration for the May session remains open at LSAC.org, serving as a vital Enrolment backup for many aspirants.
• Fee Structure: TS LAWCET registration is priced at ₹900 for General/BC candidates, payable through the official TGCHE portal.

Conclusion

The convergence of national Counselling transitions and state-level registration deadlines on February 14 highlights the complexity of the 2026 law intake. As the national Audit of Round-3 vacancies begins, the window for state-level Enrolment in Maharashtra is drawing to an absolute close. This period requires the Candidate to be hyper-vigilant regarding multi-portal management, especially as newer cycles like TS LAWCET begin to overlap with post-allotment formalities of CLAT and AILET. The successful verification of the Candidate credentials during this mid-February window will ultimately ensure a smooth transition into the 2026-27 academic year. With the next major allotment surge expected in May, the current weeks serve as a strategic preparation phase for both administrators and students alike.

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