
CLAT 2026 Second Seat Allotment Result has been released today, 22 January 2026, by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). The second merit list was published at 10:00 AM on the official candidate portal.
Candidates who participated in CLAT counselling can now check their round 2 seat allotment status, institute-wise allocation, and further instructions by logging in to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
Second merit list released on 22 January 2026
Result available through candidate login on the official portal
Institute-wise seat allotment list also published
Round 2 confirmation window active from 22 to 29 January 2026
Candidates can choose Freeze, Float or Exit options
Cut-off trends to guide strategy for upcoming rounds
The round 2 allotment helps candidates reassess their admission prospects and plan the next steps in the counselling process.
CLAT 2026 Second Seat Allotment Result Link (Active)
Candidates can follow these steps to access the result:
Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs
Log in using your registered mobile number and password
Click on “Second Seat Allotment List – CLAT 2026”
View the allotment details on the screen
Download and save the allotment letter for future reference
After downloading, candidates should carefully verify the allotted NLU, course, and category details.
During round 2 counselling, candidates must select one of the following options:
Candidates satisfied with their allotted seat can choose Freeze to confirm admission.
Seat becomes final
Candidate will not participate in further rounds
University fee must be paid within the deadline
Candidates who wish to upgrade to higher preferences can select Float.
Current seat remains secured
Eligible for upgradation in later rounds
Admission continues automatically if no upgrade happens
Candidates who do not wish to continue with counselling can opt for Exit.
Counselling process ends for the candidate
Refund of counselling fee is processed as per rules
Choosing the correct option is crucial for admission planning.
Here is the official CLAT 2026 counselling schedule released by the Consortium:
| Event | Date |
| Counselling registration begins | December 16, 2025 |
| Last date for registration & fee payment | December 27, 2025 |
| First allotment list | January 07, 2026 |
| Round 1 confirmation & admission | Jan 07 – Jan 15, 2026 |
| Second allotment list | January 22, 2026 (OUT) |
| Round 2 confirmation & admission | Jan 22 – Jan 29, 2026 |
| Third allotment list | February 05, 2026 |
| Round 3 confirmation | Feb 05 – Feb 12, 2026 |
| University fee deadline (Rounds 1–3 freeze) | April 24, 2026 |
| Fourth allotment list | May 02, 2026 |
| Round 4 confirmation | May 02 – May 08, 2026 |
| Final allotment list | May 15, 2026 |
| Final round confirmation | May 15 – May 20, 2026 |
| University fee deadline (Rounds 4–5 freeze) | May 30, 2026 |
Along with the second seat allotment result, the Consortium has also released:
Institute-wise seat allotment list
Category-wise allocation data
The round 2 cut-off trends provide valuable insight into:
Closing ranks for top NLUs
Category-wise movement
Chances of upgradation in upcoming rounds
Candidates are advised to track these trends before selecting Freeze or Float.
Download your allotment letter
Choose Freeze / Float / Exit carefully
Pay the confirmation fee before the deadline
Keep documents ready for admission verification
Monitor future allotment rounds if floating
Missing the confirmation window may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.