CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule Out: Check Key Dates & How to Register Now
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the counselling schedule for CLAT 2026. Eligible candidates who have cleared the CLAT 2026 UG and PG examinations will be able to participate in the counselling process by registering through the official website.
According to the schedule, the Registration process started on December 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and the last date for registration will be December 27, 2025, at 10 PM. Candidates must regularly check their email accounts for further updates regarding the counselling process.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process: Important Dates
Here is the list of the complete counselling process of CLAT 2026. Eligible candidates who are participating in counselling can check the counselling details from the table below:
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Events |
Date |
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Registration for Admission Counselling |
December 17, 2025, at 6 PM to December 27, 2025, at 10 PM |
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First Round of Counselling (First Allotment List) |
January 07, 2026, at 10 AM |
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Confirmation of Fee Payment to freeze the admission |
January 07, 2026, AT 10 AM to January 15, 2026, at 1 PM |
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Second Round Counselling Start Date |
January 22, 2026, at 10 AM |
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Confirmation of Fee Payment to freeze the admission |
January 22, 2026, AT 10 AM to January 29, 2026, at 1 PM |
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Third Round Counselling Start Date |
February 05, 2026, at 10 AM |
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Confirmation of Fee Payment to freeze the admission |
February 05, 2026, at 10 AM to February 12, 2026, at 1 PM |
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Payment of University Fees (For candidates who have chosen the freeze option in the first, second, and third counselling) |
April 24, 2026, till 5 PM |
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Fourth Round of Counselling |
May 2, 2026, at 10 AM |
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Confirmation of Fee Payment to freeze the admission |
May 2, 2026, at 10 AM to MAY 8, 2026, till 1 PM |
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Fifth and Final Round of Counselling |
May 15, 2026, at 10 AM |
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Payment of University Fees |
May 30, 2026, at 5 PM |
CLAT 2026: Step-by-Step Counselling Process
The online registration process for the counselling of CLAT 2026 has commenced. Students can register directly from the official website. Here is the detailed overview of step-by-step instructions for the CLAT 2026 counselling process:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Register themselves and log in using the credentials
Step 3: Click on the “Update NLU Preferences” option shown on the website
Step 4: Enter the choices in preference order
Step 5: Save and Final Submit
Note: As per the official notification released by the Consortium of NLU, candidates must provide a minimum of 15 preferences at the UG level and a minimum of 5 preferences at the PG level.
