CLAT 4th Merit List 2026: Fourth Allotment Out, 3,213 Seats Across 25 NLUs

The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 4th Merit List 2026 on May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM , offering 3,213 seats across 25 NLUs . Candidates can download allotment results by logging in at consortiumofnlus.ac.in with their CLAT registration credentials.

CLAT 4th Merit List 2026: Deadlines and immediate actions

The fourth round is the last one that allows the Float option. You must pay the non-refundable confirmation fee and choose one of the counselling options—Freeze, Float, or Exit—by May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM . Missing the confirmation fee deadline will lead to automatic seat cancellation.

If you choose Freeze, your seat is locked and you must pay the remaining university fee directly to the allotted NLU by May 30, 2026 . Candidates who choose Float keep the current allotment while remaining eligible for upgrades in the final allotment scheduled for May 20, 2026 .

CLAT 4th Merit List 2026: Who is eligible and how to access

Only candidates who have not confirmed a seat in earlier rounds are eligible for this allotment. Log in to consortiumofnlus.ac.in with your CLAT registration credentials to view and download the NLU-wise PDF allotment.

You may see either a first-time allotment (seat opened after withdrawals) or an upgraded seat if you held an earlier allotment. Both require immediate payment of the confirmation fee within the deadline.

Documents, fees and reporting

At reporting you will need to carry your CLAT admit card, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, Character Certificate and Transfer Certificate. Submit category certificate, PwD certificate or domicile certificate where applicable. Documents must be valid and in the format prescribed by the Consortium or the allotted NLU.

The confirmation fee amount is not specified in the Consortium notice; the fee is stated as non-refundable. Candidates who Freeze must pay the remaining university fee to their allotted NLU by May 30, 2026 . The final, fifth allotment will be published on May 20, 2026 .

Consortium notifications and NLU-wise PDFs are available on the official website. Check your login and payment status immediately after downloading the allotment to avoid losing the seat.