CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026 LIVE: Cutoff Ranks NLU-wise; Round 1 to 4 cutoff trends
The Consortium of NLUs will release CLAT UG 2026 5th and final seat allotment list tomorrow, May 20, at 10 AM. Check the comprehensive Round 1 to 4 cutoff trends analyzed by CollegeDekho expert Mahima Gupta and track live category-wise opening and closing ranks here.
CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026 LIVE:The countdown has officially begun for law aspirants across the country. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is scheduled to release the CLAT UG 5th and Final Allotment List 2026 tomorrow,May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. As the final institutional round of national counselling for the 5-year integrated law programs, this list will determine the final seat allocations for 25 premier NLUs. Candidates can check their upgrade status by logging in to the official portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
[LIVE NLU-Wise Round 5 Cutoffs Will Be Updated Below Tomorrow at 10:00 AM]
- We will update the live opening and closing ranks for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories as soon as the official PDFs are live.
Expert Analysis Note:
Mahima Gupta, Academic Expert at CollegeDekho, has conducted this exclusive CLAT UG trend analysis and data compilation. According to her insights, "The massive flatline in cutoffs during the middle rounds indicates an unprecedented number of candidates opting to 'Freeze' their seats early this year. This has drastically squeezed the scope of massive upgrades in the final list."
CLAT UG 2026 5th Allotment List: Important Dates & Timeline
According to the official notification issued by the Consortium, candidates must adhere to a strict window to finalize their admissions. Since this is the final round, the "Float" option will no longer be available.
Particulars | Important Dates & Deadlines |
Publication of Fifth & Final Allotment List | May 20, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Payment of Confirmation Fee (Freeze Option) | May 20, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 25, 2026 (02:00 PM) |
Payment of Balance University Fee to Allotted NLU | By May 30, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
CLAT UG Cutoff Trends: Round 1 to Round 4 Master Analysis
Analyzing the closing rank trajectory from Round 1 through Round 4 reveals distinct seat-allocation patterns. Top-tier universities like NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad experienced fierce early competition, followed by an absolute standstill. Notably, across almost all major NLUs, the cutoffs for Round 2 and Round 3 remained completely identical, indicating that a vast majority of students locked in their choices during the middle rounds.
Movement finally resumed in Round 4, giving candidates waiting on the cusp a marginal shift. The table below tracks the official General Category Closing Ranks across top, middle, and emerging NLUs from Round 1 to Round 4:
National Law University (NLU) | Tier Category | Round 1 Cutoff | Round 2 Cutoff | Round 3 Cutoff | Round 4 Cutoff | Movement Profile & Trend Insights |
NLSIU Bengaluru | Tier 1 | 101 | 108 | 108 | 120 | Completely stagnant in R2 & R3; dropped by 12 ranks in R4. |
NALSAR Hyderabad | Tier 1 | 148 | 162 | 162 | 166 | Minimal breathing room with a total shift of just 18 ranks. |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) | Tier 1 | 284 | 327 | 327 | 343 | Steady initial drop, paused in R3, opened up by 16 ranks in R4. |
NLU Jodhpur (BA LLB) | Tier 1 | 310 | 340 | 340 | 355 | Locked tight at 340 through the middle rounds before a minor R4 drop. |
GNLU Gandhinagar | Tier 1 | 376 | 392 | 392 | 397 | Only 5 ranks of movement post-Round 2. |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | Tier 2 | 432 | 451 | 451 | 455 | Near-total freeze after list 2; minor +4 rank shift in R4. |
HNLU Raipur | Tier 2 | 736 | 770 | 770 | 770 | Zero movement recorded after Round 2. High retention. |
NLU Odisha (BA LLB) | Tier 2 | 800 | 832 | 832 | 835 | Minor +3 rank adjustment in the final list. |
MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) | Emerging | 1225 | 1306 | 1306 | 1333 | Steady expansion in R4; likely to widen in tomorrow's final round. |
TNNLU Trichy (BA LLB) | Emerging | 1370 | 1477 | 1495 | 1499 | The only NLU to show a steady drop across every single round. |
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CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026 Live Updates
May 19, 2026 01:15 PM IST
National University of Advanced Legal Studies Kochi B.A. LL.B. General Thresholds Fixed
A deep dive into the individual university dashboard confirms that NUALS Kochi has settled its open general category admission boundary for the premium B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course at AIR 1156 in the fourth round. The university processed a minimal count of fresh upgrades during this iteration, indicating a near-complete seat saturation profile. Law aspirants hoping to transition to the Kochi campus in tomorrow's final pool must account for this rigid occupancy rate.
May 19, 2026 01:00 PM IST
Chanakya National Law University Patna Limits Entry in the Fourth List
According to the official data published on the Consortium portal, CNLU Patna experienced extremely low seat volatility during the late stage of counselling for its core law track. For the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program, the fourth round cutoff closed at an absolute rank of AIR 1181 for the General category, expanding by a mere two allocations from the previous list. This data points to an exceptionally high retention rate among domestic applicants in Bihar, meaning that any vacancy windows for tomorrow’s fifth list will rely entirely on last-minute financial defaults.
May 19, 2026 12:45 PM IST
Counselling Deadlines and Financial Obligations Detailed by Consortium
Following the publication of the final allotment list tomorrow at 10 AM, candidates will have a strict window from May 20 to May 25, 2026 (until 2 PM) to pay the seat confirmation fee via the official portal. Following this, the balance university fee, calculated after adjusting your initial counselling registration amount and confirmation charges, must be remitted directly to your allotted NLU by May 30, 2026, before 5:00 PM. Adherence to this timeline is mandatory to confirm your legal academic path for the upcoming session.
May 19, 2026 12:30 PM IST
Why Tamil Nadu National Law University Stands Out in Counselling Trends?
A deep dive into the official data reveals that TNNLU Trichy (BA LLB) was the only National Law University to witness a steady drop in closing ranks across every single round of counselling. Its general category cutoff transitioned predictably from 1370 (Round 1) to 1477 (Round 2), dropped to 1495 (Round 3), and settled at 1499 (Round 4). This consistent upward rank mobility highlights TNNLU as a key target for candidates who are currently placed on the margins of the waitlist.
May 19, 2026 12:15 PM IST
Document Checklist for Final Admission Formalities at Allotted NLUs
Candidates expecting confirmation tomorrow should prepare their digital portfolios for verification. After selecting the freeze option, upload academic and administrative credentials on the respective NLU portal. Ensure clear, scanned copies of the following documents are ready:
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- CLAT 2026 admit card
- Character certificate
- Transfer/migration certificate
- Category/domicile certificates (if applicable)
Note: Be aware that missing documents may result in immediate cancellation of the provisional offer.May 19, 2026 12:00 PM IST
Tracking Significant Rank Deviations at Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur
Unlike the highly rigid top-tier law schools, MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) demonstrated notable fluid movement as counselling progressed. Opening with a closing rank of 1225 in Round 1, the university's general category cutoff expanded significantly to 1306 in Round 2, held steady in Round 3, and then stretched out further to 1333 by Round 4. This sequential widening makes MNLU Nagpur one of the prime state-tier institutions to track for marginal rank extensions when the fifth list goes live tomorrow morning.
May 19, 2026 11:47 AM IST
Understanding the Mandatory "Freeze" Policy for Round 5 Allotments
As we approach the final institutional round of centralized counselling, candidates must understand that the "Float" option has officially expired. According to guidelines issued by the NLU Consortium, any candidate who receives a fresh allocation or an upgrade in tomorrow's list will only have two choices: Freeze or Exit. If you accept the seat, you must secure it immediately by opting to freeze. Choosing the exit option or failing to take action within the designated window will result in the forfeiture of your allocated seat, and your security deposit will be processed for refund as per the standard deduction policy.