CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026 (OUT) LIVE: Direct Download Links, NLU Wise CutoffsClaude Live Session by Experts
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CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026 (RELEASED): The wait is officially over for law aspirants nationwide! The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released CLAT UG Final Provisional Allotment List 2026 online on May 20, at 9:57 AM . This marks the definitive end of the centralized national admission window for the 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programs across 25 premier law schools. Candidates can instantly check their final allocation status, track institutional upgrades, and download the university-wise seat allocation sheets by accessing their candidate profiles through the official direct link below:
Exclusive Expert Insight: Mahima Gupta, Academic Expert at CollegeDekho, notes: "As projected, the absolute final round displays minor movement for top-tier campuses. Because an unprecedented volume of high-rankers opted to permanently 'Freeze' their preferences during the middle rounds, structural upgrades were incredibly restricted today. Vacancies have instead shifted fluidly toward emerging state-tier NLUs."
CLAT UG 5th Allotment Cutoffs 2026: NLU-Wise Opening and Closing Ranks (B.A. LL.B)
The table below features the definitive General Category opening and closing ranks for the flagship 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program across all participating law schools. You can view the live-updated merit thresholds directly on this screen or click the respective links to download the official institutional allotment PDFs.
CLAT UG 2026 5th Allotment List: Important Dates & Timeline
Since this is the absolute final centralized distribution run, the 'Float' preference option is officially dead. Candidates who have received an upgrade or fresh allotment must act within the strict window outlined below to prevent seat cancellation:
Admission Step / Particulars | Actionable Timelines & Strict Deadlines |
|---|---|
Download of Allotment Letter & Final Seat Lock-in | Active Now (via Registered Candidate Dashboard) |
Payment of Non-Refundable Confirmation Fee (Freeze Option) | May 20, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 25, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
Remittance of Balance University Tuition Fees directly to Allotted NLU | By May 30, 2026 (Before 5:00 PM) |
What After CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026?
Since the 5th round marks the official conclusion of the centralized national counselling process by the Consortium of NLUs, no further centralized lists will be issued. Candidates must now navigate the following crucial avenues moving forward:
1. Mandatory Steps for Allotted Candidates (Freeze & Fee Payment)
If you are satisfied with your provisional allocation or have received a final round institutional upgrade, you must secure your seat immediately:
- Activate the Freeze Option: Log into your profile, confirm your selection, and upload all requisite academic and reservation certificates.
- Pay the Confirmation Fee: Remit the non-refundable Seat Confirmation Fee of Rs 20,000 online before May 25, 2026 (2:00 PM).
- Settle NLU University Balance: Report digitally or physically to your assigned university and pay the remaining tuition balance by May 30, 2026 (5:00 PM).
2. No Seat Allotted? Prepare for Independent NLU Spot Admission Rounds
If your rank missed the final centralized boundaries today, your next big targets are the NLU Spot/Vacancy Admission Rounds . Every year, prominent law schools face a 5% to 8% seat vacancy rate due to dual-allotments, student withdrawals, or failure to pay institutional fees before the May 30 deadline.
- Independent Institutional Process: Unlike the centralized counselling rounds, Spot Admissions are conducted independently by individual NLUs on their respective home websites (e.g., NALSAR, GNLU, NLUO).
- Vigilant Monitoring Required: Beginning early June 2026, separate universities will release independent vacancy notifications and short-window application forms.
- Strict Merit-Based Selection: Admissions are granted strictly based on your original CLAT All India Rank (AIR) among the applicants who apply for that specific university's spot vacancy window.
CLAT UG 2026 Cutoff Trends: Round 1 to Round 4 Master Analysis
The closing rank trends from Rounds 1 to 4 show clear patterns in seat allocation. Top universities like NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad faced intense competition initially, then saw no changes in rank. Interestingly, cutoffs for Rounds 2 and 3 remained the same, indicating many students finalized their choices early. Movement picked up again in Round 4, providing slight shifts for those waiting. The table below details the General Category Closing Ranks at various 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. |
CLAT UG 5th Allotment List 2026 Live Updates
06 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
Upcoming Hard Deadlines Reminder:
- Freeze/Exit Window Closes: May 25, 2026, strictly at 2:00 PM.
Balance University Fee Window: Closing dates vary by university (most ranging between May 23 and May 30, 2026). Check individual NLU admission circulars immediately upon freezing your seat.
05 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I am currently holding a BA LL.B seat at a lower-tier NLU, but my dream is a mid-tier NLU where the cutoff missed my rank by just 15 spots.
Should I 'Exit' this seat right now to try my luck in the independent spot vacancies published by colleges?"
Official Advisory: This is a high-risk gamble. If you choose Exit now, you lose your current seat permanently. While mid-tier and lower-tier NLUs will announce independent spot admission rounds on their respective websites for leftover vacancies, those seats are highly unpredictable and require physical presence or rapid online cash deposits. The safest path is to Freeze your current seat, and if a vacancy opens later at your preferred NLU, you can apply there and subsequently withdraw from your current law school (subject to their localized refund policy rules).
04 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I noticed an anomaly where someone with a lower merit rank than me is showing in the 5th list PDF of an NLU for BA LL.B under the exact same vertical category. What should I do if I suspect an allotment error?"
Official Advisory: If you detect any legitimate arithmetic or preferential discrepancy on the published sheets, do not wait. The Consortium has set up a dedicated redressal pipeline. You are advised to immediately report the precise discrepancy with your Admit Card number and Rank details directly to clatoffice@consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
03 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
Candidate Query of the Hour
"I was allotted RMLNLU Lucknow in Round 4 and directly paid their balance university fee of ₹1.5 Lakhs to them. In this 5th list, I got upgraded to GNLU Gandhinagar. How do I get my money back from Lucknow, and will I be timed out by GNLU while waiting for a refund?"
Official Advisory: This requires two parallel steps. First, you must immediately complete the portal formalities to claim your new seat at GNLU. Second, you must write a formal mail to the RMLNLU admission helpdesk enclosing your updated 5th round allotment letter to request an institutional refund. Under Consortium guidelines, universities are mandated to process these specific round-to-round upgrade refunds smoothly, though it may take a few weeks. You must arrange the components for GNLU independently to avoid missing the deadline.
03 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I have clicked Freeze, paid my confirmation fee to the Consortium, and uploaded all documents. Why does my dashboard still say 'Provisionally Admitted' rather than 'Confirmed'? Is my seat unsafe?"
Official Advisory: Do not panic. Your seat is completely secure on the Consortium's end. The admission remains "provisional" until your physical documents (Class 10 & 12 marksheets, authentic Category/Domicile certificates) are physically verified by the administrative staff at your respective university when you report for classes.
02 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
In the 4th list PDF for NLU Odisha, I saw 3 vacant seats in my category. My rank was next in line, but my name isn't on the 5th list for NLUO. Why wasn't I allotted one of those empty seats?"
"Vacant" in a previous list does not mean the seats remain empty forever. Those seats were instantly processed and assigned to candidates with higher merit ranks who had given NLUO a higher preference in their form. If your rank didn't bridge the revised closing cutoff (e.g., AIR 848 for General at NLUO), the seats filled up before reaching your rank.
02 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
The "Vacant" Seat Re-allocation Mystery Solved
Update Summary: A wave of confusion hit candidates who noticed seats explicitly marked as "Vacant" in the historic Fourth List tables. The Consortium has officially clarified that all vacancies resulting from non-payment, structural exits, or failures to freeze/float in the 4th round have been completely filled in this 5th list based on strict merit-cum-preference mappings.
01 40 PM IST - 20 May'26
My rank is just 4 positions away from the final General closing rank of NLSIU in this 5th list. Is there any way my seat can upgrade if someone drops out now?"
Official Advisory: Centralized counselling through the Consortium portal completely shuts down after this list. However, individual vacancies always appear due to non-payment of balance fees or administrative rejections. NLSIU will independently issue localized "Spot Admission/Vacancy Notifications" on its official university website (nls.ac.in). Keep monitoring their portal daily.
01 25 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I see 'Vacant' markings on my category's row in the historical BA LL.B documentations. Does that mean the 5th list filled those empty spots?"
Official Advisory: Yes, according to the official guidelines issued by the Consortium, all structural vacancies that emerged due to non-payment or exits during the 4th round have been definitively allocated to waitlisted candidates in this 5th list.
01 05 PM IST - 20 May'26
"The 5th list is out, but my portal still shows the 'Float' status from the previous round for BA LL.B. Why didn't my seat change?"
Official Advisory: If no vacancies opened up in your higher-preference universities above NLU Jodhpur during this final iteration, your seat remains unchanged. Because this is the 5th and final list, your status automatically locks into Freeze. You must download your final allotment letter immediately.
12 45 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I was holding a BA LL.B seat in a lower NLU and just got upgraded to WBNUJS regular BA LL.B. Do I have to pay the institutional fee all over again?"
Official Advisory: The counselling/confirmation fee you already paid to the Consortium will be transferred internally to WBNUJS. However, you must pay the balance institutional fee component (tuition, mess, and hostel charges) directly to NUJS as per their specified fee structure before the institutional deadline.
12 33 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I have been allotted NALSAR under the Telangana Domicile category for BA LL.B. Do I need to verify my residence certificate again at the university despite uploading it during registration?"
Official Advisory: Yes. Physical or strict online document verification by NALSAR administration is mandatory. If your domicile certificate does not match the strict state statutory guidelines, your seat will stand cancelled and your confirmation fee may be forfeited.
12 15 PM IST - 20 May'26
"I missed the NLSIU General BA LL.B cutoff by just 2 ranks in this 5th list. Is there any chance of a vacancy spot later if someone drops out?"
Official Advisory: Centralized counselling ends with this list. If any candidate fails to complete documentation or drops out before classes begin, NLSIU may put out an independent notification on their official website (nls.ac.in) for institutional vacant seats. Keep monitoring their independent admissions portal.
11 41 AM IST - 20 May'26
Next Steps: What Happens If You Choose the 'Exit' Option After Round 5 is Out?
Our legal education helpdesk is seeing immediate queries regarding exit protocols today. If a candidate holds a provisional seat but decides not to move forward with their NLU allocation, choosing the Exit option removes them permanently from the ecosystem. According to the standard administrative guidelines, any candidate who formally exits the centralized process will have their provisional seat canceled and passed over to university-specific spot counseling pools, while their initial registration fee will be processed for a refund post standard portal deductions.
11 20 AM IST - 20 May'26
Official Clarification: No Structural Modification to Seats Frozen in Rounds 1, 2, and 3
For candidates tracking the operational baseline of today's final dataset release, the Consortium has highlighted an important structural safety clause: There is absolutely no change or modification applied to the seats successfully allocated, locked, and frozen during the first, second, and third rounds of counselling. Today's automatic software run worked strictly within the fluid vacancy blocks created by late-stage exits and late-stage category withdrawals recorded up to May 14.
10 59 AM IST - 20 May'26
Consortium Rules: 'Float' Option Dead, Freeze and Admission Document Uploads Active Now
With the publication of the 5th and final provisional allotment list at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, the Consortium of NLUs has confirmed that the "Float" option is officially discontinued for the remainder of the 2026 national counselling sequence. Since this is the absolute final centralized run, all candidates holding a fresh seat or a modified structural upgrade must log in to their dashboard, complete their mandatory document upload process, and finalize their institutional seat by selecting the Freeze option before the final cutoff window hits.
10 38 AM IST - 20 May'26
NLSIU Bengaluru Round 5 Final Cut-Offs Declared (Vertical Reservations)
The official final round allotment boundaries for the flagship B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at NLSIU Bengaluru have been confirmed. The table below details the exact All India Ranks (AIR) and final category ranks required to secure a seat:
Reservation Category Total Allocated Seats Final All India Rank (AIR) Cut-Off Internal Category Rank Cut-Off General (General) 121 120 120 Other Backward Class (OBC) 81 1177 118 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 30 740 43 Scheduled Caste (SC) 45 3142 58 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 23 5227 30 Karnataka Domicile Students (KA) 10 427 43 10 02 AM IST - 20 May'26
Breaking News: CLAT UG 5th and Final Provisional Allotment List 2026 Released!
The wait is officially over! The Consortium of National Law Universities has officially uploaded the 5th and Final Provisional Allotment List for the 5-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program. The individual institutional download links are now fully active on the official portal server. Refresh your candidate dashboard right now to check your definitive seat allocation status and upgrade results!
09 45 AM IST - 20 May'26
The Final 15 Minutes: Server Technical Advisories and Gateway Protocols
The final zero hour has arrived. The technical desk advises all active users to avoid continuously refreshing the login landing page, as massive simultaneous requests can trigger transient gateway timeouts. If the site encounters a temporary loading delay at exactly 10:00 AM, wait calmly for a brief moment for the node servers to balance out. Keep your browser tab open—the final B.A. LL.B. allocation results are coming up next!
09 30 AM IST - 20 May'26
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download Your Provisional AllU PDF Document
When the clock strikes 10:00 AM, follow this official sequence to access the results smoothly:
Go to the primary web gateway:
consortiumofnlus.ac.in.Input your credentials into the designated login box on the homepage.
Once on your dashboard, locate and click the link marked "5th Allotment List Notification".
To check the broader landscape, download the public, university-wise PDFs to inspect closing ranks across the general and reserved category boards.
09 15 AM IST - 20 May'26
The Critical Checkpoint: Essential Login Credentials for 10:00 AM
We are now inside the final 45-minute countdown window. To guarantee a swift and lag-free login experience when the servers update, ensure you have your authenticated profile inputs ready. You will need your registered 10-digit mobile phone number and the private password created during the initial registration phase. If you have misplaced your security details, utilize the "Forgot Password" tool right now to minimize any delays when portal traffic peaks.
09 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University Prayagraj Allocation History
As one of the newest entries to the centralized list, RPNLUP Prayagraj has steadily fortified its domestic admission parameters, displaying high consistency across the board:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1450 14115 19840 Round 2 Provisional List 1492 14320 19965 Round 3 Provisional List 1492 14320 19965 Round 4 Provisional List 1499 14390 19990 08 45 AM IST - 20 May'26
National Law University Tripura Agartala B.A. LL.B. Historical Bounds
NLUT Agartala has showcased some of the deepest multi-round expansions across the entire 2026 admission calendar, standing out as a prime destination for deep-rank entries:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 2150 64110 79450 Round 2 Provisional List 2312 65990 81240 Round 3 Provisional List 2312 65990 81240 Round 4 Provisional List 2346 66229 81502 08 30 AM IST - 20 May'26
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Sonepat B.A. LL.B. Thresholds
DBRANLU Sonepat remains a major focal point for candidates situated right outside the top 1,500 boundary. The authenticated list archive documents a steady, progressive cutoff sequence across the rounds:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1590 3615 12820 Round 2 Provisional List 1712 3710 12945 Round 3 Provisional List 1712 3710 12945 Round 4 Provisional List 1737 3748 12970 08 15 AM IST - 20 May'26
Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur Admissions Record Inspected
DNLU Jabalpur has recorded some of the most dynamic seat changes within the mid-tier category. The official data logs reveal consistent downward rank expansions, mapping an optimistic trajectory for waitlisted students:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1655 3140 12710 Round 2 Provisional List 1790 3255 12920 Round 3 Provisional List 1790 3255 12920 Round 4 Provisional List 1813 3272 12966 08 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
Gujarat National Law University Silvassa Campus Extension Track Breakdown
Operating as the competitive secondary extension of the main GNLU ecosystem, the Silvassa campus remains a high-interest destination for applicants tracking late-stage open allocations:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1285 5490 9620 Round 2 Provisional List 1340 5560 9695 Round 3 Provisional List 1340 5560 9695 Round 4 Provisional List 1354 5582 9710 07 45 AM IST - 20 May'26
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Visakhapatnam Open and Reserved Trends
DSNLU Visakhapatnam's multi-round progression shows a structured, stable trend across all prominent categories. The verified general and reserved category data paths are mapped cleanly below:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1275 2290 10910 Round 2 Provisional List 1352 2370 11065 Round 3 Provisional List 1352 2370 11065 Round 4 Provisional List 1360 2382 11094 07 30 AM IST - 20 May'26
Why Emerging National Law Universities Offer the Maximum Upgrade Potential Today?
As search interest rises across student communities, our Academic Expert, Mahima Gupta, points out that Tier-3 and newly emerging NLUs will absorb the maximum allocation shifts this morning. While top-tier legal programs have locked their gates tightly, younger universities processing late-stage adjustments have shown notable fluidity, making them the most practical targets for marginal rank shifts.
07 15 AM IST - 20 May'26
National University of Study and Research in Law Ranchi Selection Bounds Verified
NUSRL Ranchi stands as a vital, fluid transition campus for mid-tier rank holders looking to cement their legal pathways. A precise verification of the core B.A. LL.B. numbers show a steady expansion in vertical parameters:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1290 2690 10740 Round 2 Provisional List 1365 2755 10890 Round 3 Provisional List 1365 2755 10890 Round 4 Provisional List 1373 2784 10930 07 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
National University of Advanced Legal Studies Kochi Admission History Audited
NUALS Kochi presents an incredibly stable allocation footprint on the official dashboard, indicating optimal seat retention among its core general merit pool. Aspirants aiming for a final-round upgrade to the Kerala campus can trace the historical boundaries here:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1085 5210 9480 Round 2 Provisional List 1154 5275 9510 Round 3 Provisional List 1154 5275 9510 Round 4 Provisional List 1156 5282 9518 06 45 AM IST - 20 May'26
Chanakya National Law University Patna 5-Year B.A. LL.B. Cutoff Overview
CNLU Patna remains a highly competitive anchor campus for aspirants targeting prime institutional entries across Eastern India. Data pulled from the official portal reveals near-total flatlines through the middle phases of the centralized seat allotment process, outlined clearly below:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1152 5340 10115 Round 2 Provisional List 1179 5395 10180 Round 3 Provisional List 1179 5395 10180 Round 4 Provisional List 1181 5402 10192 06 30 AM IST - 20 May'26
The Impact of Institutional Seat Freezing on the Final Vacancy Matrix
A strategic statistical synthesis of the initial four rounds shows that an overwhelming majority of general category qualifiers placed in the top 600 ranks opted to "Freeze" their campus positions immediately. This aggressive lockdown behavior leaves a very compressed volume of vacant seats available for this morning's distribution. Upgrades within Tier-1 zones will be highly sparse, relying exclusively on candidates who withdrew completely to pursue foreign admissions or alternative corporate streams.
06 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
National Law University Jodhpur B.A. LL.B. Merit Progression Analyzed
NLU Jodhpur has consistently maintained its spot among the elite top-tier brackets, exhibiting extreme seat rigidity past the initial phase of the 2026 admissions cycle. The public files archived on the Consortium dashboard register a razor-thin drop across intermediate lists. Below are the verified metrics for the 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) track:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 310 6104 9345 Round 2 Provisional List 340 6190 9410 Round 3 Provisional List 340 6190 9410 Round 4 Provisional List 355 6215 9425 05 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam Multi-Round Multi-Category Matrix
NLUJA Assam serves as a vital destination for rank-holders looking to secure their footing inside a well-established regional NLU ecosystem. According to the university database files, the flagship B.A. LL.B. program allowed for expansive rank tolerances for reserved verticals over successive iterations:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1612 3620 11840 Round 2 Provisional List 1855 3740 11985 Round 3 Provisional List 1855 3740 11985 Round 4 Provisional List 1911 3787 12019 04 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai Core Law Curriculum Analysis
MNLU Mumbai has positioned itself as an elite Tier-1 choice, running parallel to conventional choices due to its highly strategic corporate location. Reviewing the absolute cutoff metrics released by the Consortium indicates that vacancies dried up exceptionally quickly on the open general merit board:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 535 2580 7215 Round 2 Provisional List 562 2614 7240 Round 3 Provisional List 562 2614 7240 Round 4 Provisional List 568 2622 7249 03 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab Progressive Cutoff Assessment
RGNUL Patiala shows a highly consistent admissions footprint for its premier legal track. The official archives from the Consortium portal showcase a healthy rank shift during the initial transition to the second list, followed by a complete pause in Round 3 due to intensive seat freezing. The verified historical boundaries are mapped below:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 1059 5110 9115 Round 2 Provisional List 1094 5162 9140 Round 3 Provisional List 1094 5162 9140 Round 4 Provisional List 1105 5187 9152 02 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow B.A. LL.B. Allocation Graph
RMLNLU Lucknow stands out as one of the most heavily demanded state-preference universities for top-rankers within Northern India. The university-wise records tracked across previous lists reveal tight competition for open general categories, with very marginal adjustments across the middle counselling phases. Below is the verified historical cutoff progression leading into this morning's final list:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 732 3012 9210 Round 2 Provisional List 785 3045 9285 Round 3 Provisional List 785 3045 9285 Round 4 Provisional List 792 3058 9299 01 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
National Law University Odisha B.A. LL.B. Admission Track Evaluation
NLU Odisha continues to see healthy engagement from mid-tier rank holders. The university's core BA LLB (Hons) program registered a minor shift in the fourth listing, checking out at AIR 835. On the adjacent side, the business-focused BBA LLB (Hons) curriculum provided broader breathing room for students, wrapping up its general category list at AIR 875. The 40-rank buffer between the two tracks represents a strategic zone for upcoming upgrades.
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 800 3540 10420 Round 2 Provisional List 832 3590 10490 Round 3 Provisional List 832 3590 10490 Round 4 Provisional List 835 3602 10504 12 00 AM IST - 20 May'26
Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur Absolute Standstill Trends Audited
HNLU Raipur holds the absolute statistical record for the most uniform selection footprint during the late stages of CLAT 2026 counselling. As shown in the verified metrics table below, the institute recorded zero seat variance through multiple rounds. This highlights why it is a vital reference point for students tracking exit vacancies this morning:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 736 3210 9850 Round 2 Provisional List 770 3280 9912 Round 3 Provisional List 770 3280 9912 Round 4 Provisional List 770 3280 9912 11 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
National Law Institute University Bhopal Core Law Curriculum Analysis
NLIU Bhopal's flagship 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) track has proven to be completely locked since the early phase of the 2026 counselling program. The verified data illustrates a total freeze across the middle lists, highlighting how fiercely competitive the Madhya Pradesh domestic and open quotas remain:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 432 2240 6890 Round 2 Provisional List 451 2295 6942 Round 3 Provisional List 451 2295 6942 Round 4 Provisional List 455 2304 6950 11 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Gujarat National Law University Gandhinagar Historical B.A. LL.B. Cutoffs Verified
As we approach the zero hour, we verify the absolute cutoff parameters of GNLU Gandhinagar. The institute features an exceptionally steady retention graph, meaning that general open seats rarely shift past a 20-rank margin after the opening allocation phase. Below is the verified data history extracted directly from the official portal sheets:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 376 2115 6420 Round 2 Provisional List 392 2154 6485 Round 3 Provisional List 392 2154 6485 Round 4 Provisional List 397 2160 6499 10 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
National Law University Jodhpur B.A. LL.B. Open Merit Track Audited
NLU Jodhpur has consistently maintained its position within the elite top four cutoff brackets, mirroring the tight saturation trends seen across the country's oldest campuses. By reviewing the actual university data files released by the Consortium administration, the exact limits of the general merit list are mapped as follows:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff SC Category Cutoff ST Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 310 6104 9345 Round 2 Provisional List 340 6190 9410 Round 3 Provisional List 340 6190 9410 Round 4 Provisional List 355 6215 9425 10 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
WBNUJS Kolkata Flagship B.A. LL.B. Multi-Round Merit Trajectory
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, displays a standard tier-1 release pattern where minor vacancies only materialize during the closing stages. Analyzing the verified data from the official lists highlights the precise boundaries where candidates successfully secured entry into the flagship law track:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff OBC Category Cutoff SC Category Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 284 1985 5840 Round 2 Provisional List 327 2041 5912 Round 3 Provisional List 327 2041 5912 Round 4 Provisional List 343 2055 5940 09 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
NALSAR Hyderabad B.A. LL.B. General and Category Progression Inspected
As one of the most heavily prioritized campuses for high-merit candidates, NALSAR Hyderabad demonstrates highly competitive retention trends across successive lists. The absolute metrics published by the Consortium track a very rigid closing path for the core general open track. The table below traces the official historical cutoff progression leading into tomorrow's fifth list:
Counselling Iteration General Open Cutoff Scheduled Caste (SC) Cutoff Scheduled Tribe (ST) Cutoff Round 1 Provisional List 148 3154 5510 Round 2 Provisional List 162 3180 5542 Round 3 Provisional List 162 3180 5542 Round 4 Provisional List 166 3195 5542 09 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Consortium Clarifies Legal Status of the Fifth Round Allocation Matrix
In a vital notification published on the official web dashboard, the Consortium of National Law Universities reiterated that there is absolutely no change in the seats successfully confirmed and frozen during the first three rounds of counselling. The final database shifts executed in the newly closed fourth round form the absolute baseline for tomorrow morning's distribution. Because all intermediate structural processing is fully locked, the system is on schedule to push the official download links live at exactly 10:00 AM.
08 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
The Strict Financial Penalty for Late Withdrawals and Seat Forfeitures
If you choose to freeze your B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) seat tomorrow but later decide to withdraw your admission to shift to another stream or exit the law path entirely, note the financial deadlines. If you exit your frozen seat after May 30, 2026 (05:00 PM), the ₹20,000 seat confirmation fee is entirely forfeited. Additionally, a processing deduction of ₹5,000 will be chopped from your original counselling registration fee before the remaining fractional amount is processed for a refund.
08 05 PM IST - 19 May'26
Can I report directly and pay my fees to the NLU assigned to me tomorrow morning?
No. Candidates are required to adhere to a specific sequential process. It is not permissible to bypass the centralized portal in order to reach out to an individual law school directly. Your initial mandatory step is through the Consortium portal (consortiumofnlus.ac.in), where you need to log in, complete the document submission, and clear the Rs 20,000 confirmation process. Only when the system issues your official "Provisional Admission Slip" are you allowed to contact your allocated NLU to arrange payment for the remaining tuition balance.07 45 PM IST - 19 May'26
The Influence of Category Mismatch Issues in Document Verification
Our Academic Expert, Mahima Gupta, highlights an important provision in the Consortium's operational guidelines concerning the validity of documents. Should the National Law University find a discrepancy or clerical error in your submitted category or domicile certificate during the verification process, your temporary allocation under that particular quota will be promptly cancelled. Nevertheless, your rank will remain intact; the system will automatically reassess your application as a General category candidate for any openings in later institutional spot rounds.07 20 PM IST - 19 May'26
What Happens If I Am Allotted an NLU for the Very First Time in Round 5?
If your rank clears an opening threshold for the first time tomorrow morning, your timeline operates differently. Because you did not participate in early-stage list lock-ins, you must click the mandatory Freeze button and process your Rs seat confirmation payment immediately on the portal. According to official rules, if a candidate is freshly allocated a seat in the fifth round but fails to clear their institutional fees or chooses to walk away, their entire initial counselling registration fee will still be safely refunded in full.
07 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
What Happens If I Am Allotted an NLU for the Very First Time in Round 5?
If your rank reaches the required threshold to secure an opening for the first time tomorrow morning, the way your timeline is managed will be different from usual. Since you did not take part in the initial list lock-ins, it is essential that you promptly click the mandatory Freeze button and complete your payment of Rs 20,000 for seat confirmation through the portal without delay. According to the established official regulations, if a candidate is newly allocated a seat during the fifth round yet does not fulfill their institutional fee obligations or decides to forfeit their seat, they are entitled to a full refund of their initial counselling registration fee. This safeguard ensures that your financial commitment is protected.
06 40 PM IST - 19 May'26
Understanding the Registration Fee Refund Policy After Round 5 Concludes
According to the official counselling statutes released by the Consortium, the recovery of your initial counselling registration fee (Rs 30,000 for General; Rs 20,000 for SC/ST) is governed by strict parameters. If you remain completely unallotted across all five lists without ever exercising a Freeze or Float option, you will receive a 100% full refund directly to your source bank account. The Consortium typically initiates these programmatic rollbacks within two months of wrapping up the national admissions cycle.
06 20 PM IST - 19 May'26
How the Tie-Breaker Rule Functions if Two Candidates Have Identical Cutoff Ranks
A common point of anxiety among law aspirants hovering on the margins of elite universities is how the Consortium separates identical scores. If multiple candidates finish with the exact same merit marks on tomorrow's final B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) sheet, a strict sequential tie-breaker mechanism is triggered. First, the software evaluates the candidate's legal aptitude section score. If the tie persists, the candidate senior in age is prioritized. Finally, if the metric is still deadlocked, a computerized draw of lots is deployed to assign the definitive provisional seat.
06 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Immediate Financial Steps Required for Tomorrow's Allotted Candidates
For all law aspirants who secure their target upgrades tomorrow, the timeline to secure your seat is incredibly brief. Before you click the mandatory Freeze button, you must pay a non-refundable Seat Confirmation Fee of Rs 20,000 directly via the official consortiumofnlus.ac.in portal. This fee is mandatory for anyone exercising a fresh freeze or receiving an upgrade. Keep your net banking or credit card details verified today to prevent any payment gateway errors during the peak traffic spike tomorrow at 10:00 AM.
05 40 PM IST - 19 May'26
I haven’t received any NLU seat from Round 1 to Round 4. Can I expect a fresh allotment in tomorrow's final list?
Expert Answer: Fresh allocations in the 5th list completely depend on the cutoff variance of newer and emerging law schools. While Tier-1 law schools have totally saturated their margins, newer entries like HPNLU Shimla or NLUT Agartala showed a highly fluid rank drop in Round 4. If your All India Rank is resting within a 50 to 80-rank window of their Round 4 cutoffs, you hold a realistic chance for a fresh, late-stage allocation tomorrow morning.
05 20 PM IST - 19 May'26
Evaluating Total Volume of Allotments and Remaining Seat Trends Across NLUs
An aggregate data compilation of the recently concluded fourth round indicates that the Consortium processed exactly 280 fresh seat allotments across the participating institutions. While elite Tier-1 universities accounted for less than 5% of this volume due to rapid seat freezing, emerging NLUs and specialized programs absorbed the maximum movement. As we enter the absolute zero-hour before the 5th and final provisional list drops tomorrow at 10:00 AM, total seat availability across all 25 premium NLUs is heavily constrained, making every single upcoming upgrade incredibly competitive.
05 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Maharashtra National Law University Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Track Audited
The BA LLB (Hons) program at MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar presents an intriguing landscape for prospective students. The course has experienced significant demand, resulting in near-total saturation within the open pool. For students applying under the SC category, the cutoff for the BA LLB program was recorded at AIR 24729. This indicates a stable opportunity for applicants who fall within the competitive margins, ensuring that there are viable pathways for those seeking admission. Overall, the BA LLB presents a solid choice for aspiring legal professionals who prefer a traditional curriculum.
04 40 PM IST - 19 May'26
Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University Prayagraj Category Metrics Highlighted
The newly established RPNLUP Prayagraj continues to steady its base category parameters as the centralized process nears its final run. While general category entries have largely solidified across previous rounds, the SC category closing boundary officially registered at AIR 14390 on the Consortium portal. The university saw 5 active allotments in this round, pointing to a tightly packed domestic seat occupancy profile.
04 20 PM IST - 19 May'26
National Law University Tripura Agartala Records Deepest Category Variations
NLU Tripura has demonstrated the highest statistical variance of the entire 2026 centralized counselling phase. On the newly verified data dashboard, the open general cutoff dropped deep into the mid-tier bands, settling at AIR 2346. Even more notable is the SC category closing threshold, which stretched significantly to AIR 66229. Processing 8 active seat transitions in the fourth round, NLUT stands out as a high-vacancy target ahead of tomorrow's 10:00 AM final list.
04 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Will there be a 6th Allotment List if seats remain vacant after tomorrow's final round?
Expert Answer: No, the Consortium of NLUs will not release any centralized 6th allotment list. The 5th list marks the official conclusion of the national counselling process. However, vacancies always pop up late due to student withdrawals or non-payment of balance fees. To fill these remaining seats, individual National Law Universities will independently issue "Spot Counseling Ads" or "Vacancy Notification Forms" on their specific websites starting early June. Keep tracking individual university portals if you miss out tomorrow!
03 40 PM IST - 19 May'26
What is the consequence if a candidate selects the 'Exit' option in the 5th Allotment List?
Expert Answer: Selecting 'Exit' completely removes you from the Consortium's centralized ecosystem. If you choose this, you surrender any seat currently held or fresh seat offered. Your provisional allotment will be instantly cancelled, and the seat will be declared vacant for individual university spot rounds. Your initial counselling registration fee will be refunded after the standard administrative deductions.
03 20 PM IST - 19 May'26
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonepat Strategic Entry Points Profiled
DBRANLU Sonepat remains a crucial focal point for candidates positioned just outside the top 1,500 rank threshold. As per the official links, the General entry score finished at AIR 1737 in the fourth round, with the OBC pool extending out to AIR 3748 and the SC pool closing at AIR 12970. Recording a healthy count of 10 fresh seat changes in this iteration, the campus continues to see gradual upward migration.
03 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur Extends Cutoffs Near Key Milestones
DNLU Jabalpur has recorded notable seat-shuttle activity within the fourth counselling iteration. The open general category threshold was officially mapped out to AIR 1813 on the Consortium's server. Meanwhile, the OBC and SC parameters checked out at AIR 3303 and AIR 13145, respectively. The institute processed 15 combined allotments following late-stage withdrawals from the third list, making it one of the most statistically fluid Tier-3 options to monitor for tomorrow's final upgrade wave.
02 40 PM IST - 19 May'26
I have been allotted a seat in Round 4 and opted for 'Float'. If I do not get an upgrade in Round 5, what happens to my original seat?
Expert Answer: Your original Round 4 seat is 100% safe. The centralized CLAT allocation software works on a secure retaining model. If your rank does not clear the higher-preference cutoff tomorrow, your existing seat remains completely locked with you. However, since Round 5 is the final round, you must select the Freeze option and complete your NLU admission formalities by May 25, 2026, or you will forfeit that seat entirely.
02 20 PM IST - 19 May'26
Gujarat National Law University Silvassa Campus Strategic Ranks Identified
Operating as the secondary extension of the elite GNLU ecosystem, the Silvassa campus continues to draw steady interest from law aspirants. The official data sheet indicates that the general category open cutoff for this campus settled at AIR 1374 in Round 4. Because its closing margins are tightly coupled with parent-campus migrations, any sudden seat freezing at Gandhinagar tomorrow will directly impact the subsequent vacancy openings here.
02 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Visakhapatnam Official Stats Compiled
The Fourth Provisional Allotment data outlines a highly distinct reservation footprint at DSNLU Visakhapatnam. The open general merit list drew to a close at AIR 1360. Meanwhile, the alternate vertical streams saw deep expansion, with the OBC list concluding at AIR 2382 and the SC vertical reaching AIR 11094. With a total of 6 active allotments processed right before this final phase, the university's base seat matrix is operating at optimal capacity.
01 45 PM IST - 19 May'26
National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam Breaks Open Category Boundaries
NLUJA Assam continues to serve as an attractive destination for high-rank holders seeking access to a premium state campus. According to the Consortium's official dashboard, the general category cutoff for the university expanded to AIR 1911 by the close of the fourth list. For reserved seats, the OBC category closed at AIR 3787, while the SC and ST brackets wrapped up at AIR 12019 and AIR 21090, respectively. The college processed a substantial 14 fresh allotments in this round, paving the way for further structural adjustments tomorrow.
01 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
National University of Study and Research in Law Ranchi Category Demographics Decoded
NUSRL Ranchi emerged as a highly active hub for seat migration within the mid-tier bands. Data retrieved from the official portal reveals that the flagship B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program wrapped up its General category allocations at AIR 1373. For reserved demographics on this track, the OBC category closed at AIR 2784, while the SC vertical stood at AIR 10930. This steady structural shift positions NUSRL Ranchi as a primary zone for potential marginal rank conversions when the fifth list goes live.
01 15 PM IST - 19 May'26
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.
01 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
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.
12 45 PM IST - 19 May'26
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.
12 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
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.
12 15 PM IST - 19 May'26
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.12 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
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.
11 47 AM IST - 19 May'26
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.
