CLAT 2026 Second Merit List Released: Important Details for Candidates

CLAT 2026 Second Merit List Announcement

CLAT 2026 Second Merit List: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has published the second merit list for CLAT 2026 on its official platform. Candidates whose names are included in this list are eligible for admission to the participating National Law Universities.

Deadline to Confirm Your Seat: January 29

It is crucial to understand that the merit list for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is provisional. Candidates must complete the admission process by the specified deadline (from January 22 to 1 PM on January 29, 2026) to secure their assigned seat. Failure to pay the required fees on time may result in the cancellation of the seat, which will then be offered to another candidate.

Understanding the CLAT 2026 Second Merit List

The second merit list is issued following the initial round of counseling. It comprises candidates selected for seat allotment based on seat availability after the first round. At this stage, the seat allotment remains tentative and will only be confirmed once candidates fulfill all necessary formalities. Candidates selected in this round must meet all eligibility requirements and complete the admission procedures as outlined by the Consortium.

Steps to Download the CLAT 2026 Second Merit List

Candidates can follow these steps to view and download the second merit list:

1. Visit the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

2. Click on the CLAT 2026 link on the homepage.

3. Navigate to the Notifications section.

4. Select the link for the CLAT 2026 Second Merit List (Second Counseling Round).

5. The merit list will be displayed on the screen.

6. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Factors Influencing the CLAT 2026 Second Merit List

The creation of the second merit list for each National Law University is influenced by several factors:

– The candidate's CLAT 2026 rank

– Preferences for National Law Universities indicated by the candidate

– The candidate's reservation category, if applicable

Candidates are encouraged to frequently check the official website for updates and to adhere closely to all counseling instructions to avoid missing critical deadlines.