Consortium Counselling Timeline 2026
Dates marked (est.) are based on 2024 counselling pattern. Always verify on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Official 2026 counselling dates have not been announced yet. Check the Consortium portal for confirmed dates.
Phase 1 — CLAT 2026 Exam & Results
Dec 7, 2025est.
CLAT 2026 Exam
consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Dec 2025est.
Provisional Answer Key released
Jan 2026est.
CLAT 2026 Final Results
Phase 2 — Consortium Counselling Round 1
Jan 2026est.
Registration & Preference Filling Opens
Feb 2026est.
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
Feb 2026est.
Fee Payment & Seat Confirmation Deadline
Accept or release seat
Feb 2026est.
Reporting at Allotted NLU (Round 1)
Phase 3 — Counselling Rounds 2 & 3
Feb–Mar 2026est.
Round 2 Seat Allotment (for vacated/new seats)
Mar 2026est.
Round 3 (Spot/Mop-Up Round)
Mar 2026est.
Final Reporting Deadline
Document Checklist
- CLAT 2026 Scorecard (download from consortiumofnlus.ac.in)
- Class 10 Certificate (DOB proof)
- Class 12 Marksheet + Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Category Certificate (OBC / SC / ST / PWD / KM) — if applicable
- ID proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
- Passport-size photographs (10+)
- Counselling allotment letter printout
- DD / Online payment receipt for tuition fee
- Anti-ragging undertaking (signed by student + parent)
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Official Portals
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