CLAT 2026 4th Merit List Postponed – New Allotment Date & Update

What is 4th Allotment List of CLAT 2026?

The 4th seat allotment list of CLAT 2026 is the outcome of the fourth counselling round conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after earlier allotments. This round is especially important because it is the last round where the Float option is available. 

Candidates may receive a seat for the first time or get an upgrade to a higher-preference NLU if vacancies exist. Since counselling is nearing its end, candidates must take more calculated decisions in this round. Selecting the right option now directly impacts admission certainty and future chances in the final allotment list.

Checkout the complete NLU Preference List here!

CLAT 2026 4th Merit List: Key Highlights

Find the important details about 4th merit list of CLAT 2026:

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026
Allotment Round	Fourth Round of Counselling
Official Name	Fourth Provisional Allotment List – CLAT 2026
Also Known As	4th Merit List of CLAT 2026
Conducting Authority	Consortium of National Law Universities
Programs Covered	UG and PG Law Programs
Seat Basis	Vacancies after 3rd round confirmations
Options Available	Freeze, Float (last chance), Exit
Mandatory Action	Choose option and pay confirmation fee
Risk of Inaction	Seat cancellation and exit from counselling

CLAT 2026 4th Allotment List Dates (Updated)

The release of the CLAT 2026 4th counselling list has been postponed. Earlier scheduled for May 2, 2026, the fourth round of CLAT 2026 counselling will now be conducted after the final judgment of the ongoing case in the Allahabad High Court. As per the official update, the judgment is expected on or after May 8, 2026, and the revised counselling schedule will be announced soon.

Event	Date & Time
Publication of CLAT 2026 4th Allotment List	To be announced (Post May 8, 2026)
Confirmation Fee Payment Starts	To be announced
Last Date to Choose Freeze/Float/Exit	To be announced

Direct Link to Download CLAT 2026 4th Allotment List PDFs

The CLAT 2026 4th allotment list PDFs are public, NLU-wise PDFs showing roll numbers, All India Rank, and reservation details of allotted candidates.

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CLAT 2026 4th Merit List: NLU-Wise PDFs

Each PDF lists roll numbers, AIR, vertical category, and horizontal reservation exactly as published.

Sr. No.	NLU Name	For BA LLB
1	NLSIU Bangalore	Download PDFs
2	NALSAR Hyderabad
3	WBNUJS Kolkata
4	NLIU Bhopal
5	NLU Jodhpur
6	GNLU Gandhinagar	Download PDFsq
7	HNLU Raipur
8	RMLNLU Lucknow
9	RGNUL Punjab
10	CNLU Patna
11	NLU Odisha	Download PDFs
12	NLU Assam (NLUJAA)
13	DSNLU Vizag
14	TNNLU Trichy
15	MNLU Mumbai
16	MNLU Nagpur	Download PDFs
17	MNLU Aurangabad
18	NUSRL Ranchi
19	NLUJAA Guwahati
20	HPNLU Shimla
21	DNLU Jabalpur	Download PDFs
22	TNNLU Tamil Nadu
23	MNLU Aurangabad
24	NLU Tripura
25	NLU Prayagraj
26	NLU Goa

Must Know for Every CLAT Aspirant:

CLAT Exam: All details	How to Prepare for CLAT Exam?
CLAT Eligibility Criteria	CLAT Age Limit
CLAT Exam Pattern	Career Opportunities after Law
CLAT Marking Scheme	CLAT Exam Date
CLAT Syllabus PDF

How to Check CLAT 2026 4th Seat Allotment List?

Follow the step by step process to check the fourth allotment list of CLAT 2026:

Step 1: Visit Official Counselling Website

Open the official CLAT counselling page where all allotment notifications and NLU-wise PDFs are published publicly.

Step 2: Open the 4th Allotment List Notification

Click the notification titled “Fourth Allotment List – CLAT 2026” to access the NLU-wise PDF links.

Step 3: Download the Relevant NLU PDF

Open the PDF for your preferred NLU and use Ctrl + F to search your CLAT roll number.

Step 4: Verify All Details Carefully

Check your roll number, All India Rank, vertical category, horizontal reservation, and allotted NLU mentioned in the list.

Step 5: Check Email and SMS Alerts

Allotted candidates also receive official email/SMS alerts. Do not rely only on alerts—verify on the portal.

Step 6: Login to Your CLAT Account

Selected candidates should log in to view the allotment notification, download the allotment letter, and choose Freeze, Float (last chance), or Exit within the deadline.

Understanding Your Seat Status in CLAT 2026 4th Merit List

The CLAT 2026 4th provisional allotment list places candidates in one of three clear situations. This round is sensitive because it is close to the end of counselling and decisions taken here strongly affect your final admission outcome.

If You’re Allotted a Seat for the First Time

If your name appears for the first time in the 4th merit list of CLAT 2026, it means a seat has opened due to withdrawals, exits, or non-payment in earlier rounds. This allotment is valid only if you take action within the deadline. 

You must log in to your CLAT portal, review the allotted NLU, and choose between Freeze or Float, followed by payment of the confirmation fee. Since counselling is nearing completion, you should evaluate the institute carefully and avoid delaying your decision.

If Your Seat Got Upgraded

If you already held a seat and now see a higher-preference NLU allotted in the fourth round, your seat has been upgraded. This upgrade replaces your earlier allotment automatically. You cannot revert to the previous NLU later. 

Even though you were already in counselling, this upgraded seat still requires you to confirm acceptance by selecting Freeze or Float and paying the confirmation fee within the stipulated window. Treat this as a fresh decision point.

If You’re Still Not Allotted a Seat

If you are still without a seat after the fourth allotment, you are running out of central counselling rounds. Only the final allotment list remains. At this stage, candidates should continue tracking the final list but also actively work on backup options. 

Waiting without preparation can cost an entire academic year, so parallel planning becomes essential.

Freeze, Float, and Exit Options in CLAT 2026 4th Allotment Round

Freeze Option

The Freeze option is meant for candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seat and want admission certainty. Once you freeze, you are removed from further counselling rounds and your seat is locked. 

You must pay the non-refundable confirmation fee within the deadline and later complete payment of the remaining university fee to the allotted NLU. Freeze is a safe option when you are confident about the college and do not want to risk losing the seat.

Float Option (Last Chance)

The Float option is available in the fourth round but this is the final round where floating is allowed. By choosing Float, you accept the current seat while keeping a chance for an upgrade in the final round. 

You must still pay the confirmation fee. If an upgrade happens, your current seat is cancelled automatically. Float should be chosen only when there is a realistic possibility of improvement and you are prepared for uncertainty.

Exit Option

The Exit option is for candidates who do not wish to continue in CLAT counselling. Once you exit, your allotted seat is cancelled and offered to another candidate. You will not appear in any further CLAT allotment lists. 

Refund of the counselling registration fee depends on the timing of exit, as per official rules. Exit should be chosen only after evaluating all alternatives.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Fees After 4th Allotment

Fee Type	Amount	Applicable To	Refundable
Counselling Registration Fee (General)	₹30,000	All registered candidates	Yes (as per rules)
Counselling Registration Fee (Reserved)	₹20,000	SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD	Yes (as per rules)
Confirmation Fee	As notified	Freeze / Float candidates	No
University Fee	Varies by NLU	Candidates who Freeze	As per NLU policy

Candidates choosing Freeze or Float in the fourth allotment must pay the confirmation fee within the deadline. Those who freeze must also pay the remaining university fee directly to the allotted NLU by the specified date. Missing payment deadlines leads to seat cancellation.

Resources for CLAT preparation:

CLAT Previous Year Papers	CLAT Videos
CLAT Sample Papers	CLAT Current Affairs
Best Books for CLAT Preparation	CLAT Study Material

Documents Required After CLAT 2026 Fourth Allotment List

Document	UG Candidates	PG Candidates
CLAT Admit Card	Required	Required
Class 10 Marksheet	Required	Required
Class 12 Marksheet	Required	Required
Graduation (LLB) Marksheet	Not Applicable	Required
Character / Conduct Certificate	Required	Required
Transfer / Migration Certificate	Required	Required
Category Certificate (if applicable)	Required	Required
PwD / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)	Required	Required

All documents must be valid, clear, and in the format prescribed by the Consortium or the allotted NLU.

What to Do After Getting Seat in 4th Allotment List of CLAT 2026

Take an Immediate Decision

Do not wait till the last day. Log in, check the allotted seat carefully, and choose Freeze or Float based on realistic expectations.

Pay the Confirmation Fee on Time

Your seat is not secured until the confirmation fee is paid. Any delay can lead to automatic cancellation.

Prepare for University Fee Payment

If you plan to freeze, start preparing for the full university fee payment and admission formalities of the allotted NLU.

Track the Final Allotment List

If you have chosen Float, monitor the final allotment list closely. This is the last opportunity for any upgrade.

CLAT 2026 Next Allotment List Date (5th & Final List)

The CLAT 2026 5th allotment list is the final merit list released by the Consortium of NLUs. This round closes the centralised counselling process. Candidates allotted a seat here must either Freeze or Exit—Float is not available in the final round.

• Final Allotment List Release: May 15, 2026 – 10:00 AM
• Confirmation Window (Freeze only): May 15 to May 20, 2026 (till 1:00 PM)

Key resources to explore after your CLAT exam:

CLAT Result	CLAT Answer Key
CLAT 2026 Question Paper	CLAT Toppers
CLAT Marks vs Rank	CLAT College Predictor
CLAT Rank Predictor

CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule

Stage	Event	Date & Time
1	Counselling Registration	Dec 17, 2025 (6:00 PM) – Dec 27, 2025 (10:00 PM)
2	CLAT 2026 1st Allotment List	Jan 7, 2026 – 10:00 AM
3	Confirmation (1st)	Jan 7 – Jan 15, 2026 (1:00 PM)
4	CLAT 2026 2nd Allotment List	Jan 22, 2026 – 10:00 AM
5	Confirmation (2nd)	Jan 22 – Jan 29, 2026 (1:00 PM)
6	CLAT 2026 3rd Allotment List	Feb 25, 2026 – 10:00 AM
7	Confirmation (3rd)	Feb 25 – March 6, 2026 (1:00 PM)
8	Univ. Fee Deadline (Freeze: R1–R3)	Apr 24, 2026 (5:00 PM)
9	CLAT 2026 4th Allotment List	Postponed (new dates to be announced after 8th May)
10	Confirmation (4th)	To be announced
11	CLAT 2026 5th Allotment List	May 15, 2026 – 10:00 AM
12	Confirmation (Final – Freeze only)	May 15 – May 20, 2026 (1:00 PM)
13	Univ. Fee Deadline (Freeze: R4–R5)	May 30, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Seat Not Allotted Yet? Best Backup Options for CLAT 2026 Aspirants

If you don’t get a seat even after the final list, you still have three practical paths. Choose based on goals, rank, and timelines.

Option 1: Other Law Entrance Exams & Universities (OLETs)

OLETs and university-specific law exams provide additional admission windows in the same academic year. A focused, exam-wise plan helps at this stage. Law Prep’s OLET batches are structured for quick alignment with different exam patterns, and free OLET mock tests let you assess readiness without commitment. This option widens choices and reduces the risk of losing a year.

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Option 2: Strategic Drop Year With a Finisher Plan

If your aim is a higher-preference NLU and your CLAT 2026 rank is close to recent CLAT 2026 cut-offs, a planned drop can work—only with structure. Law Prep’s Finisher Batch for droppers emphasises mocks, analysis, and targeted revision. Based on CLAT 2026 rank, students can get up to 100% scholarship, making the plan focused and cost-effective.

Option 3: Accept a Seat via Institutional Vacancies (Post-Central Counselling)

After the central process ends, some NLUs may fill residual seats through their own procedures. Track official NLU notices closely, prepare documents, and be ready for quick decisions. This route suits candidates flexible on location and timelines.