CLAT Seat Allotment 2027: Dates, Process & NLU Seats

CLAT Seat Allotment 2027: Important Dates Expected

The expected CLAT seat allotment 2027 schedule is tabulated below: 

Counselling Event	Expected Date
Opening of counselling registration	December 2026
Closing of counselling registration	December 2026 / January 2027
Release of the first allotment list	January 2027
Confirmation fee payment for Freeze/Float and NLU admission	January 2027
Release of the second allotment list	January 2027
Confirmation fee payment for the second allotment round	January 2027
Release of the third allotment list	February 2027
Confirmation fee payment for the third allotment round	February 2027
University fee payment for candidates choosing Freeze	To be announced
Release of the fourth allotment list	To be announced
Confirmation fee payment for the fourth allotment round	To be announced
Release of the fifth and final allotment list	To be announced
Confirmation fee payment for the final Freeze option	To be announced
University fee payment for candidates choosing Freeze in the final rounds	To be announced

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What is CLAT Seat Allotment?

CLAT seat allotment refers to allocating seats to eligible candidates through centralised counselling. CLAT Seat Allotment 2027 will determine the NLU and programme offered to candidates based on their CLAT rank, NLU preferences, category, reservation rules and seat availability.

The process considers several factors:

• NLU preferences submitted by candidates
• Category-based reservation rules
• Seats available at each NLU
• All India Rank secured in CLAT

The Consortium releases allotment lists in multiple rounds. Seat availability and candidate movement can affect subsequent rounds. 

CLAT Seat Allotment 2027 Process

The CLAT seat allotment 2027 process will start after the results. Eligible candidates must register for counselling and submit their preferred NLUs.

• Merit List: The Consortium releases the All India Rank and category rank based on CLAT scores.
• Counselling Invitation: Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in counselling.
• Counselling: Candidates register online, submit the required documents, and pay the required fee. 
• Seat Allotment: Based on rank, NLU preferences, category, and seat availability. You can accept the seat, opt for an upgrade, or exit the counselling process.

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What Is Freeze, Float and Exit Option in CLAT Seat Allotment?

In CLAT seat allotment 2027, you have three options after receiving a seat: Freeze, Float, or Exit. Freeze confirms the allotted seat. Float keeps the seat while allowing an upgrade. Exit ends participation in counselling. 

Option	Meaning	Seat Status	Further Counselling
Freeze	Accept the allotted NLU and course.	Seat is confirmed.	No further participation.
Float	Accept the current seat while seeking a higher preference.	Current seat is retained.	Eligible for consideration for a higher preference.
Exit	Withdraw from the counselling process.	Allotted seat is forfeited.	Cannot participate in later rounds.

Steps to Check CLAT Seat Allotment 2027

To check the seat allotment, follow these steps:

• Visit the official Consortium website: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/.
• Open the CLAT Seat Allocation 2027/ Counselling section.
• Enter your registered login credentials.
• View your merit list and seat allotment status.
• Download the allotment letter if a seat has been assigned.

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Details Mentioned in CLAT Allotment List

The allotment list provides key information about the candidate and the seat offered. 

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• All India Rank and category rank
• Allotted NLU and category
• Applicable quota
• Admission status
• Preference order submitted
• Counselling round of allotment

CLAT Seat Allotment 2027: Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready before counselling:

• CLAT 2027 application form
• CLAT admit card
• CLAT scorecard
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• NRI or sponsored NRI certificate, if applicable
• Domicile certificate, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs

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What to Do After CLAT Seat Allotment?

Once the allotment list is released, you must act based on your allotment status. 

• Accept the seat: Confirm the allotment, pay the required fee, and upload the necessary documents.
• Choose upgrade: Retain the allotted seat while seeking a higher preference in a later round, subject to the applicable rules. 
• Exit counselling: Leave the counselling process if you do not want to continue. You cannot participate in later rounds after exiting. 
• No seat allotted: Wait for the next round and verify that your preferences and documents are correctly submitted.

What Happens If You Do Not Respond to a Seat Allotment?

In CLAT seat allotment 2027, you must respond to your allotted seat within the specified deadline. You need to choose the applicable Freeze, Float, or Exit option.

If you do not select an option within the given time, you are treated as “Not Interested” in the admission counselling process. You lose your allotted seat, and your candidature is also removed from the counselling process. You will not be considered for subsequent allotment lists.

Candidates who choose Freeze may be required to complete the applicable university fee payment within the prescribed deadline. The payment amount and deadline will be specified in the CLAT 2027 counselling instructions and by the allotted NLU. If you fail to make the payment, the Exit option is deemed to have been exercised. You then lose the allotted seat and the Confirmation Fee.

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How Does NLU Preference Affect CLAT Seat Allotment?

Your NLU preference list plays an important role in determining the seat you may receive during counselling. The order you submit also affects your upgrade options.

• You are considered for the NLUs included in your preference list.
• Your preference order matters when you choose the Float option.
• With Float, you can be considered for an NLU placed higher in your preference list.
• You cannot upgrade to an NLU placed below your current allotment.
• If you receive your highest preference, there is no higher preference available for an upgrade.

CLAT 2027: Seat Intake

The table below lists the CLAT 2027 seat intake details for the participating universities: 

NLU Name	UG Seat Intake	PG Seat Intake
NLSIU Bengaluru	310	120
NALSAR Hyderabad	132	66
NLIU Bhopal	(B.A.LL.B (Hons.)): 134  (B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] ): 68	120
WBNUJS Kolkata	(B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) ): 120  (B.Sc LL.B ( Hons.)): 60	100
NLU Jodhpur	(130 for B.A. LL.B. and 66 for B.B.A.-LL.B ): 196	80+8 EWS Supernumerary seats
HNLU Raipur	180	90
GNLU Gandhinagar	207	68
GNLU, Silvassa Campus Silvassa	207	68
RMLNLU Lucknow	169	48
RGNUL Punjab	180	80
CNLU Patna	(69 for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and 69 for B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) ): 138	66
NUALS Kochi	60	60
NLUO Odisha	B.A.LL.B. (Hons.):120  B.B.A.LL.B (Hons.): 60	44
NUSRL Ranchi	B.A.LL.B. (Hons.): 134 B.B.A-LL.B. (Hons.): 67 (60+07 special category seats)	60+07 special category seats
NLUJA Assam	60	60
DSNLU Visakhapatanam	198	66
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	120	51
MNLU Mumbai	100	50
MNLU Nagpur	B.A.LL.B.(Honours): 120 B.A.LL.B.(Honours in Adjudication and Justicing): 60 B.B.A.LL.B.(Honours): 60	60
MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar	B.A.LL.B. (Hons.): 120 B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.): 60	120
HPNLU Shimla	B.A.LL.B.(Hons.): 120 B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): 60	110
DNLU Jabalpur	120	60
DBRANLU Haryana	120	64
NLUT Agartala	60	50
RPNLUP Prayagraj	60	10
IIULER Goa	B.A. LL.B (Hons.): 120 B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.): 60	40
NLU Meghalaya, Shillong	60	10-20