CLAT 2026 2nd Merit List: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the second merit list for CLAT 2026 on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates whose names appear on this list will be eligible for admission to the National Law Universities participating in this examination.

Confirm your allotted seat by January 29
It is important to note that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) merit list is provisional. This means that candidates must complete the admission process within the given deadline (January 22 to 1 PM on January 29, 2026) to secure their allotted seat. If the required fees are not paid on time, the allotted seat may be cancelled and offered to another candidate.

What does the CLAT 2026 second merit list mean?
The second merit list is released after the first round of counselling. It includes candidates who are selected for seat allotment based on the availability of seats after the first round. At this stage, the seat allotment is tentative and will be confirmed only after the candidates complete all the necessary formalities.
Candidates selected in the second round of CLAT counselling must fulfill all eligibility criteria and complete the admission steps as specified by the Consortium.

How to download the CLAT 2026 second merit list?
Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download the second merit list:
1. First, visit the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Then, click on the CLAT 2026 link on the homepage.
3. Now, go to the Notifications section.
4. Click on the CLAT 2026 Second Merit List (Second Counselling Round) link.
5. The merit list will appear on the screen.
6. Download and save the PDF for future reference. What factors influence the CLAT 2026 second merit list?
The preparation of the second merit list for each National Law University depends on the following factors:

– The candidate's CLAT 2026 rank
– The National Law University preferences filled by the candidate
– The candidate's reservation category, if applicable
– Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and carefully follow all counseling instructions to avoid missing important deadlines.

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