New Delhi: The legal dispute over CLAT UG 2026 result revision has escalated, creating uncertainty for thousands of candidates. In a major development, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to revise the CLAT UG 2026 merit list, citing errors in the evaluation process.
Following the court order and subsequent appeal, the CLAT 2026 counselling schedule has been affected. The 3rd Seat Allotment List, which was scheduled to be released on February 5, 2026, has now been postponed until further notice.
Allahabad High Court Orders CLAT UG 2026 Merit List Revision
As per the latest ruling, the Allahabad High Court on February 3, 2026, ordered the Consortium of NLUs to revise the CLAT UG 2026 merit list.
The court stated that Question No. 9 (Booklet C) had two correct answers, and marks should be awarded accordingly.
Question No. 9 (Booklet C): What Was the Dispute?
The controversy revolves around the answer key evaluation of a specific question.
- Question: No. 9 (Booklet C)
- Correct Options: B and D
- Key Observation: The Oversight Committee rejected the objection without providing any reasons.
- Court Concern: The Oversight Committee overruled the Expert Committee’s findings without justification.
Based on this, the High Court ordered revision of the results.
Court Direction: Marks to Be Awarded for Both Options
The Allahabad High Court directed the Consortium to:
- Award marks to candidates who selected Option B
- Award marks to candidates who selected Option D
- Revise the merit list accordingly
- Republish the updated merit list within one month
This revision is expected to impact the overall rankings of multiple candidates, especially those close to the cutoff marks.
Consortium of NLUs Filed Special Appeal
After the order, the Consortium challenged the decision.
- Appeal Filed On: February 5, 2026
- Type: Special Appeal
- Court: Division Bench of Allahabad High Court
- Status: Pending
The Division Bench decision will play a crucial role in deciding whether the merit list revision will be implemented immediately.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Affected: 3rd Seat Allotment List Postponed
Due to the ongoing legal proceedings, the counselling schedule has been impacted.
The 3rd Seat Allotment List for CLAT UG 2026, originally planned for February 5, 2026, has been deferred until further notice.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CLAT Consortium website for updated counselling dates.
Round 1 and Round 2 Seat Allotments Protected
Despite the ongoing case, the current update confirms that admissions already processed will not be disturbed.
- Round 1 allotments remain valid
- Round 2 allotments remain valid
- Only the next round schedule is affected
This offers temporary relief to candidates who have already secured seats in earlier rounds.
CLAT 2025 Dispute: Supreme Court Previously Intervened
The CLAT UG 2026 legal issue is being compared to the previous year’s CLAT 2025 dispute.
In 2025, the Delhi High Court had issued a directive for result revision, which was later taken up by the Supreme Court.
CLAT 2025 Timeline
- April 2025: Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order
- May 7, 2025: Supreme Court ordered modifications to the answer key
- Changes Included: Withdrawal of 3 questions and revision of 1 answer
- May 17, 2025: Revised CLAT 2025 results published
After this, the 2025 admission cycle proceeded and concluded smoothly.
CLAT 2026 Case Status Summary (February 2026)
| Category | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Court Order | Allahabad High Court directed revision of CLAT UG 2026 merit list |
| Issue | Question No. 9 (Booklet C) had two correct answers |
| Correct Answers | Option B and Option D |
| Consortium Action | Special Appeal filed |
| Appeal Status | Pending before Division Bench |
| Counselling Update | 3rd seat allotment postponed |
| Seat Protection | Round 1 and Round 2 allotments will not be disturbed |
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates are advised to:
- Keep checking the official CLAT Consortium portal
- Track counselling notifications regularly
- Avoid unofficial merit list claims on social media
- Prepare for counselling once revised schedule is announced
Conclusion
The CLAT 2026 result revision case has entered a crucial stage after the Allahabad High Court ordered a merit list update due to the disputed evaluation of Question No. 9 (Booklet C). With the Consortium filing an appeal, the admission process has slowed down, and the 3rd seat allotment list has been postponed.
Students are advised to stay updated through official notifications until the Division Bench gives its final decision.