The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Notification for 2026. The process of applying for CLAT 2026 will begin from August 1, 2025. The CLAT 2026 will be conducted for the undergraduate and postgraduate law courses of National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. CLAT Exam 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025, and the same day will be for the PG courses.
Eligible candidates can submit the CLAT Application Form on the website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Common Law Admission Test, or CLAT, is a national-level law exam. It is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities or NLUs. It facilitates students to get admission into 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and one-year LLM (PG) courses. The exam is conducted for 24 NLUs for undergraduate courses and 21 NLUs for postgraduate courses.
The CLAT test 2026 for undergraduate studies will be conducted in the traditional manner, i.e., pen and paper. The CLAT Syllabus, which will be the basis of exam design consist of English, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The test for postgraduate study will consist of Constitutional Law and other law subjects like Jurisprudence, Torts, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Family Law, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
CLAT 2026 Important Dates & Events
Students are advised to check all the important CLAT 2026 events details available below with their dates.
Event | Details |
Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 |
Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) |
Courses Offered | UG (BA LLB), PG (LLM) Law Programs |
Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 (Sunday) |
Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
July 20, 2025 (Released) | July 2025 (Released) |
Application Form Start Date | August 1, 2025 (Official) |
Application Form Last Date | October 31, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | November 2025 (Tentative) |
Answer Key Release | December 2025 (Tentative; within 1 or 2 days after exam) |
Objection Window for Answer Key | December 2025 |
Final Answer Key Release | December 2025 (Tentative) |
CLAT 2026 Result Announcement | Last week of December 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Registration Begins | January 2026 (Tentative) |
Steps to Fill CLAT Application Form 2026
Students can follow the below listed steps to know how to apply for the CLAT exam.
→Registration: Interested candidates will have to register by providing their personal and academic details. Besides, they must select and confirm a password for their newly created account.
→Login: After the registration process is completed, candidates must log in to access their application form.
→Select the Program: After logging in, choose the program you wish to take this exam for i.e. 5-year LLB or 1-year LLB.
→the Application Form: There are various fields in the exam form such as personal information, communication details, qualifying examination status, exam center preferences (3 centers can be selected in the order of preference), and reservation.
→Submit the Form: Once these exam details are completely filled, candidates must agree to the declaration and give their consent. After all this is done, candidates must submit the form.
→Payment of Application Fee: This is the last step to fill CLAT 2026 Application Form. The payment of CLAT Application Fee must be done through online mode i.e. credit card, debit card or net banking.
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CLAT 2026 Fees Structure
The following table contains the complete CLAT fees structure for the 2026 academic year.
Category | CLAT Application Fee 2026 |
General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI | INR 4000 |
SC/ST/BPL | INR 3500 |
CLAT previous years' question papers fee | INR 500 |
CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2026
Before appearing or preparing for the exam, aspirants are advised to carefully analyze the CLAT exam pattern provided below in tabular format. The exam pattern of CLAT will help students improve their preparation strategy and overall approach for the test.
Particulars | CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights |
Exam mode | Pen-and-paper exam |
Exam duration | Two hours |
Test language | English |
Type of questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Exam subjects | Five (English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques) |
Total questions | 120 MCQs |
Maximum marks | 120 marks |
Marking scheme | +1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer |
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CLAT 2026 Syllabus
Students must read about the CLAT 2026 syllabus to prepare for the exam. The table below contains a brief overview of the CLAT syllabus for both UG and PG programs.
UG CLAT 2026 Syllabus Overview (BA LLB):
Section | Topics Covered |
English Language | Comprehension passages, vocabulary, grammar, inference, tone, and context meaning |
Current Affairs & GK | National and international news, government schemes, legal updates, historical events, awards, etc. (passage-based) |
Legal Reasoning | Legal principles, facts-based questions, legal current affairs, public policy, constitutional understanding |
Logical Reasoning | Arguments, assumptions, conclusion, cause-effect, analogies, critical reasoning |
Quantitative Techniques | Basic arithmetic, data interpretation (tables, graphs), ratios, percentages, averages, time & work |
PG CLAT 2026 Syllabus Overview (LLM):
Subjects | Topics Covered |
Constitutional Law | Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Judiciary, Amendments, Key Cases |
Jurisprudence | Legal theories, schools of law, rights and duties |
Other Core Subjects | Torts, Contract Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Property Law, Company Law, Family Law, Administrative Law, Environmental Law |
CLAT 2026 - Pre Registration Tips
- Please read the official notification carefully to understand the eligibility, important dates and all the instructions.
- Keep all the documents handy such as Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, photo, signature, category/reservation certificates, domicile proof (if applicable).
- Make sure you use a valid and active email ID & mobile number, because these will be used for all correspondence going forward.
- Check the eligibility criteria for the UG or PG course you are applying for based on educational qualification and marks.
- Decide on your choice of NLUs, by researching their locations, courses they offer and previous cutoffs.
- Scan your photo and signature correctly and in the right format and size as per the specifications of the Consortium.
- Make arrangements for payment options (debit/credit card, UPI, or net-banking) so submitting the fee goes smoothly.
- Write important dates like the start and end dates of application, exam date and release date of admit card.
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection during registration, so you can fill your form without any interruptions.
- Don’t wait till the last date, apply early so you don’t have any last-minute technical issues or last-minute rush.
List of Participating NLUs Through CLAT 2026
The following table contains a list of all NLUs participating in CLAT 2026 examination.
S. No. | Name of NLU | Location |
1 | National Law School of India University (NLSIU) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
2 | NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad, Telangana |
3 | National Law Institute University (NLIU) | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
4 | WB National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) | Kolkata, West Bengal |
5 | National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
6 | Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
7 | Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
8 | Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
9 | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) | Patiala, Punjab |
10 | Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) | Patna, Bihar |
11 | National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) | Kochi, Kerala |
12 | National Law University Odisha (NLUO) | Cuttack, Odisha |
13 | National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
14 | National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA) | Guwahati, Assam |
15 | Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
16 | Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
17 | Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
18 | Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU Nagpur) | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
19 | Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad (MNLU Aurangabad) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
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