CLAT 2026 Exam: Notification (Soon), Registration Process, Exam Date, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

CLAT 2026 Latest Updates:The NLU will soon release a notification regarding the CLAT 2026 exam on its official website. The application process of the CLAT 2026 is likely to be started soon and this will take place online only. The Common Law Admission Test which is widely known as CLAT exam 2026 is a national level online entrance examination for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by 22 law institutions across the country. The exam is conducted by the consortium of National Law Universities. Not only the National Law University but also various private and self-financed law institutes and colleges in India accept CLAT 2026 scores in order to shortlist candidates for admission.

Candidates are advised to solve the CLAT Previous Year Question Papers to be able to increase their efficiency of solving the paper. This will also help them get a better understanding of CLAT Exam Pattern, CLAT Syllabus and the difficulty level of the exam. The Consortium of National Law Universities releases an official notification on its official website confirming its revised CLAT 2026 schedule. The eligibility required to take CLAT Exam is to have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate in 12thclass exams.This is defined under CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria available on the official website of CNLU.

CLAT 2026 Exam Highlights

The table below presents some key highlights of the CLAT exam. Candidates are advised to check these highlights to understand more about the CLAT exam in detail.

CLAT 2026 Exam Dates

Candidates are advised to check the upcoming and the past CLAT exam dates for the CLAT 2026 exam tabulated below. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website and this page to not miss important updates.

CLAT Full Form

CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test. Students who want to study law can apply for the CLAT exam after completing their class 12 from any recognized board. Furthermore, students with a Bachelor's degree in LLB may apply for the CLAT exam to pursue a PG course in law at any of the 24 NLUs.

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What is the official website of CLAT?

The official website of CLAT is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT applications are only accepted online through the official website. Aside from that, other CLAT exam-related procedures, such as the publication of CLAT results, merit lists, and counseling, are carried out on the CLAT official website.

CLAT Application Form

The NLU Consortium will start CLAT 2026 Registration Procedure soon on its official webiste. The CLAT Application Form is made available through online mode and students interested in taking the exam can fill the application form by following the link given here. To register for the exam, candidates must possess a valid email id and a phone number. While registering for the exam, candidates must fill the various fields such as Name, DOB, Upload Documents, Educational Details, etc. They must also select Exam Center and process the payment of application fee while filling the form.

How to Apply for CLAT Exam?

Below mentioned are the steps that students must follow to register themselves for the examination.

• 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.
• Fill the Application Form: There are various fields in the exam form such as personal information, communication details, qualifying examination status, exam center preferences (THREE 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. In addition to the exam fee, candidates will also be required to pay an additional amount of INR 500 if they wish to opt for previous years' question papers.

CLAT 2026 Application Fee

The CLAT application fees is different for various categories. Candidates can check the CLAT fees tabulated below for all the categories. It must be noted that the CLAT Application Fee must be paid through online mode. The CLAT Application Fee will not be refundable in any circumstances.

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Document Uploading Guidelines

While filling the online CLAT Application Form, candidates must upload the required documents as per the format mentioned below.

CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the CLAT 2026 Eligibility defined by the Consortium of National Law Universities, the candidates with at least 45% marks in aggregate in their last qualifying examination will be considered eligible to take the national-level entrance examination. Besides, 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks will be given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories. There is no age limit to apply or appear in the CLAT Exam. NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals can alsoapply or appear for CLAT.

CLAT 2026 Admit Card

CLAT 2026 Admit Card will be made available on the official website (clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/). CLAT Admit Card is an essential document that students must carry on the date of examination. There are various details mentioned on admit card such as name, dob, exam center, exam time, exam date, type of exam, etc.

How to Download CLAT 2026 Admit Card?

Below mentioned are the steps to download CLAT Admit Card 2026.

• Visit the official website of the National Law University Consortium.
• Navigate to and click on ‘Click Here' tab.
• Log in to the site using your login credentials such as your registered mobile number and password.
• Download the admit card available on the screen.
• Take a printout of admit card and save it for future reference.

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The consortium released CLAT Exam Pattern along with its registration form on its official website. The details mentioned on it pertain to the structure and format of the paper including type of questions asked, marking scheme, and topics one would need to prepare for the examination. Below mentioned are the different parameters of CLAT Exam Pattern.

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern - Marks Allotted to each section

Candidates can check a comprehensive view of the marks allotted to each section in the CLAT exam presented below.

CLAT 2026 Syllabus

CLAT Syllabus for Undergraduate and Postgraduate varies from each other as these contain different subjects. Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, etc. are included in the CLAT 2026 Syllabus for Undergraduate programs while CLAT PG Syllabus consists of Criminal Law and International Law topics.

CLAT 2026 UG Syllabus

CLAT 2026 PG Syllabus

CLAT 2026 Syllabus Weightage

The details regarding the important topics of CLAT UG and CLAT PG syllabus are mentioned below for the reference of the candidates.

CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips

While preparing for CLAT, candidates were advised to have a plan in mind. Read further to know more:

• Have a propersection-wise CLAT preparation strategyin place
• Check CLAT Syllabus carefully
• Pick thebest books for CLATto study
• Work on your time management skills and accuracy
• Solve as manyCLAT mock tests, sample papers, and previous years' question papers as you can.

CLAT PG 2026 Preparation Tips

In the CLAT PG exam 2026, questions were asked from Law subjects that are taught at the graduation level. Given below are important CLAT preparation tips for PG courses:

• Know the CLAT syllabus and exam pattern for LLM well
• Read and refresh your knowledge of important judgments
• Gain complete knowledge of important constitutional and legislative provisions
• Practice essaywriting with a clear presentation of issues, facts, arguments, and conclusions

CLAT 2026 Preparation Books

Below mentioned are the important books for CLAT 2026 Exam. Candidates can choose any other books and the list here is for reference purposes only.

CLAT 2026 Mock Test

To prepare for CLAT 2026, candidates need to practice a significant number of CLAT mock tests. There are several advantages to take the CLAT practice exam 2026 which are listed below.

• Mock tests contain similar types of questions to those asked in the exam. So, solving these problems will help candidates judge the difficultly level of CLAT 2026 and plan accordingly.
• Mock test performance can reveal exam readiness or lack thereof. One might need to draw up their socks and work harder if they are not ready.
• A candidate who performs well on mock tests will have more confidence going into the real examination.
• The CLAT mock tests will educate the candidate time management techniques as well as how to get out of a tight situation by remaining calm.
• By completing the CLAT mock test, you may develop the art of prioritizing questions effectively. Students who understand this technique will be able to answer all the questions that are a lock before going on to more challenging and uncertain ones.

CLAT Previous Year Papers

Additionally, candidates should complete all CLAT previous year papers, particularly those that follow the new exam format. Understanding the types of questions offered in the exam and the subjects that come up frequently in the test paper might also be aided by studying the papers from the previous year. Candidates may purchase the question papers during the CLAT registration process for Rs 500.

CLAT 2026 Answer Keys

The exam authority publishes the CLAT Answer Key 2026 in two steps. First it will release CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2026 and then it will release the CLAT Final Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for CLAT Exam, can download official CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF Online by visiting the official website of Consortium; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Moreover, the exam authority also asked candidates to verify their responses with CLAT 2026 answer key, and raise objections in case of discrepancies. CLAT Objection Window 2026 was closed on December 3 at 4 pm. Once the Consortium receives the objections, it releases the CLAT Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key will be released on December 9, 2024.Based on CLAT Final Answer Key, CLAT Result 2026 will be announced on December 10, 2024.

How to download CLAT 2026 answer key?

Candidates can download the CLAT 2026 answer key by following the steps below:

• Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium -consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.
• View, download and save CLAT 2026 answer key and question paper PDF.

Link to download CLAT 2026 answer key will be provided here.

How to Raise Objections on CLAT Answer Key 2026?

Candidates were able to raise objections against the questions/answers with which they are not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:

• Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Login using registered mobile number and password.
• Click on the Submit Objections button.
• Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.
• Enter objection details.
• Click on submit button.
• Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

CLAT 2026 Result

The Consortium will declare the result of CLAT 2026 in online mode. Candidates can access CLAT result 2026 by logging in using their registration/application number and date of birth. The result contains important details like sectional and overall marks, and open and category (if applicable) rank obtained in the exam. The step-by-step procedure to download the CLAT result is mentioned below.

• Visit the official website of CLAT and click on the ‘Result' link.
• Navigate through the homepage and click on ‘View Result'.
• Enter your login credentials and click on submit.
• The CLAT result will be displayed on the screen
• Download and take a printout for future use

After CLAT Result 2026 is declared, candidates will receive a provisional admission to an NLU based on their merit rank secured in CLAT 2026 Exam. A merit list containing the name of the colleges will be released on the official website. Candidates can check it from there only.

Details mentioned on the CLAT 2026 Scorecard

The CLAT 2026 scorecard has the following details mentioned on it. Candidates must check the below information carefully.

• Name of the candidate
• Roll number
• Category under which admission is sought
• Program of study (UG / PG)
• CLAT score 2026
• CLAT All India Rank (AIR)
• CLAT 2026 category rank (CR)

CLAT 2026 Merit List

Based on the results of the entrance exam, the exam officials will create and release the CLAT 2026 merit list. The CLAT merit list 2026 places candidates in order of their test scores. The tiebreaker, however, is employed to determine the merit rank when two or more candidates receive the same ranks.

CLAT Merit List 2026 - Tie-breaking procedure

In case there is a tie between two candidates, the following method is followed to break the tie.

• The candidate with the highest score in the "Legal Aptitude" segment of CLAT 2026 will be put higher in the merit list.
• If this step is taken, the candidate who is older will receive a higher rank.
• If the tie still persists, the merit rank of these applicants will be established by a computerized draw of lots.

CLAT 2026 Counselling

The counselling process of CLAT 2026 will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. CLAT Counselling Registration 2026 will be done before the CLAT Counselling Process 2026 begins. Candidates who will be shortlisted for CLAT 2026 admission process will be asked to exercise their options to accept, revise or withdraw from the seat allotment process before the last date. Those accepting or applying for seat upgrades will be asked to pay the confirmation fee to hold the seat. The admission process for CLAT 2026 will conclude with five rounds of the counselling process.

CLAT counselling process is completely online including, registration, publishing of the merit list, and then seat allotment as per the preferences marked by candidates. Candidates can accept or upgrade or exit from their allotted seat in any round of counselling. Once their choice of seat is allotted then they can complete their admission by paying the counselling and admission fee as required. Below mentioned are the steps to register for CLAT Counselling after qualifying CLAT Exam.

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• Visit the official website and check the merit list of shortlisted candidates.
• Enter your preferences for NLU and choose up to 6 NLU.
• Process the payment of prescribed application fee online at the portal.

After the completion, seat allotment results will be announced by the concerned authority and after it, all the shortlisted candidates will be advised to confirm their seat for admission to their desired colleges. Shortlisted candidates will have 3 options:

• Accept or Lock the seat
• After accepting/locking the seat, upload the required documents to proceed further.
• Process the payment of admission fee to the allotted college.
• Submit all the important documents and process the requisite amount to the NLU.
• Exit admission process.

Documents Required for CLAT Counselling 2026

Listed below are the documents that were required to verify the eligibility of candidates for final admission:

UG candidates

For UG Candidates they must carry the below documents during the counselling process.

• Class 10Marksheet (as a Date of Birth proof document)
• Class 12Marksheet (qualifying examination proof)
• CLAT 2026 Admit Card
• Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
• Transfer/Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
• Any other supporting document to claim your seat if applied under a category such as Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.

PG candidates

For UG Candidates they must carry the below documents during the counselling process.

• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• CLAT PG 2026 Admit Card
• LLB Marksheet
• Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
• Transfer/Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
• Any other supporting document to claim your seat if applied under a category such as Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.

CLAT Counselling Fee Refund

The CLAT counselling fee of INR 50,000 paid at the time of registration is refundable. However, candidates should keep in mind the below points:

• The fee will be fully refunded if candidates withdraw their seat before the last date
• A deduction of INR 10,000 to the total counselling fee will be done if candidates withdraw their seat after the last date
• If candidates are found ineligible during document verification then their admission will be cancelled. Such candidates will get refund INR 40,000 after deduction of processing charges.

CLAT Colleges and Seat Intake

Except for NLU Delhi, all of India's National Law Universities (NLUs) accept CLAT scores from applicants for admission to their five-year integrated LLB and LLM programmes. See the list of courses available through the CLAT exam as well as the total number of seats at the 22 participating NLUs:

CLAT Participating NLUs 2026

Every year, 24 NLUs participate in the counselling and seat allotment process of CLAT exam for UG and PG course admission. Here's the list of NLUs for CLAT exam

CLAT Cutoff Expected for 2026

Candidates are advised to carefully go through the below table to check the CLAT Cutoff for the CLAT 2026 exam. Candidates can also view the CLAT Cutoffs for previous years' here. Read Here.

CLAT Exam 2026: Registered candidates, intake, NLUs (Updated)

Aspirants can check the details of the CLAT exam in the previous three years below.

The comparison above has been mentioned to help candidates understand the CLAT 2026 exam, the number of seats, institutes and previous years cutoff marks to help them prepare better.

CLAT 2026 Helpdesk

In case of any queries or concerns candidates can directly reach out the CLAT exam authorities via the contact details provided below.

Official Website: CLAT 2026

Phone Number:9741521069