CLAT 2026 Courses: Check complete list, subject-wise eligibility criteria and other details
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 Aug '25 - 31 Oct '25
CLAT 2026 Exam Date is December 7, 2025. Are you confused about the courses offered through CLAT 2026? Read further to know about law programmes offered through CLAT, CLAT Eligibility Criteria, NIRF Ranking and other important details.
CLAT 2026 Courses: Check complete list, eligibility criteria, NLUs NIRF ranking here
The CLAT exam is the toughest and only way to get into one of the best National Law Universities (NLUs) in the country. The full form of CLAT is Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). CLAT is held by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to various courses. CLAT Registration Process 2026 began on August 1, 2025 and candidates can submit their CLAT Application Form on or before the deadline. While CLAT is conducted for admission to NLUs specifically except for NLU Delhi, many law colleges in the country accept CLAT Scores for their admission process. CLAT Exam Date is December 7, 2025.
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In this article, we have listed all the courses that are offered through CLAT 2026 scores and the eligibility criteria for each law course. If you have appeared in the exam this year to get enrolled in a CLAT 2026 participating college, the article will help you to know the courses that you can pursue through CLAT 2026.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Common-Law Admission Test |
| Popularly known as | CLAT |
| Conducting body | The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam duration | Two hours |
| Number of seats | For UG courses - 3, 213 and for PG courses - 1,217 (Not including sponsored, supernumerary, NRI, and extra seats.) To read more about CLAT score accepting institutes - Click Here |
| Accepting colleges |
24 participating NLUs, and
61 private law colleges
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| Top-ranked participating NLU |
Here are top-ranking participating NLUs as per NIRF Ranking 2022
To check the full list -
Click Here
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| Exam helpdesk number | 08047162020 |
| Official website | clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in |
CLAT is one of the most important law entrance exams in the country and is the most difficult to crack.
Also Read:
- How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026?
- List of courses offered through CLAT 2026
- List of Top NLUs in India Based on 2024 Rankings
- Eligibility criteria of courses offered through CLAT 2026
How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026?
Candidates can fill out the application form of CLAT 2026 following the simple steps as mentioned below:
- Online CLAT Registration 2026
- Fill out the application form and upload the documents
- Update the NLU preferences as per you choice
- Fee payment
- submit the application form
Also Read: How to crack CLAT 2026 in first attempt?
List of courses offered through CLAT 2026
Candidates can check the complete list of courses in which they can enroll by using their CLAT UG Score 2026 or CLAT PG Score 2026 below:
| Name of the course | Exam | Course Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Law | CLAT PG | Postgraduate | Three Years |
| Bachelor of Arts+ Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (BBA LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Law (BCom LLB) |
CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Law (BSc LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Technology + Bachelor of Law (BTech LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
List of Top NLUs in India Based on 2024 Rankings
Candidates can check the detailed NIRF Law Ranking List as under:
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| NLUs in India |
NIRF Ranking 2023 |
NIRF Ranking 2022 |
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| National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad |
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| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
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25 |
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22 |
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| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
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| New NLUs in India |
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| National Law University, Tirupura (Admissions on Hold for academic year 2023) |
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| GNLU Silvassa Campus (w.e.f. 2023) |
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| RPNLUP Prayagraj |
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| IIULER Goa |
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Eligibility criteria of courses offered through CLAT 2026
To secure admission to the law college of your choice, it is mandatory to appear for CLAT Exam 2026. Though there is no age limit to appear for the CLAT Exam, candidates have to ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria for the particular course. Candidates can check the course-wise eligibility criteria for all courses offered through CLAT in the table given below:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria 2024 |
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| BBA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
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CLAT UG 2026 Vs CLAT PG 2026: Exam pattern - Mode, Topics, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions
| Category | UG program | PG program |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Two hours | Two hours |
| Mode | Offline mode | Offline mode |
| Type of Questions | Objective-type, passage-based questions |
Objective-type, passage-based questions
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| Number of Questions | 120 question | 120 |
| Subjects |
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| Total Marks | 120 marks | 120 marks |
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Marking scheme
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+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. |
+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. |
The exam pattern of CLAT carries important details such as the mode of the exam, the total number of questions, the marking scheme, etc. The CLAT 2026 exam will be held in offline mode. In CLAT 2026 Exam, 120 questions will be asked in CLAT UG and 120 questions in CLAT PG exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
To know if you are eligible for CLAT Exam or not you can visit the official website and check the notification. The notification which was earlier released by the consortium carries all important details like elgibility criteria, fees, exam dates etc. Once you have checked if you are eligible to app
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
You don't have to worry. In case you have forgotten your ID and password, which is pretty much normal. You can go and click on the forgot password tab in the registration window. You will receive the mail and then you have to reset your password. Once day you will be able to login.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
See, it doesn't matter that you fill the form through laptop or phone. What matters is you fill the form. Yes, you should have good network connection and internet speed. It should not happen that you have filled the form and when you reach the last step you loose the connection. So what is importan
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, the application form for CLAT was released long back in August. Those who have not filled the form yet must understand that there is no right day to fill the form. You should fill is as soon as possible. Because if you miss it you have to wait one more year unnecessarily to appear in the exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
This is so sad. But unfortunately, even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process is currently underwa, y you can still go and submit the fees. Once the window will close you won't be able to pay the
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The last date to submit the application form is October 31, 2025. It must be noted that the consortium will open the application correction window after that. Sometimes the consortium do extend the last date for registration but it is better to fill the form way before and why to wait.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Students can fill the application form by visiting the official website. You should know that there is no other way to fill the registration form. The application form is not released offline neither you can download the form and send it to the consortium. You should fill the form by October 31, 20
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
You can fill out CLAT form by following the simple steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the apply online link.
- Click on the login box.
- Go to the application form tab at the top.
- Enter your personal, qualification and preferences for NLU.
- Upload all your documents Pay the fees
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can fill out the CLAT Application Form in phases. There is an option to save in every step. However, it will be better if you fill the form in one go. For this, you should keep all the documents ready in hand. See if you fill the form in one go you don't have to worry about it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates can check the list of documents required to fill the registration form for CLAT below:
- Passport-Size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Class 10 Marksheet/Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Category Certificate
- PwD Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Email ID and Mobile Number
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Contributor-Level 6
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