CLAT 2026 Courses: Check complete list, subject-wise eligibility criteria and other details
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 5 Feb '26
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
|
| 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?
If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).
Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.
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 |
3 |
4 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
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5 |
| 18 |
15 |
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10 |
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8 |
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| 21 |
17 |
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18 |
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| 30 |
25 |
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| 24 |
22 |
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| 28 |
24 |
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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.
There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time.
No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The 'exit' from CLAT counselling means leave the counselling process; and the student will not be considered for further rounds. This option allows candidates to withdraw from the admission process entirely at any time after registration. If a seat was previously allocated and accepted (via Freeze/F
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Freeze option in CLAT Counselling means accept the NLU seat, lock it, and opt-out of the upgrade process. In this case, the fee becomes non-refundable and has to be paid before the last date. The candidate is removed from the counseling process for future rounds.
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Yes, the CLAT counselling fee is refundable if no seat is allotted or if a student withdraws before the final date. A penalty of INR 5,000 may be applied if a seat is frozen and later withdrawn after May 30th.
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Answered 3 days ago
There will be a total of 5 rounds for CLAT 2026. Students who make it to the merit list and who receive an invitation via email/SMS can register and pay the counselling fee. Students have to pay a fee of INR 30,000 for General and INR 20,000 for ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PwD, for CLAT examination.
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Answered 5 days ago
The GNLU Silvassa CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for round 2 for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and Master of Law (LL.M.) programme. The cutoff was released for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
The NLU Silvassa CLAT Cutoff 2026 for round 2 was 1264 for BA LLB (Hons) course and 1
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The NLU Sonipat CLAT Cutoff 2026 is out for round 2 for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota candidates. The cutoff was released for admission to the B.A. LL.B and Master of Legislative Laws (LL.M.) courses.
For the LLM course, the General AI category cutoff was 2349 in r
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The NLU Shimla CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for round 2 for multiple categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS category, the cutoff was 11211 for the B.A LL.B (Hons.) course, and 16167 for B.B.A.LL.
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The NLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for round 2 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was released for all categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the round 2 cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) course was 1789. For LLM courses, it was
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The NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the LL.M. LL.B. (Hons.) and LLM courses for round 2. The cutoff was released for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
For the OBC AI category, the cutoff ranged from 2430 to 3669, wherein the LLM course a
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Answered 6 days ago
NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released till round 2 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the SC AI category, the round closing ranks ranged between 4884 and 11777, for the LLM and BA LLB (Hons) courses, respect
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