CLAT 2026 Result (OUT): Scorecard Link, UG/PG Toppers, Expected Cut-off for NLUs, Mark vs Rank
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT 2026 Result OUT at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT 2026 Counselling Process began as soon as the result was announced. Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Scorecard is mandatory to attend the counselling process. So, do not miss your scorecard. Read further to get all details on CLAT 2026 result date, expected cutoff for top NLUs, CLAT 2026 counselling schedule and more.
CLAT 2026 Result Date: UG/PG Toppers, Expected Cut off for NLUs, Mark vs Rank
The Consortium of NLUs has announced the CLAT 2026 Result. The CLAT 2026 Result Date is December 16, 2025. The result was announced at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT Exam 2026 was held on December 7, 2025. More than 92,000 aspirants registered for CLAT 2026 Exam. Around 88,000 candidates appeared for the same. The participation in the CLAT Exam has been increasing every year as many are choosing law as their first career choice.
The CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key 2026 was published on December 10, 2025. Soon after that the CLAT 2026 Objection Window was opened. Candidates could raise objections until December 10, 2025. The Consortium will first release the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key before publishing the CLAT Scorecard 2026.
Latest Update:
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process BEGINS @consortiumofnlus.ac.in, CLAT First Merit List on Jan 7
Once the results are announced, the consortium began the CLAT 2026 Counselling Process. To participate in CLAT Counselling 2026 candidates must register. The registration window for CLAT 2026 Counselling will remain open until December 27, 2025.
Once the registration is over, the Consortium will begin the counselling. CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule was announced in an official CLAT Notification. Candidates must ensure that they check the dates carefully to avoid any mistakes later.
- CLAT 2026 Result Date
- CLAT 2026 Result: Websites to check
- How to download CLAT 2026 Result?
- CLAT 2026 Result: Details mentioned on CLAT Scorecard
- CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF
- Steps to check CLAT final answer key 2026 PDF
- CLAT NLU Ranking and Selection 2026
- CLAT 2026 Marks Vs Rank
- CLAT 2026 Toppers List
CLAT 2026 Result Date
Candidates can check CLAT Result Dates below
| Event Name | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date | 15-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Result Date | 16-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration 2026 | 17-Dec-2025 |
Also Read: What after CLAT 2026: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses
Candidates must note that the CLAT 2026 Result is now avaiable on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. There is no other website that will host the result. The Consortium will also not send CLAT 2026 Scorecard through post.
Commonly asked questions
The expected cutoff for top 5 NLUs based on previous year is 90+.
The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
How to download CLAT 2026 Result?
The steps to download the scorecard are described below
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login using the Registration Number and Password
- Under Result tab, click on the View Score Card tab.
- Your result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of result PDF to refer it at the time of counselling registration, and seat allotment process.
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CLAT 2026 Result: Details mentioned on CLAT Scorecard
The CLAT 2026 scorecard will have these details
- Name
- Father's Name
- Roll Number
- Application Number
- Category
- Sectional and overall scores
- All India Rank
- Category Rank
Notes: In case of any discrepancy in the scorecard do reach out to CLAT Helpdesk before the counselling process begins.
Also Read: CLAT Selection Process 2026
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors
Total Number of Candidates Appeared
Difficulty Level of the Exam
Total Number of Seats Available
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CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF
Candidates must note that CLAT Answer Key is released in two phases: Provisional and Final. The Consortium has released the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key. The CLAT Result was prepared based on the CLAT Final Answer Key. The Consortium will not open the objection window to challenege CLAT Result or CLAT Final Answer Key. But candidates can reach out to the consortium through email in case of query. CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF will be published online only.
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Steps to check CLAT final answer key 2026 PDF
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on CLAT Final Answer Key 2026
- A new window will be opened
- Download CLAT final answer key PDF for future reference
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CLAT NLU Ranking and Selection 2026
The CLAT 2026 Selection Process will depend on following factors
- Exam difficulty
- No. of Applications Received
- Number of Candidates Qualifying the CLAT Exam
- Total Number of Seats
CLAT 2026 Marks Vs Rank
Candidates can check expected CLAT Marks Vs Rank below
| CLAT 2026 Marks | Expected CLAT 2026 Rank |
|---|---|
| 97+ | 210 |
| 93+ | 510 |
| 89+ | 1000 |
| 85+ | 1500 |
| 80+ | 2000 |
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CLAT 2026 Toppers List
The Consortium will release the CLAT Toppers List 2026 along with the CLAT Result. Once released, the candidates can check the same below
CLAT 2026 Toppers List with Marks
| CLAT 2026 Toppers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name |
All India Rank in CLAT 2026 |
Scores |
| AIR 1 | Geetali | 112 |
| AIR 2 | Parv | TBA |
| AIR 3 | Rohan | TBA |
| AIR 5 | Poorvi Choudhary | TBA |
| AIR 8 | Arch Jain | TBA |
| AIR 9 | Manvi Yadav | 110 |
| AIR 11 | Parth Jede | TBA |
| AIR 14 | Pratmesh Gaurav | TBA |
| AIR 19 | Asit Chauhan | TBA |
| AIR 26 | Yash Varshan Pratap | 107.75 |
| AIR 29 | Roshan Sengupta | 107.75 |
| AIR 43 | Lakshit Kuvera | TBA |
| AIR 45 | Samiksha Singh | TBA |
| AIR 47 | Chhavi Poplani | 106 |
| AIR 54 | Raghavendra Singh | 105.25 |
| AIR 73 | Zunaira Zafar | TBA |
| AIR 94 | Tanmay | TBA |
| AIR 115 | Ishita Shitlani | 102.25 |
| AIR 116 | Akshat Pathak | 102.25 |
| AIR 122 | Abhyudyaya Singh | 102 |
| AIR 123 | Keshav Parashar | 102 |
| AIR 197 | Achintya Singh | 99.75 |
| AIR 203 | Shreya Sharma | 99.5 |
| AIR 216 | Dhruv Singh | 99.25 |
| AIR 256 | Shriyanshi Joshi | TBA |
| AIR 333 | Hardik Gajraj | TBA |
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Candidates can download the CLAT PYQs by visiting https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-question-papers. Candidates must solve CLAT PYQS to score well in the exam.
Contributor-Level 10
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Based on recent CLAT analyses, the English Language and General Knowledge & Current Affairs sections were rated as the easiest. English is more about reading comprehension with direct questions. GK is highly scoring for those with consistent, up-to-date daily news preparation.
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Contributor-Level 8
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The CLAT exam for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be held for 2 hours. There will be 120 MCQs. The total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
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Answered 4 days ago
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Yes, you can join quite a few law colleges in Kolkata without sitting for CLAT.
Note: All info. is from official sources and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The difficulty level of the SLAT and CLAT exams varies depending on various factors such as exam pattern, exam difficulty level, and the number of candidates who appear for the exam. The following observations have been noted:
- The English section of CLAT is more difficult.
- The GK section of SLAT is ea
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Yes, you can join a few law colleges in Patna without CLAT.
- CUSB BA LLB requires CUET
- Bihar Institute of Law's BA LLB course does not require any entrance.
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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No, the CLAT Admit Card 2027 is not out yet. The admit card will likely be released on November 15, 2026. The official schedule has not been announced yet.
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