The CLAT Second Merit List 2026 is OUT. The CLAT merit list can be downloaded from the official website. Candidates are advised to keep the login details. Read further to know more about the CLAT candidate login 2026.
CLAT Candidate Login 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) announced the CLAT Seat Allotment Dates 2026. The CLAT Second Merit List was released on January 22, 2026. The Consortium published the CLAT First Merit List 2026 on January 7, 2026. The candidates can download the CLAT Merit List PDF from the official website. The candidates who cleared the CLAT Exam will be able to check the seat allotment list.
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Candidates can use the same CLAT 2026 Login ID and Password to check the merit lists that they used during the CLAT Application Process. CLAT login details are very important, as without them, the candidate will not be able to check the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) Result or Completinge the counselling process. CLAT Login 2026 is also important as it will help candidates get access to all the important updates released by the consortium. Candidates are advised to keep the login details until the CLAT 2026 admission process is completed. Read further to know more about the CLAT candidate login 2026.
CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the CLAT 2026 exam:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 notification |
20-Jul- 2025 |
| CLAT application 2026 begins |
01-Aug-2025 |
| Last date of application |
31-Oct-2025 |
| Issue of CLAT admit cards |
22-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT exam day 2026 |
07-Dec-2025 |
| Official CLAT answer key |
10-Dec 2025 |
| Release of the final answer key |
16-Dec-2025 |
| Declaration of CLAT 2026 results |
16-Dec-2025 |
| Commencement of counselling |
17-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT First Merit List |
07-Jan-2026 |
Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Objection Window is now closed. Candidates could raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before December 12 until 5 pm. Once the objections were received, the consortium published the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced.
The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet.
In case, candidates forget the password required to login into their registered accounts, they can see the below-mentioned steps to recover the same:
- On the login window, click on the Forgot Password
- Enter your mobile number.
- Click on the 'Request OTP'
- Enter the mobile number, OTP (received on the mobile) and the new password.
- Click on the 'Reset' Password
- A new password will be generated
Now, you can log in with new password and download the hall ticket.
Also Read: CLAT 2026 Registration Fees: Check category-wise CLAT fees
- How to Download CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF?
- How to Challenge CLAT Answer Key 2026?
- How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?
- CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
- How to check CLAT counselling 2026 merit list?
How to Download CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF?
Candidates can view and download the CLAT Answer Key by these steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the CLAT Answer Key tab
- Select the respective course
- The answer key PDF will appear on the screen
- Download for future reference.
How to Challenge CLAT Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can raise objections or challenge the CLAT provisional Answer Key for questions/answers with which they find any errors or discrepancies on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:
- Go to the consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Login using your 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.
- Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.
How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?
You can download the admit card for CLAT in this way:
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Enter the registered mobile number and password
- Click on the Login button.
- Download Admit Card
- Take a print out.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
Candidates can check CLAT Merit List 2026 Dates below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins) |
17-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Ends) |
27-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 |
07-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List
|
15-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | 29-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | 05-Feb-2026 |
How to check CLAT counselling 2026 merit list?
Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 Counselling Merit List by following the simple steps given below:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login into the CLAT 2026 counselling portal using mobile number and password
- CLAT 2026 counselling allotment list will be displayed on the screen
- Check your result and download for future reference
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Candidates must understand that the CLAT Exam is for admission to NLUs and it is national level competitve exam. But AIL LET Exam is for one specific college. It is completly a personal choice to choose.
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The AIL LET Exam is comparatively easier than the CLAT. While CLAT is held for NLUs, the AIL LET Exam is only for Army Institute of Law. Hence, the competition and difficutly level is bit less.
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The Chanakya National Law University Patna BA LLB (hons) cutoff trend has shown an increase in competition for admissions. The BA LLB (hons) admission cutoff has seen a small increase which might be the result of either better CLAT-UG scores than the previous year or more applicants for BA LLB (hons
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Candidates with a high score in CLAT may be preferred for selection in BA LLB at Ramaiah College of Law. But if you qualify the eligibility criteria and clear all the rounds of the selection process, you may get a seat at Ramaiah College of Law without appearing for CLAT.
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Candidates with a high score in CLAT may be preferred for selection in BA LLB at Ramaiah College of Law. But if you qualify the eligibility criteria and clear all the rounds of the selection process, you may get a seat at Ramaiah College of Law without appearing for CLAT.
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No, the CLAT-UG has been concluded for the 2026 Chanakya Law University Patna BBA LLB admissions. Candidates who are interested in applying for the aforementioned course are now required to wait for CLAT 2027 to begin. The CLAT-UG registrations generally begin in the month of August.
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Yes, the CLAT-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for Chanakya National Law University Patna BBA LLB (hons) admissions. There are no other entrance exams that are accepted by Chanakya National Law University Patna for deciding the admissions to its BBA LLB (hons) course.
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Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same.
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Answered 2 days ago
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
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The Allahabad HC has ordered that Question No. 9 of Booklet C (and its equivalent questions across all sets) be re-evaluated by treating both options 'B' and 'D' as correct answers. The revised CLAT Score 2026 shall not affect candidates who have already been allotted seats in Round 1 of CLAT UG 202
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.