CLAT Candidate Login 2026 (ACTIVE): Steps to Create Account, Recover Password

Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )

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Anupama Mehra
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Updated on Jan 22, 2026 10:00 IST
CLAT Second Merit List was released on January 22, 2026. Check how to create CLAT 2026 candidate login credentials, recover password, and log in to fill the application form or download the admit card. Candidates can check the merit list by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

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: How to create, register, and recover

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. 

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

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
How to use CLAT Candidate Login 2026 to retrieve password?

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

Table of contents
  • 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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