CLAT 2026 Dress Code For Male & Female Candidates
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Exam On - 7 Dec '25
Candidates taking the CLAT 2026 exam must strictly adhere to the dress code and exam day instructions set by the CNLUs. The Consortium has also issued a list of items that are not allowed inside the examination hall. This article on Shiksha outlines the CLAT 2026 dress code and the prohibited items within the exam center. Read further to know more.
CLAT 2026 Dress Code for Male and Female
The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced the CLAT 2026 exam date. The exam will be held on December 7, 2025. The CLAT exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode. Candidates appearing for the exam must follow the dress code on the exam day, else result in disqualification.
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- CLAT 2026 Highlights
- CLAT 2026 Dress Code
- CLAT 2026 Code of Conduct
- CLAT 2026: Allowed and Banned Items
- CLAT 2026: Dos and Don’ts
CLAT 2026 Highlights
Here are the key highlights of the CLAT 2026 exam:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
| CLAT 2026 exam date |
07-Dec-2025 |
| Exam Level |
National-level exam |
| Exam purpose |
CLAT is conducted for: 1. Admission to UG and PG law courses offered at the participating NLUs 2. Admissions to Private and self-financed colleges |
| Application Fee |
INR 4,000 for General/ OBC category, INR 3500 for all other reserved categories |
| Mode of Exam |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Question paper language |
English (expected to be held in vernacular/ regional languages too) |
| Duration of the exam |
2 hours |
| Number of Seats |
UG program - more than 3,000 seats PG program - around 1,000 seats |
| Website |
Consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Latest Update: CLAT 2026 Admit Card (UG/PG) LIVE: Direct Link CLAT Hall Ticket Active Soon @consortiumofnlus.ac.in
CLAT 2026 Dress Code
A few key points on the dress code are provided below:
- Comfortable clothing is advised.
- No electronic devices will be allowed inside the examination hall.
- No accessories will be allowed.
- Candidates who wear religious attire for cultural reasons are allowed to wear them.
- Clothes with printed slogans, logos, or graphics may not be allowed.
Also Read: What after CLAT: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses
CLAT 2026 Code of Conduct
All candidates must follow these guidelines
- Reach the exam center at least one hour before
- Carry a valid CLAT admit card & photo ID proof
- Maintain discipline
- No communication with others during exam
- Electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
- If a candidate is eligible for a scribe due to disability they must follow the guidelines as mentioned by the exam authorities.
CLAT 2026: Allowed and Banned Items
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The list of allowed and banned items for the exam is mentioned below:
Allowed Items in CLAT Exam 2026
- Admit Card
- Identity Proof
- Photographs
- Water Bottle
- Stationary items
- Documents
Banned Items in CLAT Exam:
- Electronic Devices
- Study Material
- Personal things
- Food Items
- Colored Bottles
CLAT 2026: Dos and Don’ts
The list of Dos and Don’ts for the CLAT Exam is mentioned below:
| Dos | Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Do Carry Your Hall Ticket | Do not carry Banned Items |
| Bring a printed copy of your admit card. | Do not bring mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, calculators, etc. |
| Do Bring a Valid Photo ID | Don’t Carry Bags or Purses |
| A valid photo ID like Aadhaar, voter ID, etc. | Bags, purses, and clutches are prohibited |
| Do Arrive Early | Don’t Wear Unnecessary Jewelry |
| Arrive at least 2 hours before the exam starts | Avoid wearing jewelry (rings, bracelets, etc.). |
| Do Follow the Dress Code | Do not move from your seat |
| Adhere to the dress code and wear simple, comfortable clothing. | Don’t leave your seat or exam hall once the exam has started. |
| Do Carry Allowed Items | Don’t Communicate with Other Candidates |
| Carry two passport-size photos, transparent water bottle, and sanitizer. | Do not talk or share materials with other candidates. |
| Do Read Instructions Carefully | Don’t Write on Admit Card or OMR Sheet |
| Follow all instructions on the admit card and from invigilators | Do not make unauthorized marks on admit card or OMR sheet. |
| Do Use the Washroom Before the Exam | Don’t Enter the Exam Hall Late |
| Use the restroom before the exam begins. | Late arrivals will not be allowed entry after the exam starts. |
| Do Fill OMR Sheet Carefully | Don’t Disregard Exam Center Instructions |
| Mark answers clearly and accurately on the OMR sheet. | Follow all instructions from exam center staff. |
| Do Check Your Answers | Do not try to cheat |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
Yes, a student with a low CLAT 2026 score can still secure admission to Chandigrah University's BA LLB or B.Com. LLB Programs. CU does not requie CLAT fro admission, as it has its own entrance exam called CUCET, which is mandatory for all law aspirants. Your admission depends entirely on CUCET perfr
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Yes, you heard it right, Chandigarh University has its own admission process and you can skip CLAT, because as the university has their own entrance test which is CUCET and this test is mandatory for your admission. If you score well in CUCET then you can get a scholorship that reduces your fees a l
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Chandigarh University's University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) has a practical and career-focused curriculum that helps CLAT 2026-qualified students prepare for corporate law, litigation, or the judiciary. The programme covers all important subjects, including corporate law, criminal law, con
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No, CLAT exam is not mandatory for taking admission in BA LLB at Chandigarh University. For taking admission in university, you need to pass the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). This test is mandatory for your admission. If you score well in CUCET then you can get a scholarship th
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
The process to access official sample papers of CLAT 2026 is as under-
- Go the official website
- Login and click on attempt sample paper
- You will now see sample instructions on your screen
- Read the instructions and click on 'Start Mock Test'
- Attempt the question paper
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can follow the process mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:
- Visit the official website of CLAT
- Enter mobile number & password.
- Click on Login.
- Check the seat allotment result.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The Consortium of NLUs will begin CLAT Counselling Process 2026 once the CLAT Results are announced. The counselling process of CLAT will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. The Counselling Process will be held in five rounds.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, the cnsortium of NLUs has released the CLAT admit card online. The candidates registered for the exam are issued the hall ticket online. The CLAT 2026 Exam is scheduled to be held on December 07, 2025.
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