CLAT 2026 Registration Fees: The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of the most prestigious entrance exams in India for students aspiring to pursue a career in law. CLAT 2026 Exam Date is December 7, 2025. Administered by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), CLAT serves as the gateway to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at various NLUs and other affiliated institutions. CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode.
Understanding the CLAT Form Fees 2026 and related aspects is crucial for aspirants to plan their CLAT Application Process effectively. Consortium announced the CLAT Registration Dates in CLAT Notification 2026 . CLAT 2026 registration portal is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT 2026 Application Process began on August 1, 2025. The last date to fill CLAT Application Form 2026 is October 31, 2025.
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Candidates must note that the CLAT 2026 application form will not be made available in offline mode. Candidates who have successfully filled the CLAT Application Form 2026 and paid the CLAT 2026 application fee will receive a payment confirmation receipt. The CLAT exam fee 2026 can be paid in online mode only. Candidates can read further to understand category-wise CLAT Application Fees 2026, Modes of payments and other important details.
- CLAT Exam Fees
- CLAT Registration Fee 2026: Category-wise
- CLAT 2026 Application Fee: Mode of Payment
CLAT Exam Fees
CLAT fees are an important part of the application process. The Consortium charges the fees to cover the expenditure on conducting the exam. The fees vary category-wise.
CLAT 2026: Fee Structure for CLAT UG/PG
The CLAT Fees for CLAT UG and CLAT PG courses are same. But it differs as per the applicant’s category, such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD.
CLAT 2026 General Category Fees
For candidates belonging to the General category, the registration fee is relatively higher compared to the reserved categories.
CLAT 2026 OBC Category Fees
Candidates from the OBC category will have to pay a little bit less fee as compared to the general category.
CLAT 2026 SC/ST Category Fees
For candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the registration fees is comparatively too low. This is to ensure no candidate is left behind from appearing in CLAT Exam.
CLAT 2026 PwD Category Fees
The Consortium ensures that Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are also benefitted from the reduced registration fees.
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CLAT Registration Fee 2026: Category-wise
Candidates can check the category-wise CLAT 2026 application fee below:
Category |
Application fee (in INR) |
Application fee with question papers |
---|---|---|
General/OBC/PWD/NRI/ PIO/ OCI |
INR 4000 |
INR 4500 |
SC/ ST/BPL |
INR 3500 |
INR 4000 |
CLAT 2026 Application Fee: Mode of Payment
CLAT 2026 registration fees can be paid through various online modes, including credit/debit cards, net banking, and UPI. This flexibility allows candidates to choose a payment method that is most convenient for them.
To make the CLAT 2026 application fee payment through credit card or debit card candidates need to have credit/ debit card. For payment of the CLAT registration fee through UPI, candidates must have a registered UPI number. Another option to do the CLAT Application Fee Payment 2026 is through net banking.
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CLAT 2026: Payment Confirmation
Once the candidate successfully pay the CLAT Registration Fees, they will receive a confirmation mail.
CLAT 2026: Refund Policy
It must be noted that CLAT Application fee is non-refundable.
Also Read: CLAT Eligibility 2026
CLAT 2026 Application Fees: Financial Assistance
Some NLUs and external organisations offer financial assistance or scholarships to cover registration fees for economically disadvantaged candidates.
Transparency in Fee Utilisation
The Consortium of NLUs ensures transparency in the utilisation of registration fees. Regular audits and financial disclosures provide insights into how the fees are used, promoting trust among candidates.
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CLAT 2026: Helpdesk
The CLAT Consortium will give official helpline number and email to help candidates with payment related issues.
CLAT 2026: Fee Receipt
Candidates must download and take print out of the payment receipt as it is important for future reference.

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Student Forum
Answered 20 hours ago
While it is not impossible, it is a really challenging task. To score well, you must start preparing for CLAT at least six months before. It is very important to score well if you are looking forward to getting into good NLU. For top 10 NLU, you at least need to score between 100 to 105 as per past
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 20 hours ago
The CLAT Syllabus is published by the Consortium. The syllabus has been announced. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must note that there are no changes made in the syllabus so far. Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website. You can only download the PDF from websit
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
To know if you are eligible for CLAT Exam or not you can visit the official website and check the notification. The notification which was earlier released by the consortium carries all important details like elgibility criteria, fees, exam dates etc. Once you have checked if you are eligible to app
Answered 2 weeks ago
You don't have to worry. In case you have forgotten your ID and password, which is pretty much normal. You can go and click on the forgot password tab in the registration window. You will receive the mail and then you have to reset your password. Once day you will be able to login.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
See, it doesn't matter that you fill the form through laptop or phone. What matters is you fill the form. Yes, you should have good network connection and internet speed. It should not happen that you have filled the form and when you reach the last step you loose the connection. So what is importan
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the application form for CLAT was released long back in August. Those who have not filled the form yet must understand that there is no right day to fill the form. You should fill is as soon as possible. Because if you miss it you have to wait one more year unnecessarily to appear in the exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
This is so sad. But unfortunately, even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process is currently underwa, y you can still go and submit the fees. Once the window will close you won't be able to pay the
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The last date to submit the application form is October 31, 2025. It must be noted that the consortium will open the application correction window after that. Sometimes the consortium do extend the last date for registration but it is better to fill the form way before and why to wait.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students can fill the application form by visiting the official website. You should know that there is no other way to fill the registration form. The application form is not released offline neither you can download the form and send it to the consortium. You should fill the form by October 31, 20
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
You can fill out CLAT form by following the simple steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the apply online link.
- Click on the login box.
- Go to the application form tab at the top.
- Enter your personal, qualification and preferences for NLU.
- Upload all your documents Pay the fees
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