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The CLAT 2026 exam is scheduled on December 7, 2025. The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates looking forward to appear in the exam, must avoid common mistakes. Read further to know more. 

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) date is December 7, 2025. Candidates who are looking forward to appearing in the CLAT exam have to remain careful about the important elements related to the exam day planning. 
Proper planning can help you to perform better.

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Read further to know what to common mistakes you should avoid on exam day. Candidates can refer to this avoid any unnecessary blunders and ensure they are well-prepared. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release detailed CLAT Exam Day Instructions 2026, in the hall ticket. 

CLAT 2026 Common Mistakes 

Some of the common mistakes candidates taking CLAT 2026 might make are: 

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Application for CLAT 2026: One common mistake candidates can make by not properly completing the CLAT application process.. The exam authority will not confirm the candidature of those who will not correctly fill out the CLAT 2026 application form. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure all information is accurate and complete. To help with this process, candidates can refer to the instructional video below for guidance on filling out the CLAT 2026 application form correctly.

Preparation for CLAT 2026 : Another common mistake before appearing for CLAT 2026, especially in the last few weeks, is not preparing consistently. Candidates haveve to prepare the syllabus of CLAT 2026 completely to score well in all sections (and ultimately overall). Candidates should keep practising for CLAT 2026 with mock tests, sample papers/question papers, and learning current affairs up to the date of the exam.

CLAT 2026 Exam Day Mistakes 

Exam day preparation is also an important factor. Here are some of the common mistakes students should avoid on exam day:

Reaching the test center late: Try to be on time or rather half an hour before the reporting time, to avoid trouble later

Forgetting important documents: Make sure you keep all documents required on exam day a day prior especially CLAT admit card. You will not be allowed inside the exam center if any of the document is found missing.

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Do not carry bag, mobile phone or books: The authorities will not allow you to carry any of these hence avoid carrying it to the CLAT exam centre. As per the exam instructions, "Candidates are NOT permitted to carry cell phones or any other electronic items (including calculators, digital watches, and headphones of all types). Such gadgets must be left outside the Examination Hall, and the staff on duty at the test center will not be responsible for any loss of property/gadgets of the candidates."

Forgetting to carry test-taking material: Do not forget to carry blue/black ball point pens.

Not carrying water bottles

Candidates appearing for CLAT must note these common mistakes to avoid and do well in the examination.

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