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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.
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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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