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.
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CLAT 2026 Common Mistakes
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Some of the common mistakes candidates taking CLAT 2026 might make are:
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:
The candidates can clear the CLAT in the first attempt if they prepare and approach the CLAT exam with the right strategy. The candidates should solve as many previous year question papers to understand the level of their preparation. If you are dedicated and prepared well, it is highly possible that you can clear the exam in first attempt.
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. Listed below are the other NLUs in India along with their top NLU in India rank wise 2025:
Top NLUs in India | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
7 | 8 | 5 | |
18 | 21 | 27 | |
24 | 22 | 30 | |
30 | 26 | 15 | |
28 | 27 | 35 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
Reaching the test center late: Try to be on time or rather half an hour before the reporting time, to avoid trouble later
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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.
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."
While it is bit challenging as its syllabus is not defined. Candidates can expect question on CLAT Current Affairs from anywhere. But if you do prepare well your chances to score high in this section also increases. The best way to prepare is to read the newspaper on a daily basis. Rest is to read GK books.
To prepare for this section which cover 10 percent marks of the total CLAT paper it is important to have a right approach. Candidates must note that you can score really well if you study the Class 19 level mathematics properly. Be regular and plan strategically rather than trying to learn advance maths,
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours ago
To raise grievances on the CLAT 2026 Result, log in to your account on the Consortium of NLUs website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in), find the 'Submit Grievance' button, detail your issue (score/rank discrepancy, conduct) with supporting proof within the specified time, and submit online; accepted grievan
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 20 hours ago
Yes, you can. Candidates can raise their grievances by sending an email. Candidates can follow the steps given below
- Go to the consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login using your email
- Enter your password
- Click on the grievance option
- Submit
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Yes, you can get admission based on CLAT Score. Apart from that you can also appear for ULSAT Exam conducted by the university.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, you can absolutely prepare for CLAT and UPES ULSAT together, as they share significant syllabus overlap (Legal/Logical Reasoning, GK, English, Quant), making integrated preparation efficient; focus on core areas for both but tailor extra practice for ULSAT's specific GK/current affairs and CLAT
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, you can, However, the consortium will not open any objection window for the same. In case you have any problem with your result you have to contact the helpdesk directly.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
The CLAT Sample Papers will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who have paid for the sample papers will be able to download and solve the same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Solving Sample papers will help candidates to understand the overall exam and the expected difficulty level. Hence, candidates must solve as many sample paper as possible.
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Contributor-Level 7
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Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam.