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
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
The CLAT syllabus is considered challenging due to its comprehensive, passage-based nature. Candidates will have to solve the questions within two hour time limit for 120 questions. The syllabus is tough and exam is difficult to crack.
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.
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.
To get good marks in CLAT 2027, focus on reading comprehension, daily current affairs, and consistent mock test practice. The exam consists of 120 questions, making speed and accuracy crucial. Prioritize Legal and Logical Reasoning, and use daily newspaper reading to boost your score in all sections.
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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.
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 18 hours ago
Yes, Adamas University offers scholarship based on score in CLAT according to the following criteria:
CLAT Score | Scholarship Criteria |
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90 and above | 50% Scholarship |
80 to 89 | 25% Scholarship |
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Answered 19 hours ago
No, clearing the national-level CLAT exam is not mandatory requirement for securing a seat at the GNDU BA LLB (Hons) main campus. Admissions are entirely managed through centralised online state counselling handled via the Punjab Law Admission portal. Selection is determined based on the merit score
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Answered 20 hours ago
No, CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in BA LLB at Gujrat University. Applicants are offered admission based on merit in last qualifying exam. However, CLAt scores can be accepted for admission.
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Answered 22 hours ago
No, candidates who apply for Sharda University, Greater Noida BA LLB (hons) admissions through CLAT-UG will not be required to appear in personal interview round. This round is part of SUAT and thus, CLAT-UG applicants skip the entire exam when applying through CLAT.
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Answered 22 hours ago
No, CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in Guru Nanak Dev University. The university accepts CLAT scores for the BA LLB programmes, admission is offered through state-level counselling and its own merit-based admission process.
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Answered 23 hours ago
Yes, Sharda University, Greater Noida accepts SUAT for BA LLB (hons) admission. If candidates apply for SUAT, they must also participate in a personal interview round which is conducted after written test. This interview is not required for CLAT-UG.
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes, CLAT-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for BCom LLB (hons) admission at Nirma University. This institute does not accept any other entrance exams for this course nor does it conduct any exams of its own for admission. Candidates can beginning applying once CLAT-UG registrations begin.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, SRM IST Kattankulathur does accept CLAT-UG scores for BBA LLB (hons) students. Candidates who apply through CLAT-UG do not need to appear in SRMJEEL and they will be called for personal interview directly.
Their selection will be based on their combined performance in CLAT-UG and following inter
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, candidates who want to apply for SRM IST Kattankulathur BA LLB (hons) course can do so without appearing in CLAT-UG. For such candidates, SRM School of Law conducts its own entrance exam called SRMJEEL.
Candidates who do not submit a CLAT-UG score during application will be registered to appear
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Answered a week ago
No, candidates who apply for BBA LLB (hons) admissions at NMIMS Mumbai through CLAT-UG are not required to appear in NLAT to qualify.
During selection process, such candidates will be selected based on CLAT-UG scores only for BBA LLB (hons) admission.
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