CLAT 2026 Official Notification PDF (OUT): Check CLAT UG/PG Important Notification
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 25 Feb '26 - 6 Mar '26
CLAT Third Merit List 2026 for UG courses has been published. The Consortium had earlier postponed the CLAT Counselling Process 2026 for UG Courses until further notice.Read further to know more.
CLAT Notification 2026: Important Dates, Exam Date, Answer Key PDF, Registration
CLAT Notification 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has published the CLAT Third Merit List 2026. The Consortium had postponed the CLAT Counselling Process 2026 for UG Courses earlier. Candidates who completed their CLAT Counselling Registration 2026 will only be allowed to participate in the counselling process. Aspirants must note that CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. The CLAT 2026 exam was held on December 7, 2025. The CLAT 2026 Result was declared after the release of the final answer key on December 16, 2025.
- CLAT Notification 2026 PDF: Details
- CLAT Seat Allotment 2026: Important Dates
- How to Check CLAT 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?
- CLAT 2026 Notification (Change of Reservation Category – NALSAR, Hyderabad)
- CLAT 2026 Notification - Revised Test Centre
- CLAT 2026 Application Last Date Revised Notification
CLAT Notification 2026 PDF: Details
The CLAT Notification 2026 is the first official document released by the Consortium of NLUs as an Information Bulletin. The CLAT notification contains the following details:
CLAT 2026 Application Dates
CLAT 2026 Registration Process
CLAT 2026 Schedule
CLAT 2026 eligibility criteria
CLAT 2026 exam details
CLAT exam centres list 2026
CLAT 2026 Admit Card date
CLAT Examination fees 2026
CLAT 2026 Result Date
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
CLAT Seat Allotment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates can check CLAT Merit List 2026 Dates below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins) |
17-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Ends) |
27-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 |
07-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List
|
15-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | 29-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 for PG Courses | 05-Feb-2026 |
| CLAT Third Merit List 2026 | 25-Feb-2026 |
How to Check CLAT 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Enter mobile number & password.
- Click on Login.
- Check the seat allotment result.
Note: There are 3, 213 seats for UG courses, 1,217 seats for PG. Those who will qualifiy CLAT 2026 will be shortlisted for admission rounds after they complete counseling registration and eligibility-related documentation.
Candidates can keep track of all the most recent information on CLAT 2026, including modifications to the syllabus, pattern, marking system, and seating arrangements, below as and when released.
CLAT UG Third Merit List 2026
CLAT UG Counselling POSTPONED
CLAT Third Merit List OUT
CLAT Second Merit List OUT
CLAT First Merit List OUT
CLAT Admission Counseling Notification OUT
CLAT 2026 Result OUT
CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key OUT
CLAT 2026 Notification (Provisional Answer Key & Objection Window)
The Consortium has released the notification on release of CLAT Provisional Answer Key and opening of CLAT Objection Window.
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CLAT 2026 Notification (Provisional Answer Key Release Date OUT)
The consortium will release the official notification regarding the CLAT Provisional Answer Key release date. CLAT Answer Key 2026 to be released on December 10, at 5:00 pm. Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key till December 12, 5:00 pm. Check the official notice below.
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
CLAT 2026 Notification (Change of Reservation Category – NALSAR, Hyderabad)
The Consortium of National Law Universities has revised the reservation criteria for NALSAR Hyderabad for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). All candidates who have applied for SC-TL must update their reservation by December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 15 hours ago
Yes, you can find some good private law colleges in Chandigarh that do not necessarily require CLAT scores for LLB or related programmes. For instance, you can check Chitkara University's BA LLB course, which has merit-based admissions. without an entrance exam. If you are particularly looking for a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 15 hours ago
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 15 hours ago
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 131 test centres spread across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to la
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 16 hours ago
Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 16 hours ago
Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 16 hours ago
While filling the CLAT application form 2026, candidates have to select three CLAT centres. Based on the preferences added by the candidate, authorities will allot the exam centre based on the choices added. Candidates must select the districts which are near their permanent or present address and
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 16 hours ago
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted at over 130 test centres spread across 89 cities in India. These centers cover 25 states and 5 union territories. Candidates can select up to three, or sometimes more, test city preferences during the application process, with the exact number of venues subject t
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 20 hours ago
CLAT is comparatively more difficult than RULET as the exam is conducted for 25 NLUs in the country and other participating universities. However, RULET is held only for admission to Rajasthan University.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 21 hours ago
No, Rajasthan University will not accept the CLAT Score for admission. Candidates will have to appear for RULET Exam.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered Yesterday
ILSAT Exam difficulty level is comparatively much easier than the CLAT. The ILSAT Exam is university level exam; however, CLAT is held for admission to 25 NLUs and other private universities in the country.
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Contributor-Level 8
The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet.