CLAT PG 2026: Exam Date (Dec 7), Registration Link (OUT), How to Apply Online & Latest Updates
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 Aug '25 - 31 Oct '25
CLAT LLM 2026 Exam Date is December 7, 2025. The application process for CLAT 2026 began on August 1, 2025. Read further to get more information on CLAT 2026 including, CLAT PG 2026 Admission Process, CLAT LLM 2026 Answer Key, CLAT PG 2026 Counselling, and other important details.
CLAT PG Exam 2026: Admission Process, Registration, Exam Date
CLAT LLM 2026: The Consortium of NLUs has announced CLAT LLM Exam Date 2026. The CLAT Exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025. Candidates can fill out the CLAT PG Application Form by visiting the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Exam Notification 2026 will carry all important details like CLAT Exam Date 2026, application process, and CLAT Syllabus 2026.
Common Law Admission Test for LLM 2026 (CLAT PG) will be conducted in more than 130 CLAT exam centers across the country. The score of CLAT PG 2026 will be accepted by 19 NLUs in the country for admission to a one-year LLM course. From CLAT 2024, the Gujarat National Law University, Silvassa has been added to the list of CLAT participating institutes. Candidates who are willing to appear for the CLAT LLM Exam 2026 must gear up and start preparing themselves.
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- CLAT LLM Notification
- CLAT LLM 2026 Highlights
- CLAT PG 2026 Important Dates
- CLAT PG 2026 Application Process
- CLAT 2026 Application Form - Important Documents Required
- How to fill CLAT PG Application Form 2026?
- CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction: What can be edited?
- CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window
- CLAT PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus
- CLAT PG 2026 Exam Pattern
- CLAT PG 2026 Admit Card
- CLAT PG 2026 Sample Papers
- CLAT PG 2026 Cutoff: Uses of CLAT Score
- CLAT PG Cutoff 2026
CLAT LLM Notification
CLAT LLM 2026 Highlights
The consortium brings some changes to the CLAT exam every year. Candidates can check the key details related to CLAT 2026 including the exam mode, pattern, syllabus, marking scheme etc. in the table given below which also consists of details of CLAT Important Dates:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
| CLAT 2026 exam date |
December 7, 2025 (tentative) |
| Exam Level |
National-level exam |
| Exam purpose |
CLAT is conducted for:
|
| Application Fee |
INR 4,000 for General/ OBC category, INR 3500 for all other reserved categories |
| Mode of Exam |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Question paper language |
English (expected to be held in vernacular/ regional languages too) |
| Duration of the exam |
2 hours |
| Number of Seats |
PG program - around 1,000 seats |
| Official website |
Consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Also Read: CLAT 2026 Courses: Check complete list, subject-wise eligibility criteria and other details
CLAT PG 2026 Important Dates
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Candidates can check the complete schedule for CLAT 2026 PG Exam in the table below:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 notification date |
20-Jul-2025 |
| CLAT application 2026 date |
01-Aug-2025 |
| Last date of application |
31-Oct-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 admit card date |
To be announced |
| CLAT exam date 2026 |
07-Dec-2025 |
| Official CLAT answer key Date 2026 |
To be announced |
| Release of final answer key |
To be announced |
| CLAT Result Date 2026 | To be announced |
| Commencement of counselling |
To be announced |
| CLAT PG First Allotment List 2026 |
To be announced |
| CLAT PG Second Allotment List 2026 |
To be announced |
| CLAT PG Third Allotment List 2026 |
To be announced |
Also Read: What is a good score in CLAT 2026? How to get a high rank?
Candidates are advised to check the CLAT Syllabus for PG before they start preparing. Candidates must refer to the previous year's CLAT PG question papers to prepare. Around 1,000 seats at the postgraduate level are filled at the participating NLUs through Centralized Admission Process of seat allotment.
CLAT PG 2026 Application Process
The Consortium released the CLAT Application Form 2026 on August 1, 2025. The CLAT LLM 2026 application form is now avaiable on the official website of NLU; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can fill out the CLAT LLM 2026 Application form until the last date. The Consortium will also open the CLAT 2026 Application form correction window . Candidates can make changes in the CLAT LLM Application Form until it is open.Candidates are advised to check the CLAT 2026 application form steps in the video given below:
CLAT 2026 Application Form - Important Documents Required
Candidates can check the list of documents required to apply for CLAT 2026 below:
- A scanned copy of front facing passport size recent photograph with a plain background
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC or PwD candidates
- BPL certificate (if applicable)
How to fill CLAT PG Application Form 2026?
Candidates can submit the application form of CLAT 2026 by following the simple steps given below:
- Registration - The candidate can register by entering their name, mobile number, and email id. Also, select and confirm a password for the newly created applicant account.
- Login - Log in to access the application form.
- Select the program of study - After logging in, the first thing is to select the program of study one-year LLB
- Fill the form - There will be different fields like personal information, communication details, qualifying examination status, exam centre preferences (THREE centres can be selected in the order of preference), and reservation. All fields need to be filled. Check what all documents need to be uploaded in the prescribed specification (refer to the table below).
Document Required for CLAT 2026 application form - Specifications
| Document | Image Size (maximum) | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 500 KB |
jpg/jpeg |
| Signature | 100 KB | jpg/jpeg |
| State domicile certificate | 2 MB |
Additionally, candidates should have their LLB graduation certificates (for CLAT LLM only). They must present the details from these documents. However, admission and CLAT PG counselling 2026 are the only times when the original documents and certifications are needed; otherwise, admission will not be granted.
5. Submit the form - Once the details are duly filled, agree to the declaration, give consent and submit the form.
6. Pay the application fee - In the last step, pay the application fee (which is category-specific) in online mode using credit or debit cards, or net banking. Note that in addition to the exam fee, candidates will have to pay an additional INR 500 if they want to opt for previous years' question papers.
CLAT 2026 application fee is as under:
| Category |
CLAT Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI |
INR 4,000 |
| SC/ST/BPL |
INR 3,500 |
| CLAT previous years' question papers fee |
INR 500 |
CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction: What can be edited?
The changes to CLAT Application Form 2026 can only be made within the timeline provided by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT Application Correction Window 2026 will be opened at least for 3-4 days. Candidates will also be given the option to make changes to CLAT Test Centre 2026 preferences. Candidates can check below the details that can be changed during CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction :
| Details |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate's Name |
Email Address | Father's Name |
| Mother's Name | Exam Centre | Date of Birth |
| Mobile Number | Photograph | Signature |
CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window
The Consortium of NLUs will enable the facility to update test centre preferences. To update their categories and test centres, candidates have to follow the steps to edit CLAT application as under:
Link for CLAT 2025 correction window - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the application correction link
- Login using mobile number and password
- Click on the Edit Application button
- Go to 'Category and Seat Reservation' for NLU preferences, as well as, Personal details tab for OBC category status, whether Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer
- Make the required changes, Click on Next button
- Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes
CLAT PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The NLU consortium will release the official CLAT PG 2026 eligibility criteria on its official website. All the candidates who want to appear for CLAT 2026 are advised to check the eligibility criteria of CLAT PG 2026 before applying for the CLAT 2026 PG. The eligibility criteria of CLAT PG 2026 contains information like the qualifying exam passed, marks obtained in the qualifying exam, and the age limit of candidates required before filling the CLAT 2026 application form. It must be noted that only those candidates who fulfill the CLAT PG eligibility criteria 2026 will be able to apply for the exam. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria of CLAT 2026 below:
| Factors |
CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria for One-year LLM |
|---|---|
| Age limit |
There is no upper age limit. |
| Qualifying exam |
An undergraduate degree in law from a BCI recognized law college/ University. |
| Minimum marks in qualifying exam |
Candidates should have obtained at least,
|
CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus
Candidates are advised to check CLAT 2026 syllabus carefully before starting their preparation:
CLAT LLM 2026 Syllabus - Section-wise weightage
Check the table below for more details on LLM syllabus for CLAT 2026:
| CLAT LLM Sections |
Main Topics |
Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| Sec A – Constitutional Law |
|
120 marks
|
| Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence |
|
|
| Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues |
|
CLAT PG 2026 Exam Pattern
The consortium will release the CLAT PG Exam pattern 2026 in the CLAT Notification 2026. The exam pattern of CLAT 2026 PG consists of details like the number of questions asked, mode of exam, marking scheme, question type and related information.
CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern Details
| One-year LLM |
|
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total questions |
120 questions |
| Maximum marks |
120 marks |
| Marking scheme |
1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer |
| Test language |
English |
CLAT PG 2026 Admit Card
The Consortium will release the CLAT PG hall ticket 2026 at least 15 days before the exam. Candidates will be able to download the CLAT admit card 2026 from the official website as per the steps below:
- Go to the official website of CLAT exam 2026 or click here for direct link
- On the login window, enter the registered phone number and password to access the admit card
- Next, download the admit card, and cross-check all details mentioned on it.
Candidates need to fill in their admission preferences to NLUs before downloading their respective admit cards of CLAT 2025. CLAT admit card 2025 PG is an important document that needs to be carried out on exam day and for admission to the allotted NLUs during the counselling process. Candidates must carry a valid ID proof (with a photo on it) along with the admit card on the exam day. Candidates must keep their admit card safe even after the exam day as it is also required during the counselling.
CLAT PG 2026 Sample Papers
CLAT 2026 Sample Paper will help CLAT 2026 test-takers as an important study material to crack CLAT Exam on the first attempt. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) conducted exam in offline mode. CLAT 2026 sample papers will be released by the Consortium in phases. The CLAT sample papers will also be provided below in this article, along with how to download CLAT sample paper PDFs.
CLAT PG 2026 Cutoff: Uses of CLAT Score
The CLAT PG 2026 cutoff is the minimum score a candidate secures to secure admission to the LLM course at 19 NLUs across the country. The CLAT PG Cutoff will be released category-specific and will be announced separately for the NLUs. Candidates must meet the required cutoff criteria for the applied NLU or institute to be considered for admission. Candidates who fail to meet the cutoff will not be considered eligible for the admission process.
CLAT PG scores are used not only LLM admissions but also for recruitment at Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Those who appear for CLAT LLM hold a chance of recruitment in legal positions at top PSUs such as: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
Factors affecting CLAT PG 2026 cutoff:
Candidates can check below the various factors that decide the CLAT cutoff for PG programmes:
- Number of aspirants that appeared for CLAT PG 2026
- Category of the candidate
- Performance of applicants in the exam
- How many candidates have applied for admission to the college in question
- Number of seats that have been sanctioned
CLAT PG Cutoff 2026
Candidates can take a look at the expected cutoff ranks for CLAT 2026 postgraduate courses in the table below:
| CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 154 | |
| 19 | 215 | |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
137 | 623 |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal
|
49 | 459 |
| 185 | 748 | |
| 37 | 494 | |
| 12 | 101 | |
| 239 | 1143 | |
| 232 | 1396 | |
| 680 | 1222 | |
| 529 | 1230 | |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam |
766 | 1727 |
| 926 | 1368 | |
| 769 | 1736 | |
| 202 | 734 | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
626 | 1568 |
| 1088 | 1739 | |
| 617 | 1577 | |
| 899 | 1809 | |
| 494 | 1095 | |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus |
718 | 1200 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 21 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
See, it doesn't matter that you fill the form through laptop or phone. What matters is you fill the form. Yes, you should have good network connection and internet speed. It should not happen that you have filled the form and when you reach the last step you loose the connection. So what is importan
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
You can fill out CLAT form by following the simple steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the apply online link.
- Click on the login box.
- Go to the application form tab at the top.
- Enter your personal, qualification and preferences for NLU.
- Upload all your documents Pay the fees
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