CLAT PG 2026: Result (OUT), Final Answer Key (OUT), Counselling Date (OUT), Cutoff
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 16 Dec '25 - 27 Dec '25
CLAT 2026 Result OUT. It is now avaiable on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Check the important information on CLAT PG 2026, including Answer Key, objection window, result, counselling, and other important details.
CLAT PG Exam 2026: Admission Process, Registration, Exam Date
CLAT LLM 2026: The Consortium has released the CLAT Result 2026. Earlier, in the evening it published the CLAT PG Final Answer Key 2026. The Consortium has published both the CLAT 2026 Scorecard and CLAT Final Answer Key on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Earlier, the CLAT Provisional Answer Key was released. Candidates could challenge the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key. The CLAT PG Exam was conducted for admission to the LLM courses offered at the NLUs in India. The CLAT LLM Exam was conducted on December 7, 2025. Candidates can check the CLAT exam analysis here.
Latest Update:
Common Law Admission Test for LLM 2026 (CLAT PG) was conducted in more than 140 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 was also added to the list of CLAT participating institutes.
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- CLAT PG Answer Key 2026
- CLAT LLM Exam Analysis
- 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 PG Answer Key 2026
The consortium released the CLAT PG 2026 answer key on December 10 at 5:00 pm on the website- consortiumofnlus.ac.in. With the answer key, candidates will be able to download the question paper as well. Moreover, with the release of the CLAT provisional answer key, the objection-raising window was also opened. First, the consortium released the provisional answer key, then the CLAT Final Answer Key.
CLAT LLM Exam Analysis
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
There will be five rounds of counselling. During CLAT 2025 Admission, the number of rounds were reduced to three. But until then the CLAT Counselling use to be of five rounds only.
CLAT PG (LLM) question paper Analysis 2026 has been released. Candidates can check the complete CLAT PG Exam Analysis below:
| CLAT 2026 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Moderate |
| Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. | Moderate to Difficult |
| Law topics and Contemporary issues | Easy |
| Total |
Moderate |
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 |
| 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 |
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CLAT PG 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check the complete schedule for CLAT 2026 PG Exam in the table below:
The CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. Candidates need to register through the counselling portal, upload their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment online. Physical presence is not required for most stages. However, original document verification is done in-person at designated centres. Candidates must regularly check the official website for specific instructions.
Candidates can follow the process mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:
- Visit the official website of CLAT
- Enter mobile number & password.
- Click on Login.
- Check the seat allotment result.
Apart from the other important documents required for CLAT Counselling, the CLAT Scorecard is must. Candidates must ensure to cross check the details mentioned on the scorecard before downloading it. In case of discrepancies, reach out to the consortium before the counselling day.
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 notification date |
20-Jul-2025 |
| CLAT application 2026 date |
01-Aug-2025 |
| Last date of application |
31-Oct-2025 07-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 admit card date |
22-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT exam date 2026 |
07-Dec-2025 |
| Official CLAT answer key Date 2026 |
10-Dec-2025 |
| Release of final answer key |
16-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT Result Date 2026 | 16-Dec-2025 |
| Commencement of counselling |
16-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT PG First Allotment List 2026 |
07-Jan-2026 |
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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 the centralised Admission Process of seat allotment.
CLAT PG 2026 Application Process
The Consortium closed the CLAT 2026 Application process on November 7, 2025. Candidates were allowed to make corrections in the CLAT 2026 Application form till November 9.
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 the CLAT Application Form 2026 can only be made within the timeline provided by the Consortium of NLUs. The CLAT Application Correction Window 2026 was opened for 4-5 days, from November 5 to 9. Candidates were also given the option to make changes to CLAT Test Centre 2026 preferences. Candidates can check below the details that were allowed to 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 enabled 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 released 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 appearing for the exam.
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 released 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 released the CLAT PG hall ticket 2026 on November 22, 2025. Candidates can download the CLAT admit card 2026 from the official website as per the process 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.
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. 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.
Also Read: How to Clear CLAT in the First Attempt
CLAT PG 2026 Cutoff: Uses of CLAT Score
The CLAT PG 2026 cutoff is the minimum marks a candidate secures for 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 4 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 4 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
CLAT Notifications
The Consortium of NLUs has begun CLAT Counselling Process 2026. The counselling process of CLAT will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. The Counselling Process will be held in five rounds.