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CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor is one of the most important tools for aspirants who will be appearing for the Common Law Admission Test. With the help of the CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor, it will be easier for the aspirants to get an idea about their CLAT 2026 ranks. CLAT Exam Date 2026 has not been announced yet.

CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor is one of the most important tools for aspirants who appear for the Common Law Admission Test. With the help of the CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor, it is easier for the aspirants to get an idea about their CLAT 2026 ranks.

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CLAT Rank Predictor 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) conducted the CLAT Exam on December 07, 2025. The Consortium of NLUs first released the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF. Candidates could challenge it until the CLAT Objection Window 2026 was open. Candidates can download the official answer key PDF by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. After this, the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key was released. The CLAT 2026 Result will be now be based on that. 

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Q:   What is CLAT Exam Timing?
A:

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. 

Q:   What to carry on the CLAT Exam day?
A:

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
Q:   What are the dos and don'ts for CLAT exam day?
A:
 On CLAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:

CLAT exam day dos:

  1. Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
  2. Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
  3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents. 
  4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet 

CLAT exam day don'ts:

  1. Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
  2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
  3. Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets 
  4. Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. 

With the help of the CLAT Rank Predictor 2026, the aspirants will be able to know their CLAT 2026 ranks. CLAT Exam was conducted offline, in pen-and-paper mode. The CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor allows candidates to evaluate their exam performance way before the actual CLAT Result is announced

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Latest Update: CLAT Final Answer Key

Shiksha has released the CLAT exam analysis to help candidates get an idea of their expected CLAT 2026 score and rank. The candidates can also check the CLAT cut off 2026 category-wise to get an idea about the good score required to crack the exam.

Table of contents
  • CLAT 2026 Marks
  • CLAT 2026 Rank Vs Marks
  • CLAT 2026 Section-wise Cut-off Marks
  • Deciding Factor for CLAT 2026 Rank Prediction
  • CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor: How to register?
  • How to use CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor for FREE?
  • How to calculate score using CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor?
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CLAT 2026 Marks

The Consortium of NLUs awards marks to a candidate based on their performance in all the five sections of CLAT question paper (undergraduate) as under: 

CLAT Sections

CLAT total questions per section

CLAT total marks per section

CLAT Marking Scheme

English Language

28-32 questions

28-32  marks

1 mark awarded for each correct answer

0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer 

0 marks awarded or deducted for no attempts 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35-39 questions

35-39 marks

Logical Reasoning

28-32 questions

28-32 marks

Legal Reasoning

35-39 questions

35-39 marks

Quantitative Techniques

13-17 questions

13-17 marks

Total 

120 questions

120 marks

Sum of all questions attempted minus incorrect attempts

For postgraduate courses, as under:

CLAT LLM Sections

Total MCQs

Total Marks

Sec A - Constitutional Law

120 questions

120 marks

Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

Sec C - Law topics and Contemporary issues

Therefore, the scorecard of the CLAT exam includes scores obtained by candidates in each section, as well as overall scores obtained in the exam. 

Also Read: What after CLAT 2026: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses

CLAT 2026 Rank Vs Marks 

The major difference between CLAT 2026 ranks and marks is: 

  • Marks are consolidated scores obtained in the CLAT exam
  • Ranks are positioned in each category based on marks and tie-breaking criteria

Therefore, it becomes essential for a candidate to score well in the CLAT exam, to get a higher rank in the merit list. Candidates must do CLAT marks versus ranks analysis to understand how the score they have secured can be converted into CLAT 2026 merit rank. CLAT marks versus rank analysis will help candidates get an idea about the expected ranks as per their scores. 

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CLAT Cutoff

Q:   When CLAT Objection Window will open?
A:

Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Objection Window is now closed. Candidates could raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before December 12 until 5 pm. Once the objections were received, the consortium published the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced. 

CLAT Colleges

CLAT 2026 Section-wise Cut-off Marks 

Candidates can check the section-wise expected cutoff marks for the CLAT UG exam here

CLAT Sections

Difficulty Level

Expected cut off

English Language

Easy

20+

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

Moderate

30+

Logical Reasoning

Moderate

15+

Legal Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

20+

Quantitative Techniques 

Moderate

10+

Total

Moderate

95-115

Candidates can check the section-wise expected cutoff marks for the CLAT PG exam here

CLAT 2025 Sections

Expected cut off

Constitutional Law

35+

Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

30+

 Law topics and Contemporary issues

30+

Total

90+ expected cut off marks

Also Read:

List of NLUs in India 

NLUs Fee Structure 2026

Deciding Factor for CLAT 2026 Rank Prediction

Both CLAT rank and marks are the deciding factors for the merit list, as the exam authority allots ranks based on marks obtained by candidates. Further, the qualified candidates are segregated based on category (including horizontal reservations) for all NLUs. Apart from this, the factors that determine CLAT 2026 Ranks are:

  • Number of candidates for CLAT 2026

  • Aspirants' score and rankings
  • NLU preference by candidates
  • Seats that are available by NLU
  • CLAT NLU Reservation 2026 procedures
  • Difficulty level of the CLAT Exam

Also Read: CLAT UG/PG Top Rankers, Marks, Percentile, Interview

CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor: How to register?

Candidates will have to first register themselves on Shiksha.com to access the CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor tool. It must be noted that the CLAT Rank predicted by the shiksha.com CLAT Rank 2026 tool is not final. The final and foremost decision is of the Consortium of NLUs. It must be noted that the CLAT Scorecard is accepted at various NLUs across the country. Based on the total number of students who appeared for the CLAT 2026 Exam, CLAT Rank Predictor 2026 will release the result.

Also Read: CLAT 2026 Cutoffs for NLUs

How to use CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor for FREE?

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to use CLAT Rank Predictor 2026:

  • To begin with, candidates will have to register with shiksha.com. In case you have already registered, you can directly sign in and use the CLAT College/ CLAT Rank Predictor 2026
  • Once registered, go to the Shiksha CLAT Predictor page
  • Enter your personal details:

Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

CLAT Registration Number

CLAT Total Marks

Category

City

Preferred Location

  • Once you enter all the details, click on ‘Predict my rank’ option

Also Read: What is a good score in CLAT 2026? How to get a high rank?

How to calculate score using CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor?

Candidates will be able to check CLAT Rank 2026 only when they have some expected marks in mind. Candidates can check the process given below to calculate the CLAT Marks 2026:

  • Download CLAT Answer Key and your CLAT 2026 response sheet
  • Start calculating your marks as per the CLAT Marking Scheme 2026 mentioned below:

CLAT Marking Parameters

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

+1 marks

Incorrect answer

-0.25 marks

Un-attempted question

0 marks

  • Calculate the final CLAT 2026 Marks
  • Candidates can now use it to predict their CLAT rank 2026

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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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Manisha Gard

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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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Akanksha

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Answered a week 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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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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