The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the most important law entrance exam for candidates looking for admission to the NLUs in India. The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 2026 Notification on 20-July-2025. As per the notification, the registration process started on 01-Aug-2025. The CLAT Application Window closed on 07-Nov-2025 on the CLAT official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. However, candidates who wish to edit their forms and pay the application fee were able to do so until 09-Nov-2025. The admit card for the test will now be issued to the successfully registered candidates online. The candidates who will have their CLAT hall tickets will only be able to enter the exam hall and sit for the exam. The aspirants will be required to carry a valid identity proof for verification.
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Only those candidates who will submit the Application Form on or before the deadline will be issued CLAT Admit Card 2026. Without Hall Ticket, candidates will not be allowed to appear for test. CLAT 2026 Exam Date is 07-Dec-2025. Read further to get every detail a candidate needs from eligibility and documents to application corrections, exam centres, and registration process to ensure a smooth and error-free application journey.
- List of documents required for CLAT Registration 2026
- CLAT 2026 Registration Dates
- CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- How to Register for CLAT 2026?
- How to Make Corrections in CLAT Application Form 2026?
- List of CLAT 2026 Exam Centres
List of documents required for CLAT Registration 2026
To complete the CLAT 2026 registration successfully, keep the following scanned documents ready in the prescribed format:
- Recent passport-size photograph (clear, coloured – JPEG format, < 100 KB)
- Scanned signature (JPEG format, < 100 KB)
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (for UG applicants)
- LLB degree/mark sheet (for PG applicants)
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate (for domicile reservation claims in certain NLUs)
- ID proof: Aadhaar, PAN card, Passport, etc.
Also Read: CLAT Candidate Login 2026
CLAT 2026 Registration Dates
Candidates can check the CLAT Application Dates 2026 below:
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Notification Release |
20-Jul-2025 |
| CLAT Registration Start Date |
01-Aug-2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application |
31-Aug-2025 07-Nov-2025 |
| Application Correction Window Last Date |
09-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Admit Card Release |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date |
07-Dec-2025 |
Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?
The CLAT Application Process ended on October 31, 2025. The Consortium also opened the correction window the very next day. Generally, the CLAT Application Correction Window remains open for two to three days. It must be noted that if you miss this chance to correct the application form, then you won't get any other chance.
The last date to submit the application form was October 31, 2025. It must be noted that the consortium also opened 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.
CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
It is very important to understand the CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria before applying. Check the CLAT UG/PG Eligibility below:
UG CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates appearing for CLAT UG 2026 can check the eligibility below:
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- Candidates must ensure to have the following minimum percentage of marks in their qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent examination):
- Forty five percent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories
- Forty Percent (40%) marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
- Candidates who may be appearing for their qualifying examination in March/ April, 2026 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2026 examination. However, they shall be required to produce an evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission"
PG CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates appearing for CLAT PG 2026 can check the eligibility below:
- An LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of Fifty percent (50%) marks or its equivalent grade
- In case of candidates belonging to General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories and Forty-Five percent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade
- In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories
- Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in April/May 2026 are also eligible to apply.
Also Read: CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Check Example, Dimensions
How to Register for CLAT 2026?
Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT 2026 Exam:
Step 1: Go to the official website; i.e.consortiumofnlus.ac.in,
Step 2: Register as a new user
- Click on “Register”
- Enter your Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID
- Create a secure password
- Verify using OTP sent to your mobile/email
Step 3: Fill the Application Form
- Choose your course (UG/PG)
- Enter your personal details: Name, DOB, gender, etc.
- Enter your academic details: Marks, board/university, year of passing
- Select reservation category (if applicable)
- Choose preferred test cities (up to 3)
Step 4: Upload Required Documents
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category certificates
Step 5: Make the Application Fee Payment
- General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: INR 4,000
- SC/ST/BPL: INR 3,500
(Extra INR 500 if opting for previous year CLAT question papers)
Payment Mode: Online via credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking
Candidates can check the list of documents required to fill the registration form for CLAT below
- Passport-Size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Category Certificate
- PwD Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Email ID and Mobile Number
The application edit window for CLAT Exam 2026 will likely open in November. Using the application edit window, the candidate will be able to edit details. Before the CLAT Application Correction Window 2026 is closed, candidates will be able to make following changes:
Details | ||
|---|---|---|
Candidate's Name | Email Address | Father's Name |
| Mother's Name | Exam Centre | Date of Birth |
| Mobile Number | Photograph | Signature |
Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form.
Step 6: Final Submission
- Review all details carefully
- Submit the application
- Download and save a copy of your filled form and fee receipt for reference
Also Read CLAT PG 2026: Registration
How to Make Corrections in CLAT Application Form 2026?
The Consortium gives a chance to candidates to make changes in the CLAT Application Form. The CLAT Application Correction Window is open until 09-Nov-2025 for the registered candidates. Candidates who have already submitted their CLAT 2026 Application Form can edit certain areas in the same. Details that can be edited are:
| Details |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate's Name |
Email Address |
Reservation Criteria |
| Mother's Name |
Exam Centre |
Date of Birth |
| Mobile Number |
Programme applied (UG/PG) |
Signature |
Also Read: CLAT Reservation Criteria 2026
List of CLAT 2026 Exam Centres
CLAT Exam will be conducted in over 130 CLAT test cities across India. Some of the expected major cities include:
| CLAT Test Cities 2026 |
|
|---|---|
| Agra |
Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad |
Amrawati (Maharashtra) |
| Amritsar |
Aurangabad |
| Barasat |
Barrackpore |
| Bengaluru |
Bhopal |
| Bhubaneswar |
Bilaspur (Chattisgarh) |
| Calicut |
Chandigarh |
| Chennai |
Chittor/Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Coimbatore |
Cuttack |
| Dehradun |
Durg |
| Diu |
Ernakulam |
| Faridabad |
Gandhinagar |
| Gangtok |
Ghaziabad |
| Gorakhpur |
Greater Noida/ Noida |
| Gurugram |
Guwahati |
| Gwalior |
Haldwani |
| Hisar |
Hoogly |
| Hubli/ Dharwad |
Hyderabad |
| Imphal |
Indore |
| Jabalpur |
Jaipur |
| Jalandhar |
Jammu |
| Rajkot |
Jamshedpur |
| Jodhpur |
Kanpur |
| Kolkata |
Kota |
| Kottayam |
Kurnool |
| Kurukshetra |
Lucknow |
| Madurai |
Mangalore |
| Meerut |
Mohali |
| Mumbai |
Muzaffarpur |
| Mysore |
Nagpur |
| Navi Mumbai |
New Delhi |
| Patiala |
Silvassa |
| Patna |
Puducherry |
| Pune |
Raipur |
| Rajahmundry |
Ranchi |
| Salem |
Shillong |
| Shimla |
Siliguri |
| Sonepat |
Srinagar |
| Surat |
Thane |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
Tirunelveli |
| Trichy |
Vadodara |
| Varanashi |
Vijayawada |
| Vishakapatnam |
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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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 3 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.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 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.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The CLAT Provisional Answer Key PDF was released on December 10, 2025 at 5 pm. CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF will be released in two phases. First CLAT Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2026 Answer Key will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Absolutely! A low CLAT 2026 score does not affect your chances of getting admission to BA LLB or
BCom LLB programs at Chandigarh University. The university follows its own entrance process called
CUCET, which is mandatory for all applicants. Your admission is based on your CUCET performance
and 10+2 ma
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
You do not need CLAT 2026 marks to get admission at Chandigarh University, and direct admission is
not offered for law programs. The university clearly requires all law applicants to appear for CUCET,
which is the only valid pathway for admission. Even if you haven't taken CLAT or don't want to appear
I
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
No, you do not need a CLAT 2026 rank to get a law seat at Chandigarh University. The university does
not make CLAT compulsory for admission into any of its law programs. Instead, the main requirement is
to appear for CUCET, which is the university's own entrance test. You only need 30 out of 100 marks
I
Beginner-Level 5
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 important is network connection not the phone or laptop to fill the application form.