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 Consortium has not announced the last date to submit the CLAT Application Form yet. However, once the application process starts it mostly remain opens for three months. This gives candidates sufficient time to complete it and submit.
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.
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.
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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
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.
No, there is no such provision given by the Consortium to fill out the application form offline. Candidates must complete filling the CLAT Application Form 2027 on or before the last date. You can only fill out the application form online. The form will be considered submitted only if you pay the fees.
The Consortium has released the CLAT Counselling Schedule. The CLAT First Merit List was released on January 7, 2026. The Consortium will release five round merit list. The second merit list was published on January22, 2026.
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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