Exam On - 7 Dec '25
The CLAT 2026 exam is scheduled on December 7, 2025. The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates looking forward to appear in the exam, must avoid common mistakes. Read further to know more.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) date is December 7, 2025. Candidates who are looking forward to appearing in the CLAT exam have to remain careful about the important elements related to the exam day planning.
Proper planning can help you to perform better.
Read further to know what to common mistakes you should avoid on exam day. Candidates can refer to this avoid any unnecessary blunders and ensure they are well-prepared. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release detailed CLAT Exam Day Instructions 2026, in the hall ticket.
CLAT 2026 Common Mistakes
Some of the common mistakes candidates taking CLAT 2026 might make are:
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Application for CLAT 2026: One common mistake candidates can make by not properly completing the CLAT application process.. The exam authority will not confirm the candidature of those who will not correctly fill out the CLAT 2026 application form. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure all information is accurate and complete. To help with this process, candidates can refer to the instructional video below for guidance on filling out the CLAT 2026 application form correctly.
Preparation for CLAT 2026 : Another common mistake before appearing for CLAT 2026, especially in the last few weeks, is not preparing consistently. Candidates haveve to prepare the syllabus of CLAT 2026 completely to score well in all sections (and ultimately overall). Candidates should keep practising for CLAT 2026 with mock tests, sample papers/question papers, and learning current affairs up to the date of the exam.
CLAT 2026 Exam Day Mistakes
Exam day preparation is also an important factor. Here are some of the common mistakes students should avoid on exam day:
Reaching the test center late: Try to be on time or rather half an hour before the reporting time, to avoid trouble later
Forgetting important documents: Make sure you keep all documents required on exam day a day prior especially CLAT admit card. You will not be allowed inside the exam center if any of the document is found missing.
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Do not carry bag, mobile phone or books: The authorities will not allow you to carry any of these hence avoid carrying it to the CLAT exam centre. As per the exam instructions, "Candidates are NOT permitted to carry cell phones or any other electronic items (including calculators, digital watches, and headphones of all types). Such gadgets must be left outside the Examination Hall, and the staff on duty at the test center will not be responsible for any loss of property/gadgets of the candidates."
Forgetting to carry test-taking material: Do not forget to carry blue/black ball point pens.
Not carrying water bottles
Candidates appearing for CLAT must note these common mistakes to avoid and do well in the examination.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The process to access official sample papers of CLAT 2026 is as under-
- Go the official website
- Login and click on attempt sample paper
- You will now see sample instructions on your screen
- Read the instructions and click on 'Start Mock Test'
- Attempt the question paper
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The Consortium of NLUs will begin CLAT Counselling Process 2026 once the CLAT Results are announced. 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the cnsortium of NLUs has released the CLAT admit card online. The candidates registered for the exam are issued the hall ticket online. The CLAT 2026 Exam is scheduled to be held on December 07, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No you can't. To get admission in ipu in BBA LLB course you have to give CLAT Exam
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month 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 a month 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 months ago
In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria. Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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
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