CLAT 2026 Official website: Important Information, Check CLAT Consortium Official Site
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2026 admit card is OUT. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT website 2026 will carry all important details regarding the exam. Read further to know more.
CLAT Website 2026
The Consortium of NLUs has released the CLAT 2026 admit card online on 22-Nov-2025. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs). The Consortium activated the CLAT 2026 website after it published the CLAT Notification 2026. The website for CLAT 2026 is consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Candidates do not have to go anywhere else as the CLAT website 2026 carries all details regarding the CLAT 2026 exam and CLAT PG 2026 Exam. It must be noted that all the information about the CLAT Exam, like syllabus, pattern, exam days, instructions, etc. will be provided there.
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CLAT 2026 Application Form was released on the website of CLAT 2026 on August 1, 2025. The last date to apply for CLAT Exam is October 31, 2025. Candidates will need to complete registration by using the CLAT 2026 Login. Read further to know more about the CLAT 2026 Website.
- CLAT 2026: Highlights
- What is CLAT?
- CLAT Official Website 2026: Information
- CLAT 2026 Notification
- CLAT 2026 Dates
- CLAT 2026 Application Process
- CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern:
- CLAT 2026 Syllabus
- CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs
CLAT 2026: Highlights
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
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- 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.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
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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.
The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet.
CLAT serves as the gateway for admission to law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the essential details of the exam, summarized in the table below:
| Features | Ongoing |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Common-Law Admission Test |
| Popularly known as | CLAT |
| Conducting body | The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| CLAT Exam Date | 07-Dec-2025 |
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam duration | Two hours |
| Website | https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ |
Also Read: CLAT Selection Process 2026: Step-by-Step Complete Guide
What is CLAT?
CLAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 participating National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. It is one of the most prestigious law entrance exams in the country and serves as a gateway for aspirants aiming to pursue a career in law.
CLAT Official Website 2026: Information
The CLAT 2026 website is an important platform for all information. You can check the website for CLAT admit card, answer key, results, counselling and other events.
CLAT 2026 Notification
The Consortium released the CLAT Notification 2026 on the website. The CLAT Notification carry all major details. CLAT Notification plays a major role until the end of the admission process.
Also Read: How to fill CLAT application form 2026: Online Registration, Fee payment & Last Date
CLAT 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2026 exam:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Notification |
20-Jul-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 application form release date |
01-Aug-2025 |
| Last date to fill CLAT 2026 Application form |
31-Aug-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window | October 2025 |
| CLAT Admit Card | November 22, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 exam day |
07-Dec-2025 |
| To be announced | |
| Release of CLAT final answer key 2026 |
To be announced |
| To be announced |
Also Read: How to prepare for CLAT 2026 in one year?
CLAT 2026 Application Process
The website of CLAT 2026 will carry details about the eligibility criteria for both CLAT 5-year LLB and CLAT LLM courses. Candidates must ensure that they check the CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 before filling the CLAT 2026 Application Form. It must be noted that the CLAT UG eligibility criteria 2026 differ from those of the CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria.
Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. General category candidates must have secured at least 45 per cent marks in the qualifying exam, while SC/ST candidates require 40 per cent marks. |
| Age Limit | There is generally no specific age limit for candidates appearing for the UG CLAT, although candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent by the time of admission. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the final examination of 10+2 in the same year can also apply, provided they meet the eligibility conditions before the admission process. |
Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | Candidates must hold an LLB degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university. General category candidates must have secured at least 50 per cent marks in the qualifying exam, while SC/ST candidates require 45 per cent marks. |
| Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the PG CLAT exam. |
Also Read: How to prepare for CLAT 2026 Legal Reasoning?
CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern:
The website will also mention the CLAT Exam Pattern. Meanwhile, candidates can check the CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern below:
- Total Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer awards 1 mark, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks.
CLAT 2026 Syllabus
Candidates can check the detailed syllabus of CLAT below:
| Subject | Topics |
| Content: Passages of approximately 450 words from contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction. Skills Tested: Reading comprehension, inference, summarisation, vocabulary, and understanding of the author's arguments and viewpoints. |
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| Content: Passages up to 450 words from news, journalistic sources, and other non-fiction writings. Skills Tested: Awareness of contemporary events, arts and culture, international affairs, and historical events of significance. |
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| Legal Reasoning | Content: Passages related to legal matters, public policy questions, or moral philosophical inquiries. Skills Tested: Identification and application of legal principles, understanding of general propositions, and drawing conclusions. |
| Content: Passages of about 300 words. Skills Tested: Analysis, critical evaluation, and completion of arguments, including identifying arguments, premises, and conclusions. |
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| Content: Short sets of facts or propositions, graphs, or other textual, pictorial, or diagrammatic representations of numerical data. Skills Tested: Deriving, inferring, and manipulating numerical information through basic mathematical operations. |
Also Read: CLAT 2026 Topics: Check GK, Mathematics, English, Legal & Logical Reasoning
CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs
Candidates can check the list of participating NLUs in CLAT below. In case, any new NLU is added then the same will be updated on the consortium's website.
List of Participating NLUs:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
- National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
- National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
- West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
- National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
- Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala
- Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
- National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
- National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
- National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA), Guwahati
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
- Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
- Dharmashastra National Law University (MPDNLU), Jabalpur
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat
- National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala
Please note that National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) does not participate in CLAT; it conducts its entrance examination known as the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 10 hours ago
Candidates must understand that the CLAT Exam is for admission to NLUs and it is national level competitve exam. But AIL LET Exam is for one specific college. It is completly a personal choice to choose.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 10 hours ago
The AIL LET Exam is comparatively easier than the CLAT. While CLAT is held for NLUs, the AIL LET Exam is only for Army Institute of Law. Hence, the competition and difficutly level is bit less.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
The Chanakya National Law University Patna BA LLB (hons) cutoff trend has shown an increase in competition for admissions. The BA LLB (hons) admission cutoff has seen a small increase which might be the result of either better CLAT-UG scores than the previous year or more applicants for BA LLB (hons
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Candidates with a high score in CLAT may be preferred for selection in BA LLB at Ramaiah College of Law. But if you qualify the eligibility criteria and clear all the rounds of the selection process, you may get a seat at Ramaiah College of Law without appearing for CLAT.
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Beginner-Level 5
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Candidates with a high score in CLAT may be preferred for selection in BA LLB at Ramaiah College of Law. But if you qualify the eligibility criteria and clear all the rounds of the selection process, you may get a seat at Ramaiah College of Law without appearing for CLAT.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
No, the CLAT-UG has been concluded for the 2026 Chanakya Law University Patna BBA LLB admissions. Candidates who are interested in applying for the aforementioned course are now required to wait for CLAT 2027 to begin. The CLAT-UG registrations generally begin in the month of August.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, the CLAT-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for Chanakya National Law University Patna BBA LLB (hons) admissions. There are no other entrance exams that are accepted by Chanakya National Law University Patna for deciding the admissions to its BBA LLB (hons) course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
- 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 7
Answered 2 days ago
The Allahabad HC has ordered that Question No. 9 of Booklet C (and its equivalent questions across all sets) be re-evaluated by treating both options 'B' and 'D' as correct answers. The revised CLAT Score 2026 shall not affect candidates who have already been allotted seats in Round 1 of CLAT UG 202
Contributor-Level 10
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.