CLAT 2026 Official website: Important Information, Check CLAT Consortium Official Site
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 17 Dec '25 - 27 Dec '25
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.
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours ago
Hi.
Level: Comparable overall. NLET may be slightly more analytical/legal-reasoning oriented.
Preparation Overlap: Preparing for CLAT will largely cover NLET syllabus, but you may need extra practice on complex legal reasoning questions for NLET.
Difficulty: Both are competitive; CLAT is high due to la
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Scholar-Level 18
Answered 20 hours ago
Hi...
Colleges You Can Get With Your CLAT Rank (General Guide)
Since you didn’t mention your exact CLAT rank, here’s a helpful list of law colleges that accept CLAT scores, including National Law Universities (NLUs) and good non‑NLU options, including options for mid to higher ranks. All these accept
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Scholar-Level 18
Answered 4 days ago
To raise grievances on the CLAT 2026 Result, log in to your account on the Consortium of NLUs website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in), find the 'Submit Grievance' button, detail your issue (score/rank discrepancy, conduct) with supporting proof within the specified time, and submit online; accepted grievan
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, you can. Candidates can raise their grievances by sending an email. Candidates can follow the steps given below
- Go to the consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login using your email
- Enter your password
- Click on the grievance option
- Submit
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, you can get admission based on CLAT Score. Apart from that you can also appear for ULSAT Exam conducted by the university.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, you can absolutely prepare for CLAT and UPES ULSAT together, as they share significant syllabus overlap (Legal/Logical Reasoning, GK, English, Quant), making integrated preparation efficient; focus on core areas for both but tailor extra practice for ULSAT's specific GK/current affairs and CLAT
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 6 days 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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
CLAT Notifications
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.