How Many Students Appeared for CLAT Exam 2026?
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 2 May '26
CLAT Exam 2026 saw a tremendous turnout. As per the official notification, the total turnout on CLAT Exam Day 2026 was 96.83 per cent of Undergraduate students and 92.45 per cent of Postgraduate aspirants. Read further to know more.
How many candidates appeared for CLAT 2026?
The Consortium of NLUs conducted the CLAT 2026 Exam on December 7, 2025. CLAT 2026 Exam was successfully conducted across 150+ CLAT Test Centres across the country. Around 75,000 candidates registered for the CLAT UG Exam, while 17,335 aspirants applied for CLAT LLM Exam 2026. The CLAT 2026 Exam was held in offline mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. More than 500+ candidates under the PwD category also appeared in the CLAT Exam 2026.
For CLAT 2026, the number of registrations saw an increase of 17 per cent more applications. A total of 92,344 candidates applied for the examination. In that, the total turnout on CLAT Exam Day 2026 was 96.83 per cent of Undergraduate students and 92.45 per cent of Postgraduate aspirants.
- What was CLAT 2026 Male-Female Ration?
- CLAT 2026 UG and PG Participation
- Comparative Analysis: CLAT Participation Over the Years
- Admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam
- CLAT 2026 Seat Intake
What was CLAT 2026 Male-Female Ration?
The overall male–female ratio stands at approximately 0.72:1. The ratio is a sign that the number of females looking forward to joining the law stream is increasing. The turnout shows that the demand for law courses are increasing in India and many students aspire to become lawyers.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
CLAT 2026 UG and PG Participation
The total number of applicants increased by 17% compared to the previous year. The participation numbers were
UG Programme (5-year integrated LL.B.) 75,009 registered candidates.
PG Programme (LL.M.) 17,335 registered candidates.
Total Turnout: 96.83% (UG) & 92.45% (PG)
Comparative Analysis: CLAT Participation Over the Years
| Year |
Registered Candidates |
Appeared Candidates |
Attendance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
92,344 |
89,416 |
96.83% |
| 2025 |
83,000 |
80,000 |
96.33% |
| 2024 |
71,243 |
68,786 |
96.45% |
| 2023 |
54,253 |
51,469 |
94.86% |
| 2022 |
60,895 |
56,742 |
93.17% |
| 2021 |
70,277 |
62,107 |
88.39% |
Also Read: What is a good score in CLAT 2026? How to get a high rank?
Commonly asked questions
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.
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Admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam
Candidates must note that while they can still get admission in participating colleges or universities based on CLAT Score. There is no way to get admission in NLUs without clearing the CLAT Exam. CLAT 2026 Score will be considered by many law colleges across the country, so you shouldn't get disheartened in case you do not clear the CLAT Exam. Except for NLU Delhi, the CLAT Exam is solely for admission to NLUs.
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CLAT 2026 Seat Intake
The seat intake for all participating NLUs accepting CLAT 2026 scores is as under:
| NLU Name |
UG Seat Intake |
PG Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
| 310 seats |
100 seats |
|
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata |
132 seats |
100 seats |
| 120 seats |
50 seats |
|
| 172 seats |
57 seats |
|
| 180 seats |
60 seats |
|
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi |
60 seats |
60 seats |
| National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi |
120 seats |
50 seats |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam |
120 seats |
60 seats |
| 100 seats |
50 seats |
|
| 60 seats |
60 seats |
|
| 120 seats |
50 seats |
|
| National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad |
132 seats |
66 seats |
| 134 seats for BA LLB |
60 seats |
|
| 68 seats for BSc LLB |
||
| 170 seats |
90 seats |
|
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow |
187 seats |
31 seats |
| 69 seats for BA LLB |
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|
| 69 seats for BBA LLB |
||
| 180 seats |
46 seats |
|
| 60 seats |
40 seats |
|
| The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli |
114 seats |
18 seats |
| 120 seats |
60 seats |
|
| 120 seats for BA LLB |
80 seats |
|
| 60 seats for BBA LLB |
||
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana |
120 seats |
- |
| National Law University, Tripura |
120 seats |
50 seats |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus |
172 seats |
57 seats |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj |
60 seats |
- |
| Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats) |
3,511 seats |
1,271 seats |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Admission to the IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) programme is now strictly and only integrated with the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) framework. As a member of the Consortium of NLUs, IIULER no longer conducts an independent entrance test for this program. Prospective students must register for CLAT during
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No. Since IIULER has officially joined the Consortium of NLUs, it no longer conducts a separate entrance test for admission to IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) course. Admission is strictly based on the CLAT (UG) merit list. If you miss the CLAT window, you generally cannot apply for that academic year.
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Candidates who score 60% and above in CLAT are eligible for various levels of tuition fee reduction as follows:
- AIR 1 to 5,000 in CLAT: The adjusted tuition fee is Rs. 4.2 Lacs for the first year, with a total annual fee of INR 7.2 lakh.
- AIR 5,001 to 10,000 in CLAT: The adjusted tuition fee is INR 4.5
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Your CLAT rank acts as a direct "discount key" for your entire five-year journey at IIULER. If you work hard and rank in the top 5,000, your total expenditure drops significantly to INR 29,88,610. Even if your rank is between 10,001 and 15,000, you still benefit from a reduced total cost of INR 32,3
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Absolutely! IIULER offers scholarships based on the merit of the exam you took. If you sit for the IIULET (the university's own entrance test) and score 95% or above, you can get a 60% discount on your tuition fees. At a score between 85-94%, you will get a 50% discount. This provides a fantastic "s
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As of 2026, 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). These universities offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs, with over 5,600 seats available in total. NLU Delhi is the only exception, conducting its own entrance exam (AILET) ra
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Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
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Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough.
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