How to Cancel CLAT Registration 2026: Steps to Cancellation Process & Mail Format
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
The process to cancel the CLAT registration is provided here. In this article, you will know how to cancel the CLAT 2026 registration, the reasons for cancellation, the process, and the major considerations.
The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts the CLAT exam for admission to 24 NLU and affiliated colleges. Students who wish to get admisison to the undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programs can apply for the test.
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The last date for the CLAT application window was 07-Nov-2025. After filling up the form, there are chances when candidates will have to cancel their CLAT registration. Check this article below to know how to cancel the CLAT registration form for the year 2026, including reasons for cancellation, the process, and few considerations.
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- Reasons for Cancelling CLAT Registration
- Understanding the CLAT Registration Process
- How to cancel CLAT 2026 registration step-by-step process
- CLAT 2026 Registration: Points to remember
Reasons for Cancelling CLAT Registration
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.
See, it doesn't matter that you fill the form through laptop or phone. What matters is you fill the form. Yes, you should have good network connection and internet speed. It should not happen that you have filled the form and when you reach the last step you loose the connection. So what is important is network connection not the phone or laptop to fill the application form.
Before we learn the cancellation process, know why a candidate wants to cancel their CLAT registration. Some common reasons are,
- Some students might decide to pursue a different career path or choose another entrance exam for higher education.
- Candidates might get admission in other prestigious institutes or universities, making the CLAT exam useless for them.
- Personal issues, such as health and domestic can force a candidate to cancel their registration.
- The fee for CLAT preparation, coaching, exam and other related expenses might be a burden for some candidates.
- Lack of preparation and confidence to perform well in the exam might lead candidates to opt out.
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Understanding the CLAT Registration Process
To effectively cancel a CLAT registration 2026, one must first understand how to fill CLAT Application Form 2026. Here’s a brief overview:
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- Go to the CLAT website and complete the registration.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload a scanned photograph, signatures, and category certificates (if applicable) must be uploaded.
- The application is submitted upon payment of the application fee.
How to cancel CLAT 2026 registration step-by-step process
It is not possible to cancel the CLAT registration after the final payment. Still, many students want to know how they can do it. We have provided a few points that may help the students get their registration cancelled.
- Contact the CLAT help desk and ask them to cancel the registration. The best possible way to contact them is through email. The CLAT help desk email address is clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- If the help desk asks you to write a formal letter, then draft a short and clear email. Mentioned your CLAT registration details and the reason for cancellation. The sample format is provided below.
- CLAT registration fees are non-refundable.
- If cancellation is not possible, then you can withdraw your application by not appearing for the exam.
- Maintain copies of all correspondence with the CLAT helpdesk and any communications regarding your cancellation request. This documentation can be useful in case of any disputes or future references.
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CLAT 2026 Registration: Points to remember
We know that it is not possible to cancel the CLAT registration after making the payment. Still, students can request the CLAT help desk for this. Some major points to remember for cancelling registration are:
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.
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 is scheduled for January22, 2026.
- You must request cancellation within the deadline. After that, no request will be entertained.
- The CLAT application fee is non-refundable.
- Cancelling or withdrawing from the CLAT exam does not impact your eligibility for future attempts. Candidates can reapply for the test in subsequent years if they decide to pursue a career in law later.
- If you are not interested in appearing for the Common Law Admission Test, then you can choose some other options. There are many law entrance exams.
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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.