How to fill CLAT 2026 OMR Sheet? Check Important Guidelines, Mistakes to avoid
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
To fill the CLAT OMR sheet, candidates have to mark the bubble with a ballpoint pen. Filling the CLAT OMR sheet accurately is necessary to record the answers. Candidates who are appearing for the CLAT Exam 2026 have to mark their answers in the OMR sheet. So, it is a must to understand the steps and guidelines to fill out the CLAT OMR Sheet 2026. Read further to know more.
How to fill CLAT OMR Sheet?
The CLAT OMR sheet is used for marking the answers in the OMR sheet. Filling out the CLAT 2026 OMR sheet correctly with a black or blue ballpoint pen is necessary to make sure that the answers are accurately recorded and considered during the evaluation process. The CLAT Exam Date is December 07, 2025. The CLAT 2026 Exam will be held from 2 PM to 4 PM, in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates have to mark their answer in the OMR sheet carefully, as it cannot be corrected once marked.
The Consortium has released the CLAT Answer Key at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026. The Consortium released the CLAT 2026 Question Paper along with the answer key. The CLAT 2026 OMR Sheet has also been released along with it on the Consortium's official website. Read the article below to know how to fill the CLAT OMR sheet and what the probable mistakes are while filling the OMR sheet.
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The CLAT OMR sheet is provided to the candidates who will appear for the CLAT 2026 exam. It is the answer sheet, where instead of writing any answers, students will mark the correct option with the black/blue ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet. The full form of the OMR sheet is Optical Mark Recognition. An optical scanning device will be used for scanning your marked answers from the recorded correct answer sheet. The OMR sheet contains the bubbles to be marked for each option of the questions. To mark the answers in the CLAT exam, candidates have to fill out the bubble for one of the options of each question accurately.
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CLAT 2026 OMR Sheet Layout
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.
You can check the CLAT OMR sheet layout or how the blank OMR sheet of CLAT looks below.
The CLAT 2026 OMR sheet will have rows and columns marked as
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- A, B, C, and D for answers to mark and 1, 2, 3, 4,... as the number of questions.
- Candidates have to mark the circle with the black or blue ballpoint pen correctly to record their answer for the OMR sheet scanner.
Check the CLAT 2026 OMR Sheet layout
| Question No. | A | B | C | D |
| 1 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| .. |
Also Read: CLAT 2026 Question Paper
How to fill CLAT OMR Sheet?
To fill the CLAT OMR sheet, candidates must remember the given points
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.
- Use a black/blue Ballpoint Pen while filling bubbles in the OMR sheet.
- Write your details on the CLAT OMR sheet correctly.
- Do make your signature and thumb impression correctly.
- Mark your answer properly. Make sure it is dark enough for the OMR scanner to detect it.
- Do not overwrite on the sheet. You cannot erase or use white fluid, as it can lead to rejection while scanning.
- Check the question number before filling, as you cannot change or fix the marked answer on the OMR sheet.
- Do check your OMR sheet before submitting.
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- CLAT 2026 Exam Day New Guidelines: Code of Conduct, Items to Carry or Avoid, Do's & Dont's
- CLAT 2026 Expected Cut-off
Mistakes to Avoid While Filling CLAT 2026 OMR Sheet PDF?
Do not make mistakes while filling in the OMR sheet. The scanner will not scan the CLAT OMR sheet properly in case of any mistake. This will affect your score. A few common mistakes that you may make while filling out the OMR sheet are mentioned below:
- Not Using a Black or Blue Ballpoint Pen.
- Incorrectly Marking the Answer Boxes.
- Using Multiple Answers for One Question.
- Marking Outside the Designated Circle.
- Forgetting to Write the Required Information.
- Leaving the Answer Sheet Blank.
- Changing Answers Improperly.
- Not following the instructions that were mentioned by the Consortium.
- Making use of correction fluid.
- Doing incomplete or invalid signature.
- Not reading the question paper properly.
- Not checking the unanswered questions.
- Not putting the OMR sheet properly.
If you follow these tips and avoid these common mistakes, you can relax knowing that you have filled your sheets properly. Always double-check your OMR sheet before submitting it to avoid last-minute errors.
CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern
Find the exam pattern for CLAT UG and CLAT PG 2026 exam below-
| Particulars | CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam duration |
Two hours |
| Test language |
English |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam subjects |
Five (English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques) |
| Total questions |
120 MCQs |
| Maximum marks |
120 marks |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer |
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