List of documents required to fill CLAT Application Form 2026 (OVER)
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 5 Feb '26
Before filling out the CLAT Application Form, it is very important to know the list of documents required to avoid last-minute stress. To help you with the same, we have compiled all the information about CLAT eligibility, registration process, application form details, and documents in the article below.
List of documents required to fill CLAT Application Form 2026
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is just a few weeks away. The application process for the CLAT 2026 exam ended on 07-Nov-2025. However, the registered candidates were able to edit their forms and pay the registration fee until 09-Nov-2025. The CLAT 2026 Exam Date is 07-Dec-2025. Conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, CLAT 2026 will open doors to 5-year Integrated LLB and 1-year LLM courses across 24+ NLUs. CLAT 2026 Application Process started on 01-Aug-2025. Candidates must note that this is the most important step to appear in the CLAT Exam.
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- CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- CLAT 2026: Age Limit
- CLAT 2026 Application Form: Key Details
- Documents Required to Fill CLAT 2026 Application Form
- CLAT Application Fee 2026
- How to Fill CLAT 2026 Application Form?
- How to Download CLAT 2026 Admit Card
- Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Admission Process
CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling the CLAT Application Form 2026 it is very important to understand the CLAT Eligibility Criteria. The eligibility for the CLAT UG and PG is different. Read further to know more:
For Undergraduate (UG) - 5-Year Integrated LLB
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- Must have passed Class 12 or appearing in 2026.
- General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 45% marks
- SC/ST: Minimum 40% marks
For Postgraduate (PG) - 1-Year LLM
- Must have completed or be in the final year of an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year).
- General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 50% marks
- SC/ST: Minimum 45% mark
Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?
CLAT 2026: Age Limit
The consortium does not provide the age limit criteria to fill out the CLAT application form. The eligible candidates can appear for the exam after filling up the application form. The candidates must know the CLAT Application Dates 2026 to fill the form before the deadline.
CLAT 2026 Application Form: Key Details
Find the schedule of CLAT application form below,
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Application Start |
01-Aug-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Application Last Date |
31-Oct-2025 07-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window Last Date |
09-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date |
07-Dec-2025 |
Also Read: How to prepare for CLAT 2026 Legal Reasoning in 150 days (5 Months)?
Documents Required to Fill CLAT 2026 Application Form
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 was published on January22, 2026.
Before filling out the CLAT form, keep the following documents ready:
- Passport-size photograph (Recent, clear – JPEG format, up to 500 KB)
- Signature (Black/blue ink on white paper – JPEG format)
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet (If passed)
- LLB mark sheet (for PG applicants)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD – if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (if applying under state quota)
- BPL certificate (for BPL category applicants)
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
Also Read: CLAT Candidate Login 2026: How to Create, Steps to Recover Password
CLAT Application Fee 2026
Candidates must note that their application form will not be considered submitted unless they pay the CLAT Form Fees 2026. Check category-wise fee structure below:
- General/OBC/PwD/NRI: INR 4,000
- SC/ST/BPL: INR 3,500
Additional INR 500 will be charged if opting to purchase previous years' question papers. The candidates will be able to pay the application fee through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, and UPI.
Also Read: CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Check Example, Dimensions, How to Make
How to Fill CLAT 2026 Application Form?
Below given are the steps to fill the application form,
- Go to the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on "CLAT 2026" and select "Register."
- Enter your name, mobile number, email, and password
- Verify via OTP sent to your mobile
- Log in using credentials
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
- Upload a photo, a signature, and documents
- Choose NLU preferences and test centre
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference
Also Read: How to Cancel CLAT Registration 2026?
How to Download CLAT 2026 Admit Card
Candidates who successfully register for the exam will be able to access their CLAT Hall Ticket by following the steps given below,
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login using your mobile number and password
- Click on "Download Admit Card"
- Save and print the admit card for exam day
Note: The admit card will mention the exam date, test centre address, reporting time, and exam-day instructions.
Also Read: What is a good score in CLAT 2026? How to get a high rank?
Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Admission Process
After qualifying the exam, the following documents will be needed for CLAT counselling and admission:
- CLAT 2026 Admit Card
- CLAT 2026 Scorecard
- 10th and 12th mark sheets (original + photocopy)
- LLB degree certificate/mark sheet (for PG applicants)
- Transfer/Character Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
- Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
- Migration Certificate
- Recent Passport-size photographs
- Admission Offer Letter from the NLU
- Proof of payment of counselling/admission fee
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The 'exit' from CLAT counselling means leave the counselling process; and the student will not be considered for further rounds. This option allows candidates to withdraw from the admission process entirely at any time after registration. If a seat was previously allocated and accepted (via Freeze/F
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Freeze option in CLAT Counselling means accept the NLU seat, lock it, and opt-out of the upgrade process. In this case, the fee becomes non-refundable and has to be paid before the last date. The candidate is removed from the counseling process for future rounds.
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Yes, the CLAT counselling fee is refundable if no seat is allotted or if a student withdraws before the final date. A penalty of INR 5,000 may be applied if a seat is frozen and later withdrawn after May 30th.
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There will be a total of 5 rounds for CLAT 2026. Students who make it to the merit list and who receive an invitation via email/SMS can register and pay the counselling fee. Students have to pay a fee of INR 30,000 for General and INR 20,000 for ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PwD, for CLAT examination.
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CLAT Notifications
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.