Top 5 Reasons to Take CLAT 2026

Are you confused about the benefits of giving the CLAT exam? Here are the top five reasons for you to consider appearing for CLAT 2026.

CLAT 2026: CLAT or the Common Law Admission Test is a national-level Law entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of NLUs every year. The exam is conducted for admission to five-year integrated LLB (BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, BCom LLB, etc.) and LLM courses. Through the CLAT exam 2026, you can secure admission to the prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) and various other private Law schools accepting exam scores. For this, your CLAT result will be considered. The result is expected to be released in the second week of December 2025 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026. 

Every year, thousands of candidates appear for the CLAT exam. Yet, many candidates find themselves in a fix about whether to appear for CLAT. Many candidates wonder about the benefits of taking the CLAT exam; while many others think of the ways CLAT can help them succeed in their career. However, candidates must ensure they appear for CLAT Exam when they are well prepared.

This article aims to answer all such questions and presents the top five reasons to take the CLAT 2026 exam.  

Provides a chance to get into a top Law school in India

CLAT is the only exam in India that offers you the chance to secure admission to the prestigious NLUs. Considered the IITs of Law, the NLUs are the top-ranked Law colleges in India. The first ever NLU in India was established in 1986, named, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. Currently, there are total 24 NLUs in India, out of which admission to 25 NLUs is done through CLAT exam. 

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Accepted by a large number of private Law colleges

Apart from the participating 24 NLUs, various private Law colleges also accept CLAT scores to provide admission to candidates to LLB courses offered by them. Every year, many private colleges sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CLAT Consortium under which they reserve some seats only for CLAT aspirants. A total 60 private colleges signed the MoU with the NLU Consortium to offer seats to CLAT aspirants.

Apart from those affiliated with the Consortium, many other private Law schools also accept CLAT scores for admission. However, such colleges may not specifically reserve seats for CLAT aspirants.

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Top-notch placements at top companies

CLAT provides you the opportunity to get top-notch placements at some of the top companies. As per the NLU placement reports, at the end of a Law course, NLU students on average get placement ranging from INR 4-16 lakh per annum. Some of the top Law firms that participate in the NLU placement process include:

• AZB & Partners
• Argus Partners
• Majmudar & Co
• Fox Mandal & Associates
• Khaitan & Co

Some top corporates that participate in the NLU placement process include:

• Ernst & Young
• ICICI Bank
• Times of India
• Tata Sons Ltd.
• Star India
• Deutsche Bank

Helpful in PSU recruitment

CLAT scores are used not only for LLB and LLM admissions, but also for recruitment at Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Those who appear for CLAT LLM hold a chance of recruitment in legal positions at top PSUs such as:

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)

Provides a good start to your career in Law

Appearing for CLAT is a good first step towards a flourishing career in Law. You can appear for the exam right after Class 12 to secure admission to an integrated-LLB course. Once you graduate with a Law degree, multiple avenues open up. Some of the career paths you can consider after obtaining an LLB degree include:

• Higher education – You can consider appearing for CLAT again, this time to pursue LLM from a prestigious Law college
• PSU recruitment – You can consider giving the CLAT LLM Exam 2026 also to secure a government job at one of the PSUs
• CS – You can consider pursuing a Company Secretary (CS) course
• Job – You can secure a job as a Legal Advisor, Corporate Law Practitioner, etc. at one of the leading corporate or legal firms
• Legal practice – After clearing LLB, you can also enroll yourself with a state bar council and start preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Once you clear the Bar exam, you can start your Legal practice as an advocate.
• Judicial Services – You can seek a career in Judicial Services to become a Judge. For the same, you need to appear for competitive exams such as PCS (J) and HJS.
• Civil Services – You can also prepare for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams and seek a career in Indian Civil Services or Legal Services

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