
The CLAT Admit Card 2026 must be kept by candidates until the admission process is over, as it will be asked during CLAT counselling too. Candidates could download the CLAT 2026 Admit Card by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT 2026 Exam was held in pen-and-paper mode. Students could download the hall ticket by entering their CLAT Login Portal. No candidate was allowed to appear for the exam without the CLAT 2026 hall ticket. CLAT Exam Date 2026 was December 7, 2025. Candidates could download the CLAT 2026 Admit Card until December 7, 2025 (01.30 pm). Aspirants must cross-check all the details mentioned in the admit card and in case of any discrepancy, they can contact the helpdesk.
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- How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?
- CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to retrieve password, if forgotten?
- Details on CLAT Hall Ticket 2026
- Steps to resolve discrepancies in CLAT Admit Card 2026
- Things to Carry to CLAT Exam Centre 2026
- CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026
- CLAT 2026 Exam Timings
- CLAT Exam Centres 2026
- CLAT Question Papers & Last Minute Preparation Tips
How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?
The schedule for CLAT 2026 will be as per the table below-
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply for CLAT 2026 |
31-Oct-2025 |
| CLAT admit card Release Date |
22-Nov-2025 |
| CLAT exam date 2026 |
07-Dec-2025 |
Important instructions on CLAT Hall Ticket 2026
Some of the important instructions mentioned on the CLAT 2026 Admit Card for the exam was
- Candidates could enter the CLAT 2026 Test Centre premises from 1:00 pm onwards. They had to be seated at their respective seats in the CLAT Exam Hall/Classroom by 1:30 pm.
- Once students entered the hall/classroom, they were not allowed to leave before 4:00 pm.
- Candidates were not allowed to enter the CLAT Test Centre 2026 after 2:15 pm.
- CLAT 2026 examination began at 2:00 pm.
- Entry to exam hall was permitted only if the candidate was carrying the CLAT admit card 2026.
- If the photograph on the admit card was not clear, candidates had to bring a self-attested copy.
- Along with the CLAT 2026 Hall Ticket, candidates had to carry a government-issued photo ID proof such as Aadhaar.
- In case of any discrepancy in the question booklet, students were advised to request the invigilator to replace it.
- If candidates marked more than one circle or made any other stray mark on the OMR sheet, the response was counted as a double answer and considered incorrect.
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- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
Yes, the cnsortium of NLUs has released the CLAT admit card online. The candidates registered for the exam are issued the hall ticket online. The CLAT 2026 Exam is scheduled to be held on December 07, 2025.
CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec ' 25 | CLAT 2026 Exam Date |
| 22 Nov ' 25 | CLAT 2026 Admit Card |
| 05 Nov ' 25 - 09 Nov ' 25 | CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window |
How to retrieve password, if forgotten?
If candidates forget the password then they could follow these steps to recover it
- On the CLAT Admit Card login window.
- Click on the Forgot Password.
- You will be redirected to a new page.
- Enter your registered mobile number.
- Click on the Request OTP.
- Enter it.
- Click on the Reset Password.
- You now have a new password.
- Once done, you can log in by entering your new password.
- You can download the CLAT hall ticket.
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Candidates must note that the CLAT 2026 Admit Card will not be sent by post. In order to get the CLAT Hall Ticket, students must visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Download your admit card. Do check the hall ticket for discrepancies. In case there is any error, reach out to the CLAT helpdesk.
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.
Details on CLAT Hall Ticket 2026
Candidates were advised to check the information mentioned on admit card. The CLAT 2026 hall ticket contained the following details
- Name of candidate
- Roll number
- Reservation category
- Date of birth
- Parent name
- Address
- Photo & signature
- Exam date & time
- Centre name
- Guidelines
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There is no option to make changes in the CLAT admit card. Details printed on the candidate's hall ticket will be final and non-editable. Incase, there is any error in the details mentioned on the CLAT admit card, like name or roll number of the candidate., etc. then that can be rectified by contacting the CLAT help desk.
The CLAT Exam Duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). Candidates must note that the exam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held in single slot. The exam is held in pen-and-paper mode.
Steps to resolve discrepancies in CLAT Admit Card 2026
At times, it is observed that the information given in the CLAT admit card does not match the one provided by the candidate in the application form. It is sometimes also observed that there is a spelling mistake in the admit card. In case, a candidate comes across any such discrepancy or incorrect information in his/her CLAT admit card/hall ticket, s/he was advised to contact the exam helpdesk immediately to get it rectified.
CLAT 2026 Helpdesk
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in | |
| Contact number | 08047162020 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM on all working days) |
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The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is likely to conduct the CLAT LLM 2026 Exam on December 7, 2025 in pen-paper test mode. The CLAT PG Exam 2026 will be held for duration of two hours; i.e. from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates have to answer 120 questions in the given time frame. The scores of CLAT LLM 2026 score will be accepted by 19 NLUs in the country.
Things to Carry to CLAT Exam Centre 2026
Things candidates should carried are
Admit card.
Photo ID proof.
Stationary items.
To avoid carrying
Any study material.
Electronic devices, like mobile phone.
Unnecessary items.'
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Once the CLAT admit card is released, candidates cannot change their allotted exam centre. There is no provision for altering the test centre at any stage, making it crucial to carefully select test cities when filling out the CLAT application form. It is advisable to choose a city that is either your hometown, a city you are likely to be in on the exam day, or a nearby city where you can reach easily.
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 Exam Day Guidelines 2026
The CLAT 2026 admit card carried all the important guidelines that candidates need to follow on the day of the exam. Candidates were advised to read all the exam day instructions carefully to ensure a hassle-free process on the day of the CLAT exam. Check out some important CLAT 2026 exam day guidelines below
CLAT Hall Ticket and other important documents: Candidates must not forget to carry their valid ID card and the admit card to the CLAT Exam center. In case you fail to present any of these two, you will not be allowed entry to the examination hall.
Reporting time: Candidates should report at the test center at least one hour before the exam
Late Entry Restriction: No candidate will be allowed to enter the CLAT test center 15 minutes after the test has commenced
Study Material/ Books: No candidate is allowed to carry any study material. If any study material is found with anyone, the Consortium holds the right to immediately disqualify them.
Electronic Devices: Candidates are not allowed to carry any electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, or other electronic equipment
No Early Departure: No candidate is allowed to leave the CLAT Examination Hall before the completion of the exam.
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- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
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 Exam Timings
Candidates must note that the Consortium has released the exam day guidelines and also the bell timing to help the aspirants keep a tab on time. Check the same below
CLAT 2026 Exam Day Bell Timings
| Particulars | Bell type | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry inside the examination hall begins | Long bell | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Entry of Candidates inside the hall/ classroom | Long bell | 1:30 pm |
| Distribution of the sealed Envelopes and announcement of Instructions by the Invigilators |
Short bell | 1:50 pm |
| Exam begins and candidates can open the seal of QB | Long bell | 2:00 pm |
| Last chance to enter inside the exam centre | Short bell | 2:15 pm |
| Completion of 60 minutes | Short bell | 3:00 pm |
| Warning bell for 10 minutes remaining for the exam | Short bell | 3:50 pm |
| Exam ends | Long bell | 4:00 pm |
| Candidates allowed to exit from the test centre | Short bell | 4:15 pm |
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No, the Consortium does not send the CLAT admit card by post and candidates have to download it online. Students who will appear for CLAT must download the admit card online as soon as it is released and not delay it until the last moment. Candidates are advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the CLAT admit card carefully.
Candidates who forget to carry the CLAT admit card to the exam centre are not allowed to take the exam. The CLAT admit card is a proof that the candidate had registered for the exam.
CLAT Exam Centres 2026
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Candidates are advised to take a coloured printout of the admit card. However, it is not compulsory. They must ensure that they have two to three spare copies of the admit card for future use. However, in case a candidate does not have access to a coloured printer, she/he can take a black and white printout. In any case the photograph on CLAT Admit Card should be clear.
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 Question Papers & Last Minute Preparation Tips
Commonly asked questions
The candidates can clear the CLAT in the first attempt if they prepare and approach the CLAT exam with the right strategy. The candidates should solve as many previous year question papers to understand the level of their preparation. If you are dedicated and prepared well, it is highly possible that you can clear the exam in first attempt.
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Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day
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The mode of the CLAT exam is offline or paper-based mode. Candidates are handed over hardcopy of CLAT question paper and OMR sheets to answer the questions. Candidates will have to be careful while filling OMR sheet as any scratch or cuts in the OMR sheet will lead to disqualification.
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Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme below
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question | 0 marks |
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It totally depends on you that when you should start preparing for CLAT. If you want really good marks in board exams, focus on that at first and then prepare for CLAT. If you can manage boards and CLAT preparation side by side then go for it, but do not affect your board scores.
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There will be no sectional qualifying criterion for CLAT 2026. The overall marks will be considered while preparing the merit list for CLAT. But to ensure a good score, candidates must ensure a high number of attempts with full accuracy.
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According to the CLAT exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempt
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The CLAT exam for both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be conducted for 2-hour; i.e. 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates must note that the exam will be conducted in offline mode. There will be 120 MCQs. Total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
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The Legal Reasoning section in the CLAT exam checks your ability to apply logical legal principle to given situations. Some of the important topics are Law of Torts, Contract and Criminal Law, Legal Maxims, etc. Candidates must include practicing passage based legal cases to apply logic and memorise
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