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The Consortium of NLUs are likely to revise the CLAT Final Answer Key 2026 based on the directives given by the Allahabad High Court. The Court has ordered that Question No. 9 of Booklet C (and its equivalent questions across all sets) be re-evaluated by treating both options ‘B’ and ‘D’ as correct answers. The official CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF can be accessed on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2026 could raise challenge the provisional answer key until December 12, 2025 (5 pm). The CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date was December 16, 2025. Based on the CLAT Final Answer Key the CLAT Resultwas declared. Stay informed about the CLAT 2026 answer keys, steps to download, next step.

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Table of contents
  • What is CLAT 2026 Answer Key?
  • CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CLAT Answer Key Dates 2026
  • CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF Download
  • How to Download CLAT 2026 Answer Key ?
  • How to Calculate CLAT 2026 Score Using Answer Key?
  • How to Raise Objections on CLAT 2026 Answer Key ?
  • CLAT 2026 Answer Key Grievances
  • CLAT Result & Merit List 2026
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What is CLAT 2026 Answer Key?

The answer key is a document mentioning the correct answers to all the questions of CLAT UG and CLAT PG 2026 papers. Candidates can use CLAT Answer Key 2026 to cross-check their responses. CLAT 2026 answer keys for UG and PG along with the official question papers has been released on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Candidates can download the answer keys for CLAT 2026, and calculate probable scores and thus their chances of admission using CLAT college predictor.

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Q:   When CLAT Answer Key 2026 will be released?
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The CLAT Provisional Answer Key PDF was released on December 10, 2025. CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF is released in two phases. First CLAT Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2026 Answer Key is released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q:   CLAT 2026 Answer Key is released online or offline?
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The CLAT Admission Process 2026 is completely online. Candidates can check CLAT Answer Key PDF online only. The CLAT Answer Key published on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can cross check their attempted answers with the answer key to understand their expected score.

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CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2026 Third Merit List

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2026 Fourth Merit List

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

CLAT 2026 Third Merit List (PG Courses)

22 Jan ' 26

CLAT 2026 Second Merit List

22 Jan ' 26 - 29 Jan ' 26

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List

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CLAT Answer Key Dates 2026

Candidates can check CLAT Answer Key dates below:

Event

Dates

CLAT exam day 2026

07-Dec-2025

Official CLAT answer key 

10-Dec-2025

Objection Window opens

10-Dec-2025 (5 pm)

Objection Window closes

12-Dec-2025 (5 pm)

Release of final answer key

16-Dec-2025

Declaration of CLAT results

16-Dec-2025

Commencement of counselling

16-Dec-2025

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Q:   Can I challenge CLAT Answer Key?
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Yes, candidate can challenge CLAT Answer Key. The Consortium will release the provisional answer key for CLAT first after which it will open a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final CLAT answer key was published.  Note that, unlike the provisional key, the final key can't be challenged. So, the keys included in the final keys will be considered the correct keys for questions asked in the CLAT exam.

Q:   When will the result of CLAT 2026 be declared?
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 CLAT 2026 result will be released within a week after the exam is over. After the result is issued, the counselling for CLAT will commence for the shortlisted candidates to attend and secure their seats. Candidates must note that the CLAT Scorecard will be published on the basis of the CLAT Final Answer Key.

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CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF Download

Candidates can check the CLAT Consortium portal for CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF download OR check the direct links below to download CLAT answer key PDF files. 

CLAT Paper 2026 CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2026 CLAT UG Answer Key 2026
CLAT PG Question Paper 2026 CLAT PG Answer Key 2026
CLAT Paper 2025 CLAT 2025 Provisional Answer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2025 CLAT UG Answer Key 2025
CLAT PG Question Paper 2025 CLAT PG Answer Key 2025

Also Read: CLAT Sample Papers 2026 PDF- Free UG/PG Sample Paper Download Link

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Q:   How to access CLAT Answer Key 2026?
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Candidates can access the CLAT Answer Key PDF by following these steps

Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Click on CLAT Answer Key PDF tab

Download the PDF

Cross check your answers

Q:   When CLAT Objection Window will open?
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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. 

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How to Download CLAT 2026 Answer Key ?

Candidates can download the CLAT answer 2026 key  in the following way:

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in 
  • Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.
  • View, download and save the answer key and question paper PDF.
  • Link to download CLAT answer key will be provided here

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Q:   How to download CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF?
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Candidates can download the CLAT Answer Key PDF through these steps

Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Check for CLAT Provisional Answer Key PDF tab

Click on the same

Download the PDF of CLAT Answer Key

Cross check your answer

Q:   Do I need to pay any fees to raise objection on CLAT Answer Key?
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Yes, candidates will have to pay INR 1,000 as fee while raising the objection on the CLAT 2026 answer key. However, the fee paid on raising objection for the error in the CLAT answer key is refundable. The fee paid by the candidates while objecting for any concern on the provisional answer key will only be refunded if the objection is accepted. In the other scenario, no refund will be issued. 

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How to Calculate CLAT 2026 Score Using Answer Key?

With the help of the CLAT answer key, candidates can calculate the score that they can secure in the exam. However, for the same, candidates need to be aware of the CLAT 2026 marking scheme.

CLAT Marking Scheme

As per the CLAT marking scheme released by the Consortium of NLUs

  • One mark is allotted for every correct answer
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Zero marks for questions left unattempted

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CLAT Passing Marks out of 120

The Consortium of NLUs does not release any passing marks for the CLAT exam. Candidates are always selected based on the merit rank. CLAT NLU Allotment is done based on the merit cum preference.  However, those candidates who secure 85+ marks have a good chance of getting admission to top NLUs in the country. 

Formula to Calculate CLAT 2026 Marks 

The key formula to calculate the CLAT 2026 score by using the exam answer key is

How to calculate CLAT score - Formula How to calculate CLAT score - Example
Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25) = Total score 100 correct answers - (30 incorrect answers X 0.25) = 92.5

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CLAT 2026 Question Paper Booklet (UG/PG)

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Q:   Is CLAT 2026 Answer Key published in any offline platform too?
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No, the CLAT Answer Key is not published offline. The CLAT admission process is completely online. Candidates can visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to access the CLAT Answer Key. 

Q:   How to Raise Objections Against CLAT 2026 Answer Key?
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Candidates will be able to raise objections against the CLAT answer key by following the process given below,

  1. Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  2. Enter your registered mobile number and password.
  3. Once you are logged in, click on the View Objections tab.
  4. Select the question (s), you have an objection on.
  5. Select the type of objection.
  6. Enter objection details, and submit.
  7. After submitting all the objections, make the payment.
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How to Raise Objections on CLAT 2026 Answer Key ?

Candidates could raise objections on CLAT Answer Key against the questions/answers with which they were not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:  

  • Visit the consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Login using registered mobile number and password.
  • Click on the Submit Objections button.
  • Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.
  • Enter objection details.
  • Click on submit button.
  • Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

What is CLAT Answer Key 2026 Objection submission fee?

Candidates had to pay INR 500 for each objection raised. The fee will be refunded if the query raised is valid. Without paying the fees you can not raise objections.

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Q:   Can I raise objection on CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key?
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While the Consortium opened the Objection Window only to raise objection on CLAT Provisional Answer Key. Candidates still had an option to raise objection on CLAT Final Answer Key. But for that you have to write a mail to the consortium at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q:   When do Consortium releases CLAT Answer Key?
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The Consortium will release the CLAT Answer Key within few hours of conducting the exam. The CLAT Answer Key will be released in two phases: first the provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. Both will be release on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

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CLAT 2026 Answer Key Grievances

Candidates can send their complaints regarding CLAT 2026 final answer key, as well as conduct of examination at different test centres. They will be able to submit the grievances in online mode at consortiumofnlus.ac.in as under:

  1. Login to CLAT 2026 dashboard at - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 
  2. Click the ‘Submit Grievance’ button, and state the nature of the grievance;
  3. Describe grievance in maximum 1,000 characters, and upload supporting documents;
  4. Submit the declaration form, and click the ‘Submit’ button.

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Q:   How to raise grievances on CLAT Answer Key?
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Candidates can raise objection following these steps

  1. Login to CLAT 2026 dashboard at - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 
  2. Click the 'Submit Grievance' button, and state the nature of the grievance;
  3. Describe grievance in maximum 1,000 characters, and upload supporting documents;
  4. Submit the declaration form, and click the 'Submit' button.
Q:   Can I raise objection on CLAT Answer Key in offline mode?
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No, there is no way to raise objection on CLAT Answer Key in offline mode. You need to visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to do the same. 

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CLAT Result & Merit List 2026

The CLAT 2026 result was released soon after the CLAT Final Answer Key 2026. Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Result was published on  consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the result by logging into their registered accounts. 

Based on the result, all the qualifying candidates will be called for CLAT counselling. In the counselling session, all the qualifying candidates will be allotted seats in their respective courses offered at CLAT colleges .  

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Q:   When CLAT Scorecard will be issued?
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Candidates will release the CLAT Result online and at the same time scorecard can be downloaded. Since there is no provision to get the scorecard in offline mode, you have to visit the consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q:   Do I need a scorecard to appear in CLAT Counselling?
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Apart from the other important documents required for CLAT Counselling, the CLAT Scorecard is must. Candidates must ensure to cross check the details mentioned on the scorecard before downloading it. In case of discrepancies, reach out to the consortium before the counselling day.

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No, the CLAT 2026 registrations have been closed for GNLU Gandhinagar BBA LLB (hons) admissions. The registrations window for CLAT 2026 was open between the months of August and November in 2025. Those candidates who failed to register for the exam during the aforementioned period are now required t

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Yes, any candidate who wishes to apply for GNLU Gandhinagar BBA LLB (hons) admission must appear for the CLAT-UG exam. Selected candidates will be alloted seats in the BBA LLB (hons) course of GNLU Gandhinagar during the CLAT counseling rounds. The selection of candidates is based on the scores obta

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Saumya Gairola

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Yes, candidates who are interested in applying for BA LLB (hons) admissions at GNLU Gandhinagar must appear for the CLAT-UG. The allocation of seats will be done during the CLAT counseling rounds on the basis of the CLAT-UG score obtained by each candidate.

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No, the registrations for CLAT-UG 2026 have been closed at this point for GNLU Gandhinagar BA LLB (Hons) admissions. Candidates who had appeared for the CLAT-UG 2026 need to wait for the counseling round results to be announced which have been postponed for 2026. 

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