CLAT Result & Counselling Date 2025 (OUT SOON): Check CLAT UG/PG Exam Schedule Here

The CLAT Answer Key 2025 has been released. The answer key has been published on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key of CLAT 2025 will be released in two steps - first a provisional answer key, and then a final answer key. Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses and predict their score in CLAT 2025 exam. CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key will be released on December 9, 2024.

The CLAT 2025 counselling process has been delayed. Initially, the counselling was scheduled to begin on December 11, 2024, with the first allotment list expected on December 26, 2024. However, due to a Delhi High Court order directing the Consortium to revisit the merit list, the release of the first admission list has been postponed. 

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has yet to announce a revised counselling schedule. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CLAT website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) for updates. 

For detailed information on the counselling process, please refer to the official notification:  We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.

The Delhi HC earlier directed the Consortium to announce the CLAT 2025 Revised Result within four weeks. However, With the Supreme Court issuing an interim stay on the Delhi High Court's directive, the existing CLAT-UG 2025 merit list will remain unchanged for now. No revisions or re-evaluations will be carried out until the apex court delivers further instructions.

The CLAT 2025 Answer Key Download PDF can be accessed on the official websites. Candidates can download CLAT Answer key by  following the steps mentioned below:

• Go to the official website of CLAT 2025; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Click on the answer link given
• A log-in window will open
• Fill in the following details: CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number, Date of birth
• On successful login, the answer key would be displayed on the screen
• Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 answer key
• Candidates must take the printout of CLAT 2025 answer key for future reference. 

The CLAT exam is a 2-hour (120 minutes) offline test conducted in a pen-and-paper mode.

CLAT Exam Timing & Duration:
Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Number of Questions: 120 (MCQs)
Exam Timing: Usually 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (subject to change)
Time Management Tip:
Since CLAT has 120 questions in 120 minutes, you should aim to spend:

Less than 1 minute per question
Prioritize reading comprehension and logical reasoning sections efficiently

CLAT 2025 exam timings was confirmed in admission notification. The CLAT exam was held from 2 pm to 4 pm. The duration of CLAT exam was two hours, and therefore, the exam authority scheduled exam on the same day for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. On the day of examination, candidates had to report at least an hour before the exam timings, so as to complete frisking and check seating plan at the test centre. Know all about exam day events and test timings here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-dates.

All candidates had to report at the allotted CLAT exam centre at least 1 hour before the commencement of the exam I. e. 1:00 PM. It may be noted that no candidate were allowed to enter the exam hall 15 minutes after the commencement of the exam. Therefore, candidates were asked to reach the exam centre of CLAT on the exam day at least an hour before the exam timings for checking of documents and seating formalities. For this, candidates were asked to estimate the time required to reach the allotted test centre beforehand. They could either use Maps or visit the test centre a days in advance if it is in their the nearest city. If they had to travel to another location from their current location, such as to Delhi from Agra, then they were suggested to look for the nearest accommodation beforehand instead of starting their journey on the exam day. If they plan to start their journey on the exam day, then they were suggested to keep at least 2-3 hours for any exigency or traffic related delays. Know all about CLAT exam centre instructions here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-centre.

Candidates were not allowed to enter the CLAT exam centre after 1:30 pm. Thus, candidates had to ensure that they reach their exam centre on time. Candidates were not allowed to change their ClAT exam centre if they were late. They will have to take the test at the allotted CLAT exam centre 2024 only which is why, it was important to download the CLAT admit card as soon as it releases and make arrangements for exam centre.

 

No, the CLAT 2026 Application Form is not out yet. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to begin the CLAT 2026 Registration Process in July and candidates can apply on or before the last date. CLAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be held on December 7, 2025. Candidates must note that CLAT 2026Application Form can be filled online only. Only those candidates who will fill CLAT Application Form 2026 successfully, will be issued CLAT admit card and will be allowed to appear in the CLAT Exam.

Yes, you can fill the CLAT application form in phases. Each step of the CLAT application form will provide a 'Save' option using which candidates can save the filled-in information. In case, candidates want to exit and complete the application form next time then they simply need to log in again and continue from where they left. The application process of CLAT will be complete once candidates pay the fee and submit the form. Moreover, candidates can login again and correct their details in the application form of CLAT as long as the window is open.

The consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 2025 Admit Card on November 15, 2024. Candidates can download CLAT 2025 admit card from the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must note that they will not be allowed to appear in the exam without CLAT Admit Card 2025. The Consortium issued CLAT 2025 Admit Card to only those who have filled the CLAT Application Form 2025 carefully. 

The Consortium of National Law Universities is expected to begin the application process of CLAT 2026 soon. Candidates can check about exact timeline of CLAT application process on this page - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-application-form. Candidates can fill the CLAT 2026 application form until the last date Candidates can check the list of documents required for filling CLAT Application Form 2026 below: 

The CLAT admit card was released on November 15, 2024. Before releasing the admit card, the exam authority opened the CLAT application correction window. Candidates could download the CLAT admit card by entering their login details on the official website. Know here all about CLAT admit card - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-admit-card.

In 2022, CLAT exam was held twice, I. e. on June 19 as CLAT 2022, and on December 18, 2022 as CLAT 2023. However, from 2024 onwards, CLAT exam is to be conducted once in a year only, as confirmed by the exam officials in the latest notification. Earlier, CLAT exam was conducted in May or June, but from 2024 onwards the entrance exam will be conducted in December (of preceding year to the admission year) itself for concluding admissions on time. Therefore, CLAT counselling process will be completed by May of each academic year.

No, the candidates were not allowed to take breaks or exit the exam centre while they are attempting CLAT exam. Candidates were allowed to drink water, eat or use the washroom only before or after the exam timings. Therefore, on the day of examination candidates should prepare themselves to sit for two hours straight without any breaks. They should use washroom right before entering the examination hall. They were allowed to carry a transparent water bottle for themselves. However, they should limit the amount of water intake to avoid taking break in between. No request to leave examination hall will be allowed by the centre officials to avoid cheating or any other activities. If you have any medical condition that requires you to take a break, it will be allowed only at prior notification and permission by the exam authority.

Yes, the Consortium of NLUs opens the CLAT application correction window for all registered candidates so they can cross-check and edit their form. Once the CLAT application correction window 2026 opens, candidates will be able to make changes in their preferred test cities, and other details. CLAT application correction window is a facility for candidates to modify their details and avoid rejection due to misinformation at the time of admission process. The option to edit applications was enabled from CLAT 2021 onwards so that candidates can to make changes in choice of test cities, their name, date of birth, preferred NLUs and reservation category, if required.