CLAT Exam Date 2026 (Dec 7th): Check Complete Exam Schedule for CLAT UG/PG
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Exam On - 7 Dec '25
The CLAT 2026 Exam Date is December 7, 2025. Those who have successfully registered for CLAT can download the hall ticket. Once the exam is over, the Consortium will release the CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF. However, no official confirmation on CLAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date has been made so far. All important CLAT Dates are released in the CLAT Notification 2026. Applicants can check here important dates like answer key, objection window, result, counselling and other important dates here.
Get all updates regarding CLAT 2026 exam dates and events here
Latest Update: CLAT 2026 Exam on Dec 7, Check Admit Card Link, Test Timing
- Important CLAT 2026 Exam Events
- CLAT 2026 Exam Day Schedule
- CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- CLAT 2026 Shift Timing
- CLAT 2026 Counselling Date
Important CLAT 2026 Exam Events
All those candidates who want to appear in CLAT 2026 Exam can check important exam events and dates below:
CLAT 2026 Application Form Date
The Consortium began the CLAT Registration 2026 on August 1, 2025. The CLAT Application Form 2026 was made avaiable on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The application process is common for 5-year integrated and 1-year LLM programs. The minimum CLAT eligibility criteria 2026 for admission to the 5-year law program was 10+2 pass with a minimum of 45 per cent marks. For LLM program, the minimum requirement is a 3-year or 5-year LLB pass with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Relaxation in minimum marks applies to SC/ST candidates. The CLAT 2026 application fee is INR 4,000 for general and unreserved candidates. Whereas, the registration fee for SC, and ST candidates is INR 3,500.
Also Read: CLAT eligibility criteria 2026
CLAT 2026 Admit Card Date
The Consortium has released the CLAT 2026 Admit Card. Only those candidates who have filled the CLAT Application Form properly are issued the Hall Ticket 2026. The Admit Card of CLAT can be accessed by entering their login details i.e. mobile number and password. The CLAT Admit Card contains details such as the candidate's name, date of birth, roll number, exam date, time and centre location. The CLAT 2026 admit card will be a mandatory document for candidates to gain entry inside the allotted exam centre.
CLAT 2026 Exam Date
CLAT Exam will be held in pen and paper mode. The offline-based exam will be conducted in 139 CLAT examination centres across the nation. Candidates must note that question paper for UG courses will carry total 120 passage-based objective-type questions from five subjects - English Language, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs including GK and Quantitative Techniques. Check here complete CLAT exam pattern for LLM.
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| English Language | Logical Reasoning | Legal Reasoning |
| Current Affairs including GK | Quantitative Techniques | CLAT exam pattern for LLM. |
CLAT 2026 Answer Key
The Consortium will release Answer Key Date along with the official notification. CLAT provisional answer key 2026 will be released first. Through answer key, candidates can cross-check their responses marked against each question in the examination. Candidates who have any objection against the given answer of any question, can challenge the CLAT provisional answer key 2026 in online mode on the official website in the prescribed format before the objection window closes. Once the consortium receives the objections, the Final Answer Key will be released.
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| CLAT exam pattern | CLAT syllabus | CLAT preparation tips |
| Questions for practice 2026 | CLAT exam analysis | CLAT mock test |
CLAT 2026 Result
The Consortium will declare the CLAT result based on the final Answer Key. The result will be announced in online mode on the official website of the law entrance exam. The result will be released in the form of a scorecard in PDF format. Candidates can download their CLAT scorecard by logging in using their application number and password/date of birth. The result and scorecard contain important details about the candidates such as their name, roll number, application number, category, total score obtained, section-wise score obtained, exam qualifying status, All India Rank (AIR) and category rank.
CLAT 2026 Counselling
Counselling and seat allotment is the final stage of CLAT admission process, wherein all candidates who qualify for the law entrance exam will be able to participate in CLAT counselling. The counselling and seat allotment process will be centralised and completely online. Through counselling, candidates are allotted seats in respective courses and NLUs based on merit. The counselling process includes the following steps:
- Registration
- Seat allotment and acceptance
- Completion of admission formalities
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Commonly asked questions
No, there is no such provision given by the Consortium to fill out the application form offline. Candidates must note that the last date to fill the CLAT Application Form 2026 was Nov 07, 2025. You can only fill out the application form online. The form will be considered submitted only if you pay the fees.
See, it doesn't matter that you fill the form through laptop or phone. What matters is you fill the form. Yes, you should have good network connection and internet speed. It should not happen that you have filled the form and when you reach the last step you loose the connection. So what is important is network connection not the phone or laptop to fill the application form.
You don't have to worry. In case you have forgotten your ID and password, which is pretty much normal. You can go and click on the forgot password tab in the registration window. You will receive the mail and then you have to reset your password. Once day you will be able to login.
CLAT 2026 Exam Day Schedule
The event-wise exam timings/ bell timings for CLAT 2026 is as under:
| 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 am |
Also Read: CLAT Exam Day Guidelines
Commonly asked questions
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.
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
The last date to submit the application form was October 31, 2025. It must be noted that the consortium also opened the application correction window after that. Sometimes the consortium do extend the last date for registration but it is better to fill the form way before and why to wait.
CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec ' 25 | CLAT 2026 Exam Date |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2026 Objection Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2026 TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov ' 25 | CLAT 2026 Admit Card |
| 05 Nov ' 25 - 09 Nov ' 25 | CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window |
| 01 Aug ' 25 - 07 Nov ' 25 | CLAT 2026 online registrations |
CLAT 2026 Shift Timing
CLAT exam will be held as per the schedule announced by the Consortium. The UG and CLAT PG 2026 exams will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm on December 07, 2025. The reporting time for the exam centre will be an hour before the exam.
Also Read: How to fill CLAT OMR Sheet?
Commonly asked questions
In the preparation journey, analysis plays an important role. It not only help candidates to know about the questions asked in the exam but also to analyse how more to study.
CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF will be released in two phases. First CLAT Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2026 Answer Key will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Date
Candidates who qualify for the CLAT exam will participate in the CLAT Counselling process for admission to their desired NLU. The counselling and seat allotment process will be conducted online. The Consortium of NLUs will release the schedule for the counselling through a separate notification. Based on the scores of the candidates in the CLAT exam, the merit list will be prepared.
How to Register for the CLAT counselling?
- Login to the registered accounts
- Update NLU preferences
- Pay CLAT counselling fee
Shortlisted candidates will then have to check the CLAT seat allotment result. The selected aspirants will have the option to Accept their allotment or Upgrade, if they want admission to another NLU.
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Commonly asked questions
The CLAT cutoff is calculated based on several factors that influence the minimum rank or score required for admission to an NLU.
Factors Affecting CLAT Cutoff Calculation
- Total Number of Candidates Appearing – Higher competition leads to a higher cutoff.
- Difficulty Level of the Exam – If the paper is tough, the cutoff is lower, and vice versa.
- Total Number of Seats Available – Fewer seats lead to higher cutoffs.
- Category-wise Reservations – SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates have different cutoffs.
- Previous Year Trends – The Consortium considers past years' cutoffs for reference.
Cutoff Calculation Process
- After the CLAT exam, candidates' scores are arranged in descending order.
- Based on seat availability, the last admitted candidate's rank becomes the closing rank (cutoff) for that NLU.
- Cutoffs vary across NLUs and category-wise reservations impact the final numbers.
The CLAT cutoff refers to the minimum rank or score required to secure admission into a National Law University (NLU) through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
Types of CLAT Cutoffs:
- Opening Rank – The highest-ranked candidate admitted to an NLU.
- Closing Rank – The rank of the last candidate admitted in a specific category.
- Category-wise Cutoff – Different for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates.
- Round-wise Cutoff – Released in multiple counseling rounds.
Who Decides CLAT Cutoff?
The Consortium of NLUs releases the cutoff based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.
CLAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Once the CLAT Result has been announced, the consortium will begin CLAT Counselling Registration. Only those candidates who have registered will be called for CLAT Counselling. So, candidates must register to participate in counselling. Once the counselling is over, candidates will have to pay the f
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
There is no such provision to check the CLAT 2026 Result offline. Candidates must go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in to check the Result once announced. CLAT 2026 Scorecard can be downloaded from the same website. Do ensure to check it properly and in case of any discrepancies reach out to the Consortium.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
The CLAT Topper List will be released along with the CLAT 2026 Result. It must be noted that the admission to the NLU will be given based on the preference choosen by the candidate while filling the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
The Consortium has not released the CLAT Counselling Schedule yet. The CLAT First Merit List is expected to be released in last week of December. The Consortium will release atleast five round merit list.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Chandigarh University does not consider CLAT scores as a criteria for accepting applicants into their Integrated Law Programmes. The admission process to all Integrated Law Programmes at Chandigarh University is based upon the results of CUCET (Chandigarh university common entrance test), and any st
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
The CLAT Result will carry following details personal information (Name, Roll No., DOB), application data (App No., Category), exam performance (Sectional & Total Marks), and rankings (All India Rank, Category Rank)
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
To check the CLAT Result, candidates must note that there is only one website. CLAT Result can be checked on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Scorecard will be released on the same website.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
No, the CLAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit CLAT portal; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Enter their login ID and password. The CLAT Result will appear on their screen.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
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