CLAT 2026 LIVE Updates: Reporting/Bell Timing, Exam Day Guidelines, Analysis, Paper Difficulty, Student Review

CLAT Exam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates must report to the CLAT Test Centre atleast one hour before the reporting time. 

As per the marking scheme released by CLAT Consortium, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. For every correct response, candidates will be given one marks each. However, no marks will be deducted in case the candidate did not appear for the question. 

Candidates will be able to raise objections against the questions/answers through these steps 

• Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Enter your login ID 
• Click on the Objection tab
• Select the type of objections 
• Enter reason
• Submit the button
• Click on the payment mode
• Submit the objection

Note: Candidates will have to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

Candidates must note that following items are banned in CLAT Exam:

• Electronic Devices
• Study Material
• Personal things
• Food Items
• Colored Bottles

The Male aspirants must follow given guidelines to appear in CLAT Exam

• Candidates can wear a casual t-shirt or shirts with jeans/trousers.
• Avoid wearing caps, hats, watches or other accessories.
• Prefer wearing sandals or slippers and avoid shoes.

Candidates appearing for the exam must follow these guidelines

• Reach the exam center at least one hour before
• Carry a valid CLAT admit card & photo ID proof
• Maintain discipline
• No communication with others during the exam
• Electronic devices are strictly prohibited. 
• If a candidate is eligible for a scribe due to any disability, they must follow the guidelines as mentioned by the exam authorities.

To fill the CLAT OMR Sheet 2026 keep following things in mind

• Use only blue or black ball-point pen
• Mark only one circly against one question amongst the given option
• Do not leave any space in the circle. Incomplete circles will not be considered during evaluation. Questions in which candidates shade two circles will also not be evaluated.

Candidates can check the bell timing for CLAT Exam 2026 below:

Candidates can download CLAT Answer Key 2026 by following these steps

• Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Click on CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF link
• Download and save the answer key for your reference

According to the CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026 following ID proofs are acceptable

• Aadhar Card
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Voter ID card
• Photo Identity certificate issued by gazetted officer on letter head
  
  

Candidates can download the CLAT PG Hall Ticket from consortiumofnlus.ac.in. There is no other website to download the same.

There is no formal announcement on CLAT Dress Code for both male and female. However, candidates can refer below to not get troubled on exam day

• Comfortable clothing is advised.
• No electronic devices will be allowed inside the examination hall.
• No accessories will be allowed.
• Candidates who wear religious attire for cultural reasons are allowed to wear them.
• Clothes with printed slogans, logos, or graphics may not be allowed.
• It is advised to wear the appropriate footwear. Avoid wearing any heels, long boot shoes, high ankle shoes, etc.
• Avoid carrying jewellery like- nose pins, chains, bracelets. Maintain a simple look without heavy jewellery.
• Try to maintain an overall professional and formal look.

Candidates must note that the CLAT PG Exam Pattern is similar to that for UG courses. There will be negative marking in the exam. Total 120 questions will be asked. 

Candidates must note that following items are strictly prohibited on exam day

• Any kind of electronic devices or gadgets like ear buds, smart watches, calculators
• Food item unless its a medical reason
• Any written notes or study material

Candidates must check list of items allowed to carry in CLAT Exam below

• CLAT Admit Card 2026
• No digital watches are allowed. However, to keep track of time you can wear an analgoue watch
• You will need to present a photo ID card at the exam centre such as Aadhar card, voter ID, passport or PAN card.
• A blue or black ball point pen
• A transparent water bottle

Aspirants who are appearing for CLAT LLM Exam 2026 can check steps to download hall ticket below

• Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Enter your login details
• Click on CLAT PG Hall Ticket
• Download
• Take print out 

Talking about Cutoff, candidates must understand for some of the top NLUs the CLAT Cutoff always go high. Check expected CLAT Cut-off 2026 below

Candidates must note that the CLAT Admission Process is completely online. Candidates will be able to download from only one website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Candidates can follow these steps to download the CLAT 2026 Hall Ticket

• Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Enter Login details
• You will be redirected to a new window
• Click on the admit card link
• Download
• Check the details mentioned
• Take at least three printouts
• Keep it safe

Note: CLAT Hall Ticket 2026 should be kept safely until the admission process is over as it will be required at every step.

Candidates who have applied under the PwD and the Specially-abled category must follow these guidelines

• Carry disability certificate
• Only scribe/ reader assistance for whom the application was filed will be allowed
• Extra time will be given
• To ensure comfort and easy access a special seating arrangement will be done
• The entry to the exam hall will be half an hour earlier than for other candidates, to ensure they are comfortable 

The Consortium revised the CLAT Exam Pattern in 2024. Hence, no revision was brought in CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern. Before 2024, the number of questions asked in CLAT Exam were 150. After the revision, the total number of questions reduced to 120.

Aspirants can check the important information of CLAT 2026 exam below

The reservation criteria for NALSAR Hyderabad has been revised. The notice stated, "For both UG and PG: The SC of TL category has been sub divided into 3 sub-groups as SC-TL (Group I), SC-TL (Group II) and SC- TL(Group III). Candidates are requested to view the Telangana State Rationalisation of Reservations of SC Act document for clarification regarding which Schedule castes belong to which group available."

Those who have been allotted the Test Centre in Lucknow City for writing CLAT 2026 at Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Govt. Girls PG College Sector 11, Rajajipuram, Near New Taxi Stand, Lucknow 226017 must note that the test centre has been changed. Now, the new test centre is  Lucknow Public College, A-Block Centre Address: Rajajipuram, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) Pin 226017.

The CLAT Exam 2026 will be conducted from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. 

On the day of the CLAT 2026 exam, candidates must not forget to carry following items to their designated test center

• CLAT 2026 Hall Ticket
• A valid ID proof. It can be a Aadhar card, driver's license, passport, voter ID, etc.
• Carry a clear passport photograph that matches with the one printed on your admit card.
• Those who apply under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category must carry their required certificate.
• Carry black/blue ball point pen
• Carry a transparent bottle
• Candidates can carry analog watch to help them keep track of time during the exam. Digital watches or smartwatches are not allowed.

No, you can not appear for CLAT Exam without the hall ticket. The admit card need to be presented at the test centre along with the photo ID. 

Candidates can check the bell timing for CLAT Exam 2026 below: