CLAT 2026: Final Answer Key PDF (SOON) Result, Expected Cutoff, Toppers & Merit List

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.

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.

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.

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.

As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. Listed below are the other NLUs in India along with their top NLU in India rank wise 2025:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Candidates must note that the CLAT Result is released online only. They can check and download CLAT 2026 Scorecard by visiting conosritumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT 2026 Scorecard is important and must be kept safely as it will be needed for counselling process too. 

Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 Scorecard through these steps

Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Enter your login details

Your scorecard will be displayed on your screen

Download and take print out for future reference

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. 

The Consortium of NLUs publish the CLAT Invite List that will carry important details like roll number of the candidates who have scored high enough to be shortlisted the counselling process, their total marks and other details. With this candidates will be able to register for seat allotment in National Law Universities (NLUs) for UG and PG programs.

The CLAT Counselling Process is completely online.  Candidates need to register through the counselling portal, upload their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment online. Physical presence is not required for most stages. However, original document verification is done in-person at designated centres. Candidates must regularly check the official website for specific instructions.

If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).

• 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. 

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.

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. 

Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the 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. 

 The process to access official sample papers of CLAT 2026 is as under-

1. Go the official website
2. Login and click on attempt sample paper
3. You will now see sample instructions on your screen
4. Read the instructions and click on 'Start Mock Test'
5. Attempt the question paper

Yes, candidates who have regsitered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials. They can practice the questions for all the sections. This exercise will help to evaluate the areas that are strong and weak and needs more attention. 

Solving Sample papers will help candidates to understand the overall exam and the expected difficulty level. Hence, candidates must solve as many sample paper as possible. 

The CLAT Syllabus is published by the Consortium. The syllabus has been announced. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must note that there are no changes made in the syllabus so far.  Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website. You can only download the PDF from website.

While it is not impossible, it is a really challenging task. To score well, you must start preparing for CLAT at least six months before. It is very important to score well if you are looking forward to getting into good NLU. For top 10 NLU, you at least need to score between 100 to 105 as per past trends.

 The process to access official sample papers of CLAT 2026 is as under-

1. Go the official website
2. Login and click on attempt sample paper
3. You will now see sample instructions on your screen
4. Read the instructions and click on 'Start Mock Test'
5. Attempt the question paper

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. 

Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam. 

Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam. 

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors

• Exam Difficulty
• Number of Applicants
• Seat Availability
• Reservation Policy
• Domicile Quota

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 law related to them.

 The process to access official sample papers of CLAT 2026 is as under-

1. Go the official website
2. Login and click on attempt sample paper
3. You will now see sample instructions on your screen
4. Read the instructions and click on 'Start Mock Test'
5. Attempt the question paper

Yes, candidates who have regsitered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials. They can practice the questions for all the sections. This exercise will help to evaluate the areas that are strong and weak and needs more attention. 

Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam. 

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. 

Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form. 

In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria.  Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria.