CLAT Admit Card 2026 (LINK OUT): Download CLAT UG/PG Hall Ticket, Exam Day Instructions

Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )

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Updated on Dec 7, 2025 16:01 IST

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The CLAT Admit Card 2026 must be kept by candidates until the admission process is over, as it will be asked during CLAT counselling too. Candidates could download the CLAT 2026 Admit Card by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT 2026 Exam was held in pen-and-paper mode. Students could download the hall ticket by entering their CLAT Login Portal.  

No candidate was allowed to appear for the exam without the CLAT 2026 hall ticket.  CLAT Exam Date 2026 was December 7, 2025. Candidates could download the CLAT 2026 Admit Card until December 7, 2025 (01.30 pm). Aspirants must cross-check all the details mentioned in the admit card and in case of any discrepancy, they can contact the helpdesk.  

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Table of contents
  • How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?
  • CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to retrieve password, if forgotten?
  • Details on CLAT Hall Ticket 2026
  • Steps to resolve discrepancies in CLAT Admit Card 2026
  • Things to Carry to CLAT Exam Centre 2026
  • CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026
  • CLAT 2026 Exam Timings
  • CLAT Exam Centres 2026
  • CLAT Question Papers & Last Minute Preparation Tips
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How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?

Candidates could download the admit card for CLAT 2026 in the following ways
  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Enter your registered mobile number and password.
  • Click on the Login button.
  • Click on the Download Admit Card.
  • Download and save the hall ticket.

CLAT 2026 Admit Card Date

The schedule for CLAT 2026 will be as per the table below- 

Event

Dates

Last date to apply for CLAT 2026

31-Oct-2025

CLAT admit card Release Date

22-Nov-2025

CLAT exam date 2026

07-Dec-2025

Important instructions on CLAT Hall Ticket 2026

Some of the important instructions mentioned on the CLAT 2026 Admit Card for the exam was

  • Candidates could enter the CLAT 2026 Test Centre premises from 1:00 pm onwards. They had to be seated at their respective seats in the CLAT Exam Hall/Classroom by 1:30 pm.
  • Once students entered the hall/classroom, they were not allowed to leave before 4:00 pm.
  • Candidates were not allowed to enter the CLAT Test Centre 2026 after 2:15 pm.
  • CLAT 2026 examination began at 2:00 pm.
  • Entry to exam hall was permitted only if the candidate was carrying the CLAT admit card 2026.
  • If the photograph on the admit card was not clear, candidates had to bring a self-attested copy.
  • Along with the CLAT 2026 Hall Ticket, candidates had to carry a government-issued photo ID proof such as Aadhaar.
  • In case of any discrepancy in the question booklet, students were advised to request the invigilator to replace it.
  • If candidates marked more than one circle or made any other stray mark on the OMR sheet, the response was counted as a double answer and considered incorrect.

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Q:   How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2026?
A: 
To download the admit card for CLAT 2026-
  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter your registered mobile number and password.
  • Click on the Login button.
  • Click on the Download Admit Card.
Q:   Is CLAT 2026 admit card released?
A: 

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 was held on December 07, 2025. 

CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
07 Dec ' 25

CLAT 2026 Exam Date

22 Nov ' 25

CLAT 2026 Admit Card

05 Nov ' 25 - 09 Nov ' 25

CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window

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How to retrieve password, if forgotten?

If candidates forget the password then they could follow these steps to recover it

  • On the CLAT Admit Card login window.
  • Click on the Forgot Password.
  • You will be redirected to a new page.
  • Enter your registered mobile number.
  • Click on the Request OTP.
  • Enter it.
  • Click on the Reset Password.
  • You now have a new password.
  • Once done, you can log in by entering your new password.
  • You can download the CLAT hall ticket. 

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Q:   Will CLAT Admit Card 2026 issued by post?
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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.

Q:   What is CLAT Exam Timing?
A: 

The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. 

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Details on CLAT Hall Ticket 2026

Candidates were advised to check the information mentioned on admit card. The CLAT 2026 hall ticket contained the following details

  • Name of candidate
  • Roll number
  • Reservation category
  • Date of birth
  • Parent name
  • Address
  • Photo & signature
  • Exam date & time
  • Centre name
  • Guidelines

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Q:   How to make changes in CLAT Admit Card?
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There is no option to make changes in the CLAT admit card. Details printed on the candidate's hall ticket will be final and non-editable. Incase, there is any error in the details mentioned on the CLAT admit card, like name or roll number of the candidate., etc. then that can be rectified by contacting the CLAT help desk.

Q:   What is the CLAT exam duration?
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The CLAT Exam Duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). Candidates must note that the exam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held in single slot. The exam is held in pen-and-paper mode. 

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Steps to resolve discrepancies in CLAT Admit Card 2026

At times, it is observed that the information given in the CLAT admit card does not match the one provided by the candidate in the application form. It is sometimes also observed that there is a spelling mistake in the admit card. In case, a candidate comes across any such discrepancy or incorrect information in his/her CLAT admit card/hall ticket, s/he was advised to contact the exam helpdesk immediately to get it rectified. 

CLAT 2026 Helpdesk

Particulars

Details

Email clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Contact number 08047162020 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM on all working days)

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Q:   What is the duration of CLAT PG exam?
A: 

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is likely to conduct the CLAT LLM 2026 Exam on December 7, 2025 in pen-paper test mode. The CLAT PG Exam 2026 will be held for duration of two hours; i.e. from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates have to answer 120 questions in the given time frame. The scores of CLAT LLM 2026 score will be accepted by 19 NLUs in the country. 

Q:   How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?
A: 

There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time. 

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Things to Carry to CLAT Exam Centre 2026

Things candidates should carried are 

Admit card.

Photo ID proof. 

Stationary items.

To avoid carrying

Any study material.

Electronic devices, like mobile phone.

Unnecessary items.'

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Q:   Can the exam centre be changed after the release of CLAT admit card?
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Once the CLAT admit card is released, candidates cannot change their allotted exam centre. There is no provision for altering the test centre at any stage, making it crucial to carefully select test cities when filling out the CLAT application form. It is advisable to choose a city that is either your hometown, a city you are likely to be in on the exam day, or a nearby city where you can reach easily. 

Q:   What are the dos and don'ts for CLAT exam day?
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 On CLAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:

CLAT exam day dos:

  1. Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
  2. Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
  3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents. 
  4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet 

CLAT exam day don'ts:

  1. Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
  2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
  3. Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets 
  4. Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. 
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CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026

The CLAT 2026 admit card carried all the important guidelines that candidates need to follow on the day of the exam. Candidates were advised to read all the exam day instructions carefully to ensure a hassle-free process on the day of the CLAT exam. Check out some important CLAT 2026 exam day guidelines below

CLAT Hall Ticket and other important documents: Candidates must not forget to carry their valid ID card and the admit card to the CLAT Exam center. In case you fail to present any of these two, you will not be allowed entry to the examination hall.

Reporting time: Candidates should report at the test center at least one hour before the exam 

Late Entry Restriction: No candidate will be allowed to enter the CLAT test center 15 minutes after the test has commenced

Study Material/ Books: No candidate is allowed to carry any study material. If any study material is found with anyone, the Consortium holds the right to immediately disqualify them.

Electronic Devices: Candidates are not allowed to carry any electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, or other electronic equipment

No Early Departure: No candidate is allowed to leave the CLAT Examination Hall before the completion of the exam. 

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Q:   What is the procedure to download the CLAT 2026 admit card?
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To download the admit card for CLAT 2026-
  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter your registered mobile number and password.
  • Click on the Login button.
  • Click on the Download Admit Card.
Q:   What are the dos and don'ts for CLAT exam day?
A: 
 On CLAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:

CLAT exam day dos:

  1. Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
  2. Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
  3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents. 
  4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet 

CLAT exam day don'ts:

  1. Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
  2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
  3. Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets 
  4. Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. 
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CLAT 2026 Exam Timings

Candidates must note that the Consortium has released the exam day guidelines and also the bell timing to help the aspirants keep a tab on time. Check the same below

CLAT 2026 Exam Day Bell Timings

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 pm

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Q:   Will Consortium send CLAT Admit Card via post?
A: 

No, the Consortium does not send the CLAT admit card by post and candidates have to download it online. Students who will appear for CLAT must download the admit card online as soon as it is released and not delay it until the last moment. Candidates are advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the CLAT admit card carefully.

Q:   In case I forget to carry CLAT Admit Card to exam centre, will I be allowed entry?
A: 

Candidates who forget to carry the CLAT admit card to the exam centre are not allowed to take the exam. The CLAT admit card is a proof that the candidate had registered for the exam.

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CLAT Exam Centres 2026

The CLAT exam will be held in more than 89 cities across India. CLAT centre details will be mentioned on the admit card of the candidates. Check the list of cities

CLAT Exam Cities

Allahabad

Aurangabad

Varanasi

Agra

Ahmedabad

Thane

Vishakapatnam

Amritsar

Vijayawada

Barasat

Barrackpore

Thiruvananthapuram

Bengaluru

Bhopal

Trichy

Bhubaneswar

Bilaspur

Srinagar

Chandigarh

Calicut

Sonepat

Chennai

Coimbatore

Shillong

Dehradun

Durg

Siliguri

Ernakulam

Faridabad

Shimla

Gangtok

Gorakhpur

Ranchi

Gandhinagar

Ghaziabad

Raipur

Gurugram

Guwahati

Pune

Greater Noida

Haldwani

Patna

Hisar

Hyderabad

Patiala

Indore

Imphal

Noida

Jabalpur

Jalandhar

New Delhi

Jaipur

Jammu

Navi Mumbai

Jodhpur

Jamshedpur

Nagpur

Kanpur

Kota

Mysore

Kolkata

Kurukshetra

Mumbai

Lucknow

Madurai

Muzaffarpur

Mohali

Hooghly

Amrawati (Maharashtra)

Hubli / Dharwad

Puducherry

Rajahmundry

Salem

Kanyakumari

Surat

Chittor/Tirupathi

Cuttack

Kottayam

Kurnool

Tirunelveli

Vadodara

Vellore

Mangalore

Meerut

Gwalior -

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Q:   Should the CLAT admit card printout be coloured or black and white?
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Candidates are advised to take a coloured printout of the admit card. However, it is not compulsory. They must ensure that they have two to three spare copies of the admit card for future use. However, in case a candidate does not have access to a coloured printer, she/he can take a black and white printout. In any case the photograph on CLAT Admit Card should be clear. 

Q:   What to carry on the CLAT Exam day?
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Apart from the CLATAdmit Card,  candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:

  • Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
  • A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
  • Transparent water bottle
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CLAT Question Papers & Last Minute Preparation Tips

Check some important CLAT last minute preparation tips to help candidates ace the exam

  • The last week before the CLAT 2026 exam should be totally devoted on revision along with solving previous year CLAT question papers and sample papers.
  • Candidates must solve at least one CLAT paper every day.
  • After solving the paper, candidates should also analyse it well so that they are able to understand their strong and weak areas for the exam.
  • Candidates should then focus on revising their weak CLAT topics more while also strengthening their strong areas. 

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Q:   Can I clear CLAT Exam in first attempt?
A: 

The candidates can clear the CLAT in the first attempt if they prepare and approach the CLAT exam with the right strategy. The candidates should solve as many previous year question papers to understand the level of their preparation. If you are dedicated and prepared well, it is highly possible that you can clear the exam in first attempt. 

Q:   Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?
A: 

No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

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CLAT Exam

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Answered 2 days ago

The CLAT Sample Papers will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who have paid for the sample papers will be able to download and solve the same. 

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

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. 

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

The CLAT Provisional Answer Key PDF was released on December 10, 2025 at 5 pm. 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.

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

Absolutely! A low CLAT 2026 score does not affect your chances of getting admission to BA LLB or

BCom LLB programs at Chandigarh University. The university follows its own entrance process called

CUCET, which is mandatory for all applicants. Your admission is based on your CUCET performance

and 10+2 ma

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Virender Mehta

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 6 days ago

You do not need CLAT 2026 marks to get admission at Chandigarh University, and direct admission is
not offered for law programs. The university clearly requires all law applicants to appear for CUCET,
which is the only valid pathway for admission. Even if you haven't taken CLAT or don't want to appear

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Itti Dogra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 6 days ago

No, you do not need a CLAT 2026 rank to get a law seat at Chandigarh University. The university does
not make CLAT compulsory for admission into any of its law programs. Instead, the main requirement is
to appear for CUCET, which is the university's own entrance test. You only need 30 out of 100 marks

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Itti Dogra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 6 days ago

The law department at Chandigarh University is known for keeping many links with the legal world. The department follows Bar Council of India (BCI) rules and also uses the Choice Based Credit System to give more practical work. The university has tie-ups and collaborations with J Sagar Associates, A

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GAURAV JOSHI

Guide-Level 13

Answered 6 days ago

Even after clearing CLAT 2026, choosing Chandigarh University for law studies has several advantages. The university offers a structured curriculum through its University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), combining strong academic learning with practical exposure. Students get opportunities for moo

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Harpreet Singh

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 6 days ago

No, appearing for CLAT 2026 is not required for admission to BA LLB or BCom LLB programs at Chandigarh University. The university has its own entrance process, called CUCET, which every applicant must take. Your eligibility is based on 10+2 marks (minimum 55–60% depending on the program) and your pe

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sam

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 6 days ago

While Chandigarh University does not directly consider CLAT 2026 scores for BA LLB admissions, a good CLAT score can still be helpful indirectly. Preparing for CLAT improves your skills in legal aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, and current affairs, which are also tested in the university's entran

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