The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially published the CLAT 2026 Notification on July 20, 2025. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is the most significant national-level entrance examination for admission to the 5-year integrated LLB (UG) courses and the 1-year LLM (PG) courses offered by 24 National Law Universities in India.
As per the official announcement, the CLAT Exam Date 2026 is December 7, 2025. The CLAT 2026 Registration will commence on August 1, 2025. Candidates can apply for CLAT 2026 application form via the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in in online mode. Read further to know all the details of the CLAT 2026 exam, including application dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, and the list of exam centers.
CLAT 2026 Notification Highlights
Feature | Details |
Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 |
Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
Courses Offered | 5-year LLB (UG) and 1-year LLM (PG) |
CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
Application Start Date | August 1, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2025 |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-Paper Based) |
Official Website |
CLAT 2025 application dates and schedule
The official schedule for CLAT 2025 has now been released. Please find below all important dates for the candidates -
- Notification Released - July 20, 2025
- Start Date of CLAT 2025 Registration - August 1, 2025
- Last Date to Complete Application Form - October 31, 2025
- Release of Admit Card - November 2025 (Tentative)
- CLAT 2025 Exam - December 7, 2025
- Answer Key - December 2025 (Post-exam)
- Result - January 2026 (Tentative)
CLAT 2026 Registration Process
Indeed, the process for registration for CLAT 2026 will be done online. Candidates must follow the steps below:
1. Visit the official website -- consortiumofnlus.ac.in
2. Click on the CLAT 2026 Application Form link.
3. You will need to register yourself by providing an email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the personal, academic, and communication details.
5. Upload the required documents (mentioned below).
6. Pay the application fee through payment gateways.
7. Click submit and download the confirmation page.
Documents Needed for the CLAT Application Form 2026
• Validated Email ID and Mobile Number
• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheet
• Government Issued ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Passport/PAN, etc.)
• Scanned Passport size Photograph (in JPEG format)
• Scanned Signature (in JPEG format)
• Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC Candidates)
• PwD/BPL Certificate (if applicable)
CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
There are various criteria for UG candidates to be eligible for CLAT 2026:
• Eligibility Requirements for Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
• Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearance in CLAT 2026.
• Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026: Students appearing in Class 12 are also eligible to apply.
CLAT Exam Format 2026
The CLAT UG 2026 will be conducted in offline mode and Exam will be on pen-paper based. Here is the Full exam structure:
- Total Questions: 120 MCQs
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer
Section-Wise Distribution:
Section | Number of Questions (Approx.) |
English Language | 22–26 |
Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 28–32 |
Legal Reasoning | 28–32 |
Logical Reasoning | 22–26 |
Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 |
CLAT Syllabus 2026
The CLAT syllabus 2026 tests candidates' understanding and reasoning skills along with legal aptitude. It will cover:
• English: Reading comprehension (including two comprehension passages), English grammar, vocabulary, and entrance based questions.
• Current Affairs & GK: National and international events, static GK, recent appointments and awards.
• Legal Reasoning: Legal principles stated in the questions, case laws, hypothetical legal situations and facts.
• Logical Reasoning: Arguments, conclusions, analogies, critical reasoning.
• Quantitative Techniques: Graphical representation, calculations, ratios, percentages and interpretation of data.
CLAT Exam Centres List 2026
The exam will take place across the country through several CLAT 2026 exam centres. Candidates will have to select their exam locations while filling the application form. The exact list of centres will be updated to the official website at the time of registration.
CLAT 2026 Admit Card
Tentatively, the candidate can download the CLAT Admit Card 2026 in November 2025. Candidates will be able to download their admit card from the respective official website by entering their credentials when released. The admit card will have the following details:
• Candidates name
• Roll Number
• Exam Centre and Address
• Date & Time of the Exam
• Important Instructions
Any candidate who does not present a valid admit card will not be allowed to sit for the exam.
The CLAT 2026 exam is the path to various prestigious National Law Universities across India. The application process will begin on August 1, 2025, and candidates must stay abreast of dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus requirements, and exam guidelines. It can be very competitive, and preparation can start early. The first way to be prepared is to keep track of the official site — consortiumofnlus.ac.in — as updates will post regarding the CLAT 2026 Admit Card, the pattern of the exam, and the result dates.
Keep visiting us for updates on CLAT 2026 Application Dates, exam preparation strategy, and tips for your exam preparation as we will provide you with timely updates.
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