CLAT 2026 Exam Notification

CLAT 2026 Exam Notification

If you’re planning to appear for the CLAT 2026 exam, this guide covers all the essential details, including the latest announcements and updates.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has tentatively scheduled the CLAT 2026 exam for December 2026, as mentioned in their press release.

About CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the Consortium of NLUs. This test serves as the gateway for students seeking admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at 26 participating NLUs. Selection is based on merit as per the results announced.
While CLAT is the primary admission test for NLUs, some institutions may also consider scores from other law entrance exams.

CLAT 2026: Exam Format & Subjects

The CLAT exam evaluates candidates on multiple areas, including:
English language proficiency
General knowledge & current affairs
Legal reasoning
Logical reasoning
Quantitative techniques
The test pattern may be updated from time to time, so candidates must stay informed.

CLAT 2026 Exam Notification Important Dates

Event	Tentative Dates
Online application starts	July 2025
Second sample question set release	October 2025(2nd week)
Application submission deadline	October 2025(2nd week)
Last date for fee payment	October 2025(2nd week)
Admit card release	November 2025 (last week)
Exam date	December 2025 (First week)
Answer key release	December 2025
Result declaration	December 2025

How to Apply for CLAT 2026

To register for the CLAT 2026 exam, follow these steps:

• Visit the official website once applications open in July 2025.
• Complete online registration by providing your name, email, and mobile number.
• Log in with your credentials to fill out the application form.
• Verify all details carefully, as changes cannot be made after submission.
• Upload digital copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents.
• Online payment option to pay the application fee.
• Save and print a copy of the completed form for future use.

Application Fees:

Category	Fee
General/OBC/SAP+ Others	₹4000
SC/ST/PwD/BPL	₹3500
Previous year question papers	₹500

Note: The application fee is non-refundable.

CLAT 2026  Exam Notification Eligibility Criteria
For UG (LL.B.) Program

Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board or university.
No age limit applies.
Students scheduled to take their Class 12 exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

For PG (LL.M.) Program

Must have a LL.B. degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
No age limit for postgraduate applicants.
Minimum qualifying marks:
General category – 50%
SC/ST candidates – 45%

CLAT 2026: Exam Structure

Exam Feature	UG (LL.B.)	PG (LL.M.)
Mode	Pen-and-paper	Pen-and-paper
Duration	2 hours	2 hours
Question Type	MCQs	MCQs
Total Questions	120	120
Maximum Marks	120	120
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect	+1 for correct,-0.25 for incorrect
Language	English	English

CLAT 2026 Syllabus

The official CLAT 2026 syllabus will be updated on the Consortium’s website. However, candidates should be aware of key subject areas and their weightage.

For UG programs:

The difficulty level is based on Class 12 subjects.
Reading comprehension passages (400-450 words) accompany most questions.
Quantitative reasoning is tested using graphs, tables, and factual data analysis.

For PG programs:

Questions are framed to assess legal knowledge, interpretation skills, and reasoning abilities.
Candidates are encouraged to regularly check for syllabus updates and align their preparation accordingly.

For more details visit the official website : https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/