Complete Guide & Information
Get all the essential information about CLAT 2026 including exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, and preparation strategies.
Consortium of NLUs
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by participating NLUs and other affiliated institutions across India.
Admission into 5-year integrated LLB and 1-year LLM programs at NLUs and other top law colleges
Pen and Paper-based (Offline)
English only
2 hours (120 questions for UG)
Mark your calendar with these crucial CLAT 2026 dates
July 2025
Online registration begins on the CLAT Consortium website
November 2025
Last date to fill and submit the application form
December 2025
Downloadable from the official CLAT website
December 2025 (Expected)
CLAT 2026 conducted offline across India
January 2026
Scorecards and All India Rank list published by the Consortium
Comprehensive overview of topics covered in English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, and Current Affairs
Check if you meet the requirements for CLAT 2026
Access official sample papers, previous year question papers, and mock tests for effective CLAT preparation
Practice with CLAT-style questions based on the latest pattern and syllabus.
Download Sample PapersDownload solved and unsolved CLAT papers from the last few years.
Download Previous PapersUnderstand the CLAT 2026 exam structure and marking scheme
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 28–32 | 28–32 |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge | 35–39 | 35–39 |
| Legal Reasoning | 35–39 | 35–39 |
| Logical Reasoning | 28–32 | 28–32 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 13–17 | 13–17 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
|
Duration: 2 hours Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer |
||
Step-by-step guide to apply for CLAT 2026
Visit the official CLAT Consortium website and register using your email ID and mobile number
Enter personal, academic, communication, and reservation details carefully
Upload scanned passport-size photo, signature, and category/reservation certificates (if applicable)
Make payment online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking
Download and keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
₹4,000
Indian Nationals
₹3,500
Indian Nationals
Essential tips and strategies for CLAT 2026 preparation
Download your CLAT 2026 admit card and check important exam details
Understand the CLAT counselling process, registration steps, and seat allotment procedure for NLUs
The counselling process for admission into National Law Universities (NLUs) is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs through a centralized online platform.
Check result declaration date, scorecard details, and expected cut-off ranks
| NLU | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 1–100 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 100–170 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 170–260 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 260–400 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 400–510 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 500–600 |
| HNLU Raipur | 650–800 |
Get answers to common questions about CLAT 2026
There is no restriction on the number of CLAT attempts. Candidates can appear any number of times if they meet the eligibility criteria.
CLAT 2026 will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based test) at designated test centres across India.
Yes, the Consortium usually opens a correction window for a limited period during which certain fields can be edited.
CLAT scores are valid for the current academic admission year only. For CLAT 2026, they are valid for 2026–27 admissions.
No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2026.