CLAT 2026 Exam Dates, Eligibility & Registration – Apply Now

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially announced the CLAT 2026 exam schedule. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, December 7, 2025, across India. This national-level entrance exam serves as the gateway for admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at 26 participating NLUs. CLAT scores are also accepted by several private law colleges for admissions into integrated LLB and LL.M programs, making it a crucial examination for aspiring law professionals.

Eligibility Criteria for CLAT 2026

Undergraduate (UG) Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination
• Minimum Marks: 45% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI; 40% for SC/ST
• Age Limit: No upper age restriction
• Appearing Candidates: Eligible if appearing in qualifying exams in March/April 2026

Postgraduate (PG) Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: LLB degree or equivalent
• Minimum Marks: 50% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI; 45% for SC/ST
• Age Limit: No upper age restriction
• Appearing Candidates: Eligible if in the final year of LLB

Application Process for CLAT 2026

Candidates must apply through the official Consortium of NLUs website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) before the deadline of October 31, 2025, 11:59 P.M.

1. Register with name, mobile number, email, and create a password
2. Log in using registered credentials
3. Fill the application form with personal, academic, and NLU preference details
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
5. Select exam centres and preferred NLUs
6. Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

UG Exam Pattern:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Questions: 120 multiple-choice
• Sections and Weightage:
  • English Language: 22–26 questions (20%)
  • Current Affairs & GK: 28–32 questions (25%)
  • Legal Reasoning: 28–32 questions (25%)
  • Logical Reasoning: 22–26 questions (20%)
  • Quantitative Techniques: 10–14 questions (10%)

PG Exam Pattern:

• Duration: 120 minutes, 120 objective-type questions
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
• Covers law subjects: Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Contract Law, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law

Result Declaration

The CLAT 2026 result is expected approximately one to two weeks after the exam, likely in mid-December 2025 or early January 2026. Candidates can check results and download scorecards via the official Consortium of NLUs portal by logging in with their application number and date of birth.