CLAT 2026 Exam in 10 Days: Admit Card, New PwD Rules, Pattern

With just 10 days remaining for the CLAT 2026 Exam, the Consortium of National Law Universities has released the CLAT 2026 Admit Card, issued revised PwD guidelines, and confirmed the final exam-day instructions. Candidates appearing for the national law entrance test must now complete their final-stage preparation in line with the latest official updates. The Common Law Admission Test 2026 will be conducted in offline mode for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions across participating National Law Universities. All registered candidates must carry their CLAT 2026 admit card and valid identity proof to the exam centre.

CLAT 2026 Exam Date, Time, and Shift Details

The Consortium has officially confirmed the final CLAT 2026 Exam Date and Timing. The examination will be conducted in a single shift across all test cities in India. Before checking the official schedule below, candidates must note that no additional shifts will be conducted, and late entry will not be permitted under any circumstance.

• Exam Date: 07 December 2025
• Exam Day: Sunday
• Exam Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
• Mode of Exam: Offline, pen-and-paper based
• Courses Covered: Undergraduate and Postgraduate law programmes

Entry to the examination centre will begin well before the reporting time mentioned on the CLAT 2026 hall ticket.

CLAT 2026 PwD Guidelines Revised for This Year

The Consortium has introduced a significant change in the CLAT 2026 PwD Guidelines to improve accessibility and fairness for candidates with disabilities. The revised rules will benefit eligible candidates by offering additional examination support. As per the latest notification:

• Candidates with 40 percent or more disability will be considered under the PwD category.
• An extra 20 minutes per hour will be provided as compensatory time.
• Scribes and assistive devices will be allowed as per prescribed norms.

This revision is aimed at creating a more inclusive testing environment and ensuring equal opportunity during the competitive selection process.

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme Remain Unchanged

Despite the update in PwD provisions, the CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern and marking structure remain unchanged. Candidates will face the same structure followed in previous sessions. Before understanding the scoring system, it is essential for candidates to align their final mock tests with the official pattern for accurate performance analysis.

• Total Questions: 120 MCQs
• Type: Objective
• Marking Scheme:
  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
• Sections: English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logic, Quantitative Techniques

The CLAT 2026 question paper will maintain balanced weightage across all sections.

CLAT 2026 Admit Card and Exam Day Instructions

The CLAT 2026 Admit Card has already been released on the official portal. Candidates must download and verify all personal and centre details well before the exam date. On the exam day, candidates must strictly follow these key instructions:

• Carry a printed copy of the admit card
• Bring a valid photo identity proof
• Reach the test centre at least 60 minutes before reporting time
• Follow all frisking and seating procedures as directed by invigilators

Failure to comply with instructions may lead to disqualification from the examination.

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