The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced a major update regarding the CLAT 2026 answer key challenge process. The objection fee for raising challenges to the UG and PG provisional answer keys has now been reduced to INR 500 per question. Earlier, candidates had to pay INR 1,000 for each objection.
This change comes as a relief for thousands of law aspirants who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test held on December 7, 2025. The CLAT 2026 provisional answer key has already been released, and the objection window is currently open for eligible candidates.
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Objection Window Open
Students can challenge any error or discrepancy found in the provisional answer key. The Consortium is accepting objections only until 5 PM on December 12, 2025. Candidates must ensure that every challenge is backed by a valid supporting document. Without proper proof, objections will be rejected.
If the Consortium accepts an objection, the INR 500 objection fee for that question will be refunded. After evaluating all objections, the authority will release the CLAT Final Answer Key 2026, followed by the exam results.
Why the Objection Fee Reduction Matters?
The reduction in the fee aims to make the objection process more accessible for all students. Many aspirants appear for both UG and PG exams, making the previous fee structure expensive for multiple objections. With the revised amount, more students can highlight genuine errors without financial strain.
The provisional answer key is an important part of the evaluation process. It allows candidates to estimate their expected scores and ensures transparency in the marking system.
How to Challenge CLAT Answer Key 2026?
Candidates who wish to submit objections can follow the steps below:
- Log in to the official CLAT portal using their registration number and password.
- Open the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Objection section.
- Select the question they want to challenge.
- Upload a valid supporting document as proof.
- Pay the INR 500 objection fee online and submit the challenge.
Students must verify their details carefully before submitting the objection. They should also save a copy of the acknowledgment for future reference.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
Once the objection window ends on December 12, 2025, the Consortium will review all submissions. Only the objections backed with proper academic references will be considered. The final answer key may include modifications based on these valid challenges.
After these steps, the Consortium will prepare and release the CLAT 2026 results. Students are advised to keep checking updates so that they do not miss any important announcement.
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