CLAT 2026 Paper Leak Controversy: Petition Filed in Supreme Court

The CLAT 2026 exam, conducted on 7 December 2025, is under scrutiny following allegations of a question paper leak. A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a probe and, if confirmed, a re-examination for affected candidates.

Details of the CLAT 2026 Paper Leak Allegations

The petition, filed under Lalit Pratap Singh & Ors v. Consortium of National Law Universities, requests a time-bound investigation into the alleged leak of the CLAT 2026 question paper and its solution prior to the exam. Candidates from the Scheduled Caste, Other Backward Class, and Economically Weaker Sections have sought intervention, citing that the alleged leak gave some aspirants an unfair advantage. According to the petition, videos and images of the CLAT 2026 question paper and solutions circulated on WhatsApp, Telegram, and other digital platforms before the exam, putting thousands of genuine candidates at a disadvantage.

Petitioners’ Claims on Exam Fairness

The petition highlights that the alleged leak compromises fairness and equal opportunity in the exam. With CLAT 2026 counselling and seat allotment scheduled to begin on 7 January 2026, petitioners argue that the current results could permanently affect students’ interests. The petition requests the Supreme Court to establish an independent committee to verify the allegations and investigate the leak's origin. If the claims are substantiated, the petitioners demand a CLAT 2026 re-exam under the court’s supervision.

Background on Previous Reports

Following the exam conclusion, multiple CLAT 2026 aspirants had raised similar paper leak allegations, which were reported by media outlets including Shiksha. The current petition reinforces the call for an official inquiry before the counselling process begins. Candidates and stakeholders are advised to monitor official updates from the Supreme Court and the Consortium of National Law Universities regarding the investigation and potential re-examination.