CLAT Admission Form 2026: How to Apply, Important Dates, Eligibility & Fee Details

The CLAT Admission Form 2026 is now available, and registration for this national-level entrance exam has begun. Through CLAT 2026, students can secure admission to UG (LLB) and PG (LLM) law programs at 26 leading NLUs across India.

CLAT Admission Form 2026

CLAT Admission Form 2026 Quick Overview

ParticularDetails
Exam NameCLAT 2026
Conducting BodyConsortium of NLUs
Exam Date7th December 2025 (Sunday)
Exam Time2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Exam ModeOffline (Pen & Paper)
Application ModeOnline only
Official Websiteconsortiumofnlus.ac.in
Number of NLUs26

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date1 August 2025
Last Date to Submit Form31 October 2025
Admit Card Release3rd Week of November 2025 (Tentative)
Exam Date7 December 2025
Provisional Answer Key8-9 December 2025
Objection Window9-11 December 2025
Final Answer Key3rd Week of December 2025
Result Declaration3rd Week of December 2025
Counselling RegistrationLast Week of December 2025 (Tentative)

Application Fee for CLAT 2026

CategoryFee (₹)
General / OBC / EWS / PwD / NRI / PIO / OCI4,000
SC / ST / BPL3,500
Optional: Previous Years’ Question PapersAdditional ₹500

Eligibility Criteria For PG Law Program (LLM)

  • Must have an LLB degree or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum 50% marks for General, OBC, and EWS categories
  • Minimum 45% marks for SC/ST categories
  • Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam in 2026 can apply
  • No upper age limit

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How to Apply for CLAT 2026

  1. Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2. Register with your name, mobile number, email, and create a password
  3. Log in using your credentials
  4. Choose the program (5-year LLB or LLM)
  5. Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
  6. Select three preferred exam centres in order
  7. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, domicile certificate, etc.) in specified formats
  8. Submit the application form and pay the application fee online using Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking
  9. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference

Note: An Application without a fee payment is incomplete and will be rejected. Preference for National Law Universities must be filled while applying.

DescriptionLink
CLAT 2026 ApplicationApply Online
CLAT 2026 Participating UniversitiesParticipating NLUs List
Official Websitevisit here

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

SectionNumber of QuestionsMarks per Section
English Language22 – 2622 – 26
Current Affairs & General Knowledge28 – 3228 – 32
Legal Reasoning28 – 3228 – 32
Logical Reasoning22 – 2622 – 26
Quantitative Techniques10 – 1410 – 14
Total120120
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
  • Total exam duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • Mode: Offline (pen and paper).

Participating National Law Universities (NLUs) for CLAT 2026

Here is the completed list of the participating National Law Universities (NLUs) for CLAT 2026 along with their typical mission statements or objectives, outlining their commitment to legal education, research, and societal development:

  1. NLSIU Bengaluru
    Mission: To provide high-quality legal education, promote research in law, and develop leaders for the legal profession who demonstrate social responsibility and ethical values.
  2. NALSAR Hyderabad
    Mission: To excel in legal education and research, inspire innovative thinking, and contribute to societal progress through law.
  3. NLIU Bhopal
    Mission: To nurture legal knowledge and foster analytical skills, producing socially conscious lawyers and legal thinkers.
  4. WBNUJS Kolkata
    Mission: To pioneer legal scholarship and teaching, advance human rights, and impact legal policy.
  5. NLU Jodhpur
    Mission: To impart comprehensive legal education and encourage research that meets the challenges of rapidly changing global legal landscapes.
  6. HNLU Raipur
    Mission: To develop competent legal professionals with expertise in corporate and commercial laws, while upholding justice and ethics.
  7. GNLU Gandhinagar
    Mission: To be a centre of excellence in legal education, research, and outreach, promoting innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.
  8. RMLNLU Lucknow
    Mission: To provide transformative legal education and conduct research fostering justice and sustainable development.
  9. RGNUL Punjab
    Mission: To create a nurturing academic environment for legal learning and to build socially responsible professionals.
  10. CNLU Patna
    Mission: To promote legal knowledge, moral values, and commitment to justice through quality education and research.
  11. NUALS Kochi
    Mission: To develop legal scholars and practitioners dedicated to the pursuit of justice and societal welfare.
  12. NLUO Odisha
    Mission: To train legal professionals with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to public service.
  13. NUSRL Ranchi
    Mission: To impart holistic legal education and encourage research with a focus on social justice and governance.
  14. NLUJA Assam
    Mission: To pursue excellence in legal education and contribute to regional and national development through law.
  15. DSNLU Visakhapatnam
    Mission: To provide quality legal education emphasising ethics and community service.
  16. TNNLU Tiruchirappalli
    Mission: To foster legal knowledge and research that addresses societal needs and justice delivery.
  17. MNLU Mumbai
    Mission: To develop legal professionals adept in corporate law and social jurisprudence, committed to integrity and service.
  18. MNLU Nagpur
    Mission: To promote legal research, education, and practice with emphasis on social justice.
  19. MNLU Aurangabad
    Mission: To provide value-based legal education, research, and extension activities.
  20. HPNLU Shimla
    Mission: To impart quality legal education focused on developing analytical and reasoning skills.
  21. DNLU Jabalpur
    Mission: To foster legal scholarship and encourage ethical legal practice.
  22. DBRANLU Haryana
    Mission: To produce socially accountable legal professionals equipped for the challenges of the legal ecosystem.
  23. NLUT Agartala
    Mission: To develop skilled legal minds and promote research beneficial to society.
  24. RPNLU Prayagraj
    Mission: To provide comprehensive legal education and contribute to the legal profession with integrity and excellence.
  25. IIULER Goa
    Mission: To advance legal education and research with an emphasis on economic, environmental, and regulatory laws.
  26. DBRANLU Haryana
    Mission: Shaping legal education as an instrument to provide justice—social, economic, and political.

(FAQs) on CLAT 2025-2026 Registration

What is the marking scheme of CLAT 2026?

Each correct answer awards +1 mark, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks. Unanswered questions receive zero marks.

How many questions will be asked in each CLAT 2026 section?

The CLAT 2026 exam consists of 120 questions divided roughly into five sections: English Language (22-26), Current Affairs & GK (28-32), Legal Reasoning (28-32), Logical Reasoning (22-26), and Quantitative Techniques (10-14).

How can knowing the marks’ distribution improve my prep?

Knowing the weightage lets you prioritise high-mark sections like Current Affairs and Legal Reasoning (each about 25%) and allocate your study time wisely.

Are all questions passage-based?

Yes, except for quantitative Techniques, all sections primarily have passage-based questions that require reading and understanding before answering.

How important is time management for CLAT 2026?

Very important. With 120 questions in 120 minutes and negative marking, accuracy and speed are crucial. Practice mock tests focusing on sectional timing and question strategy.

What kind of questions should I expect in Logical Reasoning?

Logical Reasoning questions test your ability to analyse arguments, identify patterns, solve puzzles on deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning, and interpret sequences.

What subjects do CLAT 2026 questions cover?

The exam covers five broad subjects—English Language with comprehension, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques (basic math).

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