The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 registration window closes soon. Candidates aspiring to secure admission to five-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programmes offered by India’s premier National Law Universities (NLUs) must submit their online applications before the deadline. The CLAT 2026 examination, conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, is scheduled for December 07, 2025.
The CLAT 2026 exam is the only gateway for admission to 25 NLUs and several other participating institutions across India. The registration window, which opened on August 1, 2025, will close sharply at 11:59 PM on October 31, 2025.
No extension in the registration timeline has been announced, so candidates are advised to avoid last-minute submissions. After registration ends, the Consortium is expected to release details regarding the application correction window and admit card release date in the coming weeks.
Event | Date |
July 20, 2025 | |
August 1, 2025 | |
October 31, 2025 | |
Application correction window | To be notified |
Admit card release | 10 days before the exam |
CLAT 2026 exam date | December 7, 2025 |
Visit the CLAT official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026.
Click ‘new registration’ and enter your valid mobile number and email ID (verified via OTP).
Log in and fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the required format.
Pay the application fee online and download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Document | Maximum size | Format |
Photograph | 500 KB | jpg/jpeg/PNG |
Signature | 100 KB | jpg/jpeg/PNG |
State of domicile certificate | 1.5 MB |
Category | CLAT 2026 registration fees | Payment modes |
General/OBC/NRI | Rs 4,000 | Net banking, credit/debit card |
SC / ST / BPL / PWD | Rs 3,500 | Net banking, credit/debit card |
The CLAT 2026 correction window is likely to be announced after the registration period ends. Candidates who have already submitted their CLAT 2026 forms will be able to review and make necessary edits through the official website.
During this correction period, only registered applicants will be allowed to rectify details such as their name, date of birth, category, test city preference, and educational qualifications. However, changes to certain fields, such as the registered email ID and mobile number, will not be permitted. Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully before the correction window closes, as no further changes will be allowed later.
The CLAT 2026 admit card will be released on the official website 10 days before the exam. Applicants should regularly check the website for updates regarding the correction window and the admit card release schedule.
On Question asked by student community
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. They admit students based on CLAT scores as well as class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English. Based on these scores, a merit list is published by the university.
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. The eligibility criteria require class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English, CLAT scores, and a maximum age limit of 19 years as of August 1, 2025.
With a rank of 3917 in CLAT PG, your best options for an LLM include top private universities that accept CLAT scores, along with CUETPG opportunities. Some of the best non-NLU options are BHU, LPU Jalandhar, UPES Dehradun, etc.
Hello Santosh,
Domicile cut-offs are unpredictable. You can apply and get a seat only if the domicile category is selected. You can apply, but the chances of getting either of them are rare.
CLAT is an entrance examination conducted for admissions into law colleges. The qualifying marks vary with the colleges. You should check the details on the website to get a clear idea regarding cut offs for the colleges. You will also get the exam pattern through the article shared.
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