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The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will tentatively conduct the CLAT 2026 exam on December 06, 2025. The CLAT 2026 exam date notification will be released around June 2025. Candidates preparing for the CLAT 2026 exam should keep abreast of the complete schedule covering the dates for various events including examination, registration, admit card, result etc. CLAT registration will begin in the first week of July 2025, at its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Read the complete article to know more about CLAT 2026 dates, and various crucial events related to the examination.
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The Consortium of NLUs usually conducts the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exam on the first Sunday in the month of December. Considering this, the CLAT 2026 exam is expected to be held on December 06. 2025. The CLAT exam will be held in offline mode, and the exam timings will be from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates can check the complete schedule below.
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Event | Date (Tentative) |
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CLAT notification release date | Third week of May, 2025 |
Release of CLAT 2026 application form | First week of July 2025 |
Last date to apply | November 2025 |
Release of CLAT 2026 admit cards | Last week of November, 2025 |
CLAT 2026 exam date | December 06, 2025 |
Announcement of CLAT result | Third week of December, 2025 |
The consortium usually holds a meeting of its governing body in March-April and announces the NLU admissions through CLAT notification. The notification also mentions the CLAT 2025 exam date and any changes in the governing body, including announcing the convenor for CLAT 206.
The registrations for CLAT exam 2026 will begin tentatively in the first week of July 2025. The CLAT 2026 application form will be available online at the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Eligible candidates can register themselves using their mobile number and email address. The application form for CLAT 2026 can be filled in fives steps as mentioned below.
Enter personal information - name, date of birth, photo, phone number, email, caste status etc.
Communication details - Provide a current and permanent address
Education - Enter school education details and college education details if applicable
Select exam centres - Candidates can select three exam centres in the order of preference. The CLAT exam will be held in 130+ test centres across the country, the complete list of exam centres will be displayed on the application form only.
Provide reservation details - Candidates have to select NLUs based on their preferences. Some of the NLUs also offer domicile reservation for which candidates can provide their reservation status.
Submit CLAT application form and fees - The application fee for CLAT 2026 is Rs. 4000 for general candidates and Rs. 3500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates
The consortium will issue the admit cards for CLAT around 10 days before the exam. The CLAT 2026 admit card is mandatory for appearing in the exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets using CLAT registration ID/mobile number and password/date of birth.
As mentioned above, CLAT 2026 exam date will likely be December 06. The CLAT 2026 will be an offline exam where candidates will be provided with question booklets and OMR sheets. The CLAT question paper will have 120 questions from various topics mentioned in the syllabus. The CLAT syllabus has five sections — English language, general knowledge and current affairs, maths, legal aptitude, and logical reasoning. The distribution of questions and marks for CLAT 2026 is given below.
The answer key is released either in the late evening, on the day of examination or on the next day. CLAT answer key will be hosted on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in The initial answer key will be provisional and candidates will have the opportunity to raise their objections against it. CLAT final answer key 2026 will be released subsequently after taking into consideration the validity of objections.
The consortium will announce the CLAT 2026 results around the third week of December. Usually, CLAT results are announced along with the final answer key. Candidates will be able to download CLAT scorecards online from the login portal. The result of CLAT mentions roll number, marks obtained by the candidate, all-India rank and category rank.
Along with the CLAT results 2026, the consortium will also prepare an invite list. Candidates included in the CLAT invite list will be eligible for participation in the counselling. The details of CLAT counselling and dates are announced separately.
The syllabus of CLAT 2026 has five sections. These are English, maths, legal reasoning, logical reasoning and general knowledge with current affairs.
The CLAT 2026 exam will have 120 questions. All questions will be multiple choice type.
The CLAT 2026 registration will begin in the first week of July.
CLAT 2026 will be conducted only once a year. It will be held in December 2025.
CLAT is undoubtedly one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Considering the vastness of the syllabus, the CLAT exam remains moderately challenging for students.
Hello aspirant,
On its official website, the Consortium of NLUs will release CLAT sample papers 2025. By accessing the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and logging in with their user credentials, candidates can obtain the CLAT 2025 sample papers. One other learning tool that Careers360 has produced for candidates is a free PDF with 10 practice tests for the CLAT.
To get sample question papers, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-sample-papers
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Hello,
Students who are giving the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) in 2025 would typically get into college in the same year.
The process usually involves taking the exam, receiving results, participating in counseling or admissions processes, and then starting classes at the chosen law school. Therefore, students taking CLAT in 2025 would likely start their college education in the academic year starting in 2025 or 2026, depending on the specific timelines and admission procedures of the law schools they apply to.
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Greeting Student,
To prepare for current affairs for CLAT you can read daily newspapers like The Hindu, Hindustan Times and Indian Express. You can prefer apps like gk Today and Career Cloud. The LAw EX magazine. There are some examples of current affairs and tips to refer to for current affairs. https://testzone.smartkeeda.com/lawexmagazine/ https://www.gktoday.in/ https://careerscloud.in/ https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-gk-questions https://law.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-current-affairs-for-clat
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Hello Yashita,
Since you're in Class 11 and aiming for CLAT UG 2026, you have a good amount of time to develop a strong foundation for the exam. Here are some tips to help you prepare for CLAT UG 2026 alongside your Class 11 studies:
Develop a Study Plan:
Focus on Building Core Skills:
Utilize Resources:
Hy aspirant,
Yes, you can definitely prepare for the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exams through self-study.
Here are some book recommendations and tips that may help you :-
Stay updated with current events, especially those related to legal and constitutional matters.
Read newspapers like The Hindu, The Indian Express, and magazines like Pratiyogita Darpan for current affairs.
Participate in online forums and discussion groups for CLAT aspirants to clarify doubts and exchange study tips.
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