CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date: Check Expected Release Date

CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date: Check Expected Release Date

JasmineUpdated on 10 Dec 2025, 06:18 PM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will declare the CLAT 2026 final answer key tentatively a week after the exam is conducted. Candidates can download the answer key on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The consortium released the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key at 5:00 PM on December 10, 2025. The objection window is now open for candidates to raise any concerns regarding the provisional answer key. It will close at 5:00 PM on December 12, 2025. Based on the objections raised, the final answer key will be released. This article discusses the important details regarding the CLAT 2026 final answer key date.

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CLAT scores can be calculated using the formula below.

  • Total CLAT score = Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25)
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CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date: Check Expected Release Date
CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date

How to Download CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key?

The CLAT 2026 final answer key will be published online. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the answer key.

  • Visit the official CLAT website

  • Locate the CLAT 2026 notification section

  • Click on CLAT 2026 answer key. The CLAT final answer key 2026 will be visible on the screen.

  • Download and save the answer key

How to Calculate CLAT Marks from Answer Key?

Candidates can calculate their expected CLAT scores from the answer key. The CLAT 2026 final answer key includes the questions removed due to valid objections raised by candidates. They can refer to the marking scheme used to evaluate the exam. Correct answers are given 1 mark, and incorrect answers reduce the score by 0.25 marks. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.

Example: A candidate attempted 100 questions. There were 90 correct answers and 10 incorrect answers. The CLAT score would be calculated as:

Correct answers: 90*1 = 90

Incorrect answers: 10*0.25 = 2.5

CLAT score: 90-2.5 = 87.5

CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Download

The set-wise final answer key is released on the official website. The table below includes the links to all 4 sets of the answer key.

CLAT 2026 set-wise answer key

Particulars

Link

CLAT 2026 Set A Answer Key

Download PDF

CLAT 2026 Set B Answer Key

Download PDF

CLAT 2026 Set C Answer Key

Download PDF

CLAT 2026 Set D Answer Key

Download PDF

CLAT 2026 Result

The consortium will declare the CLAT 2026 result tentatively after a week from the exam day. This means that the result is likely to be declared in the third week of December 2025. It will be posted on the official website after the CLAT 2026 final answer key is released. The CLAT result for UG and PG is declared on the same day. Shortly after the results are declared, CLAT 2026 counselling process is likely to begin.

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Hello aspirant,

With 64.5 marks in CLAT 2026 and EWS+UP domicile, getting a top NLU may be difficult because EWS cutoffs are usually high. However, you may still have chances in the newer or mid-tier NLUs, depending on this year's overall scoring trend. NLUs like NLU Tripura, NLU Shimla or NLU Jabalpur sometimes open seats for EWS candidates at lower scores. It's best to wait for the official ranks and counselling lists, as seats shift during later rounds.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-cutoff

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Hello aspirant,

Getting 43 in CLAT can feel disappointing, but it doesn't define your ability. You still have AILET, and many students improve sharply in their second attempt. For AILET, focus more on English, logical reasoning and GK. In static GK, study important books, monuments, national parks, constitutional facts and major awards. For current affairs, revise the last 6-8 months covering national events, government schemes, appointments, sports and major international news. Make short notes and revise daily. With a clear plan and claim mind, you can perform much better in AILET.

FOR GUIDANCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/ailet-preparation-tips

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Hello,

Here are the Expected SC Category Cut-offs (CLAT UG 2026):

  • NLSIU Bangalore: 85-87
  • NALSAR Hyderabad: 82-84
  • WBNUJS Kolkata: 80-82
  • NLU Jodhpur: 78-80
  • GNLU Gandhinagar: 76-78
  • RMLNLU Lucknow: 74-76

For more details access below mentioned link.

https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-cut-off-2026-for-sc-category

Hope it helps.

Good Morning, Candidate,

It entirely depends on the university whether the admission for the BA LLB will be based on the 12th board or the national-level entrance exam, or both. The admission exams are below

1. Common Law Admission Test

2. All India Law Entrance Test

3. Symbiosis Law Admission Test

4. Common University Entrance Test

Thank you. Hope this information helps you.

Hello

The best way to cover the important current affairs is to read the newspaper daily. Then try to analyse the newspaper and remember the trending topics. Practice the previous year's question paper and understand the pattern of the question. Summarise all current affairs topics and understand them in brief. If you want more information about current affairs, then you will read the article How to Prepare for CLAT Current Affairs 2026 .

Thank you.