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    CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key (OUT) for UG and PG: Download PDF

    CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key (OUT) for UG and PG: Download PDF

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    Isha GargUpdated on 16 Dec 2025, 06:07 PM IST

    The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has officially released the CLAT 2026 final answer key. Candidates can download the final answer key from the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and check the correct answers for all sets of the exam. The CLAT final answer key includes any modifications made during the objection window.

    CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key (OUT) for UG and PG: Download PDF
    CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key out

    The CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 7, 2025. The provisional answer key was made available on December 10, 2025. Candidates were allowed to submit objections until December 12, 2025. After reviewing all objections, the final answer key will be released on December 17, 2025. This CLAT final answer key is used to calculate the final scores for both UG and PG candidates.

    CLAT 2026 Important Dates

    Event

    Date

    CLAT 2026 exam

    December 7, 2025

    Provisional answer key release

    December 10, 2025

    Objection window

    December 10-12, 2025

    CLAT 2026 result date

    December 17, 2025 (expected)

    CLAT 2026 final answer key date

    December 16, 2025 (out)

    CLAT 2026 counselling registration

    December 18, 2025

    CLAT Answer Key 2026 Download Link

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    CLAT answer key PDF

    Provisional answer key

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    Final answer key

    Download PDF


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    How to Download the Final Answer Key

    To download the CLAT 2026 final answer key, follow these steps:

    • Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

    • Click on the CLAT 2026 section or look for the notification about the final answer key.

    • Log in using the registered credentials.

    • Find the link for the CLAT 2026 final answer key PDF for the set (A, B, C, or D).

    • Download and save the PDF for future reference.

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    Details mentioned on the CLAT Scorecard

    Find below the details mentioned in the CLAT 2026 result scorecard:

    • Candidate's name and roll number

    • CLAT 2026 application number

    • Section-wise Sscores (English, GK, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, quantitative)

    • Total score (calculated as per marking scheme)

    • All India Rank (AIR)

    • Category-specific rank

    • Category, PwD, or NRI status (if relevant)

    CLAT Sample Paper 2027 with Answer Key
    Download CLAT 2027 sample paper PDF with the latest exam pattern. Practice descriptive questions, improve accuracy, and strengthen your preparation for the upcoming CLAT exam.
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    How to Calculate CLAT 2026 Score

    Use the following marking scheme to calculate the CLAT score:

    • For every correct answer, add 1 mark.

    • For every wrong answer, deduct 0.25 marks.

    • Unattempted questions receive 0 marks.

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    CLAT Previous Year Answer Key PDF

    The table given below provides the PDF links for the previous year's answer key. Click on the link to download the answer key.

    CLAT Answer Key PDF: Previous Year Answer Key PDF

    CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Question Withdrawals (UG)

    Question set

    Symbol

    Question number

    Section

    Modification

    Set A

    ☼

    100

    Logical reasoning

    Question withdrawn

    Set B

    ⌘

    46

    Logical reasoning

    Question withdrawn

    Set C

    ❖

    18

    Logical reasoning

    Question withdrawn

    Set D

    ✱

    60

    Logical reasoning

    Question withdrawn

    This provisional answer key, published on December 10, 2025, remains unchanged and is considered final. Hence, the evaluation of candidates for the CLAT 2026 UG will be based on a total of 119 marks.

    CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Question Withdrawals (PG)

    Question set

    Symbol

    Question number

    Modification

    Set A

    ρ

    32

    Question withdrawn

    Set B

    σ

    82

    Question withdrawn

    Set C

    τ

    117

    Question withdrawn

    Set D

    υ

    67

    Question withdrawn

    The Consortium of National Law Universities modified the final answer key for the CLAT 2026 Post-Graduate exam for three questions based on objections received. There were no further withdrawn questions for the PG exam.

    Modification in the Provisional Answer Key

    Set A (ρ)Set B (σ)Set C (τ)Set D (υ)Provisional OptionFinal Option
    267611161CC & D*
    318111666AC
    11141676BC

    CLAT 2026 Counselling

    The counselling process for CLAT 2026 will begin after the results are declared. Counselling is conducted online and involves seat allotment based on the candidates’ rank and preferences. Candidates must participate in all rounds to secure admission to their chosen NLU.

    How to Register for CLAT 2026 Counselling

    • Visit the official CLAT Consortium website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

    • Log in using the CLAT credentials.

    • Navigate to the counselling registration section.

    • Fill in the required details and choose the preferred NLUs and courses.

    • Pay the counselling registration fee online.

    • Submit the choices and wait for seat allotment results.

    • If allotted a seat, confirm admission by paying the required fee within the deadline.

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