CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF (LIVE): Expected Cut off, Mark vs Rank
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CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF (LIVE): Expected Cut off, Mark vs Rank

Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 10 Dec 2025, 12:52 PM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities will soon release the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. As per the official press release, the set-wise CLAT provisional answer key 2026 PDF will be available for download at 5 PM onwards on December 10, 2025. Candidates can download the answer key and instantly check their responses, estimate scores, and understand where they stand.

However, for those candidates who feel that there is any discrepancy in the answer key can raise objections against it. The CLAT 2026 provisional answer objection window will open on December 10, 2025, at 5 PM. The direct link to the objection window will be given in the article. The authorities will close the objection window for the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key at 5 PM on December 12, 2025.

LiveCLAT 2026 Answer Key LIVE: NLU answer key, response sheet today at 5 pm; calculate scores, marking schemeDec 10, 2025 | 1:42 PM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue the Common Law Admission Test 2026 (CLAT 2026) answer key and response sheet today at 5 pm for candidates who appeared for the law admission test. The CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet will be available on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

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CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF (LIVE): Expected Cut off, Mark vs Rank
CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF

CLAT Answer Key 2026 Dates

ParticularsDates

CLAT 2026 exam date

December 7, 2025

Release of answer key CLAT 2026

December 10, 2025 (5 PM)

Objection raising window

December 12, 2025 (5 PM)

Release of final CLAT 2026 answer key

December 13, 2025 (Tentative)

CLAT 2026 result

December 14, 2025 (Tentative)

How to Download CLAT 2026 Answer Key?

The Consortium will publish the CLAT answer key in online mode. Given below are the CLAT answer key 2026 PDF download steps.

  • Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

  • Click on CLAT 2026 tab

  • Next, scroll down to the notification section

  • Click on CLAT 2026 answer key and master question paper

  • The CLAT provisional answer key 2026 along with the CLAT question paper, will be visible on the screen.

  • Download and save the answer key for future reference

Download official CLAT 20 Answer Key PDF 2026

Candidates can download the set-wise CLAT 2026 official answer key PDF from the table below:

CLAT 2026 Answer Key: Objection Raising Window Dates

With the release of the provisional key, candidates have the opportunity to raise objections against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key. In case candidates find a discrepancy in the answer key, they can raise objections against the answer key for the CLAT 206 exam. Candidates will be allowed to submit objections in online mode through their CLAT candidate login after paying the objection-raising fee. The last date to object to the answer key is December 12, 2025. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to raise objections against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key:

  • Visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in

  • Sign in to the CLAT account

  • Click on submit objections

  • Next, select the desired question booklet set and the type of objection (about the question or answer)

  • Specify the question number and enter the objection details

  • Click on submit

  • Complete the payment for the objection through the “make payment” option.

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CLAT 2026 Answer Key 2025: Live Updates

Candidates can check all the live updates related to CLAT 2026 provisional answer key, expected cutoff, exam analysis, difficulty level and more:

December 10, 2025, 12:50 PM | Marking scheme for CLAT 2026

Candidates can use the formula, Total correct answers × 1 – (number of incorrect answers × 0.25) to estimate their total CLAT 2026 score.

December 10, 2025, 12:17 PM | Can I raise multiple objections against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key?

Candidates can raise multiple objections during the objection window. They are required to pay the objection fee of Rs. 1,000 for each objection.

December 10, 2025, 11:40 AM | How to raise an objection against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key?

Candidates can visit the official website and log in to their accounts. They can then click ‘Submit Objections’ and specify the question number and related details. The final step is to make the payment for each objection raised through the ‘make payment’ option.

December 10, 2025, 11:07 AM | CLAT 2026 objection fees

Candidates must pay a fee of Rs. 1,000 for each objection raised during the objection window. This fee will be refunded if the objection is found valid.

December 10, 2025, 10:40 AM | When does the CLAT 2026 objection window close?

The CLAT 2026 objection window will close at 5:00 pm on December 12, 2025.

December 10, 2025, 10:10 AM | CLAT 2026 objection window

The objection window opens today at 5:00 PM. Candidates can raise any objections against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key.

December 10, 2025, 9:38 AM | CLAT 2026 provisional answer key releases today

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key today at 5:00 PM on its official website.

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Questions related to CLAT

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Have a question related to CLAT ?

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

THANK YOU

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

THANK YOU

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.