CLAT 2026 Registration (Open): Fees, Documents, Last Date

CLAT 2026 Registration (Open): Fees, Documents, Last Date

Ongoing Event

CLAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 09 Aug 2025, 01:06 PM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities will begin the CLAT 2026 registration from August 1, 2025. Candidates interested to take the Common Law Admission Test 2026 can apply for the entrance exam at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT 2026 application window will be open for a period of three months. Interested applicants will be able to fill the CLAT application form till October 31, 2025. The CLAT 2026 exam date is December 7, 2025. The Common Law Admission Test will be conducted at more than 100 exam centres in more than 89 cities. A lot of debate is also going around the CLAT 2026 application fee which is Rs 4000 for General category candidates. Many NLU and student bodies have started an online petition urging to bring down the application and counselling fee. Read the complete article to know all the CLAT 2025 registration details, important dates, application fee and more.

CLAT 2026 Registration (Open): Fees, Documents, Last Date
CLAT 2026 Registration Details

CLAT 2026 Registration Dates

Event

Dates

Release of CLAT 2026 admission notification

July 20, 2025

Opening of CLAT 2026 application

August 1, 2025

CLAT 2026 registration last date

October 31, 2025

CLAT 2026 application correction last date

Will be notified

Release of CLAT 2026 admit card

Will be notified

CLAT 2026 exam date

December 7, 2025

Documents required for CLAT 2026 Registration

Here is the complete list of documents that will be required to fill the CLAT 2026 application form:

CLAT 2026 Registration - Documents Required

Document

Image size (maximum)

Format

Photograph

500 KB

jpg/jpeg or PNG

Signature

100 KB

jpg/jpeg or PNG

State of domicile certificate

1.5 MB

PDF

CLAT 2026 Registration Fee

Category

Fee

Mode of payment

General/ OBC/ NRI category candidates

Rs. 4,000

Online:


Net Banking


Credit Card


Debit Card

SC/ ST/ BPL/ PWD category candidates

Rs 3,500

CLAT 2026 Application Process

Candidates can apply for CLAT exam 2026 by following to below-given steps:

  • Log on to the official website of CLAT - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

  • Click on “New Registration” tab and complete basic registration by entering mobile number, email address and verify through OTP.

  • Next, login with your mobile number and password

  • Enter all the required personal, academic and communication details in the given sections.

  • Also, upload the scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the format prescribed above.

  • The final step of the application process is payment of registration fee.

  • Pay the prescribed registration fee in your preferred mode of payment and keep a copy of the payment confirmation for future reference.

CLAT 2026 Registration Fee - 15 NLU student bodies demand cut-down of fee

More than 15 NLU student bodies out of total 26 NLUs have launched an online petition demanding reduction in CLAT registration and counselling fee. The student bodies have said that the “exorbitant” counselling fee and application fee has become a block for students coming form weaker financial backgrounds. As of now the CLAT 2026 registration fee stands at Rs 4000 for general and OBC category candidates and Rs 3500 for other categories. Similarly, the CLAT counselling fee is Rs 30,000 and if candidates want to confirm their admission in allotted college, they must further pay Rs 20,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the CLAT 2026 exam date?
A:

The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025.

Q: What is the application fee for CLAT 2026?
A:

The CLAT 2026 application fee is Rs 4000 for the general category and Rs. 3,500 for SC/ST candidates to complete the CLAT form.

Q: When will CLAT 2026 application form open?
A:

The CLAT 2026 application form was opened on August 1, 2025. The deadline to submit the CLAT 2026 application form is October 31, 2025. 

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Questions related to CLAT

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Have a question related to CLAT ?

Hello,

While NLUs are costly, you can still pursue government-funded law education through state-funded universities and their affiliated colleges that accept CLAT scores, such as institutes like Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University.

I hope it will clear your query!!

It is always better to take the CLAT exam right after Class 12 if your goal is to build a career in law, because CLAT UG is specifically designed for admission into integrated five-year law programs like BA LLB, BCom LLB, or BBA LLB. Appearing after Class 12 saves you time, as you complete both graduation and law together in a single course. On the other hand, if you first complete graduation and then plan for law, you will not be eligible for CLAT UG but instead for CLAT PG, which is meant for admission into LLM programs. This path takes longer, because you first spend three or four years on graduation and then add another three years in an LLB program if you choose not to go for an integrated course. So, if you are already sure about pursuing law as your career, writing CLAT right after Class 12 is the smarter and time-saving option, while writing it after graduation makes sense only if you are considering higher studies in law or a shift in career later.

For CLAT, the most important topics are from  Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK, the Indian Constitution, English Language, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning. For a brief detail you can go through the following link: https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-important-topics

Thank You.

Hi dear candidate,

Both the colleges Maharaja Agrasen (MAIMS) or Gitarattan (GIBS) are affiliated to IP University and allows admission either by CLAT or IPU CET Law. Without either of these exams, your admission is NOT accepted there. You can try looking for management quota seats in these colleges if you have got good marks in 12th class.

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Hi dear candidate,

You can easily register yourself for CLAT exam by visiting the Consortium of NLUs official website and follow these steps:

  • Register yourself with your EMail ID, phone number and password.
  • Log in using OTP
  • Complete application form by entering details, selecting program (UG/PG) and uploading required documents mentioned there.
  • Then at last, review the application and pay the registration fees.
  • Download your confirmation slip.

Know the complete process at:

CLAT Registration 2026 (Started): Documents Required, Application Fee, Link, Steps to Apply

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