CLAT 2026 Exam Instructions - NLU Exam Day guidelines, Rules & Regulations, Dress Code
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CLAT 2026 Exam Instructions - NLU Exam Day guidelines, Rules & Regulations, Dress Code

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

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 13 Aug 2025, 03:09 PM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue a detailed notification about CLAT 2026 exam day guidelines on its official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The link to the notification will be given below. Earlier, the consortium commenced the CLAT 2026 registration process from August 1 to October 31, 2025. The CLAT 2026 admit card will be issued to registered candidates 15 days before the exam, which also contains all the important CLAT 2026 exam day instructions. The CLAT exam instructions 2026 cover rules, code of conduct, bell timings, list of prohibited items, and several other instructions. Candidates appearing in the CLAT 2026 are advised to read all the CLAT instructions carefully and abide by them to ensure smooth conduct of the examination. Failure to adhere to the CLAT exam instructions may also lead to the disqualification of the candidates from the exam. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the Common Law Admission Test on December 7, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

This Story also Contains

  1. CLAT Exam Instructions - Bell timings
  2. CLAT 2026 Exam Day: Items to Carry
  3. List of acceptable ID proofs
  4. CLAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines for PWDs and Specially Abled Persons
  5. CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026
  6. Do’s for CLAT 2026 on the Exam Day
  7. CLAT 2026 Dress Code Female & Male
  8. CLAT Exam Day General Instructions
CLAT 2026 Exam Instructions - NLU Exam Day guidelines, Rules & Regulations, Dress Code
CLAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

The score obtained in the Common Law Admission Test will be accepted by 24 National Law Universities and 60+ affiliated colleges that offer admission to various law programmes such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB and B.Sc LLB and LLM. Read the complete article to know about the CLAT 2026 exam day guidelines, or if there exists any dress code for CLAT 2026, general instructions and more.

CLAT Exam Instructions - Bell timings

Time

Type of Bell

Purpose

1:30 P.M

Long Bell

Permitting the entry of Candidates inside the hall/ classroom

1:50 P.M

Short Bell

  • Distribution of the sealed Envelopes

  • Announcement of Instructions by the Invigilators

2:00 P.M

Long Bell

Commencement of the test. The candidates can open the sealed envelopes

2:15 P.M

Short Bell

No candidate will be allowed to enter the test centre after this time

2:30 PM

Short Bell

Marks the completion of 30 minutes of the test

3:00 P.M

Short Bell

Marks the completion of 60 (sixty) minutes of the test

3:30 PM

Short Bell

Marks the completion of 1:30 hours of the Test

3:50 P.M

Short Bell

Warning Bell to indicate that 10 minutes are remaining for the test to end

4:00 P.M

Long Bell

Marks the Completion of the test. No candidate will be allowed to write anything on the OMR Response Sheet/Question Booklet after this Bell

CLAT 2026 Exam Day: Items to Carry

The CLAT exam instructions spell out the items that must be carried on the exam day. The following items are allowed inside the exam hall:

  • CLAT admit card (In case the photograph is not clear on the Admit Card, candidates must bring a self-attested photograph)

  • ID Proof issued by the government (Voter ID, Passport, Aadhar Card)

  • Black or Blue Ball Point Pens

  • A Transparent Water Bottle

  • An Analogue Watch

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CLAT Exam Rules 2026 - Allowed and Prohibited Items

Items to be carried

Prohibited items

Admit card, photo ID proof, disability proof (If applicable), photograph, blue/black ball pen, transparent water bottle, analog watch

Calculator, digital watch, study material, mobile phone, bags, camera

List of acceptable ID proofs

Candidates must have valid ID proof with them to appear for CLAT 2026. Given below is a list of valid ID proofs that are acceptable for the exam.

  • Aadhaar Card

  • Passport

  • PAN card

  • Ration card/PDS photo card

  • Voter ID card

  • Driving license

  • Photo ID issued by a recognised educational institution

  • Photobank ATM card

  • Kissan photo passbook

  • CGHS/ ECHS photo card

  • Address card having name and photo issued by the department of posts

  • Certificate of identity having photo issued by gazetted officer or tehsildar on letterhead

  • Disability ID card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT governments/administrations

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Documents to be retained by Candidates after the Test

  • Question paper of CLAT

  • Candidate copy of the OMR sheet

  • CLAT admit card

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CLAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines for PWDs and Specially Abled Persons

In addition to the regular guidelines, the consortium has issued some additional instructions for PWD candidates and specially-abled persons. These are given below:

  • The total time provided to PwDs/SAPs in CLAT 2026 will be 2 hours and 40 minutes.

  • PwDs/ SAPs should carry their original Disability Certificate to the Test Centre on the day of the CLAT 2026.

  • PwDs/ SAPs shall make arrangements for their own scribe and bear the associated costs.

PwDs/ SAPs who would like to avail of the facility of a scribe are required to email the duly filled proformas given below:


CLAT Exam Day Guidelines

CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026 - Code of Conduct

Candidates should check the guidelines and code of conduct given below before appearing for CLAT exam 2026:

  • Candidates must carry their CLAT 2026 admit card along with a valid ID proof to the CLAT examination centre.

  • Candidates should reach at least one hour before the exam to the examination centre.

  • Candidates will not be allowed inside the examination hall after 15 minutes of the commencement of the examination.

  • Candidates need to sign their CLAT admit cards in front of their invigilator.

  • They should not carry restricted belongings such as electronic gadgets and others.

  • Candidates will be allowed to leave the examination hall only after completion of the exam time.

  • Candidates who observe any sort of unfair practices must immediately report to the invigilator to protect the integrity of the CLAT examination process.

  • If anyone is found writing the CLAT exam for someone else or having someone else write the CLAT exam on your behalf will be punishable and result in a serious offense.

  • Communicating with other candidates, during the examination is considered a violation of CoC.

CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026

Candidates appearing for CLAT 2026 should follow the general exam day instructions mentioned in their admit card as well as the instructions issued by the Consortium in their official portal. The general exam day guidelines of CLAT 2026 are given below:

  • Carry only necessary items and documents in the examination hall. Avoid carrying any prohibited item that can restrict entry in the examination hall.

  • Candidates should paste their recent passport-size photograph on their CLAT 2026 admit card.

  • Candidates should carry a valid ID proof in the examination hall along with the admit card.

  • Candidates are advised to wear half sleeve clothes, without any big buttons that can be used to hide any study material as part of CLAT exam dress code.

  • Candidates should not be involved in any kind of activity which is completely barred by the Consortium of NLUs.

  • Candidates need to follow any other special instructions issued at the time of CLAT 2026 examination.

Do’s for CLAT 2026 on the Exam Day

  • Candidates must carry the CLAT 2026 admit card to the exam hall.

  • One day before the exam, candidates should be ready with all the necessary documents required to be carried to the CLAT 2026 exam centre.

  • Candidates should arrive at the CLAT 2026 exam center at least one hour before the exams start.

  • Candidates should read the CLAT exam day guidelines and follow them throughout the exam.

  • Candidates should not carry any kind of restricted belongings such as electronic gadgets.

  • Candidates should not get involved in any kind of activity which is barred by the CNLUs.

CLAT 2026 Dress Code Female & Male

The Consortium does not prescribe any specific dress code for CLAT 2026. However, candidates are advised to follow some general guidelines to dress up for the exam. These are given below.

  • Candidates must wear half-sleeve shorts with no big buttons that can hide concealed material.

  • Students should wear light-coloured clothes.

  • Candidates should wear sandals or slippers at the exam centre.

  • CLAT aspirants are advised to not carry any valuable material with them as there is no safekeeping facility.

  • Students should also refrain from wearing any chains, lockets, nose pins, rings etc.

CLAT Exam Day General Instructions

Some general instructions that candidates should follow on the exam day have been given below:

  1. Take Sufficient rest: Candidates should take at least 7-8 hours of rest to maintain their composure before the entrance test.

  2. Carry all important documents in a folder: Candidates should carry all the important documents like CLAT 2026 admit card, a government issued photo id proof and double-check the same to avoid any kind of discrepancies at the exam centre in folder.

  3. Get detailed information on the CLAT exam centre: Candidates should have prior information on the assigned CLAT exam centre to avoid trouble at the last moment.

  4. Report on time: Candidates should reach the examination centre at least one hour before the scheduled time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is calculator allowed in CLAT 2026 exam?
A:

No, a calculator is not allowed in the examination hall.

Q: What ID proofs are required on the CLAT 2026 exam day?
A:

Candidates should carry one photo Id proof for verification like Aadhar card, driving licence, PAN card etc.

Q: Will candidates have to submit the CLAT 2026 admit card in the examination centre?
A:

No, candidates don’t need to submit their CLAT 2026 admit card in the examination hall. The admit card will only be checked by the authorities and returned back to the candidate.

Q: When will CLAT 2026 be conducted?
A:

CLAT 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025.

Q: Do we get reading time in CLAT?
A:

No, there is no separate reading time allotted to candidates.

Q: What should I do on the day of CLAT exam?
A:

Make sure to follow all the exam instructions and be ready with all the documents. Lastly keep a calm mind to perform well in the exam.

Q: Are water bottles allowed in CLAT?
A:

Yes, candidates can carry a transparent water bottle with them.

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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.

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BEST REGARDS

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

BEST REGARDS

Right now there is no official e-guide for CLAT 2026 released by the Consortium of NLUs. They usually provide sample questions and model papers closer to the exam, but not a complete guide at this stage.

You can still prepare using free study material available online. Many websites provide free downloadable PDFs, mock tests, and previous year papers that will help you understand the pattern and practice important topics.

If you want a structured book, there are two good options. The Oswaal CLAT & AILET guide has past year solved papers, topic-wise questions, and mock tests. The Arihant CLAT Conqueror book has more than 3000 practice questions with solutions. Both are helpful depending on whether you prefer solved papers or more practice questions.