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

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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

CLAT Exam Rules 2026 - Allowed and Prohibited Items

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

Documents to be retained by Candidates after the Test

• Question paper of CLAT

• Candidate copy of the OMR sheet

• CLAT admit card

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. Candidates who face functional limitations in writing, reading, or comprehending due to physical, visual, intellectual, or other disabilities can avail support as certified by a competent authority. These are given below:

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

• As per the new guidelines, eligible candidates will be entitled to special accommodations, including compensatory time, scribe/ reader/ lab assistant, use of technological aids, and access to barrier-free examination centre

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

• To promote independent participation, PwD candidates will be encouraged to use technology-based tools such as screen-reading software, magnification tools, voice recognition software, and recording devices.

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

• Undertaking for candidates using their own scribes is given below:

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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