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CLAT 2026 Latest News and Updates: Notification (OUT), Registration (Started), Exam Date (Dec 7)

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

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 25 Aug 2025, 03:42 PM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities will conduct the CLAT 2026 exam on December 7, 2025 in offline, pen and paper mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Consortium has opened the CLAT 2026 application form on August 1, 2025. Interested candidates can register online from the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date of CLAT registration 2026 is October 31, 2025. The Consortium will issue the CLAT admit card 2026 tentatively two weeks before the exam in online mode. Earlier, the CLAT 2026 advertisement notification was released on July 20, 2025. The CLAT 2026 notification is available on the consortium's official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

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  1. CLAT 2026 Advertisement Notification
  2. CLAT 2026 Exam Date
  3. CLAT 2026 Application Form Window
  4. CLAT Syllabus 2026
CLAT 2026 Latest News and Updates: Notification (OUT), Registration (Started), Exam Date (Dec 7)
CLAT 2026 latest news and updates

The consortium had earlier notified the CLAT 2026 exam date. It has been officially notified that CLAT 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct CLAT 2026 in offline mode at CLAT exam centres across the country. There are 24 NLUs participating in CLAT 2026. Through CLAT 2026, candidates will be able to gain admission into 5-year LLB programmes of participating NLUs. Through CLAT PG 2026, candidates will be able to gain admission into LLM programmes of the NLUs. Read on to find all the CLAT 2026 latest news and updates can be found in the paragraphs below.

CLAT 2026 Advertisement Notification

The CLAT 2026 notification was published on the consortium's official website and in various other print and electronic media channels on July 20, 2025. The notification includes the CLAT registration dates, exam date, application fee details and eligibility criteria.

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CLAT 2026 Exam Date

The Consortium of National Law Universities has notified the CLAT exam date on the official website. In an official notification, the Consortium has informed that CLAT 2026 will be held on December 7, 2025 in offline mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. Other important dates for CLAT 2026 are expected to be announced soon.

CLAT 2026 Application Form Window

The CLAT 2026 application process has been opened on August 1, 2025. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill out the CLAT application form 2026 from the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Such candidates will be required to register with their email id and mobile number and also pay the required CLAT 2026 application fee. The CLAT 2026 registration fee is Rs 4,000 for general/OBC candidates and Rs 3,500 for SC/ST candidates. The deadline for the CLAT 2026 application form is October 31, 2025.

CLAT 2026 UG Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaEligibility

Educational Qualifications

Class 12 pass from a recognised board.

Candidates appearing for their class 12 exams and are due to pass out in 2026 are also eligible

Minimum marks required in the qualifying exam

45% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates

40% for SC/ST category candidates

Age Limit

There is no age limit

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CLAT 2026 PG Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Eligibility

Educational Qualifications

5-year LLB or 3-year LLB from any law college recognised by the Bar Council of India.

Candidates appearing for their final year LLB exams are also eligible to apply.

Minimum marks in the qualifying exam

50% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates

45% for SC/SC category candidates

Age Limit

There is no age limit

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CLAT Syllabus 2026

The Consortium has released the CLAT syllabus on its official website- consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The syllabus of CLAT 2026 informs candidates about the subjects and topics in the exam. However, there have been no changes in the CLAT syllabus in the last year. No changes were made in the CLAT PG syllabus. Candidates must refer to the CLAT syllabus 2026 while preparing for the examination.

CLAT UG syllabus 2026

SectionsTopics

English

Comprehension passages

Grammar

Mathematics

Elementary mathematics, i.e., maths taught up to 10th Class/Standard.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Static general knowledge

Current affairs- national and international news

Logical Reasoning

Logical and Analytical reasoning skills

Legal Aptitude

Study of law

Research aptitude

Problem-solving ability

Questions based on hypothetical situations

CLAT PG Syllabus 2026

Constitutional Law

Law of Torts

Jurisprudence

Company law

Intellectual Property Law

International Law

Family law

Labour and industrial law

Property law

Public international law

Administrative law

Criminal Law

Tax law

Law of Contracts

Environmental law


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CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of CLAT 2026 informs candidates about the structure of the CLAT question paper. The exam pattern provides information on the number of questions, marking scheme, weight and time duration of the exam.

CLAT Exam Pattern 2026

SectionsWeightNo. of questionMarking Scheme

English Language

20%

22-261 mark per question. 0.25 negative mark for every wrong answer.

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

25%

28-32

Legal Reasoning

25%

28-32

Logical Reasoning

20%

22-26

Quantitative Techniques

13%

10-14

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which NLU will conduct CLAT 2026?
A:

The Consortium of National Law Universities conduct the CLAT 2026 and not a single NLU. 

Q: Can I apply for CLAT 2026 now?
A:

Yes, CLAT 2026 registration is now open. Eligible candidates can apply for CLAT 2026 by visiting the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date to complete the CLAT 2026 registration is October 31, 2025.

Q: When is the CLAT exam 2026?
A:

The CLAT 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025 in offline mode.

Q: When will CLAT result 2026 be out?
A:

The Consortium of NLUs will likely announce the CLAT exam result 2026 in a week from the exam date on December 7, 2025.

Q: When will CLAT admit card 2026 be out?
A:

The CLAT hall ticket 2026 will be released tentatively two weeks before the exam in online mode.

Q: What is the official website of CLAT 2026?
A:

The CLAT official website is consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Q: Will CLAT be held twice in 2026?
A:

No, CLAT 2026 will not be held twice in 2026. The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted once, on December 7, 2025 as confirmed by the Consortium of NLUs. 

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Questions related to CLAT

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Have a question related to CLAT ?

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.

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.