CLAT 2026 Exam Date: Check Exam, Registration Schedule and Other Key Details

CLAT Exam 2026: On August 1, 2025, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has started the application process for CLAT 2026 and was functional till October 31st, 2025. The CLAT Application Form can be completed by candidates by going to consortiumofnlus.ac.in, the official website. The date of the CLAT 2026 exam is December 7, 2025. Before starting their CLAT preparation in 2026, candidates should review the CLAT UG Syllabus and CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern. The syllabus for CLAT PG 2026 will be different. Over 130 CLAT Exam Centers will administer the CLAT 2026 Exam in pen and paper format. This article provides a thorough rundown of CLAT 2026, including pertinent dates, official announcements, the application procedure, the exam structure, the syllabus, and other important details.

This article of CLAT 2026, contains all of the important information, including the syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, application fee, eligibility requirements, and other facts.

CLAT Exam 2026: Key Highlights

CLAT 2026: Registration starts from 1st August 2025

The application period for CLAT 2026 will be open from today, August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. Through consortiumofnlus.ac.in, the official website, candidates who have qualified can now register online. On Sunday, December 7, 2025, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., the CLAT 2026 UG exam is planned taking place.

CLAT 2026 Exam Dates

Please refer to the table below for the full CLAT 2026 exam schedule:

CLAT Exam 2026: Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview

Mode: Pen and Paper

Duration: 2 hours

Questions: 120 Multiple–Choice Questions

Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, –0.25 for incorrect responses 

UG exam sections:

• English Comprehension

• Current Affairs & General Knowledge

• Legal Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning

• Quantitative Techniques

PG exam sections:

• Constitutional Law

• Other law subjects like Contracts, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, etc.

Who Can Apply for CLAT 2026: UG & PG Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate (5‑Year LLB)

• Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent.

• Minimum marks required:

• General/OBC/PwD/NRI: 45%

• SC/ST: 40% 

Postgraduate (LLM)

• Must have completed or be in the final year of LLB.

• Minimum marks required:

• General/OBC/PwD/NRI: 50%

• SC/ST: 45% 

NOTE: There’s no upper age limit for either exam level .

How to Apply for CLAT 2026: Step‑by‑Step

• Register at consortiumofnlus.ac.in when it opens.

• After selecting "CLAT 2026 Registration," enter your phone number and email address.

• Enter your academic, personal, and category information.

• Upload your passport-size photo, signature, marksheets from Class 10 and 12, category/PwD certificates, and more.

• Apply online and pay the application cost.

• Fill out the form and get the confirmation receipt.

• In October 2025, there will probably be a revision window that allows changes to the name, photo, exam location, and other details.

CLAT 2026 Cut-Off Trends to Expect for the 7 December Exam

The CLAT 2026 cut-off is expected to follow a pattern similar to previous years, with top NLUs demanding higher ranks due to limited seats and increasing competition. Based on past trends, candidates aiming for premier institutes like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata may need to secure scores in the higher bracket, while mid-ranking NLUs may have slightly more flexible cut-offs. Since the exam is scheduled for 7 December 2025, students should expect the cut-off to be influenced by factors such as the overall difficulty level, the number of test-takers, and shifts in question patterns. Aspirants are advised to regularly track official updates and keep their target ranks aligned with expected cut-off ranges to maximise their chances of getting into their preferred NLU.

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