Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

CLAT 2026 Overview

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at 24 NLUs and several affiliated institutions across India. CLAT is held once a year in offline mode and is the primary gateway for 5-year integrated LLB and LLM programs.

Key Highlights:

  • Exam Name: CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

  • Conducting Body: Consortium of National Law Universities

  • Courses Offered: BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB, LLM

  • Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper)

  • Frequency: Once a year

  • Duration: 2 hours

  • Medium: English

  • Official Website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in

CLAT 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

  • Notification Release : First week of July 2025

  • Application Form Opens : Second week of July 2025

  • Last Date to Apply : Fourth week of October 2025

  • Admit Card Release : Two weeks before the exam

  • CLAT 2026 Exam Date : December 7, 2025 (2 PM to 4 PM)

  • Provisional Answer Key : 1-2 days after the exam

  • Final Answer Key & Result : One week after the exam

  • Counselling Registration Begins : 1-2 days after the result

Note : Dates are subject to change. Refer to the official CLAT Consortium website for updates

CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For UG (5-year LLB):

  • Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.

  • Minimum marks: 45% (General/OBC); 40% (SC/ST).

  • No upper age limit.

CLAT 2026 Application Process

  • Applications are accepted online via the official CLAT Consortium website.

  • Steps:

  1. Register on the portal.

  2. Fill out the application form and upload required documents.

  3. Pay the application fee (General/OBC: ₹4,000; Reserved: ₹3,500).

  4. Submit and download the confirmation page for reference.

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

  • Mode : Offline (Pen-and-Paper)

  • Duration : 2 hours

  • Type of Questions : Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • Total Questions (UG) : 120

  • Total Marks (UG) : 120

  • Marking Scheme : +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect

  • Sections : English, Current Affairs (GK), Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques

CLAT 2026 Syllabus

  • English Language : 28-32 questions

  • Current Affairs including General Knowledge : 35-39 questions

  • Logical Reasoning : 28-32 questions

  • Legal Reasoning : 35-39 question

  • Quantitative Techniques :13-17 questions

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India and several private law colleges.

  • Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
    Minimum Marks:

    • General/OBC: 45%

    • SC/ST: 40%

    Age Limit: No upper age limit.

  • CLAT is usually conducted in December for admission to the following academic year.

  • CLAT tests aptitude across 5 sections:

    1. English Language – Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar

    2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge

    3. Legal Reasoning – Legal principles and logical application

    4. Logical Reasoning

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  • Yes. Students from any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities) can appear for CLAT. There are no stream-specific requirements.

  • Mode: Offline (Pen and paper-based)

    Duration: 2 hours

    Questions: 120 MCQs

    Marking: +1 for correct, −0.25 for incorrect

  • +1 for every correct answer, -0.25 for every incorrect answer