CLAT 2026 Exam: Dates, Admit Card, Result & Admission Updates
CLAT 2026 Exam: Important Dates, Admit Card, Result & Admission Announcement
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in December 2025, with the exam expected on the 1st Sunday of December, tentatively December 7, 2025. CLAT is the national-level law entrance exam administered by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), guiding admissions to premier law programs across India.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | May to July 2025 |
| Start of Registration & Application Form | July 2025 (3rd week) |
| Last Date to Apply | October to November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | November 2025 (Last week) to December 2025 (1st week) |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 (Expected) |
| Answer Key Release | December 2025 |
| Result Announcement | December 2025 or January 2026 |
| Counseling and Admission Process | December 2025 - January 2026 |
Exam Mode and Centers
CLAT 2026 will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode across more than 130 exam centers throughout India.
Official Resources and Direct Download Links
All official information including the application form, admit card, answer keys, and results will be available on the Consortium of NLUs official website:
Note: Admit cards, results, and other updates will only be published on the above official portal. Candidates are advised to check this website regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When will CLAT 2026 registration start?
- Registration is expected to start in July 2025, tentatively in the third week.
- What is the expected date for the CLAT 2026 exam?
- The exam is anticipated to be held on December 7, 2025, conducted offline.
- Where can I download the CLAT 2026 admit card?
- The admit card will be available for download from the official CLAT website, around late November to early December 2025.
- When will the CLAT 2026 results be declared?
- The results are expected in December 2025 or January 2026, on the official portal.
- How can I apply for CLAT 2026?
- The application process will be online via the official site. Candidates must fill out the form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
- Will CLAT 2026 be conducted online?
- No. CLAT 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode (offline).
Preparation Tips
Given the tentative exam date, aspirants should maintain consistent preparation. Focus on understanding law fundamentals, practicing previous years' papers, and improving time management skills to perform well on exam day.