CLAT 2026 Notification: Live Updates on Registration Dates and Exam Schedule

Comprehensive Guide to CLAT 2026

1. CLAT 2026 Notification and Registration

• Notification Release: The official notification for CLAT 2026 is expected soon, likely within July 2025. It will be available on the Consortium of National Law Universities' website.
• Registration Period: The application form for CLAT 2026 is anticipated to be available from mid-July 2025 and will remain open until approximately October 2025.
• Registration Fee: The application fee for CLAT 2026 is Rs 4000, with a concession of Rs 500 for reserved categories.

2. CLAT 2026 Exam Details

• Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for the first Sunday of December 2025, which is December 7, 2025, with a backup date of December 14, 2025.
• Exam Timing: The exam will be conducted from 2 PM to 4 PM, with an additional 40 minutes for candidates with disabilities.
• Exam Format: The CLAT exam is a pen-and-paper test consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), focusing on:
  • English Language: 22-26 questions
  • Current Affairs & General Knowledge: 28-32 questions
  • Legal Reasoning: 28-32 questions
  • Logical Reasoning: 22-26 questions
  • Quantitative Techniques: 10-14 questions

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must pass the 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks. For reserved category candidates, the minimum requirement is 40%.
• Appearing candidates can also apply.

4. Important Updates

• The CLAT exam is a critical step for admission to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate law courses.
• Students must stay updated with the latest announcements on the official website.

5. Future Steps

• After the exam, a provisional answer key will be released, and candidates will have a set time to raise objections. The final answer key will be published after addressing any raised objections, and results will be declared.