CLAT 2026 Notification: Upcoming Exam Dates and Important Updates

The latest official updates regarding the CLAT 2026 examination are as follows:

• The CLAT 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in December 2025, with tentative dates reported as either December 6, December 7, or December 14, 2025 depending on different sources. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will confirm the exact date soon.
• The official notification for CLAT 2026 is anticipated to be released around July 2025, which will include detailed information on syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, admission timelines, and application deadlines. Candidates should monitor the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in for these updates.
• The application process for CLAT 2026 is expected to begin in mid to late July 2025 and will be conducted fully online. The last date to apply is likely in October or early November 2025.
• Admit cards for CLAT 2026 will be released by the Consortium approximately 15 days before the exam day, i.e., around November or early December 2025.
• The exam is conducted for admission to 5-year integrated LLB (undergraduate) and 1-year LLM (postgraduate) programs at National Law Universities across India. It covers subjects such as English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

The CLAT exam remains a crucial gateway for aspiring law students seeking admission to prestigious NLUs, which offer some of the best legal education and career opportunities in India. Securing a good rank in CLAT is highly competitive and pivotal for students’ future legal careers.

Key official resource: consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CLAT?

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is an entrance examination for admissions to various National Law Universities in India.

2. When will the CLAT 2026 notification be released?

The official notification for CLAT 2026 is anticipated to be released around July 2025.

3. How can I apply for CLAT 2026?

The application process for CLAT 2026 is expected to begin in mid to late July 2025 and will be conducted online.

4. What subjects are covered in the CLAT exam?

The exam covers English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.