CLAT 2026 is the premier entrance exam for admission to India's top law colleges.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is conducted by the CLAT-Consortium. As of now, the fee details are listed as ₹N/A for both General and SC/ST categories, and the eligibility criteria are marked N/A. Candidates should regularly visit the official CLAT website for the latest announcements.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit for UG; Graduation for PG |
| Educational Qualification | Class 12 with 45% (40% reserved) for UG |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | ₹4,000 |
| OBC-NCL | ₹3,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹3,500 |
The application process for CLAT 2026 follows a standard online workflow. Candidates need to complete each step before the deadline to ensure their entry is considered.
Step 1 – Register on the CLAT portal
Create a new account on the official CLAT website by providing a valid email address and mobile number.
Step 2 – Fill personal and academic details
Enter your name, date of birth, address, and academic qualifications as per the prescribed format.
Step 3 – Upload required documents
Upload a recent passport‑size photograph, signature, and a scanned copy of a government‑issued ID proof.
Step 4 – Pay the application fee
Proceed to the payment gateway; fee amounts are currently listed as ₹N/A for all categories until the official fee schedule is released.
Step 5 – Review and submit
Double‑check all entered information, confirm that documents are clear, and submit the application.
Step 6 – Receive confirmation email
A confirmation email containing your unique application number will be sent to the registered email address.
Step 7 – Keep the application number safe
Use this number for future communications, admit‑card download, and result checking.
Application Fee
General: ₹N/A, SC/ST/PwBD: ₹N/A
Release Date: 25 Nov 2026
The CLAT 2026 admit card will be uploaded on the official portal after the application deadline. Candidates must log in using their application ID and password to download the PDF version, which will be required on the day of the exam.
Declared: 20 Dec 2026 (expected)
Results for CLAT 2026 will be posted on the CLAT website. Applicants can check their scores by entering their registration number and date of birth.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Admission To | BA LLB/LLM at NLUs |
CLAT is the national-level entrance exam for 5-year BA LLB and LLM admissions at 24 National Law Universities across India.
CLAT UG has 120 passage-based questions from English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Duration is 2 hours with +1/-0.25 marking.
24 National Law Universities accept CLAT scores including NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NLU Delhi (separate AILET).
Yes, CLAT has +1/-0.25 marking scheme. For every 4 wrong answers, 1 mark is deducted.
CLAT 2026 is the premier entrance exam for admission to India's top law colleges.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is conducted by the CLAT-Consortium. As of now, the fee details are listed as ₹N/A for both General and SC/ST categories, and the eligibility criteria are marked N/A. Candidates should regularly visit the official CLAT website for the latest announcements.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
At present, the CLAT Consortium has not published specific eligibility requirements for the 2026 edition. Prospective candidates should await the official notification for detailed criteria.
Data Source: Consortium of National Law Universities Official Website
Last Updated: 25 Sept 2026
Compiled from the official notification. Not yet verified by our editors. Always confirm dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply or pay.
