CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

If you are planning to take admission in the prestigious National Law Universities (NLU) of India through the CLAT 2026 exam, then you must first know about its eligibility conditions. This article will tell you what is the qualification required for 5-year LLB and postgraduate LLM programs, what is the age limit and which students can apply.

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national level entrance exam conducted for law studies in leading NLUs of India. The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in pen-paper mode and based on its score, admission will be granted for the academic session of the year 2025-26.

CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Category	Criteria	Details
🎓 UG Program (LLB)	Educational Qualification	- General/OBC/EWS/NRI/PIO/OCI/PwD: Minimum 45% marks in Class 12- SC/ST: Minimum 40% marks in Class 12
	Appearing Candidates	Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 can apply, but must submit proof of qualification at the time of admission
	Age Limit	No upper age limit to apply
⚖️ PG Program (LLM)	Educational Qualification	- General/OBC/EWS/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 50% marks in LLB or equivalent degree- SC/ST: Minimum 45% marks
	Appearing Candidates	Final-year LLB students can also apply, but must produce proof at admission
	Age Limit	No upper age limit for CLAT PG. In case of a tie in marks, older candidates will be given preference
❗ Important Note	Admission Basis	Meeting eligibility doesn't guarantee admission. Final selection will depend on merit list and cutoff scores

Some Important Points Regarding CLAT Eligibility:

• Eligibility is decided by BCI (Bar Council of India).
• All certificates and documents are mandatory to be submitted at the time of counselling.
• If the eligibility conditions are not met, admission may be cancelled despite good scores.