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The CLAT 2026 important dates include registration, admit card, exam, result and counselling dates. The Consortium of National Law Universities conducted CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025. The result was declared on December 16, 2025, followed by the counselling process for admission to participating National Law Universities.
CLAT 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 registration started | August 1, 2025 |
| Last date to apply | October 31, 2025 |
| Admit card release date | November 22, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 exam date | December 7, 2025 |
| Exam timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| CLAT 2026 result date | December 16, 2025 |
| Counselling registration started | December 16, 2025 |
| Counselling registration closed | December 27, 2025 |
| First allotment list | January 7, 2026 |
| Second allotment list | January 22, 2026 |
| Revised third allotment list | February 25, 2026 |
| Revised fourth allotment list | May 9, 2026 |
| Fifth and final allotment list | May 20, 2026 |
CLAT 2026 Application Dates
CLAT 2026 registration began on August 1, 2025. Candidates could submit the online application form until October 31, 2025.
The registration process was conducted through the official CLAT portal for both UG and PG programmes.
CLAT 2026 Admit Card Date
The CLAT 2026 admit card was released on November 22, 2025. Registered candidates could download it through their candidate login before the examination.
Students were required to carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
CLAT 2026 Exam Date
CLAT 2026 was held on December 7, 2025. The exam timing was:
- Regular candidates: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Eligible PwD candidates: 2:00 PM to 4:40 PM
The exam was conducted in offline mode for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes.
CLAT 2026 Result Date
The CLAT 2026 result was announced on December 16, 2025.
Candidates could check their scores and download the scorecard through the official CLAT candidate portal.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
The counselling registration process started on December 16, 2025 and closed on December 27, 2025.
The Consortium conducted five central counselling rounds.
| Counselling Round | Allotment Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 22, 2026 |
| Round 3 | February 25, 2026 |
| Round 4 | May 9, 2026 |
| Round 5 | May 20, 2026 |
Some counselling dates were revised during the admission process. Therefore, the latest revised schedule should be considered instead of older published dates.
CLAT 2026 Official Website
Candidates should check the official website of the Consortium of National Law Universities for CLAT notifications, scorecards, counselling details and allotment lists.
CLAT 2026 Important Dates FAQs
What was the CLAT 2026 exam date?
CLAT 2026 was conducted on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
When did CLAT 2026 registration start?
The CLAT 2026 application process started on August 1, 2025.
What was the last date to apply for CLAT 2026?
The application deadline was October 31, 2025.
When was the CLAT 2026 result declared?
The CLAT 2026 result was announced on December 16, 2025.
When was the final CLAT 2026 allotment list released?
The fifth and final central allotment list was released on May 20, 2026.
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