CLAT 2026: Exam Date Announced, Registration Starts from August 1 – Check Complete Process

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The official exam date of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 has been announced. The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) has informed that the CLAT 2026 exam will be held on December 7, 2025 (Sunday) from 2 pm to 4 pm. This exam will be taken in offline mode.

CLAT is a national level law entrance examination through which admission is given to UG (5-year LLB) and PG (LLM) courses in 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) of India.

👉 Download PDF - CLAT 2026 Official Notice

CLAT 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	August 1, 2025
Last Date to Apply	October 31, 2025
Exam Date	December 7, 2025 (Sunday)
Exam Time	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

CLAT 2026 Registration Process

The application process for CLAT 2026 will begin from August 1, 2025 and continue till October 31, 2025. Candidates can apply by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Visit the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Click on "Register" and enter name, mobile number and email
Verify account by OTP
Login and enter personal information
Fill academic details and exam center preference (maximum 3)
Upload required documents
Pay the fee online
Submit and download the confirmation page

Eligibility for CLAT 2026

UG Program (LLB): Minimum 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST)
PG Program (LLM): LLB degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)

CLAT 2026 Application Fee Structure

The CLAT 2026 application fee varies based on category and whether you opt for previous years’ question papers:

Category	Application Fee Only	With Previous Year Question Papers
General/OBC/PwD/NRI	₹4,000	₹4,500
SC/ST/BPL	₹3,500	₹4,000

Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Application

Make sure to keep the following documents ready before starting your CLAT 2026 registration:

Scanned copies of Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Identity proof – Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Driving License
Address proof
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
PwD/BPL certificate (if applicable)
Domicile certificate (if required)

Admission Through CLAT

CLAT scores are accepted by 24 NLUs, several private universities, and public sector organizations. Admission to integrated LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) courses is based on CLAT rank, seat availability, and category.