The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs. CLAT is the gateway to India’s premier 22 NLUs and several other top law institutions across the country.
CLAT 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
The Consortium of NLUs has announced that the CLAT 2026 examination will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The application window, which opened on August 1, 2025, will close on October 31, 2025.
Candidates aspiring to pursue a career in law must complete their registration process before the deadline on the official website — consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2026 Exam Overview
CLAT is conducted every year for two categories:
- CLAT UG (Undergraduate) — for admission to five-year integrated law programs (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.)
- CLAT PG (Postgraduate) — for LLM and equivalent postgraduate law programs.
CLAT UG 2026 Exam Pattern
The CLAT UG exam will comprise 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into the following sections:
- English Language
- Current Affairs (including General Knowledge)
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
Each question carries one mark, and there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
CLAT 2026 Registration — Step-by-Step Process
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online for CLAT 2026:
Step 1: Visit the official website — consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Click on “CLAT 2026 Registration” available on the homepage.
Step 3: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in personal, academic, and category details.
Step 4: Upload the required documents, including a passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
Step 5: Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
Step 6: Review and submit the form, then download the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | August 1, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Why CLAT Matters
Clearing CLAT opens doors to India’s most prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) and other reputed law schools, paving the way for a successful career in law, judiciary, policy-making, or academia.
The exam not only tests legal aptitude but also evaluates a candidate’s reasoning, analytical, and general awareness skills — qualities essential for a future legal professional.
