Common Law Admission Test Application Process 2026
Common Law Admission Test Application Process
CLAT 2026 Registration Dates
CLAT 2026 registration begins on August 1, 2025. The last date to apply is October 31, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT Registration Starts | August 1, 2025 |
| CLAT Registration Last Date | October 31, 2025 |
| CLAT Application Correction Last Date | 2nd/3rd week of October 2025 |
| Release of CLAT Admit Card | 22nd November 2025 |
| CLAT Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
CLAT 2026 Application Fee
The CLAT application fee is the same for UG and PG courses. The fee must be paid online during registration.
- INR 4,000 for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI
- INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL categories
How to Apply for CLAT 2026
Candidates must fill out the CLAT application form online. The official website is consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Applicants need to provide personal and academic details. They must also upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Students should complete the form early to get their first preference of examination centre. Late submissions will not be accepted.
CLAT 2026 Eligibility
To be eligible for CLAT 2026, students must have completed Class 12th. They need at least 45% marks, while reserved categories need 40% marks.
CLAT 2026 Exam Details
The CLAT exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025. Registration is mandatory for admission to 24 participating NLUs for UG and PG law programs.
Every year, around 60,000 students apply for the exam. There are 3,213 seats for the 5-year LLB and 1,217 seats for the 1-year LLB.
CLAT Registration Statistics
The registration process includes details on how many students registered and appeared for the test in past years. These statistics help applicants understand the competition level.
CLAT 2026 Registration Eligibility
The Consortium of National Law Universities sets the CLAT 2026 eligibility criteria. Candidates must meet these conditions to apply.
- Candidates must have completed Class 12 from a recognized board.
- For a graduation degree, General, OBC, PWD, NRI, PIO, and OCI candidates need a minimum of 45% marks. SC and ST candidates need a minimum of 40% marks.
- Candidates appearing for the final year exam of an undergraduate degree can also apply.
Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Registration
Candidates must upload the required documents during registration. The documents and their specifications are listed below.
- Personal details such as name, address, mobile number, and email ID.
- Educational details including Class 10+2 and Bachelor's degree certificates.
- A colored photograph and signature with specific dimensions.
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Colored Photograph with name and date | .jpeg/.jpg | 20 to 50 KB |
| Signature with a black pen on white paper | .jpeg/.jpg | 10-20 KB |
| State Domicile Certificate | 2 MB |
CLAT 2026 Application Fee
The CLAT registration fee is set by the NLUs. Based on previous years, the fee structure is as follows.
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI | 4,000 |
| SC/ ST/ BPL | 3,500 |
| Previous years' question papers | 500 |
Important Instructions for CLAT 2026 Registration
Candidates should keep certain points in mind while filling the CLAT 2026 form. These instructions help avoid common errors.
- Avoid last-minute registrations as the site may crash due to overload.
- Ensure images and documents are in the correct format.
- Keep all documents ready before starting the application process.
CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction
The Consortium of NLUs provides an Application Correction Window for edits before final submission. The last date for this window is usually in November.
Candidates can change their NLU preferences under 'Category and Seat Reservation'. They can also update their category status in the Personal Details tab. After making changes, click the Next button, tick the declaration checkbox, and click Save to submit corrections.
CLAT Applications Received in the Past 5 Years
The number of registrations and appearances for CLAT in recent years is given below. This data shows the scale of the exam.
| Year | Total Registered | Total Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75000+ | 96.33% |
| 2024 | 71,243 | 68,786 |
| 2023 | 54,253 | 51,469 |
| 2022 | 60,895 | 56,472 |
| 2021 | 70,277 | 62,107 |
| 2020 | 75,183 | 59,443 |
CLAT UG vs CLAT PG Statistics
The attendance statistics for CLAT 2025 are provided below. This table shows the percentage of candidates who appeared and were absent.
| Exam Name | Appeared in CLAT 2025 | Absent |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT | 96.33% | 3.67% |
CLAT 2026 Exam Intakes
Details of the CLAT exam for previous years are listed below. This includes seat numbers and participating institutes.
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CLAT 2026 Participating Institutes
The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts CLAT. The exam is held for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes.
Several National Law Universities (NLUs) accept CLAT scores for admission. The table below lists the participating institutes and the seats available for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) programme.
| Participating Institute | Number of Available Seats for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) |
|---|---|
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur | 180 |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar | 180 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab | 180 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | 178 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata | 127 |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | 120 |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi | 120 |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam | 120 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam | 120 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 120 |
| Chanakya National Law University, Patna | 120 |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 115 |
| Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad | 105 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli | 104 |
| National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore | 80 |
| The National Law University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi | 60 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | 50 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 50 |
CLAT UG vs CLAT PG Statistics
The table below compares the number of students who registered for CLAT UG and CLAT PG separately. It also includes the number of absentees.
| Exam Name | Registered for CLAT 2024 | Appeared in CLAT 2024 | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT UG | 60295 | 58,504 | 1,791 |
| CLAT PG | 10948 | 10,282 | 666 |
| Total | 71243 | 68,786 | 2,457 |
How to Cancel CLAT Registration 2026?
To cancel your CLAT Registration, you must follow the options below.
- Contact Authorities: You must contact the CLAT exam conducting authorities and explain your reasons for cancellation. Refunds are generally not provided, but exceptions may be considered based on the validity of the reason.
- Submit a New Application: If errors are irreparable, submit a new application. Note that multiple applications from the same candidate are typically not accepted.
CLAT Registration FAQs
Ques. I am 28 years old, am I eligible to apply to CLAT?
Ans. Yes, there is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.
Ques. I am in my last semester, results are still awaited for my college, can I apply for CLAT?
Ans. Yes, if your qualifying exam is in March / April, you are eligible to apply for the exam provided you submit your degree at the time of admission.
Ques. If the Picture that I uploaded is old and not recently clicked, will it create problems?
Ans. It should not. When you reach the examination centre, they will ask for your proper ID card, such as Aadhar, driving license, PAN, etc. Then, they will match your name, your parents' name, etc., with the ID card provided. So, it should not create a problem unless the picture is unrecognizable. Still, we suggest not taking any risks and trying to upload a picture that was recently taken.
Ques. If I have forgotten my Login Credentials, What should I do?
Ans. In case you have forgotten the credentials required to log into your account, you can recover them by following the steps mentioned below.
To reset your password on the Consortium website, start by visiting the official site and clicking on the 'Forgot Password' link in the login window.
Enter your registered mobile number and click on 'Request OTP'.
Once you receive the One Time Password (OTP) on your mobile, enter it to verify your identity.
Then, create a new password and proceed to log in with your updated credentials.