CLAT PG 2026: Check Counselling Process, Result, Answer Key, & Cutoff

If you are planning to pursue LL.M. course from any reputed university in India after completing your LL. B course. Then CLAT PG is one of the exam that can give you this opportunity. It is a national level entrance exam conducted by the consortium of NLUs (National Law Universities). According to the official website, the CLAT PG 2026 exam will be held on December 7, 2025. Registration for which has already started from August 1, and closed November 7 and Test location & detail correction closed 9 November. Through this exam, students can get admission in postgraduate law programs offered by top NLUs and other participating universities.

The exam mainly focuses on the subjects that you have already studied during your LL.B. course - such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Jurisprudence and a few others. That is why understanding the syllabus and exam pattern in advance is really helpful for good preparation.

In this article, you will be able to know everything related to CLAT PG exam 2026. Starting from important dates, who can apply, how to register, what to study, exam pattern, admit card details, everything is covered, along with a step-by-step guide on how to fill the application form, what documents you will need and how to download the admit card without any confusion.

So, whether you have just started preparing or have completed your LLB and are now thinking of doing an LLM, this guide will help you understand the exam process clearly and confidently - without any complications. Read the full article and know everything about CLAT PG Exam 2026 clearly.

CLAT PG 2026: Highlights

All the important information related to CLAT PG Exam 2026 is given in the table below.

Feature	Details
Exam Name	Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate (CLAT PG) 2026
Conducting Body	Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Exam Level	National-level postgraduate entrance exam for LL.M.
Courses Offered	LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Number of Participating NLUs	25+ National Law Universities
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen-and-paper based)
Type of Questions	Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	120 MCQs
Total Marks	120 marks
Duration of Exam	2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer -0.25 for each wrong answer
Medium of Exam	English only
CLAT PG 2026 Exam Date	7 December 2025
Application Mode	Online via - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria	LL.B. Degree or equivalent (3-year/5-year) with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST)
Official Website	consortiumofnlus.ac.in

CLAT PG Dates 2026 (Official)

The probable CLAT exam schedule for 2026 is given in the table below, as per the previous year's CLAT exam schedule. Please Check it out.

Event	Dates
Release of Official Notification	20-21 July 2025
Start of Online Application	1 August 2025
Last Date to Submit Application	7 November (Extended)
Last Date for Fee Payment	Same as application deadline
Release of Admit Card	22 November 2025
CLAT PG 2026 Exam Date	7th December 2025
Answer Key (Provisional)	10 December 2025
Objection Window Closes	12 December 2025
Final Answer Key Release	16 December 2025
Declaration of Result	16 December 2025
Counselling Registration Starts	17 December 2025

Check: CLAT PG Dates 2026

CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

For admission to LLM programmes offered by top National Law Universities (NLUs), candidates have to fulfill certain eligibility criteria as prescribed by the CLAT PG authorities. The CLAT PG eligibility criteria 2026 are described in the table below. Please Check It out.

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Must have an LL.B. degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university/institution
Minimum Marks Required	50% marks (or equivalent grade) for General / OBC / NRI candidates. 45% marks (or equivalent grade) for SC / ST / PWD candidates.
Final Year Candidates	Students appearing in their final year LL.B. exams in April/May 2026 are also eligible
Age Limit	Anyone can apply for CLAT PG 2026, as there is no age limit mentioned by the authorities.
Tie-Breaker Criteria	If two or more candidates score the same marks, tie will be resolved in this order: 1. Candidate with higher age 2. Computerized draw of lots

Check: CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

CLAT PG Registration 2026

The registration process for CLAT PG Exam 2026 will be conducted online on the official website of Consortium of NLUs. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam will have to complete the registration by the given deadline. Below is the step-by-step CLAT PG registration process for 2026.

Step 1: Go to the official website- “consortiumofnlus.ac.in”. Then click on the link “CLAT 2026” displayed on the homepage.
Step 2: Then click on the “Register” option and create a new account by entering your name, mobile number, email ID and password. After submitting these details, an activation link will be sent to your registered email.
Step 3: Go to your email inbox and click on the activation link to complete your account verification. Once the account is activated, log in using your email ID and password.
Step 4: After logging in, fill in CLAT PG application form. You will need to enter your personal details, education qualifications, contact address, and preferred NLU (National Law University).
Step 5: Then you need to upload scanned copies of your recent passport size photograph, signature, and other required documents such as a caste certificate (if applicable). Make sure that all the documents are clear and within the specified size and format.
Step 6: Then, you can pay the application fee online through any convenient mode like debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. As per the previous year trend, the expected fee for General/OBC/NRI candidates is INR.4000/- and for SC/ST/PWD candidates is INR. 3500/-
Step 7: Finally, review all the information entered carefully. Once everything is correct, submit the form. And don’t forget to download the confirmation page after submission and keep it safely for future reference.

Check: CLAT PG Registration 2026

CLAT PG Syllabus 2026

CLAT PG Syllabus 2026, is described in the table below. Please check it out.

Section	Syllabus Description
Core Law Subjects	The questions will be based on mandatory subjects of the UG law program, which include- Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law
Nature of Passages	Candidates will be given excerpts from judgments, legal statutes, or regulatory texts. Each will be followed by multiple questions testing conceptual clarity and legal application.
Skills Assessed	• Reading and understanding complex legal language • Identifying legal principles • Summarizing legal content • Applying legal concepts to new scenarios • Recognizing arguments and counter-arguments in law
Preparation Focus	• Read and revise important Supreme Court and High Court judgments • Study key constitutional and legislative provisions • Understand landmark case laws and related amendments • Practice legal comprehension sets
Exam Goal	To test your ability to apply legal knowledge and interpretation skills, rather than rote memorization

Check: CLAT PG Syllabus 2026

CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2026

CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2026 is described in the table below. Please check it out.

Component	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Type of Questions	Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	120
Total Marks	120
Time Duration	2 Hours
Language	English
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking	-0.25 for each wrong answer

Check: CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2026

CLAT PG Admit Card 2026

The CLAT PG Admit Card 2026 will be released a few days before the exam on the official website of the Consortium of NLUs. Only candidates who have successfully completed their application process will be able to download their admit card. This is a very important document, as without it you will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

To make it easy for you, the procedure to download CLAT PG 2026 admit card is given below step by step:

Step 1: Go to the official website -“consortiumofnlus.ac.in”
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link written 'CLAT 2026'
Step 3: Now click on the 'Login' button
Step 4: Enter your registered mobile number and password, then click on Login
Step 5: After logging in, go to your dashboard and click on 'Download Admit Card'
Step 6: Your admit card will appear in PDF format - download it and take a printout for the exam day

Check: CLAT PG Admit Card 2026

CLAT PG Answer Key 2026

The CLAT PG Answer key 2026 was released on the official website. This will help the candidates to match their answers with the official answer sheet and get an idea of their expected marks. In case of any doubt, candidates can also raise objections within the specified time.

The process of downloading the answer key is explained below:

Step 1: Go to the official website - “consortiumofnlus.ac.in”
Step 2: Click on “CLAT 2026” on the homepage
Step 3: Click the “Login” button and sign in using your mobile number and password
Step 4: On your dashboard, click on “View Provisional Answer Key”
Step 5: Download the answer key PDF and compare your answers

Check: CLAT PG Answer Key 2026

CLAT PG Cutoff 2026

The expected cutoff for CLAT PG Exam 2026 as per the previous year's cutoff is given in the table below.

NLU Short Name	Opening Rank (Expected)	Closing Rank (Expected)
NLSIU Bengaluru	8	154
NALSAR Hyderabad	19	215
WBNUJS Kolkata	137	623
NLIU Bhopal	49	459
NLU Jodhpur	185	748
GNLU Gandhinagar	37	494
RMLNLU Lucknow	12	101
RGNUL Punjab	239	1143
NUALS Kochi	232	1396
NLUO Cuttack	680	1222
NUSRL Ranchi	529	1230
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	766	1727
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	926	1368
MNLU Mumbai	202	734
MNLU Nagpur	626	1568
MNLU Aurangabad	1088	1739
HPNLU Shimla	617	1577
DNLU Jabalpur	899	1809
HNLU Raipur	494	1095
GNLU Silvassa Campus	718	1200

Check: CLAT PG Cutoff 2026

CLAT PG Result 2026

The results of CLAT PG 2026 was declared online by the Consortium of NLU. It will include your total marks, All India Rank (AIR) and Departmental Rank.

How to check the results of CLAT PG 2026 is explained below:

Step 1: Go to the official website - “consortiumofnlus.ac.in”
Step 2: Click on “CLAT 2026”
Step 3: Click the “Login” button and enter your registered details
Step 4: Once logged in, click on “Scorecard”
Step 5: Make sure to download and save the result PDF for future use or reference

Check: CLAT PG Result 2026

CLAT PG Counseling 2026

CLAT PG Counselling for admission to LLM courses in participating NLUs is conducted in online mode. Only eligible candidates can register for the counselling process.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to complete the counselling process:

Step 1: Go to the official website- “consortiumofnlus.ac.in”
Step 2: Click on “CLAT 2026”, then log in to your account
Step 3: On your dashboard, click on “Counselling Registration”
Step 4: Fill in your NLU preferences and submit the form
Step 5: Then pay the counselling fee is INR 30,000 for General Category candidates and 20,000 for those belonging to reserved categories
Step 6: Upload the required documents

After Seat Allotment

Once the seat is allotted, you need to choose one of the following:

Accept Seat
Apply for Upgrade
Exit Counselling

Participating University for CLAT PG 2026

The table below lists the top participating universities accepting CLAT scores for PG admissions in 2026.

University Name	LL.M. Seats	Approx. Fees (Per Year)
NLSIU Bengaluru	120	INR 3.28 Lakh
NALSAR Hyderabad	66	INR 2.10 Lakh
NLIU Bhopal	60	INR 2.64 Lakh
WBNUJS Kolkata	100	INR 1.80 Lakh
NLU Jodhpur	80	INR 1.60 Lakh
HNLU Raipur	90	INR 1.60 Lakh
GNLU Gandhinagar	57	INR 1.85 Lakh
GNLU Silvassa	33	INR 1.85 Lakh
RMLNLU Lucknow	48	INR 1.70 Lakh
RGNUL Punjab	58	INR 1.65 Lakh
CNLU Patna	40	INR 1.77 Lakh
NUALS Kochi	60	INR 1.70 Lakh
NLUO Odisha	44	INR 1.75 Lakh
NUSRL Ranchi	60	INR 1.60 Lakh
NLUJA Assam	40	INR 1.65 Lakh
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	60	INR 1.70 Lakh
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	60	INR 1.60 Lakh
MNLU Mumbai	50	INR 1.75 Lakh
MNLU Nagpur	60	INR 1.80 Lakh
MNLU Aurangabad	60	INR 1.75 Lakh
HPNLU Shimla	80	INR 2.98 Lakh
DNLU Jabalpur	50	INR 3.51 Lakh
DBRANLU Haryana	40	INR 2.22 Lakh
NLU Tripura (NLUT Agartala)	50	INR 1.71 Lakh
RPNLU Prayagraj	10	INR 1.99 Lakh
IIULER Goa	40	INR 1.70 Lakh