CLAT Answer Key 2026 (OUT): Download PDF, Check Response Sheet & Objection Process

If you appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam on December 7, 2025, then the CLAT 2026 answer key is one of the most important updates for you. The National Law University Consortium released the provisional answer key on December 10, 2025, at 5 PM and final answer key on 16 December 2025, and you can download the PDF directly to check your performance. The objection window will open on the same day and will remain active until December 12, 2025, giving you the opportunity to raise objections against any questions or answers that you believe are incorrect.

This year, the answer key is being released in two phases. You will first receive the provisional answer key on December 10, 2025, and after reviewing all objections, the Consortium will release the final answer key. The evaluation process will begin after the final answer key is published, and the CLAT 2026 results will be prepared based on the revised answers. This article below includes all the major updates and direct download links so you can check your performance quickly and without any confusion.

CLAT Answer Key 2026: Key Dates

Check the table below for a detailed list of all important schedules for CLAT 2026 in detail.

Event	Tentative Date
Release CLAT 2026 official notification	20 to 21 July 2025
Start of online application	1 August 2025
Last date to submit application	7 November extended
Release of admit card	22 November 2025
CLAT PG exam date	7 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

Also Check: CLAT 2026 Dates page.

CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF Download

You can visit the official CLAT Consortium portal, or use the direct links given below, to download the CLAT UG Answer Key 2026 PDF.

CLAT 2026 Answer Key	PDF Download
CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key	Download
CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key	Download

How to Download CLAT 2026 Answer Key?

You can download the CLAT UG Answer Key 2026 by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit the official CLAT Consortium website at -consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: In the latest notifications section, find and click on the “CLAT 2026” link.
Step 3: Look for the link titled “Provisional Answer Key 2026” or “Final Answer Key 2026” and click to open the PDF.
Step 4: After the PDF opens, click the “Download” icon to save the answer key on your device for future reference. No login is required.

By following these steps and clicking on the links as mentioned, you can quickly access the official CLAT UG Answer Key 2026 and start checking your answers.

How to Use the CLAT 2026 Answer Key to Check Your Score?

After downloading the CLAT 2026 answer key, you can easily check how you performed by comparing your responses with the official answers. To get an accurate estimate, make sure you understand the marking rules used in the exam.

CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme (UG)

+1 mark for every correct answer
–0.25 mark for each wrong attempt
No marks are added or deducted for unanswered questions

This marking pattern will help you evaluate your score correctly when matching your answers with the key.

Step-by-Step Process to Check Your Score:

Step 1: Open the CLAT UG 2026 answer key along with your response sheet or the answers you have noted.
Step 2: Count the number of questions you answered correctly.
Step 3: Count how many answers are incorrect.
Step 4: Apply the official marking rules.
Step 5: Use the formula below to find your estimated score.

CLAT 2026 Score Calculation Formula

Final Score = (Total Correct Answers) – (Total Incorrect Answers × 0.25)

Example:

If your sheet shows 100 correct answers and 30 incorrect answers, then:

100 – (30 × 0.25) = 92.5

How to Raise Objections Against the CLAT 2026 Answer Key?

If you find any question or answer that doesn’t seem correct in the provisional key, you can submit an objection through the official portal. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the CLAT Consortium portal (consortiumofnlus.ac.in).
Step 2: Sign in using your registered mobile number and password.
Step 3: After logging in, locate the “Submit Objections” option available on your dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Select whether your challenge is related to: the question itself, or the answer provided in the key.
Step 5: Fill in the explanation for your objection and provide supporting information if required.
Step 6: Review your entries and click on the submit button.
Step 7: Proceed the payment page and pay the required objection fee online.

CLAT 2026 Answer Key Objection Fee

INR 500 per objection (per question).
Fee must be paid for the objection to be accepted.
If your objection is found valid, the fee will be refunded by the Consortium.

How to Submit CLAT 2026 Answer Key Complaint?

If you find any issue with the CLAT 2026 final answer key or face any exam-related issues at your exam centre, you can submit a complaint through the official CLAT portal. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official CLAT Consortium website and log in to your candidate dashboard using your registered mobile number and password.
Step 2: After logging in, click on the “Submit Complaint” option displayed on the dashboard.
Step 3: Select the category of your complaint and clearly describe the issue (you will get a maximum limit of 1,000 characters).
Step 4: Upload any supporting documents that help explain your concern.
Step 5: Fill in the declaration form and click on the “Submit” button to complete the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

By comparing your answers with the official key, you can identify which questions are correct and which are incorrect. This helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses before the results are declared.

Review your incorrectly answered questions to understand whether the mistakes were due to misunderstanding, inadvertent errors, or time management. This analysis helps you plan for improvement or next steps.

Raise an objection only when you have strong evidence that an answer is incorrect. Supporting references from textbooks or standard materials are more likely to make your objection valid and acceptable.

Yes. By calculating your expected score with the answer key and comparing it with the previous year's cutoff, you will get an idea of which NLU you may be eligible for. Use it as a guideline, not a guarantee.

The provisional score may change if objections are accepted, and the key is updated. Corrected or omitted questions can affect your final marks.

Yes. If your score is close to the previous cutoff, you can start preparing your preference list and required documents. This ensures that you are ready when the final results are released.

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