The application process for the CLAT 2026 starts on August 1, 2025 and is currently online. CLAT 2026 is a major national-level entrance exam for admission to UG and PG law programs in 24 NLUs, excluding NLU Delhi.

CLAT 2026 registration is underway till midnight today. Register on the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/, upload necessary documents and submit the fee by the deadline of November 7, 2025. The CLAT 2026 exam date is unchanged and scheduled for December 7.
The exam includes a total of 120 questions distributed across five sections, with a +1 mark for every correct answer and a negative 0.25 mark deduction for every incorrect answer. All admissions to the 5-year integrated L.L.B. and LL.M. programs for the 2026-2027 academic year will be based on the CLAT 2026 scores, which are also utilized by several affiliated institutions for admissions and recruitment. CLAT 2026 correction window is currently open. Edit the test location preferences listed in the application form. You can also use this opportunity to review and correct your Name, Date of Birth, Programme applied (UG/PG) and Reservations Eligibility, if necessary. This opportunity is available only until 11:59 P.M. on November 09, 2025. No requests for test location changes will be accepted after this deadline.

What is the Eligibility to Apply for CLAT 2026?
The eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026 contains no upper age limit for either the UG or PG exam. For the UG (5-year integrated law) program, candidates must have secured a minimum of 45% marks in their qualifying exam if they belong to the General category, or 40% if they are from the SC/ST category. For the PG (LL.M.) program, the minimum marks required in the qualifying law degree are 50% for the General category and 45% for the SC/ST category.
Check detailed: CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
How to Submit the CLAT 2026 Application Form?
For CLAT 2026 registration use the step-by-step process below:
- Step 1: Go to the official CLAT website; consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/ and create a new applicant account by providing your name, mobile number and email ID. Then select and confirm a password.
- Step 2: Use your newly created credentials to log in to your applicant account to access the application form.
- Step 3: Choose the “program of study” you are applying for:
- 5-year LLB
- one-year LLB (LLM/PG program)
- Step 4: Complete all sections of the application form. You must select three centres in order of preference. Upload the required documents according to the specified sizes and formats:
| Document | Maximum Size Limit | Acceptable Format(s) |
| Photograph | 500 KB | jpg / jpeg |
| Signature | 100 KB | |
| State Domicile Certificate | 2 MB |
- Step 5: You must now provide your preferences for the National Law Universities (NLUs) you wish to attend.
- Step 6: Review all details, agree to the mandatory declaration and consent of terms and submit the application form.
- Step 7: Complete the process by paying the specific application fee using an online mode (credit/debit card or net banking).
Direct Link: CLAT 2026 Registration (Active till 11:59 PM)

What is the CLAT 2026 Application Fee?
The CLAT 2026 Registration Fee is based on the candidate's category. To obtain the previous year's question papers an additional INR 500 must be paid along with the primary application fee. Check below:
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) | Application Fee with Question Papers (in INR) |
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI | 4000 | 4500 |
| SC/ST/BPL | 3500 | 4000 |
CLAT 2026: Mock Test
The CLAT UG 2026 official mock tests by the Consortium of NLUs will be released online after the correction window event ends, about one month before the exam. The Consortium regularly releases five official mock tests with a two-hour time limit to help students prepare.
Read More:
- CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction Editable and Non-Editable Fields
- CLAT UG Exam Pattern 2026, Weightage, Marking Scheme
- CLAT UG Admit Card 2026; Check Dates, Exam Centres
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: You can reach out to the official CLAT Helpdesk through the following channels:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Number: 08047162020 (available between 10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working days).
Ans: Candidates can either contact the NLU Consortium directly to explain the need for CLAT 2026 application form cancellation or submit a completely new application form. It is important to know that refunds for the application fee are generally not granted.
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