CLAT 2026 was conducted on 07 December 2025 by the Consortium of NLUs. As of January 2026, the exam results have been declared, and the centralized admission counselling is currently underway. Candidates can now check their seat allotment status on the official portal. This nationally recognized entrance examination is the gateway to 25 prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. If you appeared for the exam, ensure you follow the counselling schedule strictly to secure your admission. Stay updated with the latest allotment lists and instructions at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2026 First Allotment List Released – Check Here
CLAT 2026 Key Dates & Timeline
| Exam Event | Actual Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 20 July 2025 |
| Online Application Period | 01 August – 07 November 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card | 22 November 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | 07 December 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | 16 December 2025 |
| First Allotment List (Round 1) | 07 January 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds | January – February 2026 |
CLAT 2026 Official Schedule
Latest News: Counselling & Admission
- First Merit List Out: The first provisional allotment list was released on January 7, 2026. Candidates must login to their portal to “Freeze,” “Float,” or “Exit” their seats.
- Counselling Fee: Candidates invited for counselling were required to pay a registration fee (Rs. 30,000 for General and Rs. 20,000 for ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PWD).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must now report to their respective allotted NLUs for physical document verification as per the specified schedule.
- CLAT 2027 Reforms: An expert committee has already been formed by the Consortium to recommend reforms for the CLAT 2027 exam cycle.
CLAT
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 22 National Law Universities in India. CLAT is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities, comprising representative universities. Several affiliate universities and organizations also use the CLAT exam for admissions and recruitment respectively.
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CLAT 2026 – Final Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CLAT 2026 |
| Full Form | Common Law Admission Test |
| Participating NLUs | 25 National Law Universities |
| Result Status | Declared on 16 Dec 2025 |
| Current Phase | Online Counselling / Allotment |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks (120 MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect |
| Admission Links | Law Entrance Exams |
| UG Eligibility | Class 12th (45% for Gen, 40% for SC/ST) |
| PG Eligibility | LL.B. Degree (50% for Gen, 45% for SC/ST) |
CLAT 2026 Comprehensive Overview