CLAT 2026 Registration
Exam Date: Dec 7, 2025 | Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
The Consortium of National Law Universities has officially released the schedule for the upcoming academic year. For students targeting admission into prestigious NLUs, including NLSIU Bengaluru, understanding the CLAT 2026 process is vital. This guide covers the Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, and Eligibility.
Key Highlights
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test 2026 (CLAT 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Exam Date | Sunday, December 7, 2025 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Application Dates | Aug 1, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025 |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
📅 Important Schedule
July 20, 2025
Notification Released
Aug 1, 2025
Application Starts
Oct 31, 2025
Last Date to Apply
Dec 7, 2025
Exam Day
Eligibility Criteria
1. CLAT UG (B.A. LL.B.)
- Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent.
- Marks (Gen/OBC/EWS): Min 45%
- Marks (SC/ST): Min 40%
- Age Limit: No upper age limit.
- Appearing candidates (March/April 2026) are eligible.
2. CLAT PG (LL.M.)
- Qualification: LL.B. Degree or equivalent.
- Marks (Gen/OBC/EWS): Min 50%
- Marks (SC/ST): Min 45%
- Age Limit: No upper age limit.
Seat Matrix (NLSIU Example)
Taking NLSIU (Rank 1) as the primary example, here is the distribution for 310 UG Seats:
| Category | Seats | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 121 | – |
| OBC (NCL) | 81 | 27% |
| SC | 45 | 15% |
| ST | 23 | 7.5% |
| EWS | 30 | 10% |
| Karnataka Students (Extra) | 10 | – |
💰 Fees Structure (NLSIU)
B.A. LL.B. (Hons):
General: Rs. 5,00,000/- per annum
SC/ST: Rs. 4,95,000/- per annum
LL.M. Programme:
General: Rs. 5,56,600/-
SC/ST: Rs. 5,52,000/-
🔗 Important Links
Frequency Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the CLAT 2026 Exam Date?
Ans: The exam will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Ans: The exam will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Q2: Is there an age limit for CLAT 2026?
Ans: No, there is no upper age limit for both UG and PG programmes.
Ans: No, there is no upper age limit for both UG and PG programmes.
Q3: When will the Admit Card be released?
Ans: Admit cards are usually released 2-3 weeks before the exam date.
Ans: Admit cards are usually released 2-3 weeks before the exam date.
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