The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to release admit cards for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026) in the coming days. This includes hall tickets for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law entrance examinations. The CLAT 2026 exams are firmly scheduled for December 7 .
Registered candidates will find the admit card download link on the official CLAT website,consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Access to the hall ticket requires candidates to log into their individual accounts on the portal.
Admit Card Release Window and Examination Logistics
Historically, CLAT admit cards become available 10-14 days prior to the examination date. Following this established pattern, candidates should anticipate the release of their admit cards between November 21 and 22 . The Consortium has confirmed that the precise date for admit card availability will be officially announced on its website.
The CLAT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in an offline format. The examination duration is set for two hours, running from 2 pm to 4 pm on December 7 . Candidates falling under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category will be granted an extended duration, receiving an additional 40 minutes to complete their question papers.
Each year, more than 60,000 candidates sit for the CLAT entrance examination. The scores obtained from this examination are a primary criterion for admission into 25 prestigious National Law Universities across India, facilitating entry into their UG and PG law programs.
CLAT 2026 Examination Structure and Marking
The question paper format for both the CLAT UG and CLAT PG 2026 examinations adheres to a standard structure concerning marks and duration. Each exam carries a total of 120 marks and must be completed within a 2-hour timeframe.
The marking scheme awards one mark for every correct answer provided by the candidate. Conversely, a system of negative marking is in place, deducting 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer recorded. This encourages careful consideration of responses.
CLAT UG 2026 Question Paper Sections
The undergraduate CLAT exam assesses candidates across five key areas. These sections are designed to evaluate a broad range of skills and knowledge pertinent to legal studies:
- English Language: Measures comprehension and verbal ability.
- Current Affairs, including General Knowledge: Tests awareness of national and international events and static GK.
- Legal Reasoning: Evaluates ability to apply legal principles to given scenarios.
- Logical Reasoning: Assesses critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
- Quantitative Techniques: Focuses on basic mathematical skills and data interpretation.
CLAT PG 2026 Question Paper Sections
The postgraduate CLAT exam delves deeper into specialized legal subjects, reflecting the advanced nature of the PG curriculum. The primary focus is on Constitutional Law, complemented by a wide array of other legal disciplines:
- Constitutional Law: A foundational and major component of the exam.
- Other areas of law: This comprehensive category includes:
- Jurisprudence
- Administrative Law
- Law of Contract
- Torts
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Company Law
- Public International Law
- Tax Law
- Environmental Law
- Labour and Industrial Law
Summary of CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern
For a clear overview, the detailed examination pattern for both CLAT UG and CLAT PG 2026 is summarized below:
| Feature | CLAT UG 2026 | CLAT PG 2026 |
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| Total Marks | 120 | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per correct answer; 0.25 negative for incorrect | 1 mark per correct answer; 0.25 negative for incorrect |
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Candidates preparing for CLAT 2026 should remain updated by regularly checking the official website for all latest notifications regarding admit cards and other examination-related information.