The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026) admit card. Candidates for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs can now download their admit cards from the official website,consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT 2026 entrance examination is scheduled for December 7 .
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted nationwide from 2 PM to 4 PM . Candidates with disabilities (PwD) will receive an additional 40 minutes to complete their examination, extending their test time.
Mandatory Documents for Exam Day
All candidates must bring their CLAT 2026 admit card to the examination center. A valid government-issued photo identification document is also mandatory for verification purposes. Without both documents, entry to the examination hall will be denied.
Admit Card Details to Verify
The CLAT 2026 admit card contains crucial information for candidates. This includes the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, the name and address of the assigned exam center, specific exam timings, and the reporting time. Candidates must check all these details carefully upon download to ensure accuracy.
CLAT 2026 Exam Structure
The CLAT 2026 examination follows a specific pattern, assessing candidates across five distinct sections. Each correct answer will earn one mark, while an incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks . There is no penalty for unanswered questions. The exam evaluates comprehension, reasoning, and general awareness pertinent to legal education.
| Section | Content Assessed |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading comprehension skills, grammar, and vocabulary. |
| Current Affairs, General Knowledge | Knowledge of national and international events, historical facts, and general awareness. |
| Legal Reasoning | Ability to analyze legal principles, propositions, and apply them to various factual scenarios. |
| Logical Reasoning | Critical thinking, identification of patterns, logical inference, and argument evaluation. |
| Quantitative Techniques | Basic arithmetic, percentage, ratio, proportion, and data interpretation from charts and graphs. |
How to Download Your CLAT 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can access and download their CLAT 2026 admit cards by following these steps:
- Visit the official website:consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on the prominent “CLAT 2026” tab located on the homepage.
- Navigate to the CLAT 2026 candidate login portal.
- Enter your registered login credentials (application number and password).
- Click on the “Download Admit Card” link.
- The CLAT 2026 admit card will display on your screen.
- Review all personal details, exam center, and timing information for accuracy.
- Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference and exam day.
Reporting Discrepancies
If candidates identify any errors or discrepancies on their downloaded admit card, they must contact the Consortium of NLUs immediately. Issues can be reported via email at clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in or by calling 080 47162020 . The helpline operates from 10 AM to 5 PM on all working days.
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT entrance examination annually. This test serves as the gateway for admissions into prestigious 5-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) programs offered by the participating National Law Universities across India.