The Consortium of National Law Universities released the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key today, December 10, 2025 . Candidates can access the answer key PDF and the objection submission portal from 5 PM on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. This provisional release allows all candidates who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 to review the initial answers. Simultaneously, the window to raise objections against any question or answer within the provisional key also opened.
According to the official notification, the provisional answer key is the first draft of correct answers. It is published for candidate scrutiny. This transparency allows participants to compare their marked responses against the Consortium’s provided solutions. The objection process serves to identify and correct any potential inaccuracies before the final answer key is published.
Key Dates and Deadlines
The CLAT 2026 provisional answer key became available for download at 5 PM on December 10, 2025 . The objection window opened at the same time. Candidates have a limited period to submit their challenges. The deadline for raising objections is December 12, 2025, at 5 PM . Candidates must adhere to these deadlines to ensure their feedback is considered.
Downloading the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Accessing the provisional answer key requires candidates to visit the official Consortium website. The process is straightforward and designed for quick retrieval of the PDF document. Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Locate and click on the specific link for the CLAT 2026 answer key.
- Select the appropriate exam category, either UG (Undergraduate) or PG (Postgraduate).
- The Answer Key PDF will then display on the screen.
- Candidates should download this PDF. It serves as a reference for verifying their exam performance.
Downloading the answer key allows candidates to cross-reference their attempted questions with the officially provided solutions. This step is crucial for estimating their potential scores and identifying any questions they believe contain errors.
Steps to Raise Objections
The Consortium provides a formal mechanism for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key. This process requires careful attention to detail and supporting evidence. The objection window remains open for a defined period after the provisional key release. Candidates must follow these specific steps to submit an objection:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Click on the designated link for the CLAT objection window.
- Log in to the portal using personal registration credentials.
- Navigate to the specific question number that requires an objection.
- Click on the provided objection link associated with that question.
- Upload all necessary supporting documents. These documents should validate the candidate’s claim regarding the incorrect question or answer.
- Review the submitted objection and attached documents.
- Save the objection details and then click on the final ‘Submit’ button.
Submitting an objection implies a request for the Consortium to review a specific question or its provided answer. The Consortium of National Law Universities will examine all submitted objections. Valid objections contribute to the accuracy of the final answer key. Candidates should ensure all login details are correct and supporting evidence is clear and relevant.
Following the objection period, the Consortium reviews all challenges. This review process may lead to revisions in the provisional answer key. The revised key will then be issued as the final answer key. The final answer key serves as the definitive basis for evaluating candidate scores.