The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs is being conducted today, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) organizes the entrance examination. Candidates must carry essential documents and adhere to strict guidelines for entry and conduct during the test.
All candidates must present their CLAT 2026 admit card at the exam hall. A government-issued photo identification document is also mandatory for verification. Acceptable IDs include an Aadhar card, PAN card, driving license, passport, or voter ID.
Required Items for the Exam
Students must bring only specific items into the examination hall. These include a black or blue ballpoint pen , a transparent water bottle , and an analogue watch . No other personal belongings are permitted inside the test center.
- CLAT 2026 Admit Card
- Government-Issued Photo ID (e.g., Aadhar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID)
- Black or Blue Ballpoint Pen
- Transparent Water Bottle
- Analogue Watch
Candidates with disabilities (PwD category) must also carry their disability certificate or UDID card to the test center for verification. The admit card for the examination can be downloaded from the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Prohibited Items and Malpractice Warnings
Electronic devices are strictly forbidden inside the exam hall. This prohibition includes mobile phones, headphones, and digital watches . Any candidate found with prohibited items will face disqualification.
Engaging in impersonation or any other fraudulent activity during the examination constitutes a criminal offense. Such actions will lead to immediate disqualification from CLAT 2026. Legal action will also be taken against the candidate in accordance with applicable laws.
Attendance Procedure
During the test, candidates must mark their attendance accurately. This involves entering their Question Booklet (QB) number and the OMR response sheet number onto the attendance sheet. Candidates must also sign in the designated column on the attendance sheet circulated by invigilators.
CLAT 2026 Exam Bell Timings
The examination schedule operates on a precise bell timing system to manage entry, instructions, and test duration:
| Time | Bell | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Long Bell | Entry of candidates inside the hall/classroom begins. |
| 1:50 PM | Short Bell | Distribution of sealed question paper envelopes and announcement of instructions by invigilators. |
| 2:00 PM | Long Bell | Commencement of the test. Candidates can open the sealed envelopes. |
| 2:15 PM | Short Bell | Final entry cut-off. No candidate will be allowed to enter the test center after this time. |
| 2:30 PM | Short Bell | Marks the completion of 30 minutes of the test. |
| 3:00 PM | Short Bell | Indicates the completion of 60 minutes (one hour) of the test. |
| 3:30 PM | Short Bell | Indicates the completion of 1 hour and 30 minutes of the test. |
| 3:50 PM | Short Bell | A warning bell indicating that 10 minutes are remaining for the test to end. |
| 4:00 PM | Long Bell | Indicates the completion of the test. No candidate will be allowed to write anything on the OMR response sheet or question booklet after this bell. PwD candidates will receive an additional 40 minutes. |