The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) released the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 Provisional Answer Key today, December 10, 2025 . This release allows candidates to review their performance against the official answers. All registered candidates can download the answer keys for all question paper sets (A, B, C, D) from the official NLU Consortium website,consortiumofnlus.ac.in. An important deadline for candidates is December 12, 2025, by 5 PM IST . This is the last opportunity to submit grievances or objections regarding any answers in the provisional key.
CLAT 2026 Examination Overview
The CLAT examination serves as a standardized national-level entrance test for admissions. It facilitates entry into various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs. Participating National Law Universities (NLUs) offer 5-year integrated Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees and Master of Laws (LLM) degrees through this test. The Consortium of National Law Universities organizes and conducts the CLAT examination across India.
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release |
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) |
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) |
| Academic Year for Admissions | 2026-27 |
| Official Website for Updates | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Available Programs | Law Programmes (5-year integrated LLB, LLM) |
| Educational Levels | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) |
| Original Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| Objection Submission Deadline | December 12, 2025, 5 PM IST |
Guidelines for Submitting Objections
Candidates who identify discrepancies or incorrect answers in the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key have a limited window to submit their objections. This process allows for review of specific questions. The deadline for submitting these grievances is rigid: December 12, 2025, at 5 PM IST . All objections must be submitted online through the official NLU Consortium portal. Candidates must adhere to the specified procedure for their objections to be considered.
- Access the official website:consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the designated login portal for candidates.
- Enter your registered email ID and password to access your personal dashboard.
- Within the dashboard, find the link titled "Raising Objections against CLAT 2026 UG/PG Answer Key" and click it.
- A list of questions from the examination will appear. Select the specific question number(s) you wish to challenge.
- For each selected question, provide clear and concise reasons for your objection.
- Upload supporting proof or documentary evidence. This proof validates the claim against the provisional answer.
- Check if any fee applies per objection. Complete the payment process if required.
- Thoroughly review all details entered for each objection before final submission.
- Click the "Submit" button to finalize your grievance application.
- Download and print the confirmation page. This page serves as a record of your submission.
Calculating Estimated CLAT 2026 Scores
Candidates can use the provisional answer key to calculate an estimated score. This calculation provides an early indication of performance in the CLAT 2026 examination. The Common Law Admission Test employs a consistent marking scheme across all questions. Understanding this structure is crucial for accurate self-assessment.
The CLAT marking scheme is applied as follows:
- Every correctly answered question awards: +1 mark .
- Every incorrectly answered question results in a deduction of: -0.25 marks . This is known as negative marking.
- Questions left unattempted receive: 0 marks . No penalty or award applies.
To determine your estimated total score, apply the following formula:
Total Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.25)
This formula helps candidates gauge their performance. The final scores will be officially declared after the NLU Consortium reviews all objections and releases the definitive answer key.
Candidates are advised to frequently check the official website,consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All official announcements, including the final answer key and results for CLAT 2026, will be published there.