The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) will close registration for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 today, November 7 . Candidates for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses must submit their applications on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2026 is the national entrance exam for law programs at 25 National Law Universities across India. These include five-year integrated Bachelor of Law (UG) and one-year Master of Laws (PG) programs. The Consortium will conduct the CLAT 2026 examination on December 7 .
Key Dates
CLAT 2026 online registration closes today, November 7 . An application correction window allows registered students to modify exam city preferences and other details until November 9 . The CLAT 2026 examination will take place on December 7 .
Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee is required at registration. General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates pay Rs 4,000. Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) candidates pay Rs 3,500.
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, PwD, NRI | 4,000 |
| SC, ST, BPL | 3,500 |
Eligibility Criteria
CLAT 2026 applicants must meet academic eligibility criteria. For the undergraduate (UG) program, candidates require successful completion of Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. The specific minimum percentage for UG admissions is detailed in the official CLAT 2026 brochure.
Postgraduate (PG) candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants receive a 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for both UG and PG examinations.
| Program | Minimum Qualification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT UG 2026 | Class 12 or equivalent from recognized board | Minimum percentage as per official brochure |
| CLAT PG 2026 | LLB with 50% or equivalent grade | |
| SC/ST Candidates | 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for both UG & PG |
How to Apply for CLAT 2026
Completing the CLAT 2026 application requires adherence to a clear online process. Candidates should follow these steps carefully to ensure successful submission.
- Access the official CLAT 2026 website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Locate and click the "CLAT 2026 Registration" link on the homepage.
- Register as a new user to generate login credentials; then log in.
- Fill the application form completely with accurate personal, academic, and contact information.
- Upload all required supporting documents (photos, signatures) as per specified formats.
- Proceed to the payment gateway to submit the application fee for your category.
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download the confirmation page or submitted form and print for records.