How Many Shifts Will CLAT 2026 Have?

The CLAT 2026 examination will take place on 7th December 2025. The exam is one of the most competitive and difficult law examinations held across India. A common question asked by students registering for the CLAT exam is whether the exam will be held in shifts and if they can choose their preferred shift for the CLAT exam. This article aims to highlight key details about the shifts for the CLAT exam for students to know amongst other details about the exam’s shifts.

CLAT 2026 Shift Details

To put it shortly, the CLAT 2026 examination will take place only in one shift on the day of the examination. The CLAT UG and PG exams are held on the same day around the same time. CLAT is only held in a singular shift in the offline mode on one particular time. Unlike other popular competitive examinations, CLAT will not even be held across different shifts even on the same day. The exam is also held for the same two hour time period in the afternoon for all students appearing. Only students with disabilities or special needs will be provided 40 extra minutes for the exam.

Provided below is an overview of the CLAT shift details for students:

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Why is CLAT Held in a Single Shift?

The CLAT exam is held across one single shift for the sake of simplicity of logistics for the exam. The Consortium of NLUs does not have to take shifts and normalization into account when marking for the CLAT exam if it is held across one single shift. This also ensures uniformity and students having a similar exam experience across the country, regardless of their allotted exam center. All of these factors make it more appealing to the Consortium for holding the CLAT exam in a single shift at the same time across the entire country.

CLAT Registration Process

Provided below is a step-by-step overview of the CLAT 2026 application process. Following these simple steps will ensure students know what to expect and do when filling-in their application forms for the CLAT 2026 examination.

The CLAT 2026 registration process is as follows:

1. Registration: Visit the official CLAT website atconsortiumofnlus.ac.in. On the website, students must choose the register option.
2. Details:While registering students must provide the relevant details. These include a student’s name, phone number, email address, and password. After completing the form details, students must finish a captcha to proceed.
3. Verification:After the previous formalities have been completed, students must verify their accounts through an OTP. Students can then login to their newly created accounts to further the application process.
4. Application Form:Students must fill in their CLAT 2026 application forms. This requires students to include several relevant details including:

• Personal Information such as name, DoB, nationality, category, domicile etc.
• Address details such as correspondence address, permanent address etc.
• Parental Information such as names, email addresses and phone numbers.
• Academic Information such as class 10th marks and class 12th marks.

5. Course Selection: Students will then be required to select the course of their choice. Students will be required to choose between the CLAT UG or PG depending on their requirements and standing.
6. Center Selection: After selecting their course, students will be required to choose 3 test centers for the CLAT 2026 exam in order of preference.
7. Uploading of Documents:There are several important documents students must prepare for the CLAT 2026 examination. These documents include a passport-sized photograph, PwD certificate (if applicable) and a category certificate (if applicable)
8. Payment of Fees:It is very important for students to pay the fees as part of the CLAT registration process. Without paying the fees students will not be considered to have registered for the CLAT examination.

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