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The CLAT 2026 registration window opened on 1st August 2025.Students have until 31st October 2025 to register for the exam. The CLAT exam helps get students into some of the top law colleges in the country. The CLAT exam is conducted by the Consortium of NLUS. This article highlights several key details about the CLAT examination including the official website link, information on the Consortium of NLUs and other important details.
CLAT 2026 Website Link and Registration Process
The CLAT 2026 website is crucial for students to use. The website link is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The official CLAT website keeps students updated with all key information with regard to the CLAT 2026 examination. This includes updates on the exam dates, registration openings, exam syllabus and other key deadlines as well. It is very important for students to keep checking the CLAT website for any updates on the examination.
It is important for students to note that they must create and register their profiles for the CLAT examination first before they begin the application process for the examination. The official CLAT website is also where students will be able to register for the exam. 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 application process is as follows:
- Registration: Visit the official CLAT website. On the website, students must choose the register option.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Center Selection: After selecting their course, students will be required to choose 3 test centers for the CLAT 2026 exam in order of preference.
- 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)
- Payment of Fees: After the previous formalities have been completed, students will then be required to pay their application fees. The fee for the CLAT 2026 examination is INR 4000 - 4500 for general category students.
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CLAT 2026 Consortium Information
The Consortium of NLUs is the organization that conducts the CLAT exam every year. The organization helps students get into various NLUs through the CAT examination. The organization was formed in 2017 and helped streamline the admission process into these top law colleges. The Consortium of NLUs conducts both the CLAT UG and PG examinations.
Almost all NLUs in India come under the CLAT examination and are part of the Consortium of NLUs. NLU Delhi is the only university which is not part of the Consortium. NLU Delhi also conducts its own entrance examination, the AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) exam.
Provided below is an overview of some of the top NLUs that are part of the Consortium of NLUs for students’ reference:
- NLSIU Bangalore
- NALSAR Hyderabad
- NLU Jodhpur
- NLU Bhopal
- WBNUJS Kolkata
- Gujarat National Law University
- NUALS Kochi
- NLU Odisha
- Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur
- NUSRL Ranchi
CLAT 2026 Updates
The registration process for the CLAT 2026 examination began on 1st August 2025. All interested students have until 31st October 2025 to register for the examination. No registrations will be entertained after the final date has passed. It is recommended for students to only check the official CLAT website and verified sources for updates on the exam. Checking unverified sources can lead to misinformation and potentially cause students to miss on key deadlines or events.
Provided below is an overview of some of the other key dates for the CLAT 2026 examination for students’ reference. The dates are as follows:
Event | Date |
CLAT 2026 Registration Opening | 1st August 2025 |
Last Date of Submission for CLAT 2026 Form | 31st October 2025 |
CLAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date | November 2025 |
CLAT 2026 Examination Date | 7th December 2025 |
CLAT 2026 Result Declaration | 13th December 2025 (tentative) |
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