The CLAT 2026 registration is going to begin from tomorrow (August 1) on the official website of the consortium of national law universities (CNLU - consortiumofnlus.ac.in). Students who want to pursue UG and PG law programs like BA LLB and LLM can participate in the CLAT 2026 exam to get admission into a reputed NLU in India. Students are advised to keep a track of the official CLAT 2026 website to get all the latest information released by the authorities or save this page to get the same updates.
The CLAT application process 2026 will include steps like registration with a valid email ID and phone number, submission of personal and academic information, uploading documents, choice filling of NLUs, and payment of application fee. Before starting to register for CLAT 2026, students must ensure that they meet the CLAT eligibility criteria as per authorities. To know more about CLAT registration starting from August 1, 2025, candidates may refer to the following.
Direct Link to Register |
Steps to Fill CLAT Application Form 2026
- Visit the official CLAT website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on “Register” to create a new account
- Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, and set a password
- Verify your mobile number and email through the OTP sent
- Log in using your registered email ID and password
- Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details
- Choose your preferred exam centre from the given list
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, category certificate if applicable)
- Select the NLUs in the order of your preference
- Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking
- Download and save the confirmation page and filled CLAT application form for future reference
Required Documents for CLAT Registration 2026
To know what documents are required to fill CLAT registration form, students may refer to the following table.
Document | Who Needs to Upload | Notes / Format |
Passport-size photograph | All applicants | JPEG/JPG format, clear background, ≤ 500 KB |
Candidate’s signature | All applicants | JPEG/JPG format, black/blue ink, ≤ 100 KB |
Class 10 mark sheet/certificate | All applicants | Proof of date of birth |
Class 12 mark sheet/certificate | UG applicants | Academic eligibility proof |
Graduation mark sheets/degree | PG (LLM) applicants | LL.B. qualification proof |
Caste/category certificate | SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants | Valid certificate issued by competent authority |
PwD certificate | PwD applicants | Disability certificate from a medical board |
BPL certificate | BPL category applicants | If applicable for fee concession |
Domicile certificate | Applicants claiming state quota | Required by some NLUs |
CLAT Registration Important Dates 2026
CLAT aspirants may refer to the following table to know all crucial dates and events provided below.
Event | Details |
CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 (Sunday) |
Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Notification | July 2025 (Released) |
Application Form Start Date | August 1, 2025 (Official) |
Application Form Last Date | October 31, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | November 2025 (Tentative) |
Answer Key Release | December 2025 (Tentative; within 1 or 2 days after exam) |
Objection Window for Answer Key | December 2025 |
Final Answer Key Release | December 2025 (Tentative) |
CLAT 2026 Result Announcement | Last week of December 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Registration Begins | January 2026 (Tentative) |
How to Stay Ahead After CLAT Registration
- Create a well thought out weekly study plan to cover all five sections.
- Read English editorials every day to get into the habit of reading and improve your comprehension and vocabulary skills.
- Follow the current affairs with specific focus on issues happening in the legal and constitutional spheres.
- Practice 15-20 MCQs every day on logical, legal and English sections.
- Take a full-length mock test, or a sectional mock test, once a week.
- Review and analyze your performance on the mock test to determine areas of weaknesses.
- Read any major legal judgments and amendments from the month as they are relevant and important to be aware of.
- Look at monthly CLAT current affairs digests or reliable news sources.
- Join a study group or peer circle to hold you accountable and keep the motivation up.
- Do not hold off on preparing or wait until you have your admit card to begin preparing.
- Likewise do not overlook weak areas like Quant and GK, if they are weak areas they need focus too, but you also need a balance.
- Plan to be consistent rather than cram at the last minute.
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