CLAT Application Form 2026: CLAT 2026 application form will be released shortly once the authorities release any notification regarding the exam. CLAT 2026 application form can be filled in 5 steps - registration, personal details, communication details, education qualification and centre preferences. You also have to fill NLU preferences while filling the application form. Once you register and complete the application process, you will get a CLAT 2026 admit card one week before the exam. Candidates must read the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The CLAT 2026 exam is scheduled for 1st December 2026
CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
The CLAT 2026 Exam Dates are given below:
Event | Dates |
Release of CLAT 2026 admission notification | Available Soon |
Opening of CLAT exam form | Available Soon |
CLAT 2026 registration last date | Available Soon |
CLAT 2026 application correction last date | Available Soon |
Release of admit card | Available Soon |
CLAT 2026 exam date | Available Soon |
CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is an entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. The eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026 are given below:
For UG Admission
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
At least 45% marks in the qualifying examination for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI Candidates and at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination for SC/ST Candidates
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CLAT 2026
For PG Admission
Candidates must have completed a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB degree from a recognized university.
At least 50% marks in the qualifying examination for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI Candidates and at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination for SC/ST Candidates
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CLAT 2026.
How to Apply for CLAT 2026
The CLAT 2026 registration can be completed by following the below-given steps:
Step 1: Log on to the official website of CLAT: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the CLAT 2026 link on the homepage.
Step 3: Next, click on the “New Registration” tab.
Step 4: Enter CLAT registration details like your contact number, email address, password and other details.
Step 5: Fill the detailed application form
Step 6: Upload the required documents and Update NLU preferences
Step 7: Pay the Application Fee
Step 8: Submit the application form and take print out for future reference
Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Registration
Below are the documents required for CLAT 2026 Registration:
- Passport size recent photograph with plain background
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Signature of the candidate
- Category certificate if you are applying under SC/ST/OBC
- P.W.D Certificate
- BPL category Certificate (if applicable)
CLAT 2026 Application Form Fee
The application fee for CLAT 2026 for different categories are given below:
Category | Fee |
General/ OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO//OCI category | Rs. 4,000 |
SC/ST/BPL category | Rs 3,500 |
CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window
The Consortium of NLUs will open the CLAT 2026 application correction window for candidates to edit their forms or change the test centres. To edit the application forms, follow the steps given below.
Step 1: Visit the official website of Consortium of NLUs, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the “CLAT 2026 Application Correction” link.
Step 3: Login with your mobile number and password.
Step 4: Click on “Edit Application”.
Step 5: Make the changes and click on “Next”.
Step 6: Click on “Save”.
CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs with Seat Intake
Candidates can check out the following table to check CLAT participating institutes with expected seat intake.
NLUs | Courses | Expected Intake |
NLSIU Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons) | 300 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | BA LLB (Hons) | 132 |
WBNUJS Kolkata | BA LLB (Hons) | 132 |
NLIU Bhopal | BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB, LLM | 202 (BA LLB 134, B.Sc LLB 68) |
NLU Jodhpur | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 |
HNLU Raipur | BA LLB (Hons) | 180 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | BA LLB(Hons.),BCom LLB(Hons.),BSc LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB(Hons), BSW LLB(Hons) | 172 (total seats for all the courses) |
GNLU Silvassa Campus | BA LLB (Hons) | 66 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | BA LLB (Hons) | 169 |
RGNUL Patiala | BA LLB (Hons) | 180 |
CNLU Patna | BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) | 138( 69 seats each for BA LLB and BBA LLB |
NUALS Kochi | BA LLB (Hons) | 60 |
NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack | BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) | 180 (BA LLB 120, BBA LLB 60) |
NUSRL Ranchi | BA LLB (Hons) | 134 |
NLUJA Assam, Guwahati | BA LLB (Hons) | 60 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | BA LLB (Hons) | 138 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | BA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons) | 120 (BA LLB 60 , B.Com LLB 60) |
MNLU Mumbai | BA LLB (Hons) , BBA LLB (Hons) | 100 |
MNLU Nagpur | BA LLB (Hons) , BBA LLB (Hons) | 120 (BA LLB 60, BBA LLB 60) |
MNLU Aurangabad | BA LLB (Hons) , BBA LLB (Hons) | 120 (BA LLB 60, BBA LLB 60) |
HPNLU Shimla | BA LLB (Hons) , BBA LLB (Hons) | 120 (BA LLB 60, BBA LLB 60) |
DNLU Jabalpur | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 |
DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana | BA LLB (Hons) | 120 |
NLUT Agartala | BA LLB (Hons) | 60 |
Note: Students are advised to visit the official website of the CNLU or NLU to stay updated regarding the CLAT 2026 exam notification.