CLAT 2026 Registration: How to Apply, Required Documents, Fees, Correction Window for UG/PG Application

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:

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:

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.