CLAT Result 2026 - Release Date, How to Download Scorecard, Merit List & More

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CLAT Result 2026: The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2026 Result on their official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in once the exam is successfully conducted. Candidates will need to login to their account using the ID and DOB created at the time of CLAT 2026 registration. The CLAT exam is to be held on Dec 7, 2026, as an offline pen and paper-based test (PBT). The CLAT results are prepared based on the CLAT final answer key.

The CLAT merit list will also be released during the admission and seat allotment process and the higher ranked candidates will be preferred first during the seat allocation process. Those who meet the minimum cutoff as per the merit list will be invited to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment. For detailed information on CLAT results 2026, including where to check them and how to download scorecards, refer to the information provided on this page.

How to Download the CLAT Results?

The CLAT result is made available on the official website of CLAT. In order to download the result, the candidates must follow the below step-by-step procedure. The direct link to download CLAT result will soon be updated on this page.

  • Visit the official website for CLAT - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • On the log in page that appears, enter the CLAT Registration Number/Admit Card Number and Date of Birth (DOB)
  • On successful login the result will be displayed on the screen
  • Download and take at least 2 printouts of the result card for further use

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Details mentioned on CLAT 2026 Result & Scorecard

The CLAT 2026 scorecard has the following details mentioned. Candidates must carefully check each and every information that is given on the CLAT Scorecard.

  • Name
  • Father's Name
  • Roll Number
  • Application Number
  • Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.)
  • Sectional and overall scores for CLAT 2026
  • All India Rank (AIR)
  • Category Rank

Please note that the CLAT Consortium will not provide hard copies of the scorecard to candidates.

CLAT 2026 Dates

Candidates are advised to check the upcoming and the past CLAT exam dates for the CLAT 2026 exam tabulated below. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website and this page to not miss important updates.

Event

Date

CLAT 2026 Notification Release

July 20, 2025

Start of Online Registration

August 1, 2025

Last Date to Apply

October 31, 2025

Last Date to Pay Application Fee

October 31, 2025

Admit Card Release

November 2025 (Tentative)

CLAT 2026 Exam Date

December 7, 2025 (Sunday)

Answer Key – Provisional

December 2025 (Few days post exam)

Objection Window Closes

Within 2–3 days after answer key

Final Answer Key & Result Declaration

December 2025 (Tentative)

CLAT 2026 Counselling Begins

December 2025 – January 2026 (Tentative)

CLAT Result 2026: Tie-breaker Rule

In case, two or more candidates score the same marks in CLAT 2026, the consortium will follow the sequence given below to decide the merit rank. Read Here the CLAT Marks Vs Rank Analysis

CLAT 2026 ExamTie-breaker Rule
CLAT UG

The tie will be decided in the following sequence:

  • Higher marks in the legal aptitude section of CLAT 2026
  • Higher age
  • Computerized draw of lots.
CLAT PG

The tie will be decided in the following sequence:

  • Higher age
  • Computerized draw of lots

Trends in CLAT Results

We have noticed a few trends in CLAT results which will help you understand the top score and top percentile for the last few years. NLSIU Bangalore has consistently maintained the highest cut-offs, reflecting its premier status among NLUs. The CLAT trends are tabulated below.

YearRegistered CandidatesTop Rank ScoreNLU with Highest Cut-off
202170,277125.5NLSIU Bangalore
202260,895117.75NLSIU Bangalore
202354,253116.75NLSIU Bangalore
202471243108NUSRL Ranchi

CLAT Merit List 2026

CLAT Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 merit list for UG and PG courses separately anytime soon. The CLAT 2026 Merit List PDF will be prepared based on the total marks scored by candidates in the exam. This means that a student scoring higher marks will be given a higher rank in the merit list. The merit list of CLAT will include information like All India Ranks (AIRs), roll numbers, and total marks. Candidates whose names appear on the merit list are eligible to participate in CLAT 2026 counselling for seat allotment at theNational Law Universities (NLUs). Meanwhile, candidates can check CLAT UG/PG Result 2024 stats below:

Also Check: CLAT 2025 Cutoff

CLAT UG 2024 Result Stats

The result of CLAT 2024 was announced on December 10, 2023. Check the Percentile Score: Number, Gender, and State-Wise toppers 2024 below:

PercentileTotal NumbersGender NumbersState Wise Numbers
1001Male - 1Rajasthan - 1
99.996

Female - 1

Male - 3

Haryana - 1

Karnataka -2

Rajasthan - 1

Telangana - 1

Uttar Pradesh -1

99.985

Female - 2

Male - 3

Bihar - 1

Haryana - 1

Madhya Pradesh - 1

Odisha - 1

Uttarakhand - 1

99.974

Female - 2

Male - 2

Haryana - 2

Maharashtra - 1

Tamil Nadu - 1

99.966

Female - 1

Male - 5

Jharkhand - 1

Madhya Pradesh - 1

Rajasthan - 2

Tamil Nadu - 1

Uttar Pradesh -2

99.954Male - 4

Haryana - 1

Maharashtra - 1

Uttar Pradesh - 1

Uttarakhand - 1

99.945

Female - 2

Male - 3

Delhi - 1

Karnataka - 1

Maharashtra - 1

Odisha - 1

Uttar Pradesh - 1

99.935

Female - 2

Male - 3

Rajasthan - 1

Uttar Pradesh - 3

West Bengal - 1

99.92NANANA
99.9114

Female - 11

Male - 3

Assam - 1

Haryana - 1

Karnataka - 1

Madhya Pradesh -1

Maharashtra - 2

Rajasthan - 5

Telangana - 1

Uttar Pradesh - 1

West Bengal - 1

99.904

Female - 3

Male - 1

Bihar - 1

Haryana - 1

Maharashtra - 2

CLAT 2024 Postgraduate - Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates

State-wise details of highest scorers for CLAT PG 2024 are as under:

PercentileTotal NumbersGender NumbersState Wise Numbers
99.991Male - 1Delhi - 1
99.982

Female – 1

Male - 1

Haryana - 2
99.971Male - 1Uttar Pradesh - 1
99.961Male - 1Uttar Pradesh – 1
99.951Male – 1Delhi – 1
99.941Female – 1West Bengal – 1
99.932Female – 2

Bihar – 1

Delhi – 1

99.921Male – 1Rajasthan – 1
99.911Female – 1Delhi - 1

CLAT UG 2023 Result Stats

The results of CLAT 2023 were declared on December 23, 2022, and two candidates scored 100 marks out of 150, whereas four candidates scores 99.99 marks, and three candidates secured 99.98 marks.The state-wise toppers of CLAT 2023 are as under.

PercentileCandidatesGenderState Wise Numbers
1002 candidatesMale - 2Maharashtra - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1
99.994 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 3
Maharashtra - 2
Punjab - 1
Rajasthan - 1
99.983 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 2
Haryana - 1
Maharashtra - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1
99.975 candidatesFemale - 3
Male - 2
Karnataka - 1 Madhya Pradesh - 1 Maharashtra - 2 Tamil Nadu - 1
99.965 candidatesFemale - 3
Male - 2
Karnataka - 2 Madhya Pradesh - 1 Punjab - 1
Rajasthan - 1
99.953 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 2
Delhi - 1
Karnataka - 1
Rajasthan - 1
99.944 candidatesMale - 4Himachal Pradesh - 1 Karnataka - 1
Maharashtra - 1 Tamil Nadu - 1
99.935 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 4
Haryana - 1
Karnataka - 1 Madhya Pradesh - 1 Punjab - 1
Uttar Pradesh - 1
99.924 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 3
Delhi - 1
Karnataka - 1
Rajasthan - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1
99.915 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 4
Himachal Pradesh - 1 Tamil Nadu - 1
Uttar Pradesh - 2 West Bengal - 1
99.92 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 1
Haryana - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1

CLAT 2023 Postgraduate - Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates

State-wise details of highest scorers for CLAT PG 2023 are as under.

PercentileTotal NumbersGender NumbersState Wise Numbers
99.991 candidateMale - 1Chhattisgarh - 1
99.981 candidateMale - 1Haryana - 1
99.971 candidatesFemale - 1Haryana - 1
99.915 candidatesFemale - 1
Male - 4
Bihar - 1
Delhi - 1
Karnataka - 1 Tamil Nadu - 1 West Bengal - 1

CLAT 2024 Toppers List

The Consortium of NLUs shared the first list of students who got seats in all NLUs on December 26. Looking at the firstCLAT 2024 Toppers list., it is clear that many of the highest-scoring students chose NLSIU Bengaluru. Below is the list of top students in CLAT 2024 and their details. Also View the list of CLAT Accepting Colleges Here.

AIRNameScorePercentile
1Jai Bohara108100
2Pradhyot Shah105.599.99
3Rahul Palakurthy105.599.99
4Amireddy Sai Pragnya99.99
7Arijit Bansal99.99
9Jigyasa99.98
10Ashutosh Kar99.98
11Pawan Kumar Pandey103.2599.98

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the CLAT 2025 Result be released?

The CLAT 2025 result will be release on 10th December 2024 after the final answer key is released on 9th December 2024. The candidates will be able to download the CLAT result from the official website of CLAT - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Is 70 a good score in CLAT?

According to CLAT 2024 analysis, candidates from the general category should aim for a score of 90 or more in order to be admitted to one of the top three NLUs. In CLAT 2024, 60–70 points are considered a decent score for SC/ST categories.

Can I get NLU with 7000 rank?

NLUs receive a large number of applications, and securing a seat generally requires a rank within the top 5000, especially for the most coveted NLUs like NLU Delhi, NLSIU Bangalore, and NALSAR Hyderabad.

What is the lowest rank to get into NLU?

NLU Bangalore: For the general category, the cutoff range is 1-102. NALSAR Hyderabad: The range for the general category is 4-167. NLU Kolkata: The cutoff for the general category falls between 140-277 for the BA LLB program and 289-1010 for the BSc LLB p

Is CLAT difficult than UPSC?

The examinations are multiple-choice in nature, so preparing for them requires a significant amount of dedication. Comparing the UPSC CSE or IAS Exam to the CLAT exams, however, reveals that the former is actually the toughest exam in India.

What is the top 5 NLU ranking?

The top 5 NLUs in India according to the NIRF Law Rankings 2024 are NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Delhi, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, and GNLU Gandhinagar.

How many seats are there in CLAT 2024?

In CLAT 2024, there are a total of 4,616 seats available across the National Law Universities (NLUs). This includes 3,243 seats for undergraduate law programs and 1,373 seats for post-graduate programs.

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