The deadline to challenge the provisional answer keys for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is today, December 12, 2025 . Students who took the CLAT 2026 exam must submit any objections online by 5 PM . This is the last chance for candidates to question any answers they believe are incorrect.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) released the provisional answer keys and question booklets earlier. These are available on the official CLAT website. Students should carefully check these keys before raising any objections.
Key Details for CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge
Here are the important facts about the challenge window:
| Event | Details |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window Closes | December 12, 2025 , by 5 PM |
| Fee to Challenge One Question | Rs 500 |
| Method of Challenge | Online Portal Only |
| Website to Challenge | Official CLAT Consortium Website |
How to Challenge CLAT 2026 Answer Keys
Candidates who find any mistakes in the official answers must follow these steps to challenge them:
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website . Go to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
- Step 2: Log In . Use your registered mobile number and password to log in to the online portal.
- Step 3: Review Keys . Look at the provisional answer keys and question booklets carefully.
- Step 4: Select Questions . Choose the specific questions you want to challenge.
- Step 5: Provide Proof . Upload clear supporting documents that show why your answer is correct and the official answer is wrong.
- Step 6: Pay the Fee . For each question you challenge, you must pay a fee of Rs 500 . This payment must be made online using any available payment method.
- Step 7: Submit Objection . After payment and uploading proof, submit your challenge before the 5 PM deadline today.
Important Rules for Challenges
The Consortium has set clear rules for submitting objections to the provisional answer keys:
- Online Only : You can only raise objections through the official online portal. The Consortium will not accept challenges sent by email, phone calls, or any other support tickets.
- Payment Required : It is necessary to pay Rs 500 per question when you submit an objection. You must use an online payment gateway for this.
- Strict Deadline : The objection portal will close at 5 PM today, December 12, 2025 . Any challenge received after this time will not be reviewed.
- Refund Policy : If the Consortium finds your objection to be correct and valid, the Rs 500 fee for that specific question will be refunded to you. If your objection is not found valid, the fee will not be refunded.
What Happens Next?
After the objection window closes and the Consortium reviews all received challenges, they will take the next steps. First, the final answer key for CLAT 2026 will be released. This final key will include any changes made after considering student objections. Following the release of the final answer key, the CLAT 2026 results will be announced on the Consortium's official website.
Students should keep visiting the official CLAT website for all future updates regarding the final answer key and result declaration.
