The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026, a key national-level exam for law admissions, was successfully conducted on December 7, 2025 . This exam opens doors for students who want to study undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses at India’s top National Law Universities (NLUs). The test was held smoothly in many locations, covering over 139 exam centres across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 Union Territories.
Following the examination, the Consortium of NLUs, which is the group of universities that conducts CLAT, has released the provisional answer key. This key is a temporary list of correct answers for all the questions asked in the CLAT 2026 exam. Students who took the test can now access and download this provisional answer key for both UG and PG programmes. It is available on the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
The provisional answer key allows students to check their own answers against the officially released solutions. This helps them get an early idea of their performance and estimate their possible scores. Students should carefully compare their marked answers with the provisional key to identify any potential differences.
An important step after the release of the provisional answer key is the "objection window". This is a specific time period when students can point out any mistakes they find in the answer key. If a student believes that a question or its given answer in the provisional key is wrong, they have the right to challenge it. Raising an objection helps the Consortium ensure that the final answer key is accurate and that no student is unfairly marked due to an error in the official key.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026 Answer Key Objection
The Consortium of NLUs has set specific dates for students to raise objections against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key. These dates are based on patterns from previous years and are important for all candidates to note. The objection window is a short period, so prompt action is necessary.
| Particulars | Dates |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | 07-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge Start Date | 08-Dec-2025 (Expected) |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge End Date | 10-Dec-2025 (Expected) |
Students should mark these dates in their calendars. The objection window is expected to open on December 8, 2025 , and will close on December 10, 2025 . No objections will be accepted after this deadline.
How to Raise an Objection Against CLAT 2026 Answer Key
The process to challenge the CLAT 2026 answer key is online and requires careful attention to detail. Students must follow these steps to submit their objections successfully:
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website. Go to the Consortium of NLUs' official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Step 2: Log In. Use your unique registration number and password to log in to your candidate account.
- Step 3: Find the Objection Link. Look for a link on the screen that clearly states "Provisional Answer Key Objection" or similar. Click on it.
- Step 4: Fill Objection Details. A form will appear. You need to select your program (UG or PG), the section of the exam paper, and the specific question number you are challenging.
- Step 5: Attach Proof. It is very important to provide solid proof to support your objection. This could be a screenshot from a textbook, an official document, or any reliable source that shows the answer key is incorrect. Make sure the proof is clear and easy to understand.
- Step 6: Pay the Fee. There will be a set fee for each question you challenge. Pay this fee online through the payment options provided on the portal. The exact fee amount will be displayed during this step.
- Step 7: Submit Objection. After filling all the required information, attaching your proof, and completing the payment, click the "Submit" button to send your objection.
Students must remember that only objections submitted through the official portal with valid proof and payment will be considered. After the objection window closes, the Consortium will examine all submitted challenges. Based on this review, they will prepare and release the final CLAT 2026 answer key, followed by the official results.
