Students who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 must act fast. The last date to challenge the **provisional answer key** is **December 12, 2025**, by **5 PM**. This is a crucial step for candidates who believe there are incorrect answers in the key released by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs).
If you find any mistakes in the **CLAT 2026 first answer key**, you can raise an objection online. The official website for this is **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**. It is important not to wait until the last minute to submit your challenges to avoid any technical issues.
CLAT 2026 Answer Key: New Objection Fee
The Consortium has made a significant change for students. The fee for raising an objection against a question in the answer key has been reduced. Now, students need to pay **INR 500** for each question they want to challenge. This fee must be paid online. Earlier, the fee was different, so this reduction aims to make the process more accessible for students.
How to Challenge CLAT 2026 Answer Key: Step-by-Step Guide
Challenging the CLAT 2026 answer key is a simple online process. Follow these steps carefully to submit your objections:
- Go to the official CLAT website: **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**.
- Look for the login section. You will need your **registration number** and **password** to log in.
- Once logged in, find the link that says 'CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Objection'. Click on this link.
- You will see the list of questions. Select the specific question you want to challenge.
- You must provide strong proof or evidence to support your challenge. This could be from textbooks, legal statutes, or other reliable sources. Attach this supporting proof online.
- Proceed to pay the objection fee. You need to pay **INR 500** for each question you are challenging. The payment must be done through online modes.
- After attaching proof and paying the fee, submit your objection.
Make sure all details are correct before you submit. Once submitted, you cannot change your objection.
What Happens After You Object to the CLAT 2026 Answer Key?
After the deadline for objections (December 12, 2025, **5 PM**) passes, the Consortium will review all the challenges submitted by students. They will carefully check the claims and the proofs provided.
Based on this review, the Consortium will prepare and release the **CLAT 2026 final answer key**. This final key will include any changes made after considering the valid objections. It is important to know that once the objection period is over, no new challenges will be accepted.
The **CLAT 2026 results** will be prepared and announced based on this final answer key. The exact date for the release of the final answer key and the results will be announced by the Consortium later. Students should regularly check the official website for these updates.
The objection window is a vital chance for students to ensure fair evaluation. By challenging wrong answers, students help in correcting any errors in the question paper or the provisional answer key, which can affect their final scores.
