The **Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 Provisional Answer Key** has been released by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). This is an important update for all students who appeared for the CLAT 2026 examination. Students can now check their answers and estimate their scores by visiting the official website: **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**. The provisional answer key helps candidates to get an idea of their performance and their possible rank in CLAT 2026, which is useful for future planning.
How to Download Your CLAT 2026 Answer Key
To access and download the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key, students must follow a few simple steps. Make sure you have your registration details ready before you begin:
- First, open your internet browser and go to the official website of the CLAT Consortium: **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**.
- On the homepage, you will find a direct link for the "**CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2026**". This link is usually highlighted or placed in the latest news section.
- Click on this link. You will then see options to view the answer key for CLAT UG (Undergraduate) or CLAT PG (Postgraduate) courses.
- Select the link that matches the course you applied for (UG or PG).
- A login page will appear. You will need to enter your unique **registration ID** and your **password** in the provided fields. Please ensure these details are correct.
- After successfully logging in, the complete CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key will be displayed on your screen in PDF format.
- It is advised to download this PDF file immediately.
- Save a copy of the answer key on your computer or phone. This will allow you to cross-check your answers carefully and keep it for future reference.
Understanding Your Estimated CLAT Score
Once you have downloaded the answer key, you can compare the answers you marked in the exam with the correct answers provided. This process allows you to calculate your estimated raw score. Each correct answer contributes marks, and wrong answers may lead to negative marking, depending on the CLAT 2026 marking scheme. This estimated score is a good indicator of your performance. It helps you understand your chances for admission to different National Law Universities based on previous years' cut-off trends and your expected rank.
How to Raise Objections Against CLAT 2026 Answer Key
The CLAT Consortium provides an opportunity for students to challenge any answers they believe are incorrect in the provisional answer key. If you find any errors, you can raise an objection through the official website.
An **objection window** will be opened soon for this purpose. It is important to carefully review all questions and answers before submitting an objection.
Please note that there is a fee for challenging answers. Candidates must pay an objection fee of **INR 1,000** for each specific question they wish to object to. This fee is non-refundable, meaning it will not be returned even if your objection is found to be valid and a change is made.
Here are the steps to follow if you wish to raise an objection:
- Go back to the official CLAT website: **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**.
- Log in to your candidate account using your unique **registration number** and your **password**.
- Look for the link that says "**CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Objection**" or a similar option. Click on it.
- You will be asked to identify the specific section and the question number for which you want to raise an objection.
- You must provide proper proof to support your claim that the answer key is wrong. This proof could be from standard textbooks or other credible sources.
- After entering the details and uploading your proof, you will need to pay the objection fee of **INR 1,000** for each question challenged.
- Finally, submit your objection. Remember to complete this process before the objection submission window closes. The exact dates for the objection window will be announced soon by the Consortium.
The Consortium of NLUs will examine all objections received. If an objection is found to be correct, the answer key will be updated. A final answer key will then be released, which will be used to calculate the official CLAT 2026 results.
