The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced key dates for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. Students who appeared for the exam on December 7, 2025 , can now check the official answer key and raise objections if needed. The answer key will be available on the official website from December 10, 2025, at 5 PM .
This answer key is important for all students who took the CLAT 2026 for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses. It allows them to check their answers and estimate their scores. If a student finds a mistake in the answer key, they can challenge it during a special objection window.
CLAT 2026 Important Dates
Here are the key dates related to the CLAT 2026 answer key and objection process:
| Event | Date | Time |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 | |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Release | December 10, 2025 | 5 PM onwards |
| CLAT 2026 Objection Window Starts | December 10, 2025 | |
| CLAT 2026 Objection Window Closes | December 12, 2025 | 5 PM |
How to Download CLAT 2026 Answer Key
Students can download the answer key directly from the Consortium of NLUs website. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Look for the 'CLAT 2026' link on the homepage. This link will likely be moving or highlighted.
- Click on the link for 'CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF' along with the master question paper.
- The answer key PDF will open on your screen.
- Click on the download button to save the PDF.
- Keep a copy of the PDF for your records and for checking your answers.
How to Raise Objections Against CLAT 2026 Answer Key
If you believe there is a wrong answer in the official key, you can challenge it. The objection window will be open for a short period from December 10 to December 12, 2025, until 5 PM . There is a fee to raise an objection.
Objection Fee
Students must pay INR 1000 for each objection they raise. This fee must be paid online. It is important to remember that this fee is typically non-refundable unless the objection is found to be valid by the Consortium.
Steps to Submit an Objection
Follow these steps to challenge the CLAT 2026 answer key:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Log in to your account using your registered mobile number and password.
- Find and click on the 'Provisional Answer Key Objection' link.
- Fill in the required details. This will include choosing the course (UG or PG), the section, and the specific question number you are challenging.
- You must attach valid proof to support your objection. This could be a screenshot from a textbook or a clear explanation.
- Pay the INR 1000 objection fee online.
- Review all the details you have entered carefully.
- Submit the objection form before the deadline.
Important Reminder
The Consortium will not accept any objections after the challenge window closes on December 12, 2025, at 5 PM . Students must make sure to submit their objections and pay the fee before this deadline. It is crucial to check the answer key promptly and raise any concerns within the given timeframe to ensure your score is accurate.