The answer key for the CLAT 2026 exam will be released on December 10, 2025 . Students who took the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) can download this key from the official CLAT website. The answer key is expected to be available between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the release day. This key helps students check their answers and estimate their scores.
CLAT officials, also known as the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), will publish this temporary answer key. Students can check the key to find out how well they performed in the exam. If any student finds a mistake in the answer key, they can submit an objection. The last date to raise any objection is December 12, 2025 , by 5:00 PM .
How to Check the CLAT 2026 Answer Key
Students will not need a username or password to download the CLAT 2026 answer key. A direct link will be active on the official CLAT website. Here are the steps to follow:
- Go to the official CLAT website.
- Look for the link that says 'CLAT 2026 Answer Key' or 'CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key'.
- Click on the download link. The answer key will open as a PDF file.
- Download the PDF to your device.
- Compare your marked answers with the answers in the key to calculate your probable score.
Objecting to Answers
The first version of the answer key is called 'provisional'. This means it is a temporary key and can be changed. If a student believes there is a wrong answer in the key, they can challenge it. They must submit their objections through the official website before the deadline of December 12, 2025 , at 5:00 PM . CLAT officials will review these objections and may update the answer key if mistakes are found.
CLAT 2026 Marks vs. Expected Rank
After checking their marks, students often want to know what their rank might be. This helps them understand their chances of getting into a National Law University (NLU). The table below shows expected ranks for different mark ranges. This information is based on previous years' exam trends and is a guide for students.
| Marks Range | Expected Rank |
| 70-74.5 | Up To AIR 4900 - 8200 |
| 75-79.5 | Up To AIR 2750 - 4700 |
| 80-84.5 | Up To AIR 1430 - 2650 |
| 85-89.5 | Up To AIR 650 - 1280 |
| 90-94.5 | Up To AIR 150 - 590 |
| 95-99.5 | Up To AIR 50 - 140 |
| 100-104 | Up To AIR 10 - 40 |
| 105-120 | Up To AIR 1 - 7 |
Admission to National Law Universities
To get into a National Law University, students generally need to score more than 70 marks and achieve a rank better than 4500 . Students aiming for top law universities should try to score above 90 marks . Those with more than 80 marks have good chances of getting into other well-known National Law Universities. This rank prediction is a helpful tool for students to understand their position after getting their scores.
Students should regularly check the official CLAT website for the final answer key, result dates, and other important updates related to admissions.
