The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 was held on December 7, 2025 . Students who took the exam can expect the official answer key to be released soon. The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), which conducts the exam, usually publishes the provisional answer key within 1-2 days after the test. This answer key will help candidates calculate their probable scores before the final results are announced.
The CLAT 2026 exam took place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Candidates with disabilities (PwD) had extra time, finishing at 4:40 PM . The test was conducted at various centres across the country.
Where to Find the CLAT 2026 Answer Key
The set-wise answer key for CLAT 2026 will be available on the official CLAT website. Students should visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/ to download their respective answer key PDF.
Last year, for CLAT 2025, the exam was on December 1, 2025 , and the provisional answer key came out on December 2, 2025 . This suggests a quick release pattern for CLAT answer keys.
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Set-Wise Download Links
Once released, direct download links for each test set will be updated on the official website. Candidates must download the answer key that matches their test booklet set (A, B, C, or D).
| Set Number | Download Link |
| SET A | To Be Added Soon |
| SET B | To Be Added Soon |
| SET C | To Be Added Soon |
| SET D | To Be Added Soon |
How to Calculate Your Probable Score Using the Answer Key
Using the CLAT 2026 answer key allows students to estimate their performance. Follow these steps to calculate your scores:
- Step 1: Download Your Answer Key. Get the CLAT 2026 Answer Key for the set number you received during the exam.
- Step 2: Compare Answers. Check your marked answers against the official answers provided in the key.
- Step 3: Apply Marking Scheme. The CLAT 2026 marking scheme is as follows:
- For every correct answer, you get +1 mark .
- For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
- There are no marks deducted for unanswered questions.
- Step 4: Calculate Total. Count your total correct answers and total incorrect answers separately. Multiply the number of correct answers by 1 . Multiply the number of incorrect answers by 0.25 .
- Step 5: Find Probable Score. Subtract the total marks deducted (from incorrect answers) from the total marks gained (from correct answers). This final number is your probable score for CLAT 2026.
Raising Objections to the Provisional Answer Key
The first answer key released by the CNLU is provisional. This means it is a temporary version. If candidates find any errors or incorrect answers in this key, they can raise an objection.
The CNLU will provide a specific time window for students to submit their objections. Candidates will need to follow the instructions on the official website to challenge any question or answer. After reviewing all objections, the authorities will release a final answer key. The CLAT 2026 results will be based on this final answer key.
Students should regularly check the official CLAT website for the latest updates on the answer key release, objection window, and result announcements.
