The application process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 will close tomorrow, October 31, 2025 . Students who wish to join undergraduate (BA LLB) or postgraduate (LLM) law courses at National Law Universities (NLUs) across India must submit their application forms by this deadline. The **CLAT 2026 exam** is set to be held on **December 07, 2025**. All interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the Consortium of NLUs, **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**.
The CLAT exam is an important national-level test for students aiming for a career in law. It opens doors to various prestigious law colleges. Missing the application deadline means students will not be able to appear for the exam this year.
Important Dates for CLAT 2026
Here is a detailed schedule of key events related to the CLAT 2026 application process. Students should note these dates carefully to avoid missing any important step.
| Event | Dates |
| CLAT Admission Notification Release | July 20, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Application Form Start | August 01, 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Fee and Edit Application Form | To be announced |
| Last Date to Edit CLAT Test Centre Choices | To be announced |
| Release of Admit Card | To be announced |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 07, 2025 |
CLAT 2026 Application Fees
Candidates need to pay an application fee to complete their registration. The fee varies for different categories. An additional fee is charged if candidates want to receive previous year question papers.
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) | Application Fee with Question Papers (in INR) |
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI | 4000 | 4500 |
| SC/ST/BPL | 3500 | 4000 |
How to Apply for CLAT 2026
The application process is simple and takes place online. Follow these steps to complete your CLAT 2026 registration:
- Visit the official CLAT 2026 website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Register as a new user. You will need to provide your mobile number and email ID for this step.
- Fill out the CLAT 2026 application form. Make sure to enter all details correctly.
- The form will ask for different types of information, including your **personal details**, **educational qualifications**, and **communication details** (address, phone number, email).
- Complete the fee payment as per your category.
- After filling all details and paying the fee, carefully check all the information you have entered.
- Finally, submit your application form.
About the CLAT 2026 Exam
The **CLAT 2026 exam** will be conducted in a traditional **pen-and-paper mode**. The test duration will be two hours, from **2 PM to 4 PM**.
Only candidates who successfully register and pay the application fee before the deadline will be allowed to appear for the exam. The **admit cards** for CLAT 2026 will be issued to these registered candidates at a later date, which will be announced on the official website. Students should regularly check the website for updates on admit card release and any further announcements.
What Happens Next
After the application window closes, the Consortium of NLUs will announce dates for other important processes. This includes any possible window for correcting application forms or changing test centre preferences. Students are advised to keep an eye on the official website for all future updates regarding the CLAT 2026 exam.
