The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the Final Answer Key for CLAT 2026 . Students who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) can now check the final answers online. The official results for CLAT 2026 are expected to be announced on December 17, 2025 , before 10 AM.
CLAT is a national-level entrance exam for students who wish to join undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses in 25 National Law Universities across India. A total of 88,657 candidates appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam.
Important Dates for CLAT 2026
Here are the key dates for CLAT 2026:
| Event | Date |
| CLAT Exam Day 2026 | December 07, 2025 |
| Official CLAT Provisional Answer Key | December 10, 2025 |
| Objection Window Opens | December 10, 2025 (5 PM) |
| Objection Window Closes | December 12, 2025 (5 PM) |
| Release of CLAT Final Answer Key | December 16, 2025 |
| Declaration of CLAT Results | December 17, 2025 (before 10 AM) |
| Commencement of Counselling | Expected from December 20, 2025 |
How to Download CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key
Students can download the CLAT Final Answer Key by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Look for the 'CLAT 2026' section.
- Click on the link for 'CLAT UG Final Answer Key 2026' or 'CLAT PG Final Answer Key 2026' based on your exam.
- The answer key will open as a PDF file.
- Download and save the PDF for your records.
How to Download CLAT 2026 Result/Scorecard
The CLAT 2026 Result will be released online as a scorecard. Follow these steps to download it:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Log in using your registered mobile number and password.
- Find the 'Result' tab and click on 'View Score Card'.
- Your CLAT 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download and print your scorecard. Keep it safe for the counselling and admission process.
What is on your CLAT 2026 Scorecard?
Make sure to check these details on your scorecard:
- Your Name
- Your Father's Name
- Your Roll Number
- Your Application Number
- Your Category
- Scores for each section and overall score
- Your All India Rank
- Your Category Rank
Please remember, no printed copies of the scorecard will be sent by post.
Calculating Your CLAT 2026 Score
You can calculate your expected score using the following method:
| How to calculate CLAT score - Formula | How to calculate CLAT score - Example |
| Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25) = Total score | 100 correct answers - (30 incorrect answers X 0.25) = 92.5 |
For every correct answer, one mark is given. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are cut. No marks are given or taken for questions you do not attempt.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process
After the results, the Consortium will release the counselling schedule. Only students who register for counselling by the given deadline will be allowed to participate in the admission process for NLUs.
Tie-Breaker Rule for CLAT 2026
If two or more students score the same marks in CLAT 2026, the following rules will be used to decide their rank:
For CLAT UG (Undergraduate)
- Higher marks in the Legal Aptitude section of CLAT 2026.
- Older age.
- A computerised draw of lots.
For CLAT PG (Postgraduate)
- Older age.
- A computerised draw of lots.
NLUs Participating in CLAT 2026
CLAT 2026 scores are accepted by 25 National Law Universities for admission to UG law courses. There are a total of 3063 UG seats available (not including special category seats like NRI or supernumerary).
Some of the participating NLUs include National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, and National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, among others.
