The **Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 Final Answer Key** will be released soon. Students who took the CLAT 2026 exam can check it on the official website, **consortiumofnlus.ac.in**. The final answer key is very important as it will be used to announce the CLAT 2026 exam results.
The CLAT 2026 exam was held on **December 7, 2025**. After the exam, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) first released a **provisional answer key** on **December 10, 2025**. Students were given a chance to raise objections or point out any mistakes in this provisional key. The last date to submit objections was **December 12, 2025**. The final answer key will be published after reviewing these objections.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026
Here are the important dates for CLAT 2026:
| Event | Dates |
| CLAT Exam Day 2026 | December 7, 2025 |
| Official CLAT Provisional Answer Key | December 10, 2025 |
| Objection Window Opens | December 10, 2025 |
| Objection Window Closes | December 12, 2025 |
| Release of CLAT Final Answer Key | To be announced (Expected soon) |
| Declaration of CLAT Results | To be announced (Expected by **December 17, 2026**) |
| Commencement of Counselling | To be announced |
How to Download CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key
Once the final answer key is released, students can download it by following these simple steps:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says "CLAT Final Answer Key 2026".
- Click on this link. A new page or a PDF file will open.
- Download the answer key PDF.
- Keep a copy saved for your records and to check your scores.
How to Calculate Your CLAT Score
Understanding the CLAT marking scheme helps students calculate their expected scores. The scoring system is as follows:
- For every correct answer, **1 mark** is added.
- For every wrong answer, **0.25 marks** are deducted (negative marking).
- No marks are added or removed for questions not attempted.
To calculate your score, use this formula:
| Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) - (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.25) |
For example, if you answer 100 questions correctly and 30 questions incorrectly, your score would be: 100 - (30 × 0.25) = 100 - 7.5 = **92.5** marks.
CLAT 2026 Results and Expected Scores
The CLAT 2026 results are expected to be announced soon after the final answer key. Many expect the results by **December 17, 2026**. The Consortium of NLUs will publish the scorecard online. Students can check their results using their registration number and password on the official website.
The Consortium does not set a specific "passing mark" for CLAT. Admission to National Law Universities (NLUs) depends on a student's rank, score, and their college preferences. Based on past trends, a score of **78+ marks** has often helped students get into their desired NLU. For the General category, a score between **105 to 110** is considered a good target.
A total of **88,657 candidates** appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam. This year, **24 NLUs** will accept CLAT scores for admission to undergraduate law courses. These universities offer a combined total of **3,063 seats** (not including special seats like NRI or supernumerary).
What Happens After Results?
Once the CLAT 2026 results are out, the next step is the **CLAT Counselling Process 2026**. This process involves seat allotment and admissions to the National Law Universities. Important dates for counselling will be announced after the results.
Students cannot raise new objections against the final answer key through the official objection window. However, they can still send their grievances by email to the Consortium of NLUs if they find any issues.
