The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the final answer keys for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. This important update was published on December 16, 2025 . Students who took the CLAT 2026 exam can now download these keys to check their answers and estimate their scores. The final answer keys are available on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in . This release helps students understand their performance before the final results are announced.
The CLAT exam is for students who want to join undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses in National Law Universities across India. The answer keys help students compare their marked answers with the correct ones. This step is crucial for all candidates to get an idea of their potential scores.
CLAT UG 2026 Final Answer Key Details
For the CLAT UG 2026 exam, there are no changes in the final answer key. The provisional answer key, which was released on December 10, 2025 , is now considered the final answer key. This means that all answers in the provisional key for the undergraduate exam are confirmed as correct. Students who appeared for the UG exam should use this provisional key to check their performance. No questions or options were changed for the CLAT UG 2026 paper after reviewing objections.
CLAT PG 2026 Final Answer Key Modifications
The situation is different for the CLAT PG 2026 exam. Students had the chance to raise objections against the provisional answer keys until December 12, 2025 . After reviewing these objections, the Consortium of NLUs has made some changes to the CLAT PG 2026 provisional answer keys. These changes affect specific questions across different paper sets. Students who took the postgraduate exam must check these updated keys carefully to get an accurate estimate of their scores.
Here are the modifications made to the CLAT 2026 Post Graduate provisional answer keys:
| Question No. (Set A) | Question No. (Set B) | Question No. (Set C) | Question No. (Set D) | Option in Provisional Key | Correct Option in Final Key |
| 26 | 76 | 111 | 61 | C | C & D |
| 31 | 81 | 116 | 66 | A | C |
| 111 | 41 | 6 | 76 | B | C |
Understanding the PG Answer Key Changes
Students must understand how these changes affect their scores. For the questions listed in the table above, if a student chose the option that was marked as correct in the provisional key , they will still be awarded 1 mark . This rule applies even if the final key shows a different correct option or multiple correct options (like 'C & D'). For example, for Question 26 (Set A), if a student marked 'C' as per the provisional key, they will get 1 mark. This is an important detail for calculating the probable score for the CLAT PG exam.
How to Download and Check CLAT 2026 Answer Keys
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download and check the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Keys from the official website:
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs: consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/ . - Step 2: Find the Answer Key Link
Look for the link that says "CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key" or "Provisional Answer Key" (for UG candidates, as it is the final one). - Step 3: Click to Download
Click on the relevant link. The answer key will open in a PDF format. - Step 4: Review Your Answers
Carefully compare the answers you marked in your exam with the answers given in the final key. - Step 5: Calculate Your Score
Use the provided marking scheme to calculate your probable score. For each correct answer, add marks as per the scheme. Be sure to note the special rule for PG candidates regarding the changed questions.
Next Steps: Grievance Filing Procedure
The Consortium of NLUs will release a separate notification soon. This notification will explain the procedure for filing grievances, if any, regarding the final answer keys. Students should expect this information by 12 PM on December 17, 2025 . It is important for students to keep an eye on the official website for this update. This procedure allows students to formally raise concerns if they believe there are errors in the final answer keys. Students should follow the official guidelines carefully if they wish to submit a grievance.
Students are advised to check the official website regularly for all the latest updates regarding CLAT 2026, including the upcoming result declaration and admission process. Staying informed will help candidates plan their next steps effectively.
