CLAT 2026: Grievance & Counselling Dates Announced

The Consortium of National Law Universities has released important updates for students who appeared for CLAT 2026. These updates concern raising objections against the CLAT 2026 results and the start of counselling registration. Students must note the deadlines for both processes to ensure they do not miss out.

Candidates can object to the CLAT 2026 results and final answer key until December 24, 2025 . Additionally, registration for the CLAT 2026 counselling process has begun and will close on December 27, 2026 .

What is CLAT?

CLAT stands for the Common Law Admission Test. It is a national-level entrance exam for students who want to study law. This test helps students get into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Many other private colleges and universities also use CLAT scores for admissions. The exam is held once a year, and it is a very important step for students aspiring to become lawyers.

CLAT 2026 Grievance Window Now Open

The Consortium of National Law Universities has published a notice about raising objections, called 'grievances'. This notice is available on their official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in . If you took the CLAT 2026 exam and found an issue with your results or the final answer key, you can formally complain about it.

The deadline to submit your grievance is December 24, 2025 . It is important to submit any objections before this date, as no complaints will be accepted afterwards.

How to Raise a Grievance for CLAT 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

To raise a grievance, follow these simple steps:

• Step 1: Go to the official CLAT website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Step 2: Log in to your CLAT candidate account using your login details.
• Step 3: Find and click on the 'Submit Grievance' tab.
• Step 4: Choose the type and nature of your complaint from the options given.
• Step 5: Write a clear and short description of your complaint. This description should not be more than 1,000 characters (letters and spaces).
• Step 6: If you have any documents that support your complaint, upload them.
• Step 7: Read and agree to the declaration shown on the screen.
• Step 8: Click the 'Submit' button to send your grievance.

Your grievance is considered complete only when you have finished all these steps. There is no fee to raise a grievance. Students should submit only one complaint for each issue they have. Do not send multiple complaints for the same problem.

The Consortium has clearly stated that only grievances submitted through the official online portal will be considered. Complaints sent through other ways like emails or phone calls will not be accepted.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Begins

The registration process for CLAT 2026 counselling has also started. Counselling is the next step after results, where students apply to get admission into law universities based on their CLAT scores. Only those candidates who register for counselling can take part in the seat allocation process.

The last date to register for CLAT 2026 counselling is December 27, 2026 . Students interested in getting admission to National Law Universities for the academic year 2026 must register online before this deadline.

Important Dates at a Glance

Here are the key dates for CLAT 2026:

Next Steps for Students

Students who have appeared for CLAT 2026 should regularly check the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in , for any further announcements. It is very important to meet these deadlines for both grievance submission and counselling registration to ensure smooth admission into law programs.