Claims of a paper leak for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 exam are causing widespread concern among students. The CLAT 2026 exam took place on December 7, 2025 . These claims, which suggest the question paper was leaked online before and during the exam, have been spreading quickly on social media platforms. So far, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), the body that conducts CLAT, has not made any official statement to confirm or deny these reports. This lack of information is making thousands of aspiring law students anxious.
The first claims of a possible leak appeared on December 6, 2025 , one day before the actual exam. These reports were mainly shared on the messaging app, Telegram . Users shared screenshots that they said were from the CLAT 2026 question paper. These screenshots reportedly showed several questions that later appeared in the exam, but they had wrong answers marked on them. This started a wave of confusion even before the exam began.
After the CLAT 2026 exam concluded on December 7, 2025 , between 2 PM and 4 PM , the rumours grew stronger. More screenshots and discussions about the alleged paper leak started circulating on various social media platforms, including Telegram and Instagram . The repeated sharing of these images and messages has led to a lot of worry and uncertainty among the candidates who worked hard to prepare for the test.
Other Issues Reported During the Exam
Besides the paper leak claims, some students also reported other problems during the CLAT 2026 examination. Media reports mentioned that candidates highlighted security issues at certain exam centres. Some students specifically claimed that mobile phones were being used by other students inside the examination halls. However, it is important to note that these specific reports from students have not been officially checked or confirmed by any authority. They remain unverified claims at this time.
Consortium's Response Awaited
The Consortium of National Law Universities is the main authority for the CLAT exam. As of now, the Consortium has chosen not to issue any official statement. They have neither confirmed nor denied the claims of a paper leak. This silence from the official body is a major source of anxiety for the many students involved. It raises questions about the fairness and integrity of a key national-level examination.
What is CLAT?
CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test. It is a very important national entrance exam in India. Students take CLAT to get admission into undergraduate law courses like BA LLB and BBA LLB, or postgraduate law courses like LLM. This exam is the gateway to 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country, making it a critical step for students who wish to pursue a career in law.
Next Steps for CLAT Candidates
A total of 92,344 candidates applied and appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam. All these students are now waiting for their results. The process for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key has already ended. Soon, the Consortium will release the final answer key for CLAT 2026. After that, the official CLAT 2026 results will be announced. Students should regularly check the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in , for all the latest updates. The ongoing uncertainty about the paper leak claims adds more stress to this waiting period for the students.
