The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the provisional answer key for the CLAT 2026 exam on December 10, 2025 . Students who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) on December 7, 2025 , can check their answers from 5:00 PM (IST) on the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
This answer key is for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses. CLAT is a national-level entrance exam for admission to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated law colleges across India. The provisional answer key allows students to compare their marked answers with official correct responses. This helps them get an early estimate of their performance before final results are announced.
Key Dates for CLAT 2026 Answer Key
| Information | Details |
| Answer Key Releasing Body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Provisional Key Release Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Provisional Key Release Time | 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Objection Window Start Date | December 10, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Objection Window Last Date | December 12, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
Students should download this provisional answer key to carefully review each question and answer. It is important to cross-check all your responses against the provided key. This careful review can help identify any potential errors in the official answers.
How to Download Your CLAT 2026 Answer Key
Students can follow these simple steps to download the answer key PDF:
- First, visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- On the homepage, click on the 'CLAT 2026' section or a direct link for the answer key.
- You will need to enter your login details, including your registered mobile number and password.
- After logging in, find and click on the 'CLAT Answer Key PDF' link for your UG or PG exam.
- The answer key will open as a PDF. Download and save this PDF for your records. Printing a copy is also advised for easier review.
Understanding the Provisional Answer Key and Objections
The answer key released on December 10, 2025, is 'provisional'. This temporary version allows students to review and identify errors. If a student believes an answer provided by the Consortium is incorrect, they can challenge it.
The objection window opens on December 10, 2025 , at 5:00 PM . Students must submit their challenges with valid proof by December 12, 2025 , at 5:00 PM . Students should check the official instructions for any objection fees.
After the objection window closes, experts from the Consortium will review all challenges. Based on this review, necessary corrections will be made. The 'Final Answer Key' will then be published. This final key is the definitive version and will be used to calculate CLAT 2026 results. No further changes can be requested once the final answer key is released.
Calculating Your Estimated CLAT 2026 Score
Once you have the provisional answer key, you can calculate your estimated score for CLAT 2026. This self-evaluation helps understand your performance. Here’s how the scoring works:
- For every correct answer, you get one mark (+1).
- For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted (-0.25). This is negative marking.
- No marks are added or removed for unattempted questions.
By counting your correct and incorrect answers, you can use this marking scheme to get an approximate total score. This estimated score helps gauge your chances of admission to preferred National Law Universities. It also assists in making informed decisions about your future academic plans. Students should continue to check the official website for announcements regarding CLAT 2026 final results and the admission counseling process.
