The Consortium of National Law Universities will release the provisional answer key for CLAT 2026 soon. Students who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 can check this key on December 10, 2025 . The answer key will be available on the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in . It is expected to be released between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM .
This provisional answer key helps students check their answers and estimate their scores. If any student finds a mistake in the answer key, they can raise an objection. The last date to submit objections is December 12, 2025 , until 5:00 PM .
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Release Times
Here are the expected release times for the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key:
| Event | Time |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Expected Release Time | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| If Release is Delayed | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
How to Check and Download the Answer Key
Students can follow these simple steps to check and download the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says "CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key".
- Click on this link. The answer key will open as a PDF file.
- Download the answer key that matches your specific question paper set.
- Keep your CLAT 2026 response sheet ready. This sheet shows the answers you marked during the exam.
How to Calculate Your Estimated Score
After downloading the answer key, students can use it to find out their likely CLAT 2026 score. Follow these steps:
- Open the downloaded answer key and your response sheet together.
- For each question, compare the answer in the key with the answer you marked on your response sheet.
- If your answer matches the answer in the key, it means your answer is correct.
- If your answer does not match, it means your answer is wrong.
- For every correct answer, add +1 mark to your score.
- For every wrong answer, subtract -0.25 marks from your score.
- There is no change in score for questions you did not answer.
- Add up all the marks to get your estimated total score for CLAT 2026.
Remember, this calculated score is an estimate. The final score might be different after the final answer key is released.
Raising Objections Against the Provisional Answer Key
If a student believes that an answer in the provisional key is incorrect, they have the option to raise an objection. This step helps ensure that the evaluation process is fair and accurate.
To object to an answer, students need to:
- Visit the official CLAT website.
- Log in using their registration details (such as application number and password).
- Find the link to "Raise Objections" against the provisional answer key.
- Select the specific question number they wish to challenge.
- Provide clear reasons and any supporting documents or proof for their objection.
- Submit the objection form before the deadline.
The last date to raise objections is December 12, 2025 . The objection submission window will close at 5:00 PM on this date. Students must make sure to submit their objections before this specific time.
What Happens Next?
After the objection window closes, the CLAT Consortium will carefully review all valid objections received. Based on this review, they will prepare and release the final answer key. The official CLAT 2026 results will then be declared using this final answer key. Students should regularly check the official CLAT website for all updates regarding the final answer key and the declaration of results.
