The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 exam was held successfully on December 7, 2025 . Students who appeared for the exam are now waiting for their results. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to announce the CLAT 2026 results by the second week of December 2025 . The exact date is not yet final, but results may be released around December 17, 2025 .
CLAT is a national-level entrance exam. It is taken by students who want to study law at the top National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. The exam is very important for those aiming for a career in law. This year, the exam was conducted smoothly at many centres across the country.
When to Expect CLAT 2026 Results
The Consortium of NLUs has given a tentative date for the CLAT 2026 results. A tentative date means it is a likely date but can change. Students should keep an eye on the official website for the final confirmation. Based on updates, candidates can look for their results around December 17, 2025 .
Looking at how results were released in previous years, the Consortium usually declares them within 8 to 10 days after the exam. This trend helps students guess when the results might come out this year. Below is a table showing past CLAT exam and result dates:
| Year | Result Date | Exam Date |
| 2026 | December 14-17, 2025 (Expected) | December 7, 2025 |
| 2025 | December 1, 2024 | December 8, 2024 |
| 2024 | December 10, 2023 | December 3, 2023 |
| 2023 | December 23, 2022 | December 18, 2022 |
From the table, it is clear that results are typically announced about a week to ten days after the exam date. For CLAT 2026, with the exam on December 7, 2025 , a result release between December 14 and December 17, 2025 , fits this pattern.
How to Check CLAT 2026 Results
Once the results are released, students can follow these simple steps to check their scores and download their scorecard:
- Go to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- On the main page, find the section for important updates or notifications.
- Click on the link that says "CLAT 2026 Result" or "CLAT 2026 Scorecard".
- You will see a login page.
- Enter your CLAT 2026 application number and your date of birth .
- Click on the button that says "Print Score Card" or "Login".
- Your CLAT 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download the scorecard and save it as a PDF file. It is important to keep a copy for future reference, especially for the counselling process.
What Happens After Results: Counselling Process
After the CLAT 2026 results are out, students who get a score equal to or higher than the cutoff marks for their category will be eligible for the counselling process. The cutoff marks are the minimum scores needed to qualify for admission to the NLUs. The Consortium of NLUs will announce the official cutoff scores after the results.
The counselling process is where students choose their preferred law universities based on their rank and the available seats. More details about counselling will be shared on the official website soon after the results.
Students are advised to check the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in , regularly for all the latest and confirmed updates regarding the CLAT 2026 result date, counselling schedule, and cutoff details. Do not rely on unofficial sources for this important information.
