The results for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 will be announced on December 17, 2025 . Candidates who took the exam can check their results before 10 AM on the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
Along with the results, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will also release the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF soon. Both the final answer key and the result are expected to be available at the same time.
This update is important for all students looking to get admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes in National Law Universities across India. The CLAT exam is a key step for their legal education.
CLAT 2026 Results and Answer Key Dates
Here are the important dates for CLAT 2026 results and answer key:
| Event Name | Date |
| CLAT 2026 Result Date | December 17, 2025 (before 10 AM) |
| CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date | To be announced (expected with results) |
| CLAT 2026 First Merit List | To be announced |
How to Check CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key
Candidates can download the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF by following these simple steps:
- Go to the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Click on the link for CLAT 2026.
- Look for the link related to the CLAT UG or CLAT PG provisional answer key 2026, depending on your programme. Once released, this will be updated to 'Final Answer Key'.
- Click on the CLAT answer key PDF link .
- The answer key PDF will open on your screen. Download and save it for future reference.
How to Download CLAT 2026 Scorecard
Your CLAT 2026 result will be available as a scorecard online. Follow these steps to download it:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- Log in to your account using your Registration Number and Password .
- Once logged in, find the 'Result' tab and click on 'View Score Card'.
- Your CLAT 2026 scorecard will be shown on the screen.
- Download the result PDF. It is advised to take a printout. Keep this scorecard safe until your admission process is complete, as it will be needed for counselling registration and seat allotment.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process
The Consortium will also release the full CLAT Counselling Schedule 2026 along with the result. Students must register for counselling within the given deadline. Only those who register for counselling will be allowed to participate in the seat allotment process for different National Law Universities.
Important Details on Your Scorecard
When you download your CLAT 2026 scorecard, make sure all the details mentioned on it are correct. You should check the following information:
- Your Name
- Your Father's Name
- Your Roll Number
- Your Application Number
- Your Category (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.)
- Your Sectional Scores (marks in each part of the exam)
- Your Overall Score (total marks)
- Your All India Rank
- Your Category Rank
Keeping a close eye on these dates and following the steps carefully will help you in your law admission journey.
