The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) held the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 exam on December 7, 2025 . Many students across India took this test to get into law programmes. These students are now waiting for their scores. The CLAT 2026 results are expected to be announced between December 11 and December 15, 2025 .
The CLAT 2026 exam took place across 156 centres . These centres were in 93 cities , covering 25 States and 4 Union Territories of India. This wide reach allowed students from different parts of the country to appear for the test.
CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Before the final results, CNLU will release a provisional answer key. This key contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam. Students can use this key to check their answers and estimate their scores. If a student finds any error, they can raise an objection online within a short period.
The CNLU panel will review all objections. After this, they will make any needed changes and release the final answer key. The final CLAT 2026 result will be based on this final answer key.
The CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key will be released on December 10, 2025 , at 5:00 P.M. Students must check the official CNLU website to download the key.
CLAT 2026 Result Expected Dates
CNLU usually releases CLAT results within a week of the exam. This pattern helps students predict the likely announcement date for CLAT 2026. Here are the important dates:
| Event | Expected Date |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release | December 10, 2025 (5:00 P.M.) |
| CLAT 2026 Result Expected Release Date 1 | December 11 - 15, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Result Expected Release Date 2 (If Delayed) | December 16 - 21, 2025 |
How to Check Your CLAT 2026 Results
Once the results are out, students can check their scores online. They will need their login details used during the application. Download and print the scorecard for future use. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official website of the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU).
- Find the link for "CLAT 2026 Result" or "CLAT 2026 Scorecard".
- Click on the link and enter your registered CLAT ID and password.
- Your CLAT 2026 scorecard will show on the screen.
- Download this scorecard and take a printout.
CLAT Result Trends from Past Years
Looking at the last three years shows how quickly results are announced after the exam. This helps understand the CLAT 2026 result timeline.
| Year | Exam Date | Result Release Date | Days Taken |
| CLAT 2025 | December 1, 2024 | December 7, 2024 | 6 Days |
| CLAT 2024 | December 3, 2023 | December 10, 2023 | 7 Days |
| CLAT 2023 | December 18, 2022 | December 23, 2022 | 5 Days |
Results consistently come out within 5 to 7 days of the exam date. This suggests CLAT 2026 results will follow a similar pattern, likely between December 11 and December 15, 2025 .
What Happens After CLAT 2026 Results?
After the CLAT 2026 results, the counseling process begins. Students with qualifying scores can join this counseling. Through counseling, students apply for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs) and other law colleges that accept CLAT scores.
CNLU will release a detailed schedule and instructions for counseling soon after results. This includes dates for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document checks. Students should regularly check the official CLAT website for these updates.
