Check CLAT 2026 exam date, schedule, registration timeline, admit card release, answer key, result declaration, and counselling dates. Stay updated for India’s premier law entrance exam for UG and LLM programs.
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CLAT exam date 2026 was December 7, 2025. The CLAT 2026 second allotment list was released on January 22, 2026, followed by the confirmation fee payment and admission process for the second round, scheduled from January 22 to January 29, 2026.
CLAT 2026 result and final answer key was released on December 16, 2025. The CLAT 2026 counselling registration is now closed.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is one of India’s most prestigious law entrance exams, offering admission to undergraduate (BA LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) programs at National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) organizes the exam annually, and this year, National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack will conduct the exam.
What Are the Official CLAT 2026 Exam Dates?
The CLAT 2026 exam date was December 7, 2025, and was held between 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Candidates need to mark this date and be prepared to appear at their CLAT exam centres on time.
Here is the expected timeline of important events related to CLAT 2026:
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification | July 20, 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | August 1, 2025 |
| Online Application Ends | October 31, 2025 |
| CLAT Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Declaration of CLAT Result | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins) | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration (Ends) | December 27, 2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List | January 7, 2026 – January 15, 2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | January 22, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List | January 22, 2026 – January 29, 2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | February 5, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List | February 5, 2026 – February 12, 2026 |
| Payment of University Fee | April 24, 2026 |
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When Will CLAT 2026 Registration Start and End?
The CLAT 2026 application form was released on Aug 1, 2025, and the last date to apply was October 31, 2025. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
| Event | Date |
| Application Form Release Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Application Form Last Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
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CLAT Admit Card Release Date 2026
The CLAT 2026 admit card was released on November 22, 2025. The CLAT 2026 admit card includes all the essential details like the candidate’s name, exam centre address, date and time of the exam, roll number, and reporting time. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID and reach the centre before 1:45 PM, as the last entry will be allowed by that time.
| Event | Date |
| Admit Card Release Date | Nov 22, 2025 |
| CLAT Exam Date | Dec 7, 2025 |
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CLAT 2026 Exam Day Schedule
The CLAT exam day scheduled is added below mentioning the CLAT 2026 reporting timings, exam start and end timing for candidates reference:
| Particulars | Timings |
| CLAT Reporting Begins | 1:00 PM onwards |
| Last Entry Allowed | 1:45 PM |
| Exam Begins | 2:00 PM |
| Exam Ends | 4:00 PM |
| Exiting the Hall | 4:15 PM onwards |
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When Will CLAT 2026 Answer Key Be Released?
The CLAT provisional answer key was released on Dec 10, 2025. Candidates can raise objections during the objection window. The final answer key was declared on Dec 16, 2026, along with the result.
| Event | Date |
| CLAT Exam Date 2026 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | December 16, 2025 |
What Is the CLAT Result 2026 Date?
The CLAT result 2026 was declared on Dec 16, 2025. Along with the CLAT 2026 result, the score card containing details like all India rank, admit card number, and category-wise reservations was also be published.
Candidates will be able to download the result using their application number, admit card number, and date of birth from the official website.
| Event | Date |
| CLAT Result Declaration | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT Score Card | December 16, 2025 |
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When Will CLAT Counselling 2026 Start?
The CLAT counselling 2026 process has begun. The CLAT first allotment list was released on Jan 7, 2026. The counselling process will proceed online, and candidates will need to fill in their preferences and complete the admission process as per the counselling schedule shared later by the authorities.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins) | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration (Ends) | December 27, 2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List | January 7, 2026 – January 15, 2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | January 22, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List | January 22, 2026 – January 29, 2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | February 5, 2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List | February 5, 2026 – February 12, 2026 |
| Payment of University Fee | April 24, 2026 |
CLAT 2026 is a significant stepping stone for students aspiring to build a successful career in law. Candidates can check the exam dates, application start and end date, admit card date, result date and counselling schedule.
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