CLAT Exam: Application Process, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Important Dates

The application process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is likely to begin in July. The exam conducts for admission to undergraduate (LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) courses in 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. Its Conducted by the consortium body of NLUs. The exam will held in December month. Application form will be in the month of July on the official website of CLAT consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT Expected Exam Date:

The CLAT 2026 exam is likely conduct on December. The final date will announce by the official notification.

Exam Objectives:

• Admission to 5-year LLB and 1-year LLM courses in NLUs.
• Law Admission in Private Colleges too.
• CLAT-PG Score for Recruitment in PSUs like ONGC, BHEL.

CLAT Exam Pattern:

• The UG exam will have five sections: English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques.
• The PG exam mainly covers subjects like Constitutional Law along with Jurisprudence, IPC, CPC, IPR etc.

CLAT Exam FAQs

CLAT Eligibility Criteria:

For UG:

• Qualification: Passed 10+2 from recognized board, minimum 45% marks required for General category, 40% for SC/ST.
• Age Limit: No age limit.   
• Appearing candidates can apply.

For PG:

• Qualification: LLB or equivalent degree from a recognized university, 50% marks for General category, 45% marks for SC/ST.
• Age Limit: No age limit.

CLAT Application fee:

Category	Application Fee (INR)	Category
General/OBC/EWS	₹4000	General/OBC/EWS
SC/ST/PwD Categories	₹3500	SC/ST/PwD Categories

Documents required for application:

UG:

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheet  
• Photograph and signature (in JPEG format)
• Caste certificate, Residence certificate (if applicable)

PG:

• LLB mark sheet
• Photograph and signature
• Appropriate certificate (Caste, Residence, PwD etc.)

Feature	Details
Conducting Body	Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Frequency	Once a year
Exam Date	14-Dec-2025 (Tentative)
Exam Level	National
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Duration	2 hours
Mode of Exam	Pen-and-paper mode
Language of Paper	English (Regional languages may be considered)
Application Fee	₹4000 (Gen/OBC), ₹3500 (SC/ST/Others)
UG Seats	3000+
PG Seats	Around 1000
Participating NLUs	24 for UG, 21 for PG
CLAT Accepting PSUs/Colleges	ONGC, BHEL, 61 Private Law Colleges
Official Website	consortiumofnlus.ac.in

How to apply For CLAT Exam?

1. Please visit the official website of CLAT consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Then click on the “Register Now” or “Apply for CLAT 2026” tab.
3. Complete the registration process by entering such as your name, mobile number, email ID and password.
4. Verify your account details with the OTP or email link received after registration.
5. After verification successfully, then log in and start filling the application form very carefully.
6. Fill the application form with details such as personal, communication and parent related details.
7. Enter the education details like as class 10th, 12th (for UG) or LLB details (for PG).
8. Select your desire course as per your eligibility from CLAT UG or PG courses and choose three exam centers for CLAT exam 2026.
9. Upload your passport size photo, signature and required certificates (caste, residence, PwD etc.)
10.  Pay the application fee as per your category and press on the submit button.
11. Check all the details carefully and press on the final submit button.
12. Take a printout of the application form for future references.

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