Consortium of National Law Universities 

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 Admissions 

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Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 01/08/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 31/10/2025 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 31/10/2025
  • Correction Date : To be announced
  • Entrance Exam Date : 07/12/2025
  • Admit Card Available : To be announced
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : ₹4000/-
  • EWS : ₹4000/-
  • SC / ST : ₹3500/-
  • PwD / Ex-Servicemen : ₹4000/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years and No Maximum age limit (as on 01/07/2026 for UG)
  • Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government norms; no upper age limit for any category
  • Selection Process: Entrance Exam (CLAT 2026) followed by Centralized Online Counseling and Seat Allotment based on merit list and preferences

Course Details– Total Seats – Approx 3500+ (Across NLUs)
Course Name Total Seats Eligibility/Details
Undergraduate (5-Year Integrated LL.B.)  Approx 3000+
  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
  • No upper age limit; candidates appearing in qualifying exam eligible
  • Admission to 24 NLUs for BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.
Postgraduate (1-Year LL.M.)  Approx 1000+
  • LL.B. or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
  • No upper age limit; candidates appearing in qualifying exam eligible
  • Admission to specialized LLM programs in NLUs

Course Details & Fee Structure

  • UG Program: 5 Years Duration – Integrated Law Courses (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.) with curriculum including legal studies, humanities, and electives
  • PG Program: 1 Year Duration – Specialized LLM with focus on areas like Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, etc.
  • Fee Structure: Varies by NLU; Annual Tuition Fee Approx ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000; Hostel Fee ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000; Scholarships available for meritorious and reserved category students
  • Additional Details: Includes mess charges, library fees; Financial aid and fee waivers for economically weaker sections

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

  • Exam Type: Offline Pen-Paper Based Test
  • Total Questions: 120 Questions for 120 Marks (UG); 120 Questions for 120 Marks (PG)
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
  • Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:20 (High competition) with over 70,000 applicants for UG seats
  • Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

Exam Centers

  • Across India: Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and others (over 80 centers)
  • Center Allocation: Based on preferences selected during application; allocated by Consortium
  • Candidates must choose 3 preferred centers; allocation is final and non-changeable

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