The Consortium of National Law Universities has started the online registration process for the Common Law Admission Test CLAT for the upcoming admission cycle. Eligible candidates can submit the CLAT Online Form through the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The application window opened on 3 August 2026 and will remain open until 31 October 2026. The examination is scheduled to be held on 6 December 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode. CLAT is conducted for admission to undergraduate five year integrated LLB programmes and postgraduate one year LLM programmes offered by participating National Law Universities across India. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 examination with the prescribed minimum marks are eligible for the undergraduate programme while those with an LLB degree can apply for the postgraduate programme. The application fee is Rs 4000 for general category candidates and Rs 3500 for SC ST candidates. The selection process is based on the performance in the CLAT examination followed by counselling and seat allotment. Candidates must complete registration fill personal and academic details upload documents and pay the fee online before the last date.
The CLAT Online Form registration process is currently active. Interested candidates should complete their applications well before the closing date to avoid last minute issues.
The Consortium has confirmed that the examination pattern and syllabus remain unchanged for this cycle.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opening | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 31 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| CLAT Examination Date | 06 December 2026 |
| Examination Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Result and Counselling | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General OBC PWD NRI | Rs 4000 |
| SC ST | Rs 3500 |
The application fee is non refundable and must be paid online through the available payment modes. No other mode of fee payment is accepted.
Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programme | No upper age limit |
| Postgraduate Programme | No upper age limit |
There is no upper age limit prescribed for appearing in CLAT for either undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification requirements.
Vacancy Details
CLAT is an entrance examination for admission to law programmes at National Law Universities and other participating institutions. The number of seats varies each year across the participating NLUs for five year integrated LLB and one year LLM programmes. Exact seat matrix is released by the Consortium and individual NLUs during the counselling process. Candidates should check the official brochure for the latest seat availability.
Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate UG | Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with minimum 45 percent marks for general category and 40 percent marks for SC ST PWD categories. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible. |
| Postgraduate PG | LLB degree or equivalent with minimum 50 percent marks for general category and 45 percent marks for SC ST PWD categories. Candidates appearing in the final year of LLB are also eligible. |
There is no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
Selection Process
The selection process for admission through CLAT begins with the offline written examination. The undergraduate paper consists of 120 multiple choice questions covering English Language Current Affairs including General Knowledge Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques.
The postgraduate paper tests Constitutional Law and other areas of law. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Based on the CLAT scores a merit list is prepared. Shortlisted candidates participate in the centralised counselling process conducted by the Consortium. Seat allotment is done according to rank preferences and availability of seats in the participating National Law Universities. Document verification is carried out at the allotted NLU before final admission.
How to Apply Online for CLAT Online Form
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website of Consortium of National Law Universities at consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| 2 | Click on the CLAT registration or application link |
| 3 | Register using a valid mobile number and email address and verify through OTP |
| 4 | Log in and fill personal academic and contact details carefully |
| 5 | Select preferred examination cities and NLU preferences |
| 6 | Upload passport size photograph signature and category certificate if applicable |
| 7 | Pay the application fee online |
| 8 | Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference |
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready in the prescribed format and size before starting the application process.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click here |
| CLAT Application Portal | Click here |
| Information Brochure | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: When did the CLAT Online Form registration start?
Answer: The online registration for CLAT started on 3 August 2026.
Question: What is the last date to submit the CLAT Online Form?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 31 October 2026.
Question: When is the CLAT examination scheduled?
Answer: The CLAT examination will be held on 6 December 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Question: What is the application fee for CLAT?
Answer: The application fee is Rs 4000 for general category candidates and Rs 3500 for SC ST candidates.
Question: Is there any upper age limit for CLAT?
Answer: No. There is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT for UG or PG programmes.
Question: Where can candidates apply for CLAT Online Form?
Answer: Candidates can apply online through the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
The CLAT Online Form registration is currently open and will close on 31 October 2026. Eligible candidates should complete the application process on the official Consortium of National Law Universities website before the deadline.