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01 Aug, 2025 CLAT 2026 registration starts @ consortiumofnlus.ac.in; the last date to register is October 31, 2025. Check Live Updates
CLAT Registration 2025 starts on August 1, 2025. Once the CLAT application form 2026 is out, students can fill out the application form on the official website. Students can expect the CLAT 2026 registration to conclude on October 31, 2025.
- Aspirants can complete the CLAT 2026 application on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Candidates must register for CLAT 2026 using personal, and academic details.
- Students must pay the CLAT 2026 application fee as prescribed by the concerned authority.
- Students are advised to fill out the CLAT application form 2026 as soon as possible get their first preference of examination centre.
CLAT Exam is scheduled to be conducted on 7th December 2025. Every year, around 60,000 students apply for the exam, fighting for 3,213 seats for a 5-year LLB and 1,217 seats for a 1-year LLB.
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CLAT 2026 Registration Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | August 1, 2025 |
| Registration Last date | October 31, 2025 |
| Application Correction Last Date | 2nd/3rd week of October 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card | 3rd week of November 2025 |
| Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
CLAT Eligibility
Students must fulfill the CLAT 2026 eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The CLAT 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows.
- Students must have completed their 12th grade from a recognized board
- In a graduation degree, students need a minimum of 45% if they fall under the General/ OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories and 40% if they’re from the SC / ST category.
- If appearing for the final year’s exam of an undergraduate degree, candidates may apply.
CLAT Documents Required
Students must upload all the required documents as per the guidelines discussed below.
- Personal details (name, correct address, mobile number, email ID, etc.)
- Educational Details (Class 10+2 and Bachelor’s degree certificates)
- Your colored photograph and signature. The following are the exact dimensions:
| Picture | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Colored Photograph with name and date | .jpeg/.jpg | 20 to 50 KB |
| Signature with a black pen on white paper | .jpeg/.jpg | 10-20 KB |
| State Domicile Certificate | 2 MB |
What are the fees for CLAT Registration
The CLAT registration fee is prescribed by NLUs. As per the CLAT fee for previous years, students must pay INR 4,000 (general/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI) or INR 3,500 (SC/ST/BPL).
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI | 4,000 |
| SC/ ST/ BPL | 3,500 |
| Previous years' question papers | 500 |
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CLAT Important Instructions
Candidates must remember things to keep in mind while filling up the CLAT 2026 form as discussed below.
- Avoid last-minute registrations, as the site may crash due to overload
- Make sure the images and documents to be uploaded are in the right format.
- Make sure you keep all the documents ready during the application process
CLAT Form Correction
The Consortium of NLUs provides an Application Correction Window to help you make any necessary edits to your CLAT 2026 Application Form before final submission. The Application correction window's last date is usually in November.
You can then adjust your NLU preferences under 'Category and Seat Reservation' and update your category status in the Personal Details tab. After making the necessary changes, click the Next button, tick the declaration checkbox, and click Save to submit your corrections.
How Many Applications Received for CLAT in the Past 5 Years?
| Year | Total registered | Total appeared |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75000+ | 96.33% |
| 2024 | 71,243 | 68,786 |
| 2023 | 54,253 | 51,469 |
| 2022 | 60,895 | 56,472 |
| 2021 | 70,277 | 62,107 |
| 2020 | 75,183 | 59,443 |
CLAT UG vs CLAT PG Statistics
| Exam name | Appeared in CLAT 2025 | Absent |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT | 96.33% | 3.67% |
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CLAT Exam 2026 Intakes
You can check the details of the CLAT exam in the previous years below:
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CLAT Exam Seats in NLUs
The number of seats available in NLU’s under CLAT 2026 are:
CLAT UG vs CLAT PG Statistics
We have also compared the number of students who registered for CLAT UG and CLAT PG separately. The table also contains the number of absentees.
| Exam name | Registered for CLAT 2024 | Appeared in CLAT 2024 | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT UG | 60295 | 58,504 | 1,791 |
| CLAT PG | 10948 | 10,282 | 666 |
| Total | 71243 | 68,786 | 2,457 |
How to Cancel CLAT Registration 2026
If you want to cancel the CLAT Registration, you must follow the options below:
- Contact Authorities: You must contact the CLAT exam conducting authorities and explain your reasons for cancellation. Refunds are generally not provided, but exceptions may be considered based on the validity of the reason.
- Submit a New Application: If errors are irreparable, submit a new application. Note that multiple applications from the same candidate are typically not accepted.
FAQs
CLAT Registration FAQs
Ques. I am 28 years old, am I eligible to apply to CLAT?
Ans. Yes, there is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.
Ques. I am in my last semester, results are still awaited for my college, can I apply for CLAT?
Ans. Yes, if you’re qualifying exam is in March / April, you’re eligible to apply for the exam provided you submit your degree at the time of admission.
Ques. If the Picture that I uploaded is old and not recently clicked, will it create problems?
Ans. It should not. When you reach the examination centre, they will ask for your proper ID card, such as Aadhar, driving license, PAN, etc. Then, they will match your name, your parents' name, etc., with the ID card provided. So, it should not create a problem unless the picture is unrecognizable. Still, we suggest not taking any risks and trying to upload a picture that was recently taken.
Ques. If I have forgotten my Login Credentials, What should I do?
Ans. In case you have forgotten the credentials required to log into your account, you can recover them by following the steps mentioned below.
To reset your password on the Consortium website, start by visiting the official site and clicking on the 'Forgot Password' link in the login window.
Enter your registered mobile number and click on 'Request OTP'.
Once you receive the One Time Password (OTP) on your mobile, enter it to verify your identity.
Then, create a new password and proceed to log in with your updated credentials.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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