CLAT 2026 Notification: Live Updates on Exam Schedule and Admission Details

The CLAT 2026 notification and important updates regarding the UG and PG entrance exams will be released very soon by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). Here are the key live updates and expected schedule details as of July 2025:

• Exam Date: The CLAT 2026 exam date is likely to be in mid-December 2025, with tentative dates mentioned as December 14, 17, or the first Sunday of December (around December 7). The exact date will be officially announced shortly on the Consortium's website.
• Application Form: The CLAT 2026 application form will be available only online through the official CLAT website. There will be no offline application process. The application release date and deadline are yet to be announced but are expected soon.
• Exam Pattern: The exam pattern for CLAT UG and PG will include 120 questions each, a slight reduction from previous years for UG. Detailed pattern information will be available along with the notification.
• Result Declaration: For CLAT 2026, results are expected about a week after the exam. Initially, a provisional answer key will be released within 1-2 days post-exam, with a window for objections. The final answer key and results will follow by the second or third week of December 2025.
• Further announcements: Other announcements such as admit card release, counselling registration, and corrections to the application form will be updated on the official website once available.

Summary Table: CLAT 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

To stay updated, candidates should regularly check the official CLAT website for the latest notifications, registration links, exam timelines, and other essential announcements related to CLAT 2026.