India's gateway to the top National Law Universities — UG & PG programs.
Registration Open – Aug 2025 (Expected)
Exam – Dec 2025 (Expected)
Results & Counselling – Jan 2026
Key highlights of CLAT across India
Conducting Body
22 NLUs participate
Exam Duration
120 Minutes total
Mode
Computer Based Test
Total Marks
120 Questions (UG)
NLUs
National Law Universities
Stay updated with all key events of CLAT 2026
Online registration begins on consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Live SoonSubmit application with fee before deadline
DeadlineDownload admit card from official CLAT portal
UpcomingConducted across 50+ cities in India (single day, single slot)
ImportantResults released followed by centralized counselling rounds
Result*Dates are tentative and may change as per official Consortium of NLUs notification.
Basic requirements to appear for CLAT UG & PG across India
Candidates must have passed Class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board.
For CLAT PG (LLM), candidates must hold an LLB degree.
No upper age limit for CLAT UG or PG as per recent Consortium notification.
Understand the structure of CLAT 2026 UG exam
Section
Questions
Marks
Complete section-wise syllabus for CLAT 2026 UG
Expected CLAT scores for top National Law Universities
| Program | Expected Score | Competition Level |
|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons) — General | 100 - 108+ | Extremely High 🔥 |
| BA LLB (Hons) — OBC | 92 - 98 | Very High |
| BA LLB (Hons) — SC/ST | 75 - 85 | High |
*Cut-offs vary based on category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD) and number of applicants. Check official NLU allotment lists.
Explore top National Law Universities across India accepting CLAT scores
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka
India's top law school — National Law School of India University, pioneering legal education
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana
Premier NLU known for strong academics, moot court culture, and excellent placements
📍 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
National Law Institute University with strong litigation and corporate law programs
📍 Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Known for IPR, corporate law, and its flagship BA LLB program
📍 Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Hidayatullah NLU with strong moot court and legal research programs
📍 Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Gujarat NLU with strong placements and diverse law programs
📍 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Ram Manohar Lohia NLU — strong focus on public and constitutional law
📍 Patna, Bihar
Chanakya NLU offering BA LLB through CLAT centralized counselling
📍 Cuttack, Odisha
National University of Study & Research in Law with strong regional outreach
⚖️ One Score → 22 NLUs Across India
CLAT scores are accepted by all 22 National Law Universities through centralized counselling by the Consortium of NLUs.
Smart approach to maximize your CLAT score
Learn what not to do for CLAT success
❌ Not following current affairs daily, leaving it for last month.
✔ GK is the largest section. Read legal news and current affairs every single day for 12 months.
❌ Studying content without taking timed full-length mock tests.
✔ Take 1 full mock per week from September. Analyze every wrong answer carefully.
❌ Applying real-world legal knowledge instead of the given passage principle.
✔ Always apply only the principle given in the passage — never use outside knowledge.
❌ Attempting every question even with low confidence, losing marks.
✔ -0.25 per wrong answer. Only attempt if 70%+ confident. Skip and move on.
❌ Reading slowly and not completing the paper in 2 hours.
✔ Practice timed passage reading daily. CLAT is a race against time with 120 Qs in 120 min.
❌ Targeting only top 3 NLUs without filling other preferences.
✔ Fill all 22 NLU preferences in counselling. A lower NLU is better than no NLU.
🚨 Smart Preparation = NLU Admission Across India
In CLAT, consistent GK + fast reading + accuracy together determine your NLU rank.
Be fully prepared on the day of CLAT 2026 exam
❌ No mobile phone, calculator, or electronic device allowed
💡 CLAT is held on a single day across 50+ cities
✔ Read passages carefully — all answers are passage-based
⚠ Stay Calm, Read Fast & Stay Accurate
CLAT rewards fast readers with high accuracy — time management is the key differentiator.
Centralized NLU seat allotment after CLAT results
The Consortium of NLUs conducts centralized counselling for all 22 NLUs. You fill NLU preferences online and seats are allotted based on your CLAT rank, category, and preference order. It is similar to JoSAA for engineering.
Clear CLAT 2026 with your target score
All India Rank released on official portal
Rank all 22 NLUs in your preference order
Consortium releases round-wise allotments
Pay fees and report to allotted NLU
💡 Fill all 22 preferences — higher chances of getting an NLU
✔ Lock your seat in round 1 if you get your preferred NLU
Access important materials for CLAT 2026 preparation
Solve CLAT papers from 2015–2024 with full answer keys
Full-length CLAT mock tests with detailed section analytics
Monthly current affairs and legal news capsules
Principle-fact application practice sets and legal passages
📥 Free CLAT Prep Materials — Pan India
Focus on Previous Papers + Daily GK + Mock Tests for high CLAT score.
Access official websites and important portals for CLAT 2026
Visit the official CLAT portal for notifications, registration, and result
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Always use the official Consortium of NLUs portal for registration, admit card, and result.
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