The online registration process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 has commenced on August 1st. Interested candidates can apply for CLAT 2026 for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs by visiting the website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The examination will be held on December 7, 2025, and the last date for application is set for October 31, 2025.
CLAT 2026 Registration: An important opportunity has emerged for students aspiring to build a career in the field of law. The online application process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 has been started from August 1, 2025. This registration process is being conducted on the official website of the Consortium of NLUs (National Law Universities). Interested candidates can apply until October 31, 2025.
Who Can Apply? Know the Essential Eligibility
For UG Courses:
To be admitted to the five-year integrated LLB course, the candidate must have passed class 12th from a recognized board in India with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
For PG Courses:
For admission to the LLM course, the candidate must possess an LLB degree or be in the final year of study. Here too, the minimum marks limit is set at 50% for the general category and 45% for the reserved category.
Exam Date and Time
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026) will be conducted on December 7, 2025. This examination will be held in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at various examination centers across the country.
Complete Registration Process
To apply for CLAT 2026, candidates can follow the steps given below:
- First, visit the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- On the homepage of the website, click on the “CLAT 2026 Registration” link.
- Now register yourself using your mobile number and email ID.
- After registration, log in and fill in the required personal and academic information.
- Upload scanned documents and pay the application fee.
- Finally, click on the submit button and keep a printout of the application form safe for future reference.
What is the CLAT Exam and Why is it Important?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam through which admission is granted to the country's leading National Law Universities (NLUs). Through this examination, students can take admission in the five-year integrated LLB course or one-year LLM course. This examination is taken by millions of students every year and is considered as the first important step towards building a career in the legal field.
All candidates wishing to participate in CLAT 2026 are advised to complete the registration process in time and keep all the necessary documents ready in advance. For any information or updates related to the examination, keep checking the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in regularly.
