CLAT 2026 Exam Date Announcement: Registration Open 1 August

CLAT 2026 Exam Date Announcement: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has finalized plans for CLAT 2026—India’s premier national entrance exam for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) law programs across 24 participating NLUs. The test will be conducted in pen-and-paper (offline) mode on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Key Dates & Application Details

• Application Window: Opens August 1, 2025, and closes October 31, 2025.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • UG Programs: Class 12 pass with 45% marks (General/OBC) or 40% (SC/ST/PwD).
  • PG Programs: LLB degree with 45% marks (General/OBC) or 40% (SC/ST/PwD).
• Application Fee: Expected to mirror 2025 rates—₹4,000 (General/OBC) and ₹3,500 (SC/ST/BPL candidates).

Critical Updates Pending

The Consortium will soon release the official notification detailing the:

• Exam syllabus and pattern
• Marking scheme
• Registration process
  Candidates should monitor the CLAT Consortium website for updates.

Addressing Past Concerns

CLAT 2025 faced significant scrutiny after question paper errors and result delays led to Supreme Court intervention. In a May 2025 ruling, the Court criticized the Consortium’s “callous and casual approach” to question framing, stressing the need for transparency in this high-stakes exam. The Consortium aims to restore credibility through stricter protocols for CLAT 2026.

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