CLAT 2026 Courses: Check complete list, subject-wise eligibility criteria and other details
Common Law Admission Test 2025 ( CLAT )
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CLAT 2026 Courses: Check complete list, eligibility criteria, NLUs NIRF ranking here
The CLAT exam is the toughest and only way to get into one of the best National Law Universities (NLUs) in the country. The full form of CLAT is Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). CLAT is held by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to various courses. CLAT Registration Process 2026 is likely to begin in July 2025 and candidates can submit their CLAT Application Formon or before the deadline While CLAT is conducted for admission to NLUs specifically except for NLU Delhi, many law colleges in the country accept CLAT Scores for their admission process. CLAT Exam Date is likely to be held on December 7, 2025.
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| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Common-Law Admission Test |
| Popularly known as | CLAT |
| Conducting body | The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam duration | Two hours |
| Number of seats | For UG courses - 3, 213 and for PG courses - 1,217 (Not including sponsored, supernumerary, NRI, and extra seats.) To read more about CLAT score accepting institutes - Click Here |
| Accepting colleges |
24 participating NLUs, and
61 private law colleges
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| Top-ranked participating NLU |
Here are top-ranking participating NLUs as per NIRF Ranking 2022
To check the full list -
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| Exam helpdesk number | 08047162020 |
| Official website | https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ |
CLAT is one of the most important law entrance exams in the country and is the most difficult to crack.
Also Read:
- All About NLU Courses - Five-Year LLB, LLB, LLM, PhD in Law and Distance Law Courses
- NLU Fees for the five-year LLB courses
- What is a good score in CLAT 2026? How to get a high rank?
How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026?
Candidates can fill out the application form of CLAT 2026 following the simple steps as mentioned below:
- Online CLAT Registration 2026
- Fill out the application form and upload the documents
- Update the NLU preferences as per you choice
- Fee payment
- submit the application form
Also Read: How to crack CLAT 2025 in first attempt?
List of courses offered through CLAT 2026
Q: What are CLAT passing marks for the SC and ST category?
Q: What are CLAT 2025 qualifying marks for the OBC category?
Q: What is eligibility for CLAT 2025?
All those candidates who are willing to appear for the CLAT should meet the eligibility criteria as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. All eligible candidates must fill the CLAT application form before the last date.The consortium released the updated eligibility criteria of CLAT for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM courses on its official website. These criteria include parameters like academic qualification, minimum marks, age limit, etc.
Candidates can check the complete list of courses in which they can enroll by using their CLAT UG Score 2026 or CLAT PG Score 2026 below:
| Name of the course | Exam | Course Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Law | CLAT PG | Postgraduate | Three Years |
| Bachelor of Arts+ Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (BBA LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Law (BCom LLB) |
CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Law (BSc LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
| Bachelor of Technology + Bachelor of Law (BTech LLB) | CLAT UG | Undergraduate | Five Years |
List of Top NLUs in India Based on 2024 Rankings
Candidates can check the detailed NIRF Law Ranking List as under:
| NLUs in India |
NIRF Ranking 2023 |
NIRF Ranking 2022 |
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| 1 |
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| 2 |
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| National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad |
3 |
4 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
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5 |
| 18 |
15 |
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10 |
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| 7 |
8 |
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| 21 |
17 |
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| 20 |
18 |
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| 30 |
25 |
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| 24 |
22 |
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| 28 |
24 |
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| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
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| New NLUs in India |
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| National Law University, Tirupura (Admissions on Hold for academic year 2023) |
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| GNLU Silvassa Campus (w.e.f. 2023) |
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Eligibility criteria of courses offered through CLAT 2026
To secure admission to the law college of your choice, it is mandatory to appear for CLAT Exam 2026. Though there is no age limit to appear for the CLAT Exam, candidates have to ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria for the particular course. Candidates can check the course-wise eligibility criteria for all courses offered through CLAT in the table given below:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria 2024 |
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CLAT UG 2025 Vs CLAT PG 2025: Exam pattern - Mode, Topics, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions
| Category | UG program | PG program |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Two hours | Two hours |
| Mode | Offline mode | Offline mode |
| Type of Questions | Objective-type, passage-based questions |
Objective-type, passage-based questions
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| Number of Questions | 120 question | 120 |
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| Total Marks | 120 marks | 120 marks |
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Marking scheme
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+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. |
+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. |
The exam pattern of CLAT carries important details such as the mode of the exam, the total number of questions, the marking scheme, etc. The CLAT 2026 exam will be held in offline mode. In CLAT 2026 Exam, 120 questions will be asked in CLAT UG and 120 questions in CLAT PG exam.
Q: I have not cleared the CLAT exam. Can I appear for the exam again?
Yes, you can definitely appear for the CLAT exam again if you did not clear it in the first attempt. The CLAT exam is conducted once a year by the Consortium for enrolling students in various law courses offered at 24 NLUs in the country.
There is no limit on the number of attempts that you can make for the CLAT exam. However, you have to fulfill the eligibility criteria to appear in the exam. All those candidates who are willing to appear for the CLAT 206 should meet the eligibility criteria as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. All eligible candidates must fill the CLAT 2026 application form before the last date.The consortium released the updated eligibility criteria of CLAT 2026 for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM courses on its official website. These criteria include parameters like academic qualification, minimum marks, age limit, etc.
Q: What is the age limit for CLAT 2026?
As per the official eligibility criteria of the CLAT 2026, there was no age-limit criteria for candidates to appear in CLAT UG 2026 or CLAT PG 2026 exam. However, it was mandatory for candidates to fulfill other basic educational requirements, to take part in the CLAT Exam 2026.
Candidates must pass Class 12 examination by April/May 2026 and submit the passing certificates at the time of admission.
To be eligible for the CLAT PG 2026, you must have a minimum percentage of 50 per cent in LLB or any other equivalent degree from a recognised university.
Q: Who is eligible to appear for CLAT 2026?
In order to be eligible for CLAT 2026, aspirants must have passed Class 12 exams or an equivalent examination from any recognised board or institution in the country. All those candidates who will be appearing in the Class 12 exam in April/ May 2026 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2026 Exam. However, such aspirants will have to produce the certificate of qualifying examination at the time of admission failing which their admission will be cancelled by the competent authority. Candidates are advised to carefully check the CLAT eligibility criteria 2026 before applying for the CLAT 2026 entrance exam.
Q: Who is eligible for CLAT exam?
All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum percentage of marks as specified by the participating universities are eligible to apper for CLAT 2025. Candidates who will be appearing for Class 12th exam are also allowed to appear for CLAT Exam 2025. In order to pursue LLM, it is important for candidates to have an LL.B. degree or should have completed an equivalent examination from a recognised university with a minimum percentage of marks as specified by the participating universities.
Q: How to choose CLAT Exam centre?
Choosing the CLAT exam center requires careful consideration to ensure convenience and a stress-free exam day. Select a center close to your residence to minimize travel time and avoid last-minute delays. While filling out the application form, review the list of available centers and choose based on accessibility and familiarity. If you're staying away from home, pick a center in your current city. Confirm availability early, as popular centers may fill up quickly. Check for proper connectivity and visit the center beforehand if possible. Lastly, ensure you reach the venue on time with all required documents on exam day.
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Yes, students without a valid CLAT score are also eligible to apply for BBA LLB (Hons) at Sharda School of Law. The law school offers admission based on SUAT and CUET scores as well. Besides, the aspirants must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements as well. Students who are Class 12 or e
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With an EWS rank of 1,700 and an All India Rank (AIR) of 19,202 in the CLAT, it could be difficult to get accepted to Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna. In prior years, the general category closing ranks for CNLU's BA LLB programme were about 1,285.
State reservation policies, however,
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1. GITAM Admission Test (GAT): Since your CLAT rank may not fall within the typical scholarship brackets, you can consider appearing for the GAT, which serves as an alternative admission pathway for candidates without CLAT or LSAT scores.
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Eligibility: Ensure you meet the basi
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Based on your All India OBC category rank of 3,100 in CLAT 2025, securing admission to Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) under the OBC Home State quota may be challenging. Historically, the closing ranks for the OBC category at GNLU have been significantly lower. For instance:
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To change your CLAT rank, the only way is to improve your score on the CLAT exam by retaking it as your rank is directly determined by your overall score in the exam; you cannot directly modify your rank after the results are declared, but you can potentially improve your position by choosing a more
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With a CLAT rank of 22316, getting admission to a top-tier NLU is highly unlikely, but you might have a chance at lower-ranked NLUs, especially if you belong to a reserved category or are applying for a specific state-based NLU with domicile reservation; it is recommended to check the cut-offs for d
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It depends on the cut-off rank for the EWS category in the year you take the exam. You can use a CLAT rank predictor tool to estimate your rank.
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The cut-off marks for CLAT can vary by a few percent year to year.
The expected cut-off rank for EWS in the 2025 CLAT exam at NLSIU Bangalore wa
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With an EWS rank of 1600 and an AIR of 15000 in CLAT, you can expect to get admission into mid-tier National Law Universities (NLUs) like NLU Patna, NLU Lucknow, NLIU Bhopal, NLU Odisha, NLU Assam, MNLU Mumbai, and MPDNLU Jabalpur, depending on the specific cut-offs for the EWS category in each inst
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After scoring the such great rank, you should visit the official website of CLAT, there when the admission portal opens, login using your I'd and password to your dashboard.
The portal will display the availability of NLU (NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY) and option available for filling preference.
There ac
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101 marks is a very good in AILET score. Generally 70-100 marks are considered good score to be considered. With this marks you'll rank good enough.
While, 5095 rank is bit higher, it is seen and consider rank around 3.5k is a good rank to be considered. Try to came more closer near 3k, for better.
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CLAT Notifications
CLAT cut off is always released in the form of opening and closing ranks by each NLU after the conclusion of counseling rounds. CLAT 2025 Cut off is expected to range between 95-100 for the general category while for SC/ST and OBC category CLAT Cut off is likely to range between 80-85. CLAT 2025 cut-offs will be released separately for the UG and PG courses, as well as for each category (Open, PwD, SC, ST, OBC).