CLAT Notification 2026: Important Dates, Notification PDF, Exam Date, Registration
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CLAT Notification 2026 is expected to be released anytime soon. Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected that CLAT Exam 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025. The official CLAT 2026 Notification will mention details like CLAT 2026 application form release date, CLAT 2026 Application Dates, and other important details. Read further to know more.
CLAT Notification 2026: Important Dates, Notification PDF, Exam Date, Registration
CLAT Notification 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has not announced the CLAT 2026 Exam Date. However, it is expected that the CLAT Exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025. Candidates have been eagerly awaiting CLAT 2026 Exam dates. The Consortium is likely to release the complete CLAT 2026 schedule in July 2025. The CLAT 2026 Notification will be released on the official website. It will carry all important information like CLAT 2026 application form release date, CLAT 2026 Application Dates, and other important details.
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The CLAT registration window 2026 is expected to open along with the official release of CLAT Notification 2026. Candidates must fill CLAT application form on or before the last date. Candidates will be able to register for the Common Law Admission Test by visiting the official website of CNLU; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT Notification 2026 (Latest Update)
Q: Is CLAT 2026 registration form out?
Q: When will CLAT 2026 application form be released?
The online application form of CLAT 2026 has not been releasd yet. However, once released, the Consortium will give more than 2 months time to candidates to fill the CLAT 2026 application form. The application form of CLAT 2026 will be made available at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and candidates can fill a single application form for all participating NLUs until the deadline. Know more about CLAT 2026 application process here.
Q: How much is CLAT 2026 application fee?
The application fee for CLAT exam was different as per the category of a candidate. For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI, the application fee was INR 4,000 and for SC/ST/BPL category, the application fee was INR 3,500. Extra charges of INR 500 were applicable if candidates wanted to obtain previous years' CLAT question papers from the exam authority. Apart from CLAT application fee and cost of question paper bundle, candidates had to pay any other charges.
Candidates can keep track of all the most recent information on CLAT 2026, including modifications to the syllabus, pattern, marking system, and seating arrangements, below as and when released.
CLAT Notification 2026 PDF: Details
The CLAT Notification 2026 is the first official document released by the Consortium of NLUs as an Information Bulletin. The CLAT notification contains the following details:
CLAT 2026 Application Dates
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CLAT 2026 Registration Process
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CLAT 2026 Schedule
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CLAT 2026 Admit Card date
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Q: When can I fill CLAT form?
The online application form of CLAT 2026 is expected to be released in July. The application form of CLAT 2026 will be made avaiable on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can fill a single application form for all participating NLUs until the last date of CLAT Registration 2026.
Q: Can I fill CLAT application form in phases?
Q: What is the CLAT 2025 fee structure for all NLUs?
The NLU fees vary as per the course and college chosen by the candidate. However, the average fee of NLUs for UG courses ranges from INR 1.8-2.8 Lacs and for PG programme ranges from INR 80,000 to 2.18 Lacs. The fee structure for the first year at NLUs comprises of: Tuition fee Admission fee Infrastructure and development fee Library, ID card, examination fee, basic amenities fees Sports, gym, medical, internet, electricity, moot court charges Hostel facilities, mess deposit Know the NLU-wise fee structure through CLAT 2025 here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/nlu-fees-structure-blogId-31829.
Q: What is the last date to fill CLAT Application Form 2026?
Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at National Law Universities (NLUs) must note that the CLAT 2026 Notification has not been released yet. Along with the CLAT 2026 Official Notification, the Consortium will also release CLAT 2026 Important Dates too. CLAT Registration Process 2026 is likely to begin in July. The last date to fill CLAT Application Form 2026 will also be mentioned in the notification. CLAT 2026 registration fee is INR 4,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,500 for SC, ST and BPL candidates. In case, aspirant wish to get previous year question papers, they have to pay INR 500 while filling up the CLAT 2026 Application Form.
Q: How to register for CLAT 2025?
Candidates could follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT 2025:
- Go to the CLAT 2025 official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Open the CLAT 2025 portal and click on the new registration
- Fill CLAT registration form by entering your contact number, email ID and name and submit
- Enter the OTP that you have received on your mobile number and email ID to complete registration.
CLAT 2026 Result Date
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
CLAT 2026 Dates
Candidates can check important dates related to CLAT 2026 below:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Application Form Release Date |
July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for CLAT 2026 |
October 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window Opens |
October 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window Closes |
October 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 admit card release date |
Third week of November |
| CLAT 2026 exam date |
07-Dec-2025 (Tentatively) |
| CLAT 2026 Answer Key Date |
First week of December |
| CLAT 2026 Result Date |
Second week of December |
CLAT Application Form 2026
The CLAT 2026 Registration window will likely open in the first week July. Candidates must note that the applications for CLAT 2026 is released online only. CLAT 2026 Application Process can be done by visiting the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must fill the CLAT Application Form 2026 on or before the last date.
CLAT 2026 Registration: How to apply
Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to apply for the CLAT 2026 Exam:
- Go to the official website of Consortium of NLUs at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on CLAT 2026 registration link available on the home page.
- Enter the required details and register yourself.
- Once done, fill the application form and make the payment of application fees.
- Click on submit and download the page.
- Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
CLAT 2026 Application Fees
Candidates must check the Application fees for CLAT Exam 2026 before filling the CLAT Application Form 2026. The category-wise CLAT Application Fees 2026 is INR 4,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,500 for SC, ST, and BPL category candidates.
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CLAT Notifications
No, the CLAT 2026 Application Form is not out yet. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to begin the CLAT 2026 Registration Process in July and candidates can apply on or before the last date. CLAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be held on December 7, 2025. Candidates must note that CLAT 2026Application Form can be filled online only. Only those candidates who will fill CLAT Application Form 2026 successfully, will be issued CLAT admit card and will be allowed to appear in the CLAT Exam.