Final Reminder: CLAT 2026 Registration Closes October 31, Apply Now!

Timing would be very crucial if you are going to study law in any of the top, ranked National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. The deadline is almost there for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026, which is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU)

The final day for applying will be October 31, 2025, and those who have not completed the registration yet are recommended to proceed with it at the official website, ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌consortiumofnlus.ac.in immediately.

What is CLAT?

CLAT or Common Law Admission Test is an entrance exam conducted at the national level that opens Bachelors of law (UG) and law Masters (PG) courses at the National Law Universities (NLUs) in India to students.

Thus, this test is attempted by lakhs of students from all over India every year. Such students want to study for career, oriented courses like LLB and LLM at NLUs which is next door to elite law colleges.

CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For CLAT UG (5, Year Integrated Law Program)

The student should have passed 12th standard or its equivalent scoring no less than 45% of the total marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).

Any person of any age can take the exam.

For CLAT PG (LLM Program)

The applicant must possess an LLB or equivalent qualification from a university duly recognized.

If the candidate is from the General category, he/she should have a minimum of 50% of the aggregate marks, and those from the SC/ST categories should have 45%

How to Register for CLAT 2026

In case you are not yet among the applicants, the steps below will definitely assist you with that

• Go to the official website, ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• The "CLAT 2026 Registration" link found on the home page needs to be clicked.
• Once you register, you will reportedly have to submit your e, mail ID, mobile number, and other necessary details.
• After logging in, you should properly fill the application form and submit the necessary documents.
• On completing the form, you should deposit the application fee and then click the submit button.
• Be sure to take a print of your confirmation page for later use.

CLAT 2026 Exam Date and Pattern

According to the official schedule, the examination would be held in December 2025. There would be 120 questions divided into five parts: English Language, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

Final Reminder for Students

If you are going to sit for the CLAT examination, it is not wise to delay your registration until the very last day. The likelihood of a technical failure or a last, minute mistake happening and thus, causing your failure to make it to the test is quite high.So, besides double, checking all the things and having your papers handy, don't forget that it is equally a very important thing to review your application prior to its dispatch.

They say that the contest is very competitive, and thus, one of the first people to finish with the enrollment early will have the privilege to get on with what really matters: study for the exam.