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- CLAT 2026 Examination: Date, Exam Notification, Exam Tips, Admission Process.
CLAT 2026 Examination- Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). To get admission in 5-year Integrated UG Law Programs such as BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Com and LL.B. Applicants can also get admission in LL.M (PG) Programs. CLAT 2026 will be held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode, and tests an aspirant's aptitude in English, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, and Mathematics. The exam is designed to evaluate analytical ability, comprehension skills, and legal aptitude rather than rote learning. A high CLAT score opens doors to 22 NLUs and several top private law universities across India.
Key highlights table for CLAT exams:-
| CLAT 2026 | Important Notes |
| Exam Date | December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Application window | August 1, 2025 -October 31, 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Pen-and-paper (offline)
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| How to Apply | Applications are submitted online via the Consortium of NLUs website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in )
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| Documents Required | Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, Identity proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) and Caste certificate (if applicable).
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How to download admit card online:-
- Go to the official website of CLAT consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Fill in valid information such as roll number or enrollment numbers, password, etc.
- Download the admit card.
Top Exam Preparation Tips to get a high score in the CLAT 2026 examination.
- Applicants can start with Concept Clarity and Focus on strengthening fundamentals, especially in Reading comprehension, Logical puzzles, Legal reasoning basics and Data interpretation.
- Read Newspapers Daily for latest updates and news related to Current Affairs & Legal Awareness. One of the best and highly demanding newspaper are The Hindu, Indian Express and LiveLaw (for legal updates).
- Reading daily improves GK, vocabulary, and comprehension speed. Practice Mock Tests Regularly, Attempt at least 1 mock test per week (later 3–4/week). Analyse mistakes, accuracy matters more than attempts.
- Build a Strong Vocabulary- Learn 10–15 new words daily. Target areas are synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, and RC-based vocabulary. Prioritise Legal Reasoning. This is the highest-scoring section. Focus on understanding principles, applying them to cases, and avoiding prior legal knowledge; CLAT tests logic, not law memory.
Practice Speed + Accuracy Together- CLAT is time-tight. Practice solving RC passages, puzzles, and tables under a timer. Revise GK Monthly and make notes for:-
- National & international events
- Government schemes
- Judiciary updates
- Awards, appointments, sports, and science
