Consortium of National Law Universities

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 Admissions

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Sarkari Job

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 01/08/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 31/10/2025 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 31/10/2025
  • Entrance Exam Date: 07/12/2025
  • Admit Card Available: 22/11/2025
  • Result Announced: 16/12/2025

Application Fee

  • General / OBC: ₹4000/-
  • EWS: ₹4000/-
  • SC / ST: ₹3500/-
  • PwD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹4000/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years and No Maximum age limit (as on 01/07/2026 for UG)
  • Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government norms; no upper age limit for any category
  • Selection Process: Entrance Exam (CLAT 2026) followed by Centralized Online Counseling and Seat Allotment based on merit list and preferences

Course Details - Total Seats - Approx 3500+ (Across NLUs)

Course Name Total Seats Eligibility/Details
Undergraduate (5-Year Integrated LL.B.) Approx 3000+
  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
  • No upper age limit; candidates appearing in qualifying exam eligible
  • Admission to 24 NLUs for BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.
Postgraduate (1-Year LL.M.) Approx 1000+
  • LL.B. or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
  • No upper age limit; candidates appearing in qualifying exam eligible
  • Admission to specialized LLM programs in NLUs

Course Details & Fee Structure

  • UG Program: 5 Years Duration - Integrated Law Courses (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.) with curriculum including legal studies, humanities, and electives
  • PG Program: 1 Year Duration - Specialized LLM with focus on areas like Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, etc.
  • Fee Structure: UG - Varies by NLU; Annual Tuition Fee Approx ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000; Hostel Fee ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000; Scholarships available for meritorious and reserved category students, PG Law (LL.M.) – Usually between ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year.
  • Additional Details: Includes mess charges, library fees; Financial aid and fee waivers for economically weaker sections

Some universities may charge additional fees for libraries, exams, and student activities. Scholarships and fee concessions are also offered based on category and merit, reducing the financial burden for eligible students.

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

  • Exam Type: Offline Pen-Paper Based Test
  • Total Questions: 120 Questions for 120 Marks (UG); 120 Questions for 120 Marks (PG)
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
  • Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:20 (High competition) with over 70,000 applicants for UG seats
  • Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

Exam Centers

  • Across India: Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and others (over 80 centers)
  • Center Allocation: Based on preferences selected during application; allocated by Consortium
  • Candidates must choose 3 preferred centers; allocation is final and non-changeable

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