CLAT Application Form 2026: Last Date to Register, Fee, Eligibility Criteria and more

Important Update: CLAT Registration date has only two days left till November 7, 2025. Candidates can find detailed steps on how to complete the CLAT application form, including registration, filling in personal details, and paying the fee.

CLAT 2026 candidates can edit their test location preferences in the application form on or before 11.59 P.M. on November 09, 2025. The CLAT 2026 exam is on December 7, 2025, for both UG and PG courses. You can find more information on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT is accepted by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs), including top law schools such as NLU Gandhinagar, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, and NLU Jodhpur.

Last Date for CLAT Registration Form: Here is all you need to know

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 registration window, opened by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on August 1, 2025, is going to close by November 7, 2025. The CLAT exam 2026 is scheduled for December 7, 2025. Aspiring law students can complete the CLAT Application Form to seek admission.

CLAT 2026 candidates can edit their test location preferences in the application form on or before 11.59 P.M. on November 09, 2025. First-time applicants should carefully follow each step when filling out the form. The Consortium will also provide a CLAT Application Correction Window after the registration period.

How to Fill the CLAT Application Form 2026?

The CLAT 2026 application form can be filled out in five steps. Candidates must ensure that they provide the correct details. Any discrepancy in the form may result in its rejection. Only certain modifications in the form will be allowed at a later stage. The detailed CLAT application process is explained below.

Step 1: Personal Information

Fill out the application form by providing personal information. The personal information includes the candidate’s name, parents’ names, date of birth, passport-size photo, scanned signature, category, etc.

Step 2: Communication Details

Provide communication details, including permanent address, correspondence address, state, district, PIN code, etc.

Step 3: Education Details

Enter details of Class 12th and Class 10th. Candidates appearing in the Class 12th board exam can select the “Appearing in Qualifying Exam.”

Step 4: Select CLAT Exam Centres

Candidates can select at least three exam centres for the CLAT exam. They are advised to select the CLAT 2026 exam centres in their order of preference. The allotment of exam centres will depend on the candidate’s preference and the availability of seats in the exam centre.

Step 5: Enter Reservation Status

Select the reservation status depending on the category. Most NLUs offer domicile reservations. Candidates must ensure they have the documents supporting their reservation status, which will be required during CLAT counselling.

Step 6: Submit the CLAT 2026 Application Form

Submit the CLAT application form and pay the registration fee. The fee is Rs. 4,000 for general candidates and Rs. 3,500 for SC, ST, and EWS candidates.

To streamline the application process, candidates should have the following details readily available:

• Signature and Photograph: Ensure these are prepared according to specified requirements.
• Payment Information: Have credit card, debit card, or net banking details at hand.
• Educational Documents: Gather all necessary academic records.
• Eligibility Verification: Confirm you meet the CLAT Eligibility Criteria.

Before starting the CLAT 2026 application, it is advisable to review the step-by-step process outlined below.

Will CLAT be Held Twice in 2026?

No, the CLAT exam will be held only once in 2026. The scores of CLAT 2026 are applicable for the academic year 2026-27. Earlier, the CLAT exam was used to be held in May; however, after its 2022 edition, it was shifted to December to avoid clashing with the board exams.

Who is Eligible for CLAT 2026?

Candidates looking to appear for CLAT 2026 must meet the exam eligibility criteria prescribed by the NLU Consortium. The admission criteria for NLUs and CLAT eligibility are essentially the same. The eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026 are as follows;

• UG—CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Educational qualifications—Candidates must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board and institute. They must have scored at least 45% in their Class 12. SC and ST candidates are eligible with 40% in Class 12th.

• PG—CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The LLM CLAT is a postgraduate course. Candidates must have completed LLB graduation from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI). They must have scored at least 50% (45% for SC and ST candidates) in graduation.

• CLAT age limit

The consortium has not set any age limit for appearing in the CLAT exam. Candidates can attempt the CLAT exam at any age or number of times.

Know more: CLAT Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification & Marks

CLAT Registration Fee

The applications for CLAT 2026 will close by November 7, 2025. The CLAT registration fee should be about Rs. 4,000 for general candidates and Rs. 3,500 for SC and ST candidates. Candidates who need official CLAT previous year papers will have to pay Rs. 500 in addition to the application fee. However, in the last year, CLAT question papers were also available on the internet, free of cost. The application process for CLAT 2025 is as follows;

Online CLAT Registration 2026

• Visit the official CLAT 2026 website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Click on CLAT 2026 when it’s live, and it will take the candidate to the login portal where all CLAT 2026 notifications are shared.
• Register using your email ID and mobile number. The mobile number and email ID should be kept active until the completion of the admission process of national law universities.
• It will also be used for all kinds of communication and grievance submissions at the later stages. Further, candidates will get their CLAT results and eligibility to participate in the counselling through their registered CLAT ID and password.

CLAT Registration Fee 2026

Category 

• General/ OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO//OCI  – Rs. 4,000
• SC/ST/BPL – Rs 3,500

Mode of payment: Online

• Net Banking
• Credit Card
• Debit Card

Read more:  CLAT Syllabus

CLAT Application Form 2026: FAQs

When will CLAT 2026 be conducted?

CLAT 2026 will be in offline mode on 7th December 2025.

What is the CLAT 2026 syllabus?

The CLAT 2026 syllabus includes topics such as current affairs, general knowledge, maths, English, legal reasoning, and logical reasoning.

When will the CLAT application form for 2026 be released?

The CLAT 2026 application and registration process is currently live and will close by 7th November, 2025.

Will CLAT happen twice in 2025?

No, CLAT will only happen once in 2026. The exam is for the academic year 2026-27.

What will be the cutoff for CLAT 2026?

The expected cutoff range for CLAT exam 2026 will remain between 95-100 for the general category and between 80 and 85 for SC/ST and OBC category. Each NLU will release the cutoffs after the conclusion of counseling rounds.