CLAT stands for the Common Law Admission Test. It is a national-level and top law entrance exam in India for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by various National Law Universities (NLUs) and other law colleges across the country.
The CLAT exam is taken by students who aspire to pursue a career in law. It is the gateway to getting admission into NLUs, which are known for their quality legal education. Conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, this exam assesses candidates’ legal aptitude and knowledge in various areas such as English Language, current affairs, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and quantitative techniques.
CLAT law entrance test is conducted on an annual basis, and successful candidates secure admission to undergraduate programs like the five-year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) program offered by participating institutions.
The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exam follows a specific pattern that is designed to evaluate various skills required for a career in law:
- Type of Exam: CLAT is an objective type test, meaning it consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Mode of Exam: Offline (pen and paper-based)
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Number of Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120 (1 mark per question)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction for each incorrect answer
The Consortium of NLUs is yet to announce the official notification for CLAT 2026. All important dates will be updated here once the notification is released.
Aspect | Date |
Notification Release Date | Yet to be announced |
Application Starting Date | Yet to be announced |
Application Last Date | Yet to be announced |
Admit Card Release Date | Yet to be announced |
CLAT 2026 Exam Date | Yet to be announced |
Results Date | Yet to be announced |
Counselling Date | Yet to be announced |