{"id":168,"date":"2026-04-10T04:58:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T04:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2026-04-10T04:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T04:56:00","slug":"clat-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CLAT 2026  \u2013 Complete Guide to the Common Law Admission Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)<\/strong> is one of India\u2019s most prestigious entrance exams for students aspiring to build a career in <strong>law<\/strong>. Conducted by the <strong>Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)<\/strong>, CLAT opens the door to 22+ top NLUs and several affiliated colleges across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>CLAT 2026 exam<\/strong> officially scheduled for <strong>7th December 2025<\/strong>, thousands of law aspirants are gearing up to secure their place in the best universities. If you\u2019re planning to appear for CLAT 2026, this blog covers <strong>everything you need to know<\/strong> \u2014 from eligibility to preparation tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%93_What_is_CLAT\" title=\"\ud83c\udf93 What is CLAT?\">\ud83c\udf93 What is CLAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_CLAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"\u2705 CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria\">\u2705 CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#For_UG_Program_BA_LLB_BBA_LLB\" title=\"For UG Program (B.A. LL.B \/ B.B.A. LL.B)\">For UG Program (B.A. LL.B \/ B.B.A. LL.B)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#For_PG_Program_LLM\" title=\"For PG Program (LL.M)\">For PG Program (LL.M)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%A7%BE_CLAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\" title=\"\ud83e\uddfe CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern\">\ud83e\uddfe CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%98_CLAT_2026_Syllabus_Highlights\" title=\"\ud83d\udcd8 CLAT 2026 Syllabus Highlights\">\ud83d\udcd8 CLAT 2026 Syllabus Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%9D_How_to_Apply_for_CLAT_2026\" title=\"\ud83d\udcdd How to Apply for CLAT 2026\">\ud83d\udcdd How to Apply for CLAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Preparation_Tips_for_CLAT_2026\" title=\"\ud83c\udfaf Preparation Tips for CLAT 2026\">\ud83c\udfaf Preparation Tips for CLAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B_Top_National_Law_Universities_Accepting_CLAT_2026_Scores\" title=\"\ud83c\udfdb Top National Law Universities Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores\">\ud83c\udfdb Top National Law Universities Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%88_Why_Choose_Law_as_a_Career\" title=\"\ud83d\udcc8 Why Choose Law as a Career?\">\ud83d\udcc8 Why Choose Law as a Career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#%F0%9F%A7%A9_CLAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_Takeaways\" title=\"\ud83e\udde9 CLAT 2026 \u2013 Key Takeaways\">\ud83e\udde9 CLAT 2026 \u2013 Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#1_What_is_CLAT_2026\" title=\"1. What is CLAT 2026?\">1. What is CLAT 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#2_When_will_CLAT_2026_be_held\" title=\"2. When will CLAT 2026 be held?\">2. When will CLAT 2026 be held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#3_Who_conducts_the_CLAT_exam\" title=\"3. Who conducts the CLAT exam?\">3. Who conducts the CLAT exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#4_What_are_the_eligibility_criteria_for_CLAT_2026\" title=\"4. What are the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026?\">4. What are the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#5_Is_CLAT_an_online_or_offline_exam\" title=\"5. Is CLAT an online or offline exam?\">5. Is CLAT an online or offline exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#6_What_is_the_syllabus_for_CLAT_2026\" title=\"6. What is the syllabus for CLAT 2026?\">6. What is the syllabus for CLAT 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#7_Which_universities_accept_CLAT_2026_scores\" title=\"7. Which universities accept CLAT 2026 scores?\">7. Which universities accept CLAT 2026 scores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#8_Is_CLAT_mandatory_for_all_law_colleges_in_India\" title=\"8. Is CLAT mandatory for all law colleges in India?\">8. Is CLAT mandatory for all law colleges in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#9_When_will_CLAT_2026_results_be_declared\" title=\"9. When will CLAT 2026 results be declared?\">9. When will CLAT 2026 results be declared?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%85_CLAT_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 CLAT 2026 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date (Tentative)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Notification Release<\/td><td>July 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Form Start<\/td><td>August 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>October 31, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card Release<\/td><td>November 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Date<\/td><td>December 7, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result Declaration<\/td><td>January 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Official Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumofnlus.ac.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/consortiumofnlus.ac.in<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%93_What_is_CLAT\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf93 What is CLAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)<\/strong> is a <strong>national-level entrance exam<\/strong> for admission to <strong>five-year integrated undergraduate (LL.B)<\/strong> and <strong>postgraduate (LL.M)<\/strong> law programs. It assesses candidates\u2019 aptitude in English, reasoning, legal awareness, current affairs, and mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam is known for its <strong>competitive nature<\/strong>, with over <strong>60,000+ students<\/strong> applying each year for limited seats in top law universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_CLAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>\u2705 CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_UG_Program_BA_LLB_BBA_LLB\"><\/span>For UG Program (B.A. LL.B \/ B.B.A. LL.B)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have passed <strong>Class 12 or equivalent<\/strong> with at least <strong>45% marks<\/strong> (General\/OBC\/PWD) or <strong>40%<\/strong> (SC\/ST).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates appearing in <strong>2026 board exams<\/strong> are also eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No upper age limit<\/strong> for appearing in CLAT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_PG_Program_LLM\"><\/span>For PG Program (LL.M)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must possess an <strong>LL.B or equivalent degree<\/strong> from a recognized university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum marks: <strong>50% (General)<\/strong>, <strong>45% (SC\/ST)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%BE_CLAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddfe CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Number of Questions<\/th><th>Weightage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>22\u201326<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs (including GK)<\/td><td>28\u201332<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal Reasoning<\/td><td>28\u201332<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>22\u201326<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Techniques<\/td><td>10\u201314<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Questions:<\/strong> ~120<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marks:<\/strong> 120 (1 mark each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong> -0.25 per wrong answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Offline (Pen and Paper)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>The questions are passage-based, focusing on reading comprehension and analytical reasoning rather than rote memorization.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%98_CLAT_2026_Syllabus_Highlights\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd8 CLAT 2026 Syllabus Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. English Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Current Affairs &amp; General Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National &amp; international events, government policies, awards, sports, law-related news.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Legal Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal principles, laws, and application of logic in given scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Logical Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical reasoning, assumptions, arguments, inferences, and puzzles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Quantitative Techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data interpretation, percentages, ratios, averages, and basic arithmetic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9D_How_to_Apply_for_CLAT_2026\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdd How to Apply for CLAT 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumofnlus.ac.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">consortiumofnlus.ac.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register with your email ID and mobile number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in personal and academic details carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload scanned photo and signature in the prescribed format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your <strong>preferred NLUs and exam centres<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the fee (\u20b94,000 for General \/ \u20b93,500 for SC\/ST).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and print the application confirmation page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Preparation_Tips_for_CLAT_2026\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Preparation Tips for CLAT 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand the Exam Pattern<\/strong> \u2013 Familiarize yourself with question types and marking schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read Daily<\/strong> \u2013 Newspapers like <em>The Hindu<\/em> and <em>Indian Express<\/em> are gold for current affairs and comprehension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Mock Tests<\/strong> \u2013 Regularly attempt full-length tests to improve accuracy and timing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on Legal Reasoning<\/strong> \u2013 It carries high weightage; practice solving scenario-based legal problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revise NCERT Basics<\/strong> \u2013 Especially for Quantitative and English sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Consistent<\/strong> \u2013 Study 3\u20134 hours daily and track your weak areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83c\udf93 <em>Consistency beats intensity. Small, steady progress every day will get you through.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B_Top_National_Law_Universities_Accepting_CLAT_2026_Scores\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb Top National Law Universities Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Law University (NLU), Delhi<\/strong> <em>(via AILET)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Law University, Jodhpur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%88_Why_Choose_Law_as_a_Career\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Why Choose Law as a Career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A degree in law opens diverse career paths \u2014 litigation, corporate law, judiciary, academia, or even entrepreneurship.<br>Top NLUs offer <strong>high placement rates<\/strong>, with graduates securing roles at leading <strong>law firms, consultancies, and international organizations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A9_CLAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde9 CLAT 2026 \u2013 Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exam Date:<\/strong> December 7, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Window:<\/strong> August\u2013October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Offline (Pen and Paper)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Class 12 Pass (UG) \/ LL.B Pass (PG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> Focus on reading, reasoning, and regular mock tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\ude80 <em>Start early, stay disciplined, and you\u2019ll be ready to conquer CLAT 2026 with confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad85764\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_CLAT_2026\"><\/span>1. What is CLAT 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CLAT 2026 (Common Law Admission Test) is a <strong>national-level law entrance exam<\/strong> conducted by the <strong>Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)<\/strong> for admission into <strong>five-year integrated LL.B<\/strong> and <strong>one-year LL.M<\/strong> programs across India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad85766\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_will_CLAT_2026_be_held\"><\/span>2. When will CLAT 2026 be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The <strong>CLAT 2026 exam date<\/strong> is <strong>7 December 2025 (Sunday)<\/strong>. The test will be conducted in <strong>offline (pen-and-paper)<\/strong> mode across various centres in India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad85767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_conducts_the_CLAT_exam\"><\/span>3. Who conducts the CLAT exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CLAT is organized by the <strong>Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs)<\/strong>, which includes 24 participating NLUs that collaborate to standardize admissions into their undergraduate and postgraduate law programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad85768\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_eligibility_criteria_for_CLAT_2026\"><\/span>4. What are the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>For UG Courses:<\/strong> Candidates must have completed <strong>Class 12<\/strong> with a minimum of <strong>45 % marks (General\/OBC)<\/strong> or <strong>40 % (SC\/ST)<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>For PG Courses:<\/strong> An <strong>LL.B or equivalent degree<\/strong> with <strong>50 % (General)<\/strong> or <strong>45 % (SC\/ST)<\/strong>.<br \/>There is <strong>no age limit<\/strong> for appearing in CLAT.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad85769\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_CLAT_an_online_or_offline_exam\"><\/span>5. Is CLAT an online or offline exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CLAT 2026 will be conducted in <strong>offline (OMR-based)<\/strong> mode for both UG and PG programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad8576a\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_syllabus_for_CLAT_2026\"><\/span>6. What is the syllabus for CLAT 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The CLAT syllabus includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, current affairs, and elementary mathematics (quantitative techniques). The focus is on <strong>comprehension-based analytical skills<\/strong> rather than rote learning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad8576b\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_universities_accept_CLAT_2026_scores\"><\/span>7. Which universities accept CLAT 2026 scores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CLAT scores are accepted by <strong>22 National Law Universities (NLUs)<\/strong>, including <strong>NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, and GNLU Gandhinagar<\/strong>, along with several private and state law colleges.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad8576c\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_CLAT_mandatory_for_all_law_colleges_in_India\"><\/span>8. Is CLAT mandatory for all law colleges in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CLAT is mandatory for <strong>NLUs and most top law universities<\/strong>, but not all colleges require it. Some private institutions conduct their own entrance exams or accept other national law test scores.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69cbe7ad8576d\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_When_will_CLAT_2026_results_be_declared\"><\/span>9. When will CLAT 2026 results be declared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The <strong>CLAT 2026 results<\/strong> are expected to be released in <strong>January 2026<\/strong>, followed by the <strong>counselling and seat-allocation process<\/strong> for successful candidates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-Matrise-Education-4.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"CLAT 2026 Exam Guide \u2013 Eligibility, Dates, Syllabus, and Preparation Tips for Law Aspirants.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-Matrise-Education-4.png 1280w, https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-Matrise-Education-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-Matrise-Education-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-Matrise-Education-4-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of India\u2019s most prestigious entrance exams for students aspiring to build a &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"CLAT 2026  \u2013 Complete Guide to the Common Law Admission Test\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/clat-2026\/#more-168\" aria-label=\"Read more about CLAT 2026  \u2013 Complete Guide to the Common Law Admission Test\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[128,129],"tags":[65,66,68,69,73,71,72,67,70],"class_list":["post-168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entrance-exam","category-law","tag-clat-2026","tag-clat-entrance-exam-2026","tag-clat-exam","tag-clat-exam-2026","tag-clat-exam-duration","tag-clat-prepration","tag-clat-syllabus","tag-law-entrance-exam","tag-nlu-entrance-exam","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":486,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168\/revisions\/486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}