The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Every year, lakhs of law aspirants eagerly wait for the CLAT results to secure admission to top law colleges.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a prestigious national-level entrance examination conducted in India for students seeking admission to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) law programmes. The exam is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on a rotational basis. CLAT serves as the primary gateway to admission into 24+ National Law Universities and several other private law institutions across the country.
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CLAT Results 2026: Official & Expected Dates
| Event | Date (Expected / Official) |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | 1 December 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 2 December 2025 |
| Objection Window | 2 – 3 December 2025 |
| Final Answer Key | 7 December 2025 |
| CLAT Result Declaration Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Counselling Registration Start | January 2026 |
| First Seat Allotment List | January 2026 |
How to Check CLAT Results 2026?
Candidates can check their CLAT result and scorecard by following the steps below:
- Visit the official CLAT website
- Click on “CLAT 2026 Result” link
- Login using:
- Registered mobile number
- Password
- View your CLAT score and rank
- Download and print the scorecard
Details Mentioned on CLAT Scorecard
| Information on Scorecard |
|---|
| Candidate Name |
| Roll Number |
| Application Number |
| Category |
| All India Rank (AIR) |
| Section-wise Marks |
| Total Marks |
| Qualification Status |
CLAT Merit List 2026
The CLAT Merit List is released along with the results and includes:
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category-wise ranking
- Eligibility for counselling
CLAT Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates score equal marks, the following criteria are applied:
- Higher marks in Legal Reasoning
- Older candidate preferred
- Computerized draw of lots
CLAT Cut-Off Marks 2026 (Expected)
CLAT UG Cut-Off (Top NLUs)
| NLU Name | Expected General Rank |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 1 – 120 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 130 – 300 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 300 – 450 |
| NLUD Delhi* | 400 – 700 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 450 – 800 |
CLAT PG Cut-Off (Expected)
| Category | Expected Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 80 – 85 |
| OBC | 75 – 80 |
| SC | 65 – 70 |
| ST | 60 – 65 |
CLAT Counselling 2026: Dates & Process
| Counselling Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration Start | January 2026 |
| Choice Filling | January 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Rounds | January – February 2026 |
| Admission Confirmation | February 2026 |
Steps in CLAT Counselling
- Online registration
- Counselling fee payment
- NLU preference filling
- Seat allotment
- Document verification
- Admission fee payment
Documents Required for CLAT Counselling
| Required Documents |
|---|
| CLAT 2026 Scorecard |
| Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets |
| Category Certificate (if applicable) |
| Domicile Certificate |
| Photo ID Proof |
| Passport-size Photographs |
Participating National Law Universities (NLUs)
Some major NLUs accepting CLAT scores are:
- NLSIU Bangalore
- NALSAR Hyderabad
- WBNUJS Kolkata
- GNLU Gandhinagar
- NLU Jodhpur
- RMLNLU Lucknow
- NLU Odisha
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What to Do After CLAT Results?
After checking the CLAT result, candidates should:
- Analyze their rank vs cut-off
- Register for counselling before the deadline
- Keep all documents ready
- Track seat allotment rounds regularly