Registration for CLAT 2026 remains open through the official portal of the Consortium of National Law Universities
Published 4 Nov 20253 min read192 Views
In a significant update for law aspirants, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially extended the deadline for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 registration. Candidates now have a final window of opportunity to submit their online applications for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes, with the revised closing date set for November 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
This extension, announced by the Consortium's Executive Council, comes as a major relief to thousands of students who may have faced delays in compiling necessary documents or completing their academic formalities. With only a few days left, aspirants must prioritize the completion of their applications to avoid the rush and technical issues often associated with last-minute submissions.
CLAT 2026 Important Dates at a Glance
The CLAT examination is the mandatory gateway for admission to the prestigious 5-year integrated LL.B. and 1-year LL.M. programmes offered by the 25 participating National Law Universities across India.
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Registration Extended Deadline | November 7, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release (Tentative) | Mid-November 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
Application Process and Fees
The entire CLAT 2026 application process is conducted online via the official portal, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates should follow these steps meticulously:
- Registration: Register on the portal using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate login credentials.
- Form Filling: Log in and accurately fill out the detailed application form, including personal, contact, academic (Class 10 and 12 details), and reservation information.
- Test Centre Selection: Select up to three preferred test centres in order of priority.
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of the recent passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/etc.), which must be in the specified format and size.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online.
| Category | Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI | ₹4,000 |
| SC/ST/BPL | ₹3,500 |
The application fee is non-refundable, and candidates opting for previous years' question papers must pay an additional ₹500.
Aspirant Checklist: What to Finalize Now
Law aspirants aiming for the CLAT 2026 must use these remaining days to ensure their application is flawless, as errors in crucial fields (like name, category, or course) cannot always be corrected later.
- Eligibility Review: Confirm that you meet the minimum requirement of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination (Class 12 for UG, LL.B. for PG).
- Document Validity: Ensure all uploaded certificates, especially the Category/Reservation certificates, are recent and issued by the competent authority.
- CLAT Preparation: With the exam scheduled for December 7, the focus now must shift entirely to intensive preparation, mock tests, and revising key sections like Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs.
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