Today is the last day to apply for CLAT 2026 - candidates must complete registration, upload required documents

The moment of truth has arrived for thousands of law aspirants. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has granted a final extension for the CLAT 2026 registration, setting the absolute deadline for November 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Originally slated for October 31, 2025, this brief extension offers a critical final window for candidates yet to complete the application process for the prestigious Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The CLAT 2026 exam, which serves as the gateway to 25 National Law Universities (NLUs) for both Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes, is scheduled for December 7, 2025. Any candidate wishing to secure a seat in the 2026-2027 academic session must ensure that their entire application—including form filling, document uploads, and fee payment—is successfully submitted by tonight's midnight deadline. Failure to meet this rigid deadline will result in the forfeiture of the entire candidature for the 2026 cycle. Aspirants are strongly advised to act immediately to avoid last-minute technical congestion on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The extension of the CLAT 2026 registration window from October 31 to November 7, 2025, is a significant relief, but it must be viewed as a final, non-negotiable warning. Aspirants should not wait until the final hour, as server overloads and payment gateway issues are common challenges right before a major deadline.

• ​Absolute Finality: November 7, 2025, 11:59 PM (IST), is the last possible moment to submit the application. There will be no further extensions announced by the Consortium.
• ​Three Critical Steps: A successful application requires the completion of three simultaneous steps: online registration and form filling, document uploading as per specifications, and online fee payment. All three must be completed and confirmed before the clock strikes midnight.
• ​Examination Date: All registered candidates will appear for the CLAT 2026 examination on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM, leaving less than a month for final preparation.
• ​Target Audience: The deadline applies to all candidates seeking admission to the 5-year integrated law programmes (B.A. LLB, B.B.A. LLB, etc.) and the 1-year LL.M. programme in 25 participating NLUs.

​ Mandatory Documents and Fee Structure

​A common reason for incomplete applications is issues with document specifications or payment failures. Candidates must have all required documents ready in the prescribed format and the application fee prepared for instant online payment.

• ​Application Fee Details: The fee must be paid online via credit card, debit card, or Net Banking, and is non-refundable.  
  • ​General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI: ₹4,000/-
  • ​SC/ST/BPL Category Candidates:₹3,500/-
• ​Essential Documents for Upload: Candidates must upload clear, scanned copies of the following documents, strictly adhering to the file size and format: 
  • ​Recent Passport Size Photograph: With a plain background, in JPEG/JPG/PNG format (typically 10KB to 500KB).
  • ​Scanned Signature: In JPEG/JPG/PNG format (typically 10KB to 100KB).
  • ​Category Certificate (if applicable): SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificates must be uploaded in PDF format (usually up to 1.5MB). Ensure the certificate is issued by a competent authority.
  • ​Relevant Academic Documents: Mark sheets of Class 10 and Class 12 (if passed).
• ​Final Review Protocol: Before hitting the 'Submit' button, candidates must perform a meticulous final review of their name, date of birth, category, academic marks, and NLU preferences. The Consortium explicitly states that certain fields like Category, Programme, and BPL status are non-editable after final submission and payment.

​ Post-Registration Strategy: Focus on CLAT 2026 Exam

​Once the registration is successfully completed, the entire focus of the aspirant must immediately shift to the final phase of preparation for the December 7th examination. With the registration hurdle crossed, dedicated study time for the five sections is paramount.

• ​Admit Card Release: The CLAT 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released on the official website in the last week of November 2025. Candidates must download and print it, as it is mandatory for entry to the exam centre.
• ​Focus Areas: The CLAT 2026 UG exam is a 2-hour (120-minute) test with 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), carrying one mark each with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. Key sections for final review are: 
  • ​English Language: Focus on comprehension and critical analysis of passages.
  • ​Current Affairs, including General Knowledge: Intensive revision of national and international news from the last year.
  • ​Legal Reasoning: Practice drawing conclusions from legal propositions and applying them to factual scenarios.
  • ​Logical Reasoning: Emphasis on strengthening analytical reasoning, argument structure, and inference skills.
  • ​Quantitative Techniques: Review of basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical graphs.
• ​Mock Test Simulation: The most effective strategy now is to take full-length mock tests under strict exam conditions (2 PM - 4 PM) to build stamina and refine time management skills for the December 7th exam day.

​Conclusion

​Today, November 7, 2025, marks the last opportunity for aspiring law students to submit their CLAT 2026 application. This deadline, extended from the initial October 31 date, is the final word from the Consortium. Do not risk your future by delaying the process. Ensure your application is complete, all documents meet specifications, and the fee is successfully paid well before the 11:59 PM cutoff. Once submitted, your next milestone is the CLAT 2026 exam on December 7th. 

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