The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 will be held on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM IST, with the application window open from August 1st to October 31st, 2025.
CLAT is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. The Consortium, an autonomous body committed to enhancing legal education, urges candidates to apply early and begin focused preparation in areas like legal reasoning, current affairs, and logical reasoning. Regular updates and official information will be available on the CLAT website.
On July 20th, 2025, the Executive Committee and Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities announced key dates for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the newly released schedule and application details.
CLAT 2026 Examination Date and Time
The CLAT 2026 examination will be held on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. The test will be conducted in a single session, from 2 PM to 4 PM (IST). This two-hour window will be crucial for aspirants seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by the National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.
Application Window for CLAT 2026
The application portal for CLAT 2026 is scheduled to open on August 1st, 2025. Aspiring candidates will have a window of approximately three months to complete and submit their applications. The last date to apply for CLAT 2026 is October 31st, 2025.
Candidates are advised to complete their applications well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or unforeseen issues.
About the Consortium of National Law Universities
The Consortium of National Law Universities is an autonomous body established to improve the standards of legal education and research in India. Its primary role includes conducting the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by member NLUs. The decisions regarding CLAT, including examination dates and application timelines, are made by its Executive Committee and Governing Body.
Importance of CLAT
CLAT is a highly competitive national-level entrance examination. It serves as the gateway for admissions to 24 National Law Universities for their undergraduate (integrated B.A. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.S.W. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B.) and postgraduate (LL.M.) law programs. A good score in CLAT is essential for securing a seat in one of these prestigious institutions.
Preparation for CLAT 2026
With the dates now officially announced, candidates can streamline their preparation strategies. The period between now and December 7th, 2025, offers ample time for thorough revision, mock tests, and strengthening concepts in areas such as English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Candidates should regularly check the official CLAT website for further updates, detailed syllabus information, and any changes to the examination pattern.
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