CLAT registration 2026 began on August 1, 2025. The CLAT registration 2026 last date is October 31, 2025. Candidates can submit the CLAT registration 2026 form online on the official website by entering valid information, uploading documents, and submitting the CLAT registration 2026 fees of ₹4,000 (General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI) or ₹3,500 (SC/ST/BPL). The CLAT 2026 exam is scheduled on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

• Administered by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to 5-year integrated LLB and LLM programmes.

• The CLAT 2026 registration is open from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, and the exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

• A valid mobile number and email ID are required for registration, to be verified through OTP.
• While filling the form, candidates can choose a maximum of three center preferences for CLAT 2026.
• Scanned passport-size photographs and signatures need to be uploaded in the specified format.
• Previous year question papers can be bought at the time of registration at an additional cost of ₹500.
• Upon final submission, the programme, category, and BPL status cannot be altered in any way.
• Only those candidates who successfully complete the registration will receive the CLAT 2026 admit card in November 2025 (tentative).

Though the registration period for CLAT 2026 is open until October 31, 2025, the candidate is requested not to wait until the last date to submit the application form. Early registration ensures choice of centre preference, prevents last-minute technical problems, and provides ample time in case of document correction if required. Candidates must also double-check their name, date of birth, and other details as per their official ID proofs to avoid disqualification during verification in case of mismatches. Strategically choosing the exam centres as per convenience of travel can also alleviate stress on the test day.

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CLAT 2026 Registration Date

Candidates can check the important CLAT 2026 Application Form dates from the table below:

Documents Required for CLAT Registration 2026

Candidates must require different documents to upload while filling out the CLAT 2026 application form. They should make sure all the following documents are available with them at the time of filling out the CLAT Application Form:

• Class 10th Marksheet or certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet or certificate
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Below Poverty Line [BPL] Certificate (if applicable)
• Photo and Signature (in scanned format)

How to Fill CLAT 2026 Application Form?

Candidates can fill out the CLAT Application Form online from the official website- consortiumofnlus.ac.in. by following the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Online Registration

• Visit the official website of CLAT 2026.
• Click on the "Register" button and fill in the required information including name, mobile phone number, password, and email address.
• Click on the "Register" tab to submit.
• Now, a dialogue box will appear asking for confirmation for CLAT registration 2026.

Step 2: Activate Account

• Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent on the registered phone to activate your account.
• After entering the OTP, a pop-up will appear declaring the activation of your account.
• Click on the confirm button to activate your account.

Step 3: Login

• Log into your account on the portal to fill out the CLAT application form.
• To log in, enter your registered mobile number and the password.

Step 4: Fill in CLAT Application Form

Candidates need to fill out the CLAT Application Form 2026 with personal information, educational details, communication details, exam centre preference, and other details. The steps to fill out the CLAT Application Form has been discussed below:

• Selecting Program of Study- Candidates need to select the Undergraduate (UG) 5-Year LLB Course or Postgraduate (PG) 1-Year LLM Course. After selecting the desired program they need to click on "Apply for CLAT 2026".

• Filling Personal Details - A candidate has to upload their photograph along with their signature and enter their personal information like name, gender, date of birth, and much more. After filling and previewing all the details they should click on the 'Next' or 'Save' button to move forward.

• Filling Communication Details- Next, candidates have to fill in communication details which will include phone number, email address, permanent and correspondence address. After filling and previewing all the details they should click on the 'Next' or 'Save' button to move forward.

• Adding Educational Qualification- On this page, candidates will need to fill in the academic details asked such as the qualifying exam, marks secured, passing status, the name of the board, month, and year of passing. After filling in the correct information candidates can save the details and click on the Next option.

• Choosing CLAT Exam Centre - Candidates are given the choice to select the three CLAT exam centers as per their preference from the given list of test cities. The list of CLAT Exam Centres has been tabulated below:

• Entering Reservation Details - Most of the National Law Universities offer domicile reservations. Candidates who are eligible to apply under domicile category seats should select the reservation status and upload a domicile certificate in PDF format, issued by a competent authority. The CLAT reservation policy of various NLUs is mentioned below in the table below:

Check: CLAT 2026 Reservation Policy

Step 5: Selection of NLU Preference

Candidates have to select NLUs and courses in the order of their preferences while filling out the CLAT Application Form. After entering their NLU preferences, candidates need to click on the 'update NLU preferences' button. The table below mentions the NLUs that can be listed as preferences:

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Step 6: Check and Submit the Application form

After filling out the CLAT Application Form, candidates need to go through the CLAT registration details entered and click on the "Submit" button. After clicking the "Submit" button, a pop-up will appear inquiring whether the information entered in the application form by the candidate is correct or not.

• In case, the candidate wishes to make changes they can click on the 'Cancel' button and make corrections.
• If all information entered is correct, the candidate can proceed with the CLAT application.

Step 7: Upload Documents

After filling in the details, candidates need to upload certain documents like photographs, signatures, domicile certificates, etc. All the documents should be uploaded in the format and size mentioned below in the table while filling out the CLAT application form:

Step 8: CLAT Application Fee payment

Candidates need to pay the CLAT Application Fee online through debit or credit card or net banking. The candidate must be aware that they have to bear all additional transactional charges charged by the bank. After payment, the applicant will receive an email or message highlighting the successful submission of the CLAT 2026 application form. The category-wise CLAT2026 Application Fee detail has been tabulated below:

• Candidates who wish to access the CLAT Previous year question paper can do so by making an additional payment of INR 500 while submitting examination fees.
• After making the payment for the previous year CLAT question paper, the candidate can directly download it by logging into their account. The question paper provided to the candidate will be in the online form.

STEP 9: Download the Application Form

Candidates can find the “Print Application” tab at the bottom of the application confirmation page. They should click on it to download and take a printout of the duly filled CLAT Application Form for future reference.

How to Recover CLAT 2026 Login Password?

If any candidate forgets the CLAT login password 2026, they can recover it by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium
• Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ link in the Login window
• Enter the registered mobile number
• Click on ‘Request OTP’
• Enter the One Time Password (OTP) received on the registered mobile number
• Create a new password and proceed to login

Ques: Will there be any correction window for CLAT application form?

CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction

After the CLAT 2026 Application Form closes, candidates will be given an opportunity to edit their application in case of any mistake made. CLAT Application Form Correction window allows candidates to update their categories and exam centres. Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps to edit their CLAT Application Form:

• Visit the official website of CLAT 2026- consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Click on the CLAT application form correction link
• Login using your mobile number and password
• Click on the ‘Edit Application’ button
• Make the required changes and click on the Next button
• Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes

CLAT 2026 Registration: Important Instructions

Some important instructions for CLAT Registration 2026 have been mentioned below:

• Check all the information entered before submitting the CLAT application form.
• Upload the documents in the format specified only, otherwise, the application might get rejected.
• Take a printout of the duly filled CLAT application form for future reference.
• Look for the confirmation mail and message regarding the submission of the CLAT application form.

CLAT 2026 Seat Intake

The program-wise CLAT 2026 seat intake is tabulated below:

Note: The above-mentioned seat matrix doesn't include supernumerary, extra, NRI, and sponsored seats.

CLAT 2026 Helpdesk

In case candidates face any issues while filling out the CLAT 2026 Application Form, they should contact the NLU consortium at the below-mentioned contact details:

• Email - clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Contact number - 08047162020 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working days)

FAQs

Ques. When did the registration for CLAT 2026 begin, and what is the deadline date for submitting applications?

Ques. What documents are required for CLAT 2026 registration?

Ques. What is the registration fee for CLAT 2026?

Ques. Is it possible for me to make changes in the CLAT 2026 application form after submission?

Ques. How do I know that my CLAT 2026 registration has been successful?

Ques. How do I recover my CLAT 2026 login credentials if I forget them?

Ques. Are foreign nationals or NRI candidates eligible to apply for CLAT 2026?

Ques. What if I fail to upload documents in the correct format during registration?