Consortium of National Law Universities has commenced CLAT 2026 registration for admissions to 5-year integrated LLB programs at 24 NLUs and 1-year LLM courses at 21 NLUs. Eligible candidates for UG must have passed 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST), age no bar; for PG, LLB with 50% marks. Applications open from August 1 to October 31, 2025.
Last Date for Apply Online: 31/10/2025 upto 11:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 31/10/2025
Correction Date : To be announced
Entrance Exam Date : 07/12/2025
Admit Card Available : To be announced
Result Announced : To be announced
Application Fee
General / OBC : ₹4000/-
EWS : ₹4000/-
SC / ST : ₹3500/-
PwD / Ex-Servicemen : ₹4000/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years and No Maximum age limit (as on 01/07/2026 for UG)
Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government norms; no upper age limit for any category
Selection Process: Entrance Exam (CLAT 2026) followed by Centralized Online Counseling and Seat Allotment based on merit list and preferences
Course Details- Total Seats - Approx 3500+ (Across NLUs)
Course Name
Total Seats
Eligibility/Details
Undergraduate (5-Year Integrated LL.B.)
Approx 3000+
Passed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
No upper age limit; candidates appearing in qualifying exam eligible
Admission to 24 NLUs for BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.
Postgraduate (1-Year LL.M.)
Approx 1000+
LL.B. or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
No upper age limit; candidates appearing in qualifying exam eligible
Admission to specialized LLM programs in NLUs
Course Details & Fee Structure
UG Program: 5 Years Duration - Integrated Law Courses (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.) with curriculum including legal studies, humanities, and electives
PG Program: 1 Year Duration - Specialized LLM with focus on areas like Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, etc.
Fee Structure: Varies by NLU; Annual Tuition Fee Approx ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000; Hostel Fee ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000; Scholarships available for meritorious and reserved category students
Additional Details: Includes mess charges, library fees; Financial aid and fee waivers for economically weaker sections
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis
Exam Type: Offline Pen-Paper Based Test
Total Questions: 120 Questions for 120 Marks (UG); 120 Questions for 120 Marks (PG)
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:20 (High competition) with over 70,000 applicants for UG seats
Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
Exam Centers
Across India: Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and others (over 80 centers)
Center Allocation: Based on preferences selected during application; allocated by Consortium
Candidates must choose 3 preferred centers; allocation is final and non-changeable
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
