Common Law Admission Test

Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)

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Important Dates

Application OpensJuly – August 2026
Application Closes31 Oct 2026*
Admit Card2 weeks before exam
Exam Date07 Dec 2026
Result2025-12-01

Who Can Apply

  • For Undergraduate (UG) Programme: 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks.
  • For SC/ST candidates applying to the UG Programme, the minimum mark requirement is 40%.
  • Candidates appearing for their Class 12th board exams in the year of admission are eligible to apply.
  • For Postgraduate (PG) Programme: LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
  • There is no upper age limit for applying to either the UG or PG programmes.

Documents You Need

  • ☐Front-facing passport-size recent photograph with a plain background
  • ☐Scanned signature of the candidate
  • ☐10th and 12th Marksheets / Certificates
  • ☐Category certificate (if applying under SC, ST, or OBC)
  • ☐Relevant certificate issued by a competent authority (if applying under PwD or BPL category)
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Exam Fee

CategoryFee
General/EWS₹4000
OBC-NCL₹4000
SC/ST/PwD₹3500
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit for CLAT?+

No upper age limit for UG and PG.

Can I change my NLU preferences or reservation category after submitting the form?+

No. Once the application form is finally submitted and the fee is paid, the Consortium does not allow candidates to change their program, category, BPL field, or NLU preferences.

Are final-year college students eligible for the CLAT PG exam?+

Yes. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination (LL.B.) in the year of admission are eligible to apply, provided they can submit the final result at the time of admission.

About Common Law Admission Test

Common Law Admission Test is conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)every year. It is one of India's most important Law entrance examinations. The exam is held in Online mode and is open to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Common Law Admission Test Important Dates 2026

Notification Date : July – August 2026 Application Start Date : July – August 2026 (Same as notification) Application End Date : October 2026 (Usually mid-October) Application Correction Window : October – November 2026 Admit Card Date : November 2026 (Approx. 2 weeks before exam) Exam Date : December 7, 2026 (First Sunday of December, Tentative) Answer Key Release : December 2026 (Within 2–3 days of exam) Result Date : December 2026 – January 2027 Counselling Start : January 2027

How to Apply for Common Law Admission Test

Candidates can apply for Common Law Admission Test through the official website at https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Make sure to have all required documents ready before starting the application.
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