CLAT 2026 Exam Date Out; A Clash with AILET 2026

The much-awaited CLAT 2026 exam dates have been released, bringing CLAT aspirants closer to their dream law journey and also shocking them with a clash of dates with AILET 2026. 

On July 20, 2025, Sunday, in the late evening, the Consortium of NLUs released the exam date for CLAT 2026. 

The Consortium has chosen the same date and time to conduct CLAT 2026 as NLU Delhi had decided for AILET 2026, a few weeks ago. 

December 7, 2025, is the date when both exams were going to be conducted. 

But thankfully for law aspirants, NLU Delhi re-released the notification on July 22 and changed the exam date for AILET by 1 week, to December 14, 2025.

CLAT 2026

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance test for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law studies at India’s 24 National Law Universities.

All admissions to the 5-year integrated L.L.B. and LL.M. programs beginning in the Academic Year 2026-2027 shall be through the CLAT 2026

CLAT 2026 Highlights

Aiming to ace CLAT 2026? It’s important to understand the basics of this exam. Read the table below to know the essential highlights of CLAT  2026-

CLAT 2026 Exam Dates

A structured strategy and an informed candidate are the secret ingredients to crack CLAT 2026 effortlessly. In order to make well-informed choices for your preparation, have a look at the important dates given below-

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026 are most likely to be the following, based on Previous years’ trends:

• Any applicant who has passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination can apply for the CLAT 2026 exam. The minimum marks required for different categories are listed below:

• 45% marks for General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Specially abled person categories
• 40% marks for Scheduled Class (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories

• Note: Candidates who will pass the Class 12th examination in March/ April 2025 are also eligible for the CLAT 2026. 

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern

To devise a rock-solid strategy, understand the CLAT 2026 exam pattern–

How to apply for CLAT 2026?

After the registration starts, students will have to apply through the official website of the Consortium of NLU’s. Proceed reading further to get a grasp of the step-by-step application process for CLAT 2026-

1. Visit the official website- Consortium of NLUs
2. Register yourself by entering your name, mobile number, and email ID. Verify the OTP to complete your registration.
3. Fill in all the required details of the CLAT 2026 Application form.
4. Upload the required documents, including a passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable), in the specified format.
5. Put your NLU preference in order.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Thoroughly check the details and submit.

Preparation Tips to Ace CLAT 2026

Some expert-backed insights to excel in CLAT 2026 are listed below-

1. Have a clear understanding of the syllabus, and customize your preparation strategy.
2. To simulate exam-like conditions, practice timed CLAT 2026 mock tests.
3. Do not juggle between a plethora of resources. Find one or two right resources and stick to them
4. Identify your weak areas and revisit them to build a strong base for CLAT 2026.
5. Be cautious while making your preference list for NLU’s
6. Devote 6-8 hours consistently.
7. CLAT previous year questions should be your main focus, as they help you understand what to expect in CLAT 2026.

Conclusion

Your efforts are what will make you stand out from the rest of your competitors. Make sure to prepare for CLAT 2026 systematically. For expert guidance, students can consider enrolling in the CLAT 2026 online coaching program. Stay updated with the latest CLAT 2026 updates. Students should maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset throughout their preparation journey.

We wish you Luck!

Team CL