CLAT PG Exam 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

Latest Updates

• The CLAT PG application process will start in July 2025. All the candidates must ensure to register themselves before November 2025.
• The admit cards for CLAT PG are released in November 2025 on the official site of the Consortium of National Law Universities [NLUs].
• The CLAT PG exam 2026 is expected to be held in December 2025, which would be organised by the Consortium of National Law Universities [NLUs].

Overview

The CLAT PG is a pan-India entrance exam that is organised by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) annually to get admission into LLM programs at the prestigious law universities throughout  India. The application process will start in July 2025 and end by November 2025. It will be conducted in December 2025. The provisional answer keys and the final result will be announced in January 2026 on the official site. CLAT PG Seat allotment will commence in February 2026, and the counselling process will begin in May 2026.

All the candidates should be familiar wth the core legal subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and others, with 120 multiple-choice questions. This exam checks their understanding of law at an advanced level. The eligibility for CLAT PG is that all  Candidates must have an LLB degree. 

Over 1,500 seats are available in various National Law Universities (NLUs). This exam is designed for law graduates seeking to pursue advanced legal studies in various specialisations. As per the past trends for this exam, over 10,000 students are expected to apply in 2026. All the important notifications for the exam will be released on its website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT PG Highlights 2026

All important details that you need to know about CLAT PG 2026  are mentioned below.

CLAT PG Application /Registration Process 2026

The CLAT PG  application process  2026 is expected to be released from  July and will end in October 2025. All the candidates should have registered themselves carefully using a valid mobile number and email, as per the given deadline, and submit it with all the important documents. Key details of the application process are given below.

Steps for the registration:

All the applicants for CLAT PG 2026 should follow the given steps one by one.

1. You will need to visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. You will have to register with your name, mobile number, email ID, and password.
3. You will have to log in with your registered credentials.
4.  You will have to fill out the  Form with personal, academic, and contact details.
5. You will upload a photo, a signature, and a category certificate (if applicable).
6. You will choose Select Exam Cities as per your preference.
7. You will pay the fee online via debit/credit card or net banking.
8. You should check & Submit the form carefully.
9. You should print the Confirmation for future reference.

CLAT PG Application Fees 2026

After filling the registration form, candidates have to pay the amount in online mode only; the bank transaction charges may appear depending on the payment method. The candidates have to pay the admission fee for CLAT 2026 according to the information given below.

CLAT PG Admit Card 2026

The CLAT-PG 2026  Admit Card is expected to be released by the consortium of NLUs in mid-November 2025. Candidates must download it from the official website. It is crucial both at the time of the exam and at the time of counselling. Candidates should keep the admit card with them till the admission process is over and get a seat in the preferred colleges.

How to Download CLAT PG Admit Card 2026?

Candidates could follow these given steps to download the admit card for CLAT 2026 as mentioned below.

Step 1: You have to visit the official website of the consortium of NLU.

Step 2: You would need to enter your registered contact number and password in the login section.

Step 3: Then, click on the Login button.

Step 4: You would have to download the Admit Card by clicking on the given link.

Step 5: Save and download the admit card on your device.

Step 6: Take at least three printouts of the admit card on an A4 sheet for future reference.

The  CLAT PG Syllabus 2026 would consider the subjects that have been covered under the undergraduate law course [LL.B]. This is an objective-type exam that will be based on the mandatory subjects, which are mentioned below.

CLAT-PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

The CLAT-PG eligibility criteria 2026 have been prescribed by the Bar Council of India, which is the regulatory authority for legal education and professional standards in India.  According to its official site, all the candidates should pass the given criteria, which are as follows.

CLAT-PG Exam Pattern 2026

The CLAT-PG Exam pattern 2026 is focused on checking the comprehension abilities of the candidates. The duration for the exam shall be 120 minutes, with one section that would include a passage-based 120 objective-type questions, carrying 1 mark each. There shall be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

CLAT PG  Previous Years' Question Papers 

PYQs will help you to assess your preparation for the exam. You need to sort the PYQ topic-wise to focus on weak areas and track progress effectively. They are available through the Official CLAT Consortium website, Coaching platforms, and books (e.g., Universal, NALSAR’s publications), and  Online forums & Telegram groups.

CLAT PG Preparation Tips 2026  

Candidates need to have proper tricks and tips to excel on the first attempt for CLAT PG 2026. The exam date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be held in December 2025.  Candidates must gear up for the exam with the tips mentioned below.

CLAT PG Exam Day Guidelines

The consortium of NLus issues the guidelines for the CLAT PG 2026 exam on their official site, which should be followed by all the candidates carefully. 

• Reporting & Entry Time
  The entry for the exam opens at 1:00 PM, seating begins by 1:30 PM, and the hall locks at 2:15 PM. The exam begins at 2:00 PM sharp and ends at 4:00 PM (or 4:40 PM for PwD candidates).
• Documents to Carry
  All candidates must carry the CLAT PG admit card, original photo ID, and PwD certificate (if applicable).
• Permitted Items Inside
  - Blue or black ball-point pens
  - Transparent water bottle
  - Analogue watch
  - No bags, electronic devices (mobiles, digital watches), or unauthorised materials allowed.

What is the Dress Code for CLAT PG 2026?

• All the candidates are advised to wear half-sleeved, simple, light-colored clothes.
• The clothes should not have big buttons, badges, or large pockets.
• Candidates are only allowed to wear slippers or sandals.
• Candidates should avoid wearing all kinds of hair and body accessories.
• Candidates are strictly not allowed to wear Watches (digital or analog) and head coverings unless for religious reasons. 

Things to Avoid During the Exam

During the CLAT PG exam 2026, all the candidates should keep in mind to avoid doing certain things, which are as follows:

• Being late at the exam centre shall prevent you from appearing in the CLAT PG exam 2026. Thus, being on time is very important.
• They should avoid carrying electronic gadgets like mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or Bluetooth devices.
• Accessories or full-sleeve clothes, shoes, jewellery, should not be worn on the exam day by the candidates; it may be deemed as suspicious.
• Refrain from talking, exchanging items, or seeking help from others.
• Avoid bringing any paper or written material, and do not attempt to cheat or use unfair means—this can lead to disqualification.

CLAT PG Answer Key 2026

The consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT PG Answer key 2026  on their official website. It is expected to be released after one month of the examination being conducted, that is, in January 2026. Two types of answer keys will be released.

• Provisional Answer Key: It is released so that all candidates can use it as a reference and assess their performance in the exam. In case of discrepancies, objections can be raised on it, which can be corrected in time.
• Final Answer Key: It is scheduled to be released after one week of the provisional answer key has been released; no corrections will be made in this.

How to Download the CLAT PG Answer Key 2026?

The steps to download the CLAT PG Answer Key 2026 are mentioned below.

Step 1 - You need to visit the official website.

Step 2 - Then, click on the link given on the website that mentions  CLAT PG Answer Key 2026.

Step 3 - Select your exam set (A, B, C, or D)according to your question paper. 

Step 4 - You will have to log in using your registration number and password.

Step 5 - Carefully save and download the document of the answer key in a PDF format.

CLAT-PG Result 2026

CLAT PG 2026 results are expected in January 2026  after the exams and the final answer key release. Candidates should check the Consortium of NLUs website for the latest announcements regarding the result declaration. Based on the results, candidates would further proceed for counselling after clearing the cutoffs in their preferred colleges.

CLAT PG Counselling 2026

The CLAT PG counselling 2026 begins in May 2026 by the consortium of NLUs. The only applicants whose names are on the invite list can attend the counselling. There will be five rounds to it. The counselling process will start after the examination is over in December 2025. 

Fees For Counselling 

An online, consolidated system will be used for the CLAT counselling process in 2026. The fees for the registration of the counselling process are mentioned below.

Applicants who submitted an application for CLAT counselling in 2026 but were not assigned a seat are eligible to get a 100% reimbursement of their fees. The following are some crucial points about the reimbursement of the CLAT counselling fee:

• Candidates will be eligible for a 100% refund of their fees if they are not given a seat during the counselling process.
• Refunds will also be given to candidates who were assigned seats but left the counselling after rejecting their seat assignment; however, the refund amount will be reduced in some cases.
• Candidates will receive a refund after certain deductions if it is determined that they are not qualified for admission

How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:

• Step 1:  Candidates should visit the official website of CLAT - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 
• Step 2: Candidates have to enter their mobile number and password.
• Step 3: Candidates have to log in to their accounts..
• Step 4: Now, check the seat allotment result.

Colleges Accepting CLAT PG  Score 2026

The Consortium of NLUs releases detailed information about participating colleges and their respective seat intakes on their official website every year. Most of the  National Law Universities (NLUs) and other private law colleges in India accept CLAT PG scores for admission to their LLM programs.

Here are the types of colleges with their available seats for CLAT PG 2026.

Note: The CLAT PG 2026 exam serves as the primary gateway to admission in the best law colleges across India.

The CLAT PG Application /registration is the first step in the journey to become a postgraduate in law in 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official website of the CLAT consortium so that they can register for the CLAT 2026 Exam. All the crucial information about the CLAT PG 2026 is given below.

The cutoffs for CLAT PG 2026 would be released after the result declaration, typically released with the merit lists for each round of counselling.

Expected Minimum Score (Marks-based Cutoff)

Here are the expected minimum marks of CLAT PG 2026 mentioned in the table below.

Expected CLAT PG Cutoff 2026

Here are the Expected CLAT PG cutoffs 2026 based on universities by acknowledging the previous trends.

CLAT Frequently Asked Questions 2026

Q1. Who is eligible for CLAT PG 2026? 

Ans: Candidates must hold an LLB degree or an equivalent Qualification from a recognised university. There is no upper age limit for the exam. 

Q2. How many marks are required to get a seat for CLAT PG (LL.M) 2026? 

Ans: At least 50% marks need to be secured by candidates of the general category. While SC/ST candidates will be required to secure 45% marks. 

Q3. When will the registration Process start for CLAT PG 2026? 

Ans: The registration process is expected to begin in July 2026 after the official notification is announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

Q4. What is the last date to apply for CLAT PG 2026? 

Ans: The last date to apply for CLAT PG 2026 is expected to be in the last week of October 2026. 

Q5. What is the syllabus for CLAT PG 2026?

Ans. The syllabus will primarily focus on core legal subjects and related topics from CLAT UG to assess the candidate's understanding of legal principles and their application to various situations. 

Q6.What is the pattern of the CLAT exam 2026? 

Ans: It will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based). There will be 120 MCQs in a two-hour time duration. 

Q7. How many seats are going to be there in CLAT PG 2026?

Ans: At the CLAT postgraduate level, approximately 1,000 to 1,300 seats are available across the participating NLUs.