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CLAT PG Application Process for 2026: Important Dates, Fees, Payment Modes, Documents, and Admit Card Info

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Last Updated on 12th December 2024

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CLAT PG Registration Process

The admission process of CLAT PG 2026 begins with the application form, and it is completed after the results, when the counselling process is initiated.

How to Fill the CLAT Application Form 2025?

The application process is divided into 4 steps that you would need to follow. Any discrepancy in the form may result in its rejection.  The detailed CLAT application process is explained below.

Step 1: Online Registration

  • You have to visit the official website of the CLAT Consortium.
  • You will be redirected to the new page when you click on the "New Register" button.
  • A pop-up window that includes the Name, Mobile Number, and Password appears. Enter the details correctly and click on the "Register" button.
  • Once registered, you need to activate your account by entering your mobile number, and an OTP will be sent to your registered number.
  • After submitting all details, click on the "OK" button.
  • Your account will be activated. Now, you can proceed with filling out the application form.

Step 2: Filling the CLAT PG 2026 Application Form

  • Click on the "Login" button.
  • After logging in, you can find two options, "UG" and "PG."
  • Click on your respective course and click on the "Apply for CLAT 2026" button.
  • You must fill in all the details in the online form to take the registration process a step further.

Particulars

Details to be filled

Personal Details

Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Mother's Name, Nationality, All India Category, If NRI sponsored Category, If person with a disability(PWD), Scribe Requirement, If Below Poverty Line(BPL)

Communication

Address for Correspondence, Permanent Address, Nativity, State of Residence, State of Domicile, PIN Code,e Mobile Number/Contact Number of the Applicant, Email Address of Applicant

Educational Qualification

Exam Qualified, Board/University's name, Month and Year of Passing, Percentage, Exam Status(appearing/Appeared/Passed)

Previous Year's CLAT Question Papers are required

Yes/ No

Reservation Category

General/OBC/PWD/NRI/SC/ST/PIO/BPL/OCI

Exam Centre Preference

Select any 3 test cities from the list

NLU Preference

Mark NLU in order of your preference from most to least preferred


Step 3: Upload Documents

The next step is to scan the photograph and signature and upload the pictures per the designated guidelines. The brief specification details are given in the following table.

Documents

Format

Photograph (front-facing passport-size recent photograph with plain background)

JPEG/JPG

Signature

JPEG/JPG

Category certificate if belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/BPL category 

PDF


Step 4: Pay the CLAT PG 2026 Application Fee

The application fee page will open after filling out the form. You can pay the application fee online mode using a debit card/credit card/net banking. The expected CLAT PG 2026 form fee for 2026 is as per your category mentioned below.

Category

CLAT PG Application Fee

General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI 

Rs. 4,000/-

SC/ST/BPL

Rs. 3,500/-

Note: You will have to bear the bank transaction charges to remit the fee online. The actual bank transaction charges will be displayed on the payment gateway page after you choose the mode of payment.


Important Points to Keep in Mind for CLAT PG 2026 Application Form

  • The application form is available in Online mode and can be submitted only online.
  • Candidates should go through all the  Instructions Carefully.
  • It is very important to fill in the accurate Personal Information; other wise any discrepancies can lead to the disqualification of the form.
  • Ensure that all required documents are uploaded in the specified format and are visible.
  • Submit only one CLAT PG application form. If multiple forms are submitted, then only the last submitted form will be considered.
  • There are no provisions for offline payment methods.
  • You cannot change the selected program, category, or Below Poverty Line (BPL) status. After submitting and paying for the CLAT PG application form.

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CLAT PG Exam Dates

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.

Upcoming Events

Tentative Date / Window

Notification release

In July 2025 

Application start

In the Second week of July 2025

Application last date

4th week of October 2025 / Nov 10, 2025

Admit card release

Mid-to-late November 2025 (approx. 15 days before exam)

CLAT PG exam

First week of December 2025 (likely Dec 7)

Provisional answer key

Shortly after the exam, late Dec 2025 

Objection window (Answer key challenges)

Immediately after the provisional key

Final answer key

December 2025 – January 2026 

Result declaration

December 2025 – January 2026 (a few weeks post-exam)

Counselling starts (registration)

Jan 2026 (may coincide with result release)

Counselling rounds / Seat allotment

Jan–Feb 2026 – continues till the final round 

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CLAT PG Admit Card

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 consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2025/.

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.

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