CLAT Application Form 2026: Steps to Apply, Documents Required, Application Fee

The CLAT application form 2026 is set to close today, November 7, as per revised dates. Check application status at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates interested in appearing for the December exam can check exam dates, eligibility, and more.

Aakanksha SinghUpdated on : Dec 08 2025 10:26 IST

CLAT Application Form 2026: The registration window deadline for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 has been extended till November 7, 2025. According to an official notification dated November 5, CLAT 2026 candidates have been provided an opportunity to edit their test location preferences indicated in the application form on or before 11:59 PM on November 9, 2025. Candidates may also take this opportunity to review and correct their name, date of birth, programme applied (UG/PG), and reservation eligibility. Earlier, the last date to apply was set as October 31, 2025. The application submission for CLAT 2026 began on August 1, 2025. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) conducts the CLAT exam annually. CLAT 2026 is a national-level admission test held for applicants who are planning to pursue law. The examination is conducted both for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants interested in pursuing their law degree from National Law Universities in India. CLAT 2026 will be held on December 7, 2025.

Latest Updates:

The last day to register for CLAT 2026 has been extended till November 7, 2025.
The CLAT 2026 application window closes on October 31, 2025.
CLAT 2026 registration window is open now, submit applications till October 31, 2025.
CLAT 2026 registration process will begin from August 1, 2025. The last date for application submission is October 31, 2025.
CLAT 2026 will be held on December 7, 2025.
CLAT application form 2026 will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The CLAT 2026 exam date has been announced by the Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities on July 20, 2025. CLAT 2026 is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2025. The registration window is open from August 1, 2025, till October 31, 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered will be eligible to download their CLAT admit cards once released online.

CLAT Registration 2026

Candidates who fulfil the prescribed CLAT eligibility requirements will be eligible to register online for the examination.

Particulars	Dates
Release of Application Form	August 1, 2025
Last Date to Register	November 7, 2025 (Revised)
CLAT 2026 Exam Date	December 7, 2025

CLAT Application Form 2026: Steps to Register

Candidates who wish to register for the CLAT 2026 exam can check the steps to register below:

Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat
Select the “Register” option on the home page
Fill out the required information, such as one’s contact details
Select the preferred and top choice for the law schools
Select the preferred course
Upload the required documents
Cross-check the information from the confirmation page
Select “Confirm”
Pay the registration fee
For future use, print the application form copies.

Note: After the registration is completed, applicants will need to activate their accounts for further processes. This can be done by signing up on the official website by entering one’s mobile number and a one-time password. They will receive an email or a text message with an OTP that they will need to enter on the website. Once the process is completed, they will have successfully activated their accounts. Applicants will need to use the same credentials whenever they want to log in to the official website.

CLAT Application Form 2026: Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will the CLAT application form be the same for both UG and PG programs?

Yes, there is only one application form for both CLAT 2025 UG and PG programs, the application would be the same. Students would need to select their preferred programs on the form.

How can one apply for CLAT 2026?

To apply for CLAT 2026 exam, candidates are required to register at the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Once the registration is complete, candidates will be able to fill out the application form.

Can the CLAT registration be done with a driver’s license?

Yes, any ID which has been issued by the government and is valid and official would be accepted at the time of registration. So one can use their driving license for CLAT registration 2026.

What is the last date for CLAT Registration 2026?

The last date to register for CLAT 2026 is October 31, 2025.

What is the mode to fill out the CLAT application form?

The CLAT application form can only be filled online on the registered official website. Students do not have the option of filling the form in an offline mode.