CLAT 2026 Notification: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) has yet to announce the date for the CLAT Exam 2026. All key information regarding CLAT 2026 will be shared in the CLAT Notification 2026. Candidates should be aware that the Consortium has not yet revealed the registration dates for CLAT 2026. However, it is anticipated that the Consortium will make the CLAT 2026 Application Form available online in the coming days. The CLAT Application Form for 2026 will be accessible exclusively online. The official website for CNLU can be found at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The registration for CLAT 2026 will commence on the official site.
The deadline for CLAT 2026 registration is expected to be in the first week of November. Candidates have been eagerly awaiting the Consortium’s release of the CLAT Application Form for 2026. In conjunction with the CLAT Registration Process, the Consortium will also provide the CLAT Eligibility Criteria for 2026, the Steps for completing the CLAT 2026 Application Form, the CLAT 2026 Registration Fee, details about the CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window, and other significant CLAT Dates for 2026.
It is important to note that the CLAT PG form for 2026 will be released on the same day as well. The Last Date for the CLAT Application Form 2026 will coincide with that of the CLAT UG Application. The application process for CLAT 2026 will comprise several steps: creating a login ID, registering, uploading documents, selecting NLU preferences, and making the payment for the CLAT application fees. Before starting the application process, candidates must carefully review the CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria.
CLAT Application Fees 2026
The application fee for each category is as under:
| Category | Application fee (in INR) | Application fee with question papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI/ PIO/ OCI | INR 4000 | INR 4500 |
| SC/ ST/BPL | INR 3500 | INR 4000 |
Documents required for CLAT Application Form 2026
The following elements should be prepared before you start the CLAT 2026 application process:
A functional cellphone number and email address Class 10 and 12 grade sheets
Proof of identity and address (Aadhaar card, driver’s license, PAN card, etc.)
- Document Required for CLAT 2026 application form – SpecificationsDocumentImage Size (maximum)FormatPhotograph500 KBjpg/jpegSignature100 KBjpg/jpegState domicile certificate2 MBPDF
- Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
- Relevant certificate issued by a competent authority if applying as PwD or BPL candidate
Form 2026 for CLAT Applications: List of Documents Needed for Registration
Before completing out the CLAT Application Form 2026, candidates should have the following documents on hand:
A current passport-sized photo with the front facing and a plain backdrop
The signature of the candidate; a certificate of category if you are applying under SC, ST, or OBC; a relevant document from an official organisation if you are in the BPL category; or a certificate of category if you are P.W.D.
CLAT Application Fee Payment 2026
Candidates can check the CLAT Fees 2026 below:
| Category | CLAT Application Fee (in INR) | Mode of Payment |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI | 4,000 | Online:Net bankingCredit CardDebit Card |
| SC/ST/BPL | 3,500 | |
| Previous years CLAT question papers | 500 |