CLAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date Announced

The CLAT 2026 answer key is set to be released on December 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Candidates can raise objections until December 12. With a significant increase in applications this year, the pass rates for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs are notably high. Read on for detailed instructions on how to access the answer key and more information about the exam.

By Ambika Singh Dec 8, 2025, 14:16 IST

Announcement of CLAT 2026 Answer Key Release

The release date for the answer key of the CLAT 2026 has been officially confirmed. Let's explore the details regarding this announcement.

The CLAT 2026 examination took place successfully on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This exam was conducted across 156 centers located in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 union territories. With the exam concluded, candidates are now eagerly anticipating the answer key and results. The date for the release of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 answer key has been made public on the official website.

Scheduled Release of the Answer Key

As per the details provided on the official website, the provisional answer key for the CLAT 2026 will be available on December 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Alongside this, the objection window will also be opened. Candidates who wish to contest any answers in the key can do so starting from 5:00 PM on December 10, with the deadline for objections set for December 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

How to Access the Answer Key

Candidates can follow these steps to access the answer key:

1. Visit the official website.

2. Click on the CLAT 2026 link found on the homepage.

3. Enter the required information.

4. The answer key will then be displayed.

5. Candidates can review the answer key.

6. Finally, download the answer key and print it for future reference.

This year, a total of 92,344 candidates registered for CLAT 2026, marking a 17% increase in applications compared to previous years. Among these, 75,009 candidates applied for undergraduate (UG) programs, while 17,335 candidates registered for postgraduate (PG) programs. The pass rates were impressive, with 96.83% for undergraduate candidates and 92.45% for postgraduate candidates.