Apply Now for CLAT 2026 Admissions: Key Dates and Eligibility Criteria
The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened applications for CLAT 2026, inviting candidates for BA LLB and LLM courses. With the application period starting on August 1, 2025, and closing on October 31, 2025, interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is scheduled for December 7, 2025. This article provides essential details about application fees, important dates, and participating universities, making it a must-read for aspiring law students.
Jul 31, 2025, 16:40 IST
CLAT 2026 Admissions Open for Online Applications
Overview: The Consortium of National Law Universities in India has announced the opening of online applications for the BA LLB and LLM courses for the academic session 2026-28. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to submit their applications online. It is advisable to thoroughly read the complete notification before proceeding with the application.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: August 1, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: October 31, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: October 31, 2025
- Exam Date: December 7, 2025
- Admit Card: Available Soon
Application Fee Structure
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 4000/-
- SC/ST: Rs. 3500/-
- Payment can be made online via debit/credit card, net banking, or through E-Challan.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for applicants.
- All eligible candidates can apply for the CLAT 2026.
- For detailed eligibility requirements, refer to the information brochure available on the official site.
Participating Universities
- NLSIU Bengaluru
- NALSAR Hyderabad
- NLIU Bhopal
- WBNUJS Kolkata
- NLU Jodhpur
- HNLU Raipur
- GNLU Gandhinagar
- RMLNLU Lucknow
- RGNUL Punjab
- CNLU Patna
- NUALS Kochi
- NLUO Odisha
- NUSRL Ranchi
- NLUJA Assam
- DSNLU Visakhapatnam
- TNNLU Tiruchirappalli
- MNLU Mumbai
- MNLU Nagpur
- MNLU Aurangabad
- HPNLU Shimla
- DNLU Jabalpur
- DBRANLU Haryana
- NLUT Agartala