CLAT 2026 Application Form Link: Release Date and Time (OUT), Steps to Apply, Documents Required, Application Fee

Sukriti Vajpayee

Updated On: August 01, 2025 04:31 PM

The CLAT 2026 Application Form Link is activated today, August 1, 2025. To submit the CLAT application form, you must visit the official website, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online.

CLAT 2026 Application Form Link

To access the CLAT 2026 Application Form Link, you need to visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs. The CLAT application process 2026 started today, August 1, 2025, for UG and PG admissions. If you meet all the eligibility criteria specified by the conducting body, you can submit the CLAT 2026 application form online until October 31, 2025.

CLAT is a national-level law entrance exam conducted every year for admission to the National Law Universities as well as many other law colleges in the country. Through CLAT, you can pursue law courses such as 5 year integrated BA LL.B, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, as well as the master’s level course LLM. CLAT 2026 will be held on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

To fill out the CLAT 2026 application form , you will have to provide certain personal and educational details, along with uploading some documents. Go through this article to know about the CLAT 2026 application form date and time, steps to apply, documents required, and application fee.

CLAT 2026 Application Form Date and Time

The CLAT 2026 application form date and time are mentioned in the table given below. The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 2026 notification on July 20, in which the application dates and exam dates were revealed. Any changes in the CLAT application form 2026 date will be announced on the official website.

Event Particulars
CLAT 2026 Application Form Date August 1, 2025
CLAT 2026 Application Form Time 10:00 AM
CLAT 2026 Exam Date December 7, 2025
CLAT 2026 Exam Time 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

CLAT 2026 Application Form Direct Link

The direct link to the CLAT 2026 application form has been updated here. The conducting body will only accept CLAT application forms online. You must also pay the application fee through an online payment gateway, such as a credit card, debit card, net banking, etc.


Also Read: CLAT 2026 Syllabus: Download PDF, Section-Wise Important Topics

Steps to Apply for CLAT 2026

To apply for CLAT 2026, you must first check if you meet the prescribed CLAT eligibility criteria . You will also have to upload scanned copies of some documents to prove your eligibility for the exam. You will have to follow these steps to apply for CLAT 2026 successfully.

Step 1: Register Online

  • Go to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs or click on the link given above.
  • You will find the link to the CLAT 2026 Application Form on the homepage.
  • Click on the "Register" button and enter the details asked, such as your name, a working mobile number, and email ID.
  • Submit the registration form.
  • You will receive a User ID and password on your registered mobile number and email ID. Save these login credentials to access your CLAT portal in the future.

Step 2: Fill the CLAT Application Form

  • Log in to your CLAT portal using the User ID and password you have received after registering.
  • Select the course in which you desire admission.
  • Fill in all the personal details asked, including your name, parents' names, address, contact information, nationality, category, etc.
  • Next, you will have to provide your academic qualifications and marks secured in the qualifying degrees.
  • You will have to select up to three CLAT exam centre options in the order of your choice.

Step 3: Upload Documents

  • To upload documents to your CLAT application form, you will have to scan them and compress them to the prescribed size.
  • You must also adhere to the format specified for uploading documents.
  • Upload any additional certificates required, such as category, PwD, BPL, etc.

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

  • Your CLAT 2026 application form will be considered submitted only after you have paid the application fee.
  • You can use any online payment method for CLAT application fee, including a credit card, a debit card, e-wallets, net banking, etc.
  • Once your payment goes through, you will receive a confirmation at the registered email address.

Step 5: Review and Submit

  • Use the "Preview" option to carefully check all of the details you have entered before submitting the CLAT application form.
  • Make sure there are no mistakes in spelling or numbers in any detail because any inconsistency with your original documents can cancel your admission.
  • Once you have checked all the details carefully, click on the "Submit" button.
Also Read: What is a Good Score in CLAT 2026?

CLAT 2026 Application Fee

The CLAT 2026 application fees you have to pay will depend on the category you have selected in the application form. You must note that some additional charges also apply based on the platform you use to pay the CLAT application fee online.

Category

CLAT Application Fee

General /OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI

Rs. 4,000

SC/ ST/ BPL

Rs. 3,500

Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Application Form

The list of documents required for the CLAT 2026 application form is given below. Make sure you have these documents handy before you begin the online CLAT 2026 application process:

  • Mark sheet of Class 10
  • Mark sheet of Class 12
  • Mark sheet of Graduation (for LLM applicants, if available).
  • Recent passport‑sized photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • BPL certificate (if applicable)
  • Character certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Medical certificate (if you are applying under the PwD)
  • Passport (for candidates belonging to the Foreign National (FN) category)
  • Research Proposal (for PhD applicants)
Also Read: CLAT Marks Vs Rank 2026: CLAT Score and Result Analysis

Image Specifications for CLAT 2026 Application Form

The documents you upload to the CLAT 2026 application form will only be accepted if they are in the prescribed format and size given by the conducting body. Check out the table given below to know the accepted image specifications for CLAT application form:

CLAT Document

Size

Dimensions

Format

Photograph

20 KB - 50 KB

200 X 230 Pixels

JPEG/ JPG/ PNG

Signature

10 KB - 20 KB 140 X 60 Pixels

JPEG/ JPG/ PNG

Marksheets 1.5 MB - PDF

CLAT 2026 Application Form Correction

We have discussed here the steps to correct the CLAT 2026 application form. The applicants must keep in mind that they can correct only selected fields when the CLAT application form editing window opens.

  • The students need to visit the official website and login to the application portal.
  • You need to select the ‘Print Application’ option and review your details to check if they are correct.
  • However, if you want to edit some details, click on the ‘Edit Application’ option.
  • After you have made the necessary changes, you should check the application form and click on the ‘Submit Form’ option.

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FAQs

When will the CLAT 2026 application form be released?

The CLAT 2026 application form is released on August 1, 2025. The applicants can visit the official website of the Consortium of the NLUs to fill out the application form until October 31, 2025.

How can I recover my CLAT 2026 login password?

To recover your CLAT 2026 login password, you need to visit the CLAT Consortium website and click on the login option. You can click on forgot password and request for OTP. When you get the OTP, you can reset your password.

How to register for CLAT 2026?

To register for CLAT 2026, candidates must visit the official portal and click on the CLAT registration link. They have to enter important details like name, mobile number, email address, password, confirm password and click on the register option.

Who can appear for CLAT 2026?

The students who have passed their Class 12th with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks can appear for CLAT 2026. The SC/ ST/ PwD students will get 5% relaxation. However, there is no upper age limit to appear for CLAT.

Will I get the application fee back if I withdraw my application from CLAT 2026?

No, you cannot get back the CLAT 2026 application fee as it is non-refundable. Even if you withdraw your application, you will not get back the application fee.

What are the image specifications for the CLAT 2026 application form?

For the CLAT 2026 application form, the image specifications should be kept in mind. The photograph should be 20 KB to 50 KB in JPEG/ JPG/ PNG format, while the signature of the applicants should be between 10 KB to 20 KB.

What is the CLAT 2026 application fee?

The CLAT 2026 application fee depends on the category of the candidates. Those belonging to the General /OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI categories have to pay Rs 4000 and students from the SC/ ST/ BPL categories will have to pay Rs 3500. 

How to correct the CLAT 2026 application form?

To correct the CLAT 2026 application form, you need to visit the official website and log in to the application portal. You will get the option to edit the application, make the necessary changes and click on submit.

What are the documents required to fill out the CLAT 2026 application form?

The documents required to fill out the CLAT 2026 application form are Class 10th and 12th mark sheets, graduation certificate, passport‑sized photograph, category certificate, BPL certificate, character certificate, transfer certificate, etc.

When will the CLAT 2026 exam be conducted?

The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Consortium of the NLUs will be conducting the law entrance exam.

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