The Consortium of NLUs is expected to declare the CLAT 2026 results soon. As per official reports, the results are likely to be announced between 15 and 17 December. The CLAT exam 2026 was held on December 7, and candidates can check their results on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Around 92,000 candidates registered for CLAT exam 2026, of which 75,009 appeared for UG programmes and 17,335 for PG courses.
- Along with the result, the CLAT 2026 final answer key PDF is expected to be released soon on the official website.
- The CLAT answer key is published in two stages: first, the provisional answer key, followed by the final answer key after considering objections.
It is expected that the final answer key and results will be declared together.
The CLAT 2026 result will include details such as the candidate’s name, parents’ name, roll number, application number, marks obtained, overall rank and category rank. After the result declaration, the Consortium will commence the CLAT 2026 counselling process. Qualified candidates will be required to register for counselling to secure admission to UG and PG law programmes offered by participating NLUs and other colleges.
How to download CLAT 206 Result?
The CLAT exam result will be released online. Candidates can visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in, log in with their registration number and password, click on the Result tab and select View Score Card. The scorecard will appear on the screen, which should be downloaded and printed for counselling and seat allotment.
How to Calculate CLAT 2026 Marks?
The key formula to calculate the CLAT 2026 score using the answer key is given below:
CLAT Score Formula
Total score = Total correct answers − (Total incorrect answers × 0.25)
Example: 100 correct answers − (30 incorrect answers × 0.25) = 92.5
CLAT 2026 Expected Rank
The following table provides an expected CLAT 2026 Marks vs Rank analysis for admissions in 2026, based on past trends and extrapolated data. This estimation helps aspirants understand their expected ranks based on the marks scored in the exam.
| Marks (Out of 120) | Expected Rank Range | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| 115+ | 1 – 10 | Top scorers; likely to secure admission at NLSIU Bangalore. |
| 110 – 114 | 11 – 50 | Excellent performance; chance for NALSAR Hyderabad or WBNUJS Kolkata. |
| 100 – 109 | 51 – 200 | High rank; likely admission to top NLUs like NLU Jodhpur or GNLU Gandhinagar. |
| 90 – 99 | 201 – 500 | Good score; opportunities at mid-tier NLUs such as RMLNLU Lucknow and MNLU Mumbai. |
| 80 – 89 | 501 – 1000 | Moderate rank; admissions at HNLU Raipur or DSNLU Visakhapatnam possible. |
| 70 – 79 | 1001 – 2000 | Below-average; options at emerging NLUs like TNNLU Tiruchirappalli. |
| 60 – 69 | 2001 – 4000 | Low rank; may secure admission at lower-tier NLUs. |
| 50 – 59 | 4001 – 6000 | Marginal score; tough competition for seats at NLUs. |
| Below 50 | 6000+ | Unlikely to secure an NLU seat; may explore private law schools. |
Trends in CLAT Result
We have mentioned a few trends in CLAT results that will help you understand the top score and top percentile for the last few years. NLSIU Bangalore has consistently maintained the highest cut-offs, reflecting its premier status among NLUs. The CLAT trends are:
| Year | Registered Candidates | Top Rank Score | NLU with Highest Cut-off |
| 2025 | Around 75000 | 103.5 | NLU Bangalore |
| 2024 | 71243 | 108 | NUSRL Ranchi |
| 2023 | 54,253 | 116.75 | NLSIU Bangalore |
| 2022 | 60,895 | 117.75 | NLSIU Bangalore |
| 2021 | 70,277 | 125.5 | NLSIU Bangalore |
NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad are considered top colleges. These consistently rank among the most competitive, with closing ranks below 250 across all three years. These institutions are highly preferred due to their academic excellence and placement records.
CLAT 2026 Result Date Out
A consortium official has confirmed that the CLAT 2026 result will be declared on December 17, 2025, before 10:00 am, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Expected Cutoff for CLAT 2026
Based on previous years’ trends, the expected cutoff for admission to the top 5 NLUs is around 90+.
CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor
After the CLAT 2026 results are out, candidates can use the CLAT Rank Predictor to know their All India Rank.
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