The Consortium of NLUs has declared the CLAT 2026 results on 17 December, 2025. The CLAT exam 2026 was held on December 7, and candidates can check their results on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
The CLAT Final Answer key has been released on the official website: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/. You can dowload the CLAT Final answer key here.
- 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.
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.
CLAT 2026 Result Date & Final Answer Key
Candidates can check the expected CLAT Result Date 2026 below
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Result Date | 17-Dec-2025 (tentative) |
| CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key Date | 16th December, 2025 |
| CLAT 2026 First Merit List | To be announced |
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 |
CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
The schedule for CLAT 2026 PG Counselling dates is as per the table below:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
|
CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins) |
16-Dec-2025 |
|
CLAT Counselling Registration (Ends) |
27-Dec-2025 |
|
CLAT First Allotment List 2026 |
07-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List | 07-Jan-2026 to 15-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | 22-Jan-2026 to 29-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | 05-Feb-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List | 05-Feb-2026 to 12-Feb-2026 |
| Payment of University Fee | 24-Apr-2026 |
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.
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