CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF: The Consortium of National Law Universities released the answer keys for the UG and PG CLAT exams on December 10. Candidates can now visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to view and download the CLAT Final Answer Key and provisional answer key 2026. The registration ID and password are needed to get the CLAT Answer Key 2026. 

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CLAT 2026 Answer Key Out (Final and Provisional)

There are two stages to the release of the CLAT Answer Key. As of right now, the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key and Final Answer key are available.

CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF Download Link

The CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key was released on 10th December 2025 on the official website. Candidates can now check their responses and download the CLAT 2026 Answer Key directly from the official link provided below

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CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key

The Consortium of National Law Universities released the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key for the UG and PG CLAT exams on December 10, 2025. The provisional answer key is the first official version released by the Consortium of NLUs. It contains the answers considered correct before any objections are reviewed. Candidates can compare their responses, spot discrepancies, and raise objections if they find any answer inaccurate. This version promotes transparency and ensures fairness before final marking is completed.

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CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key

The Consortium released the final answer key after carefully reviewing all objections submitted by candidates. No further corrections are accepted once this version is published. The final key contains revised and error-free answers and is used to calculate your official marks and All India Rank. Students must rely on this version for an accurate score assessment.

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Steps to Download the CLAT 2026 Answer Key

Step 1: Visit the official CLAT Consortium website, where all documents and updates are published.
Step 2: Open the CLAT 2026 section displaying the latest notifications.
Step 3: Find the link titled Provisional Answer Key or Final Answer Key and open the PDF.
Step 4: Save the answer key on your device by clicking the download icon. No login is required.

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How to Calculate Your Score Using the CLAT 2026 Answer Key

1. Compare your responses with the official answer key.

2. Add one mark for every correct answer.

3. Deduct zero point two five mark for every incorrect attempt.

4. Use the formula
   Score = Correct Answers × one minus Incorrect Answers × zero point two five

5. Enter the calculated score in the CLAT Rank Predictor to estimate your AIR.

How to Challenge the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key

The CLAT 2026 objection window opens for all candidates from December 10 to 12, 2025. To file objections, students must pay a CLAT 2025 answer key objection fee of INR 1,000 per question.

1. Understand the purpose of objections. Candidates can highlight doubtful or incorrect answers before the final key is declared

2. Gather valid proof from textbooks or authentic legal sources. Unsupported objections are usually rejected.

3. Visit the objection portal link available on the official CLAT website.

4. Select the question, provide your reasoning, and upload supporting documents in PDF format.

5. Pay the required objection fee. The fee is refunded if your challenge is accepted.