How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026? Application Fee

How to fill CLAT application form 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to announce the CLAT 2026 official notification in July 2025 at www.consortiumofnlus.ac. The CLAT registration window is likely to open in July 2025 and will continue till November 2025. The exam dates are yet to be announced. For first-time applicants, filling out CLAT application form 2026 can be a bit tedious as it involves several steps. The process involves online registration, providing accurate personal and academic details, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee.

It is important to fill the application form correctly, as errors or incomplete information can lead to disqualification or rejection.

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CLAT Application Form 2026 Important Dates

The Consortium of NLUs will likely open the CLAT application window in July 2025. Candidates must stay vigilant about the CLAT exam dates being announced by the Consortium. The application window is expected to open in July 2025 and close in October or November 2025. Given below is the tentative schedule for CLAT 2026 and will be updated as and when the official notification is released.

Steps to fill CLAT 2026 Application Form 

Filling the CLAT 2026 application form is a multi-step online process that candidates must complete through the official CLAT Consortium website. The procedure includes registering with basic details, logging in to access the form, and providing academic, personal, and preference information as required. The step-wise application process is given below. 

1. CLAT 2026 Registration

• Go to the CLAT Consortium’s official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 
• Click on the window that says “Click Here” to open the registration page. 
• On the left-hand side, a login form appears. For first-time registration, click on the “Don’t Have an Account ?” link. 
• The CLAT registration form will appear on the screen. 
• Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, and create a password.
• Submit the captcha code and verify your account using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email. 

• Once you enter the OTP, your CLAT account is created. 

2. Fill the Application Form

• Candidates have to log in using their CLAT credentials. The application form looks as presented below. 

• Personal Information: Enter your full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, category, PwD status (if applicable), domicile details, and parent/guardian information. 
• Communication Details: Fill in your correspondence and permanent address, state/UT, district, PIN code, mobile number, and email ID. 
• Academic Information: Provide details of your Class 10 and 12 (or equivalent) qualifications, including school name, board, year of passing, and marks. PG candidates must enter LLB or equivalent details. 
• Course Selection: Choose between CLAT UG or CLAT PG as per your eligibility. 
• Test Centre Preference: Select three preferred exam cities from the available list. 
• NLU Preference: Mark the National Law Universities in order of your preference. 
• Reservation Quota: Select reservation category and provide relevant details if applying under a reserved quota.

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3. Upload Mandatory Documents

• Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other necessary documents (category certificate, domicile certificate, PwD certificate, etc.) in the prescribed format and size. 
• Ensure all documents meet the specified requirements. 

4. Pay the Application Fee

• Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. The application fee is as follows across all categories. 

If you want the question papers, an extra Rs 500 is charged. 

5. Review and Submit

• Carefully review all details entered in the form to avoid mistakes.
• Click “Submit” to complete your application.
• Download and print the confirmation page or receipt for future reference. 

CLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The CLAT 2026 eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG) law courses specify that candidates must have passed or be appearing in their Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. A minimum of 45% marks is required for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates, while SC/ST candidates need at least 40% in their qualifying exam. There is no upper or lower age limit to apply for CLAT UG 2026. Candidates awaiting their Class 12 results in 2026 are also eligible, but their admission will be provisional until they submit the final marksheet at the time of admission. 

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