CLAT 2026 exam concluded on December 7, 2025. The Consortium of NLUs will release the provisional answer key on December 10. Check key updates, objection window details, and step-by-step instructions to download the answer key.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially concluded the CLAT 2026 examination, conducted on December 7, 2025. This year’s Common Law Admission Test, one of India’s most competitive entrance exams for legal education, witnessed a strong nationwide turnout.
According to an official press release, the exam was held smoothly across 156 centres located in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 Union Territories. A total of 92,344 candidates applied for CLAT 2026, out of which 75,009 registered for the UG programme, while 17,335 applicants registered for the PG programme.
CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Release Date & Objection Window
The Consortium will release the provisional answer key on its official website on December 10, 2025, at 5 PM.
Candidates who wish to raise objections regarding the questions or the provisional answer key may do so through the designated objection portal.
- Objection window opens: December 10, 2025, at 5 PM
- Objection window closes: December 12, 2025, at 5 PM
Aspirants are advised to file objections within the stipulated time as no requests will be entertained after the deadline.
How to Download the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can access and download the provisional answer key by following these steps:
- Visit the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the ‘CLAT 2026 Answer Key’ link available on the homepage.
- Enter your login credentials on the redirected page.
- Click ‘Submit’ to view the provisional answer key.
- Verify all answers carefully and download the PDF.
- Save or print a copy for future reference.
For additional updates and detailed guidelines, candidates should refer to the official CLAT website.
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