New Delhi: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has opened the registration window for CLAT 2026 on August 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the admission process for both undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. Students aspiring to pursue 5-year integrated LL.B. or LL.M. courses can now apply online through the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) serves as the gateway to some of India’s most prestigious law institutions. The exam is scheduled for December 7, 2025, with the registration deadline set for October 31, 2025.
What Makes CLAT 2026 Important
CLAT 2026 will determine admissions to 25 National Law Universities across India, along with several other participating institutions. The exam offers opportunities for students to secure seats in top-ranking law colleges that have consistently produced leading legal professionals, judges, and corporate lawyers.
The undergraduate programme (CLAT UG) is designed for students who have completed their Class 12 education, while the postgraduate programme (CLAT PG) is for law graduates seeking to pursue LL.M. degrees.
How to Register for CLAT 2026
Step 1: Visit the official CLAT website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Click on “CLAT 2026 Registration” on the homepage
Step 3: Register using your email ID and mobile number, then verify with OTP
Step 4: Fill in personal, academic, and category details accurately
Step 5: Upload required documents including photograph and signature
Step 6: Select preferred exam centers and NLU preferences
Step 7: Pay the application fee online
Step 8: Submit the form and download confirmation page for future reference
Top 25 Law Colleges in India (2024-25)
Based on the latest NIRF Rankings 2024 and national education assessments, here are India’s premier law institutions:
Top 10 Law Colleges:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
- National Law University (NLU), New Delhi
- NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
- WB National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune
- Jamia Millia Islamia (Faculty of Law), New Delhi
- IIT Kharagpur – Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow
Rankings 11-25: 11. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar 12. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU – Faculty of Law) 13. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 14. SASTRA University, Thanjavur 15. Christ University (School of Law), Bengaluru 16. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam 17. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi 18. Alliance University (School of Law), Bengaluru 19. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara 20. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow 21. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 22. National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi 23. University of Lucknow (Faculty of Law) 24. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala 25. Banaras Hindu University (BHU – Faculty of Law), Varanasi
Key Dates for CLAT 2026
- Registration Opens: August 1, 2025
- Registration Closes: October 31, 2025
- Exam Date: December 7, 2025
- Result Declaration: Expected in January 2026
- Counselling Process: February-March 2026
Impact on Aspiring Law Students
The opening of CLAT 2026 registration provides relief to thousands of students who missed earlier deadlines or are planning to pursue law as their career choice. With over 2,000 seats available across participating NLUs, the exam offers significant opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Legal education has gained prominence in recent years, with law graduates finding opportunities in corporate sectors, judiciary, legal consulting, and public service. The top-ranked institutions consistently report placement rates above 90% with attractive salary packages.
For latest updates and detailed information, visit the official CLAT website consortiumofnlus.ac.in or check verified notifications from the Consortium of National Law Universities.
