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How to Apply for CLAT 2026 Law Entrance

CLAT - Law entrance for 24 NLUs. UG (5-year integrated) and PG (LLM) admissions.

📁 Education ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 ₹4,000

About This Guide

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admission to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs). UG: 5-year integrated BA/BBA/BCom LLB. PG: 1-year LLM. ~1,000+ UG seats, 600+ PG seats. December exam. Online + offline modes. Apply at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Eligibility Criteria

UG: 12th passed/appearing min 45% (40% SC/ST)
PG: LLB graduate min 50% (45% SC/ST)
Indian citizen
No upper age limit

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

10th, 12th certificates
Bachelor's degree (PG)
Aadhaar
Photo
Signature
Category certificate
PwD certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Choose UG or PG

5-year integrated or LLM.

Personal details.

Educational, NLU preferences.

Choose 24 NLUs

Order of preference important.

Choose Test Cities

4 cities priority.

Upload Photo + Signature

Strict format.

Pay Fee

₹4,000 Gen/OBC. ₹3,500 SC/ST/PwD.

Submit

Application Number.

Admit Card

2 weeks before exam (Dec).

Result

1 month. Rank-based allotment.

Key Benefits

NLU admission
24 prestigious law universities
Average package post-NLU ₹15-25L
Career: Lawyer, Corporate counsel, Judge, Civil services
Bar Council enrollment after final year
Foreign opportunities (UK Bar, US Bar)
Strong alumni network
Law firm tie-ups

What Happens After Application?

Result + rank in 1 month. NLU allotment based on preferences + rank. Admission Aug-Sept. NLSIU Bangalore most preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

CLAT vs LSAT vs AILET?

CLAT: 24 NLUs, govt run. AILET: only NLU Delhi. LSAT: international format, some private + Jindal Global Law School.