The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Answer Key 2026 on December 10, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) can now download the provisional answer key from the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Along with the key, the objection window has also opened, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies until December 12, 2025.
The provisional answer key enables candidates to estimate their scores and assess their chances of admission to leading National Law Universities across India.
CLAT Answer Key 2026 – How to Download
Candidates can follow the steps below to download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the “CLAT Answer Key 2026” link on the homepage.
- Enter your login credentials (registered mobile number and password).
- Click Submit to view your answer key.
- Download the answer key for future reference.
- Take a printout if needed for filing objections.
CLAT 2026 Objection Window
- Objection Submission Last Date: December 12, 2025: Candidates can challenge any question or answer provided in the provisional key by submitting valid supporting documents through the portal. After reviewing objections, the Consortium will release the final answer key.
CLAT 2026 Exam Statistics
The CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 7, 2025, across 156 test centres, covering:
- 25 States
- 93 Cities
- 4 Union Territories
A total of 92,344 candidates applied for the exam, out of which:
- 75,009 candidates registered for the UG programme
- 17,335 candidates applied for the PG programme
This reflects the continued high interest in admissions to National Law Universities.
Quick Reference Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Answer Key Release Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Objection Window | Till December 12, 2025 |
| Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| No. of Centres | 156 |
| UG Registrations | 75,009 |
| PG Registrations | 17,335 |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Why the CLAT Answer Key Matters
The provisional answer key helps candidates:
- Check correct responses
- Calculate expected scores
- Analyze performance
- Prepare for counselling and next steps
- Challenge incorrect answers to ensure fairness
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| When was the CLAT 2026 answer key released? |
| On December 10, 2025. |
| Where can I download the CLAT 2026 answer key? |
| From the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. |
| What is the last date to raise objections? |
| December 12, 2025. |
| Is the answer key provisional? |
| Yes, the released key is provisional; the final key will be issued after objection review. |
| When was the CLAT 2026 exam conducted? |
| On December 7, 2025. |
| How many candidates appeared for CLAT 2026? |
| 75,009 for UG and 17,335 for PG programmes. |
| Can I download the answer key without login? |
| No, login credentials are required. |
| Will the score calculated from the provisional key be final? |
| No, final scores depend on the revised answer key after objection analysis. |
The release of the CLAT Answer Key 2026 marks a crucial step in the post-exam process, enabling candidates to estimate their scores and raise valid objections. Students must download the provisional key promptly and submit challenges before December 12, 2025. For further updates, always refer to the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and bookmark this page for upcoming notifications and final result updates, for more details CLICK HERE
