The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially extended the CLAT 2026 registration last date to November 7, 2025. Candidates who have not yet applied for the Common Law Admission Test 2026 can now submit their forms online through the official website. This extension provides additional time for aspirants aiming to secure admission in prestigious National Law Universities across India.
The Consortium released an official notice stating, “The Executive Council of the Consortium of National Law Universities is pleased to announce the extension of the last date for submission of CLAT 2026 online applications (for both U.G. and P.G. programmes). Please note that the new last date for submission of online applications has been extended up to 23:59 hours on 7th November, (Friday) 2025.” With this extension, more candidates are expected to complete their applications for the law entrance exam.
CLAT 2026 Exam Date
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025, in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The exam will be held in offline mode (pen-and-paper test) across multiple exam centres in India. Candidates must ensure timely completion of the application process to avoid last-minute issues.
Deadline-Extension-NotificationHow to Apply for CLAT 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates can follow the detailed steps below to apply for CLAT 2026:
- Visit the official website of Consortium of National Law Universities
- Click on the CLAT 2026 Registration link available on the homepage.
- Complete the registration form by entering required details.
- After successful registration, log in using the credentials.
- Fill the CLAT 2026 application form and upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
- Take a printout for future reference.
Candidates are strongly advised to check eligibility criteria, required documents, category reservations and application fee details before final submission.
About CLAT Exam
The Common Law Admission Test is one of India’s most prestigious and competitive national-level entrance exams for admission to:
- Undergraduate (UG) law programmes such as BA LL.B (Hons)
- Postgraduate (PG) law programmes such as LL.M
A total of 25 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the admission process through CLAT scores, except NLSIU Bengaluru, which conducts a separate entrance exam for specific programmes. Additionally, several private and state universities also accept CLAT scores for law admissions.
Why This Extension is Important
The extension of the CLAT 2026 application deadline comes as a relief for students who were yet to complete their registration due to academic commitments or document-related delays. With the new deadline approaching soon, applicants must utilize the extra time effectively and ensure error-free submission, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
