CLAT Application Form 2026 – START Date, Registration Link, Documents Required, Fees, How to Apply

CLAT Application Form 2026 – The Consortium of NLUs is expected to START the CLAT 2026 registration process 2026 sometime in June 2025. But note that with the Delhi High Court ordering the consortium to declare fresh CLAT 2025 results, the admission process for the current academic session has got prolonged. So, don’t be surprised if the admission process for 2026-2027 also starts a bit late.

The direct application will be provided here. Alternatively, candidates can apply at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

Candidates who meet the CLAT 2026 eligibility criteria must apply before the last date. To register for CLAT 2026 exam, fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload documents, select THREE exam centers for CLAT 2026, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

CLAT 2026 application fee is INR 4,000 (INR 3,500 for reserved category candidates). Further, with an additional payment of INR 500, you can get the previous years CLAT question papers from the consortium. 

Keep reading to learn the full details about the CLAT 2026 application form.

How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026

The application form for CLAT 2026 will be released online at https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Before proceeding to register for the exam, the candidate must ensure that meet the prescribed eligibility criteria and have the CLAT 2026 application documents ready.

Stepwise process to fill CLAT 2026 application form

1. Go to the CLAT 2026 exam portal – Click Here
2. Click on the “Register” button
3. Get registered – In the registration form that opens, enter your name, mobile number, and email ID. Also, select and confirm a password for the applicant account. 
4. Fill in the form – The candidate needs to log-in to the applicant account and fill in other details like program of STUDY, personal, academic, and contact details.
5. Select EXAM centers – The candidate has to select THREE exam cities in the order of priority.
6. Upload documents – The candidate has to next upload photograph, signature, domicile documents, etc., in the prescribed specification.
7. Pay the application fee – FINALLY, the candidate has to pay the category-specific application fee to complete the application process. 

CLAT Application Form 2026 – Category-wise Registration Fee

The application fee of CLAT 2026 for various categories is shown in the table below. The application fee is non-refundable.

Mode of payment – The application fee has to be paid online using credit card, debit card, and net banking.

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CLAT Application Form 2026 – Documents Required

The mandatory documents along with the prescribed specification for filling out the CLAT 2026 application form is given below.

CLAT Exam Centers 2026

You can select your choice of exam center for CLAT 2026 when registering for the exam. You are allowed to select three exam centers in the order of priority.

The name and address of the exam center allocated to you will be mentioned on the CLAT admit card 2026. On the day of the exam, report to the exam center with the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

The exam center reporting time, exam date and timings, and exam-day guidelines will be mentioned on the CLAT admit card.

List of CLAT 2026 Exam Centers

CLAT Registration Statistics

The exam statistics for the CLAT exam, including the number of registered and appeared candidates, are given in the table below.

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• CLAT Sample Papers 2026 – Download Link, When and How many to Solve
• CLAT Cut-off 2025 – Check Institute-wise Cut-Off, Opening and Closing Ranks
• CLAT Colleges 2025 – List of NLUs and Affiliated Law Colleges