CLAT 2026 Answer Key (Out) LIVE: NLU answer key, response sheet at consortiumofnlus.ac.in; calculate scores

The CLAT 2026 cut-off marks depend on several factors, including the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, the availability of seats, and the reservation policy for different categories.

The expected CLAT 2026 cut-off for general category candidates at top National Law Universities (NLUs) is provided in the table below.

The steps to check the CLAT 2026 result are given below:

• Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Click on the ‘CLAT 2026 Result’ link on the homepage.
• Login using your mobile number and password.
• Open the result tab displayed on the dashboard.
• Download the scorecard and save a copy for future reference.

As candidates get to know their probable scores through the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key, they can also get an idea of their expected ranks using Careers360's CLAT 2026 rank predictor. The CLAT rank predictor will provide a realistic view of where candidates are currently in the admission process.

As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded 1 mark each for correct answer, whereas 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong response. Notably, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions in CLAT 2026, as per the official notification.

A score of above 95 marks can be termed as a really good score in CLAT 2026. A score of 95+ marks can get candidates admission in top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, GNLU Gandhinagar etc. Meanwhile, a score of 85+ marks can get candidates admission to tier 2 NLUs like NLU Jodhpur, HNLU Raipur, RGNUL Patiala, MNLU Mumbai, RMLNLU Lucknow etc.

Yes, candidates will have to pay Rs 500 as objection fee to challenge the CLAT 2026 answer key. This year, the Consortium of NLUs has reduced the CLAT answer sheet objection fee to Rs. 500 per question, down from Rs. 1,000 per question last year.

Candidates who appeared for Common Law Admission Test 2026 (CLAT 2026), held on December 7 in a single shift, can raise objections against the CLAT 2026 answer key through the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will close the objection window for CLAT 2026 answer key on December 12 at 5 pm.

The CLAT 2026 closing cut-off ranks for top colleges are as follows.

A good score in CLAT 2026 generally falls in the range of 105–110 questions. With this level of attempt, candidates can typically expect a score of about 98–100 marks, which is usually sufficient for securing admission to the top three NLUs. For reference, a competitive score is typically 90–100+ marks for general category candidates, 85–95+ marks for EWS candidates, and 80–90+ marks for candidates from other reserved categories.

The Consortium of NLUs will close the CLAT 2026 answer key challenge window tomorrow. Candidates can object to the CLAT 2026 answer key on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.

The expected cut-offs for CLAT 2026, as per trends are as follows.

CLAT scores can be calculated using the formula below.

• Total CLAT score = Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25)

Check below the CLAT 2026 expected cut-off ranks and marks for the top 10 NLUs.

A CLAT rank of 3000 is generally average to good, offering chances in mid-tier and lower NLUs for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, but it is usually not enough for top NLUs. However, for SC, ST candidates, it is a strong rank and may secure admission to top colleges.

The Consortium of NLUs will close the provisional answer key objection window on December 12. Subject experts will analyse the objections received and prepare the final answer key. The CLAT 2026 final answer key is expected to be released in the last week of December.

The following is the list of law colleges in India as per NIRF rankings 2025:

• National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
• NLU Delhi (NLUD) - National Law University
• NALSAR University of Law
• NLU Kolkata (NUJS)
• GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University
• IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
• Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International (SLS), Pune
• Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
• SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

The CLAT 2026 question booklet numbers have symbols printed on the right side of the answer sheet. UG and PG candidates can refer to their respective symbols in the question paper below.

Symbols in CLAT 2026 question paper booklet

As candidates get to know their probable scores through the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key, they can also get an idea of their expected ranks using Careers360's CLAT 2026 rank predictor. The CLAT rank predictor will provide a realistic view of where candidates are currently in the admission process.

A total of 17,335 candidates applied for the CLAT 2026 PG exam, of whom 16,026 appeared, accounting for 92.45%.

This year, the Consortium of NLUs has reduced the CLAT answer sheet objection fee to Rs. 500 per question, down from Rs. 1,000 per question last year.

As per the CLAT 2026 attendance report, 88,657 candidates appeared for the exam out of 92,344 applicants, resulting in an overall attendance of 96.01%. Attendance stood at 96.83% for UG candidates and 92.45% for PG candidates who appeared for the CLAT exam 2026.

Follow the steps below to raise objections against the CLAT provisional answer key 2026.

• Go to the official Consortium of NLUs website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Enter your CLAT login, mobile number and password.
• Click on the CLAT objection window
• Choose the type of objections 
• Enter the reason and upload the supporting document, and click on submit
• Pay the objection fee of Rs 500 as the objection fee
• Submit the objection form

Yes. Consortium of NLUs has activated the objection window for the provisional answer key CLAT 2026. Candidates can raise objections till December 12, at 5 pm.

Out of 75,009 registered undergraduates, approximately 72,631 appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam, which is 96.83%.

Scoring above 95 marks in the CLAT exam 2026 is considered very good and can help candidates secure admission to top NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, GNLU Gandhinagar, and others.

To download the CLAT answer key 2026, candidates should use their valid CLAT login -- mobile number and password.

Also read: CLAT 2026 answer key, response sheet out for 88,657; challenge by December 12

The CLAT PG answer key, along with the response sheet, will be released online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

As per the official schedule, the answer key and response sheet were to be released today at 5 pm, but the CLAT 2026 answer key download link has not yet been activated on the official website.

The Consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT 2026 answer key PDF at 5 pm. Candidates can download the CLAT answer key PDF on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The CLAT UG programme offers 3,705 seats, while the CLAT PG programme has 1,436 seats. Additionally, there are 247 UG and 69 PG seats for NRI/foreign nationals, as well as 140 UG and 94 PG supernumerary seats, bringing the totals to 4,092 UG seats and 1,599 PG seats.

The answer key and CLAT 2026 response sheet download link will be activated at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. According to the CLAT 2026 answer key release time, it will be published today at 5 pm.

The consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue the answer key and response sheet for the CLAT 2026 today at 5 pm. The CLAT 2026 answer key, along with response sheet can be accessed through the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

No, the CLAT 2026 answer key has not been issued yet. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue the CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet at 5 pm today.

CLAT 2026 answer key, response sheet soon at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. (Image source: Official)

CLAT 2026 stands for Common Law Admission Test. The CLAT 2026 is a national-level college entrance examination, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). The college entrance tests are held for admission to UG and PG law courses at various colleges across the country. 

CLAT 2026 answer key, response sheet at 5 pm today. (Representational image: Freepik)

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue the Common Law Admission Test 2026 (CLAT 2026) answer key and response sheet today at 5 pm for candidates who appeared for the law admission test. The CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet will be available on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Candidates who will not be satisfied with the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key can raise objections against it by December 12 up to 5 pm.

The Consortium of National Law Universities will issue the CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet at consortiumofnlus.ac.in at 5 pm.

A score of above 95 marks can be termed as a really good score in CLAT 2026. A score of 95+ marks can get candidates admission in top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, GNLU Gandhinagar etc. Meanwhile, a score of 85+ marks can get candidates admission to tier 2 NLUs like NLU Jodhpur, HNLU Raipur, RGNUL Patiala, MNLU Mumbai, RMLNLU Lucknow etc.

Below is the formula to calculate CLAT 2026 scores using the answer key:

• Total CLAT score = Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25)

Around 96.83% UG students and 92.45% PG candidates appeared for the CLAT 2026. The rise in participation is “a testament to the growing aspiration among students to secure admission to India’s premier National Law Universities (NLUs),” the Consortium said.

No, the CLAT 2026 answer key has not been issued yet. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue the CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet at 5 pm today.

• Go to the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• On the homepage, click on CLAT 2026 answer key link.
• A new page will open, type login details.
• Click on the submit button.
• CLAT 2026 provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
• Click on the download button.
• Keep it safe to file objections.

Candidates who appeared for the CLAT 2026 will be able to raise objections against the CLAT 2026 answer key by December 12 up to 5 pm.

The consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will issue the answer key and response sheet for the CLAT 2026 today at 5 pm. The CLAT 2026 answer key, along with response sheet can be accessed through the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT 2026 answer key at 5 pm today. (Image source: Official)

Yes, to raise an objection against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key, candidates have to pay an objection fee of Rs 1,000 per question online.

Below is the formula to calculate CLAT 2026 scores using the answer key:

• Total CLAT score = Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25)

Follow the steps below to download the CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet PDF.

• Go to the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• On the homepage, enter the registered mobile number and password.
• Click on the "CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF" link.
• Download and save the CLAT answer key and response sheet for your reference.

The CLAT 2026 answer key will be published on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded 1 mark each for correct answer, whereas 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong response. Notably, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions in CLAT 2026, as per the official notification.

More than 92,000 candidates appeared for the CLAT 2026, conducted for admission to UG and PG law programmes at National Law University and other colleges. The login details to access the CLAT 2026 includes mobile number and password. 

CLAT 2026 exam conducted on December 7 in single shift. (Representational image: Freepik) 

Candidates who will not be satisfied with the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key can raise objections against it by December 12 up to 5 pm.

CLAT 2026 answer key, response sheet out tomorrow at 5 pm. (Image source: Official)

The Consortium of National Law Universities will issue the CLAT 2026 answer key and response sheet at consortiumofnlus.ac.in at 5 pm.