CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released: Download Provisional Key at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) releases the CLAT 2026 Answer Key on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, on Wednesday, 10th December 2025, at 5:00 PM. Candidates can also raise objections regarding the questions or the provisional answer key. The objection submission portal is now open at 5:00 PM on 10th December 2025 and will close automatically at 5:00 PM on 12th December 2025.
Overview of CLAT Answer Key
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Exam Authority | Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) |
| Release of CLAT 2026 Answer Key | Wednesday, 10th December 2025 |
| Release Time | 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Type of Answer Key | Provisional Answer Key |
| Objection Window Opens | 10th December 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Objection Window Closes | 12th December 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Who Can Raise Objections | All candidates who appeared for CLAT 2026 |
| Mode of Objection Submission | Online via the official portal |
How to Download the CLAT 2026 Answer Key
Download the CLAT 2026 answer key through these steps:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the CLAT 2026 link.
- Select the UG/PG answer key.
- The answer key PDF will be displayed.
- Download and save the PDF to your drive.
Read More: CLAT 2026 Exam Date Out—Check Paper Pattern, and Syllabus
CLAT 2026: Objection Window
The Consortium has opened the objection window on 10th December 2025, at 5:00 PM. Candidates can go through these steps:
CLAT 2026: Objection Window Opens Today
The CLAT 2026 answer releases on 10th December at 5 PM. At the same time, the CLAT 2026 objection window opens. Along with the answer key, the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) allow candidates to raise objections to the CLAT 2026 answer key using the designated window on the official website.
How to Raise Objection
- Visit the official website of CLAT.
- Click on CLAT 2026 for the answer key available on the home page.
- Click on the submit objection button.
- Select the Question Booklet set, ‘Type of Objection,’ ‘About the Answer Key,’ or ‘About the Question,’ as appropriate.
- Select the question, enter details of your objection and click on submit objection.
- After submitting all the objections, make a payment of Rs. 1000.
- For each objection, you have to submit the payment of RS. 1000.
Objection Window Close
The CLAT 2026 objection window is now open. Candidates can submit their objection through the official website. The last date for submitting the objection is 12th December. The objection window will close automatically at 5:00 PM on 12th December 2025.
Conclusion
The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) successfully conducted the CLAT 2026 examination on 7th December 2025. All admission to the 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programmes that commence in the Academic Year 2026-2027 shall be through the CLAT 2026. Several affiliate universities and organisations also use the CLAT exam for admissions and recruitment, respectively.
FAQ
Q1. What is the CLAT 2026 exam?
Ans. The CLAT is a Common Law Admission Test, India's national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes at 25 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated colleges.
Q2. When will the CLAT 2026 answer key be released?
Ans. The CLAT 2026 answer key is released on 10th December 2025 at 5 PM.
Q3. What is the last date for submitting the objection?
Ans. The last date for submitting the objection is 12th December. The objection window will close automatically at 5:00 PM on 12th December 2025.
Q4. What is the subject-wise mark weightage?
Ans. Subject-wise mark weightage:
| Subject Area | Approx. Number of Questions | Approx. Weightage |
| English Language | 22–26 | 20% |
| Current Affairs (including GK) | 28–32 | 25% |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 | 25% |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 | 20% |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 | 10% |
Q5. What is the objection submission fee?
Ans. For each objection, you have to submit the payment of RS. 1000
