CLAT 2026 Admit Card - Expected Date (November 22), Direct Link, How to Download, Details Mentioned, Important Instructions

CLAT 2026 Admit Card

CLAT admit card 2026 will be released tentatively on November 22, 2025 on the official website of Consortium of NLUs. Candidates have to login using their credentials like mobile number and password to download the admit card of CLAT 2026. The hall ticket will contain important instructions related to the CLAT 2026 exam like name of the candidate, father's name, application number, roll number, date and time of exam, exam centre details, uploaded photograph and signature and exam day guidelines. The direct link to download the CLAT 2026 admit card will be given on this page once released. 

The exam date for CLAT 2026 is December 7, 2025. Please note that it is mandatory to carry the hall ticket along with an authorised Government-issued photo ID card on the exam day. The admit card must be retained by the students after the entrance exam as well, as it may be required to check the results and during the counselling process. The direct link to retrieve the CLAT 2026 admit card is provided below -

CLAT 2026 Admit Card Dates

Please find the major CLAT 2026 admit card dates below.

CLAT 2026 Admit Card Highlights

Some of the basic details of the CLAT 2026 admit card have been provided in the table given below.

How to Download CLAT 2026 Admit Card

To download your CLAT 2026 admit card, just follow the steps listed here:

• Visit the official website.
• Open the CLAT student portal.
• Enter your login credentials.
• Download the CLAT admit card in a PDF format.
• You can directly access the hall ticket from the link given above.

You can follow the simple steps mentioned below to fill the admission preferences for CLAT 2026 -

• You need to visit the official website of the CLAT 2026.
• Log in by entering your mobile number and password.
• Once you have logged in, you must click on the “Update Preferences” tab. 
• You need to fill 5 preferences (at least) and submit them. 
• Once done, you can now download the admit card via the “Download Admit Card” link.

CLAT Admit Card Sample

The CLAT 2026 admit card will be available in a PDF format with at least 2 pages. A sample of CLAT 2020 admit card has been given below.

Details Mentioned on Admit Card of CLAT 2026

The CLAT 2026 admit card will include your name, address, and other vital information. Your personal information is used to identify you at the examination centre, so it must be accurate and consistent with the information provided when registering.

The following details can be found on the admit card - 

• Candidate's name, their category, date of birth, parent or guardian's name of the applicant, and communication address.
• Their passport sized photograph and signature.
• Exam date of CLAT 2026, time of CLAT examination, and reporting time
• Address of examination location
• Roll number/ admit card number
• Degree programme's name that you have chosen. It clarifies whether the admit card is for UG CLAT or PG CLAT.
• Pre-exam instructions and medical self-declaration.

How to Correct Discrepancy in CLAT 2026 Admit Card?

After the CLAT 2026 admit card is issued, you must make sure that all the information available in the hall ticket matches what you provided during the CLAT 2026 application process. CLAT officials never rule out the possibility of errors in the CLAT admit cards, which is why you can reach out to the officials if you find any discrepancies in the admit card of CLAT 2026. Here is how you can inform the CLAT officials regarding any errors in the admit card:

Students can check out the CLAT Help Desk form on the official website and submit their queries to the Consortium.

Email - clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Phone: 08047162020  

Timing - 10:00 am to 05:00 pm on working days

Important Points to Remember Regarding CLAT 2026 Admit Card

Here are some instructions that exam-takers must follow - 

• You will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without a valid admit card & ID proof.
• No hard copy of the CLAT 2026 Admit Card will be sent to you.
• The admit card of CLAT 2026 will be issued only in online mode.
• You will have to carry personal stationery for the exam.
• Your phone will be deposited outside the exam hall.
• Details like the name of the candidate, date of birth, roll number, exam date, time and testing location are mentioned in the CLAT 2026 admit card.
• You must carefully verify all the details mentioned in the CLAT 2026 admit card.
• In case of any mistake or discrepancy in the CLAT admit card, you must bring it to the notice of CLAT officials and get the same rectified before the entrance exam.
• Applicants who do not have a CLAT 2026 hall ticket will not be entitled to take the exam.
• You must present your admit card and photo ID evidence for verification at the CLAT test centre.
• You must follow all directions mentioned on the hall ticket / admit card.
• Participants must arrive at the exam centre on time.
• They should go to the exam centre the day before the exam to locate the exam location beforehand.
• This is important so that they don't have any difficulties locating the exam centre on the test day and end up wasting time.
• In the event of an unpredictable situation resulting in the cancellation of a test city or centre or an insufficient or excessive number of candidates opting to appear from a specific Test Centre, the Convenor, CLAT 2026, reserves the right to cancel such a City/ Centre and transfer the applicant to another City/ Centre.

How to Update Exam Centre in CLAT 2026 Admit Card

The Consortium may provide the aspirants to update their test centre options for CLAT 2026. The Consortium will not entertain any further requests for the changes after the deadline. During this window, you can evaluate your application form and alter your name, date of birth, and reservations. The applicants need to log in and use the 'Print Application' button to verify the application. To make changes to the application form, they need to click the 'Edit Application' option.

Here is the process - 

• Aspirants need to sign in to their CLAT account.
• To edit the application, select the 'Edit Application' link.
• Navigate towards the 'Preferences' tab.
• Update the three test centre preferences as needed.
• To go to the 'Reservation' tab, click the Next button.
• Scroll down, accept the declaration, and then press the Submit Form option.

Errors in CLAT 2026 Admit Card

After downloading it, applicants must double-check all of the information on their CLAT 2026 admit card. The following items should correspond to the CLAT 2026 application form information.

• The admit card should have the Roll Number mentioned on it.
• The candidate's name should be spelt correctly.
• The date of birth (DOB) mentioned on the admit card must match that on the CLAT 2026 application form and official documentation.
• The birth date should be correct.
• The applicant's photo and signature must be visible.
• The test city mentioned on the admit card must be selected from the options provided on the application form or the one that the authorities have assigned to the candidate.
• The candidates must clarify with the authorities to avoid confusion before the exam day about any test location changes issued to them.

ID Documents Required with CLAT 2026 Admit Card

Candidates have to bring any one of the following identity proofs along with the CLAT admit card 2026 on the day of the entrance exam:

• Passport

• Aadhaar card

• PAN card

• Voter ID card

• Driving License

Important Things to Carry on CLAT 2026 Exam Day

You can carry the following items inside the CLAT 2026 exam hall - 

• Blue or Black Ball Point Pen
• Admit Card
• Any clear Original Photo Identity Card issued by the Government.
• Transparent Water Bottle

Things Not Allowed in the CLAT Exam Hall:

• Cell phones
• Calculators
• Digital watches
• Headphones
• Tablets
• Any other form of electronic items

Exam invigilators or other CLAT 2026 authorities will not be held responsible for lost or stolen gadgets or personal property of candidates who bring them into the testing facility.

CLAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

The Consortium of NLUs published the CLAT exam day guidelines along with the admit card. Applicants must carefully read and follow all guidelines to gain easy access to the exam hall. Some important exam day guidelines for CLAT 2026 are provided below -

• Aspirants must enter the premises of the respective Test Centres by 1:00 p.m. and be seated in the Examination Hall by 1:30 p.m. in the respective seats of the Examination Hall.
• You will not be permitted to leave the Examination Hall before 4 p.m. once you have entered it.
• Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the Examination Hall after 2:15 p.m.
• On the front page of the OMR Response Sheet, you must sign and fill in all the details, such as Admit Card No., Question Paper Booklet No.
• Before marking the answers, you must check all the pages and questions in their Question Booklet to ensure they are correctly printed.
• If something is missing, incorrectly printed, or damaged, the Invigilator may be asked to provide another Sealed Plastic Envelope containing a new Question Booklet and OMR Response Sheet.
• All questions must be answered only on the OMR Response Sheet.
• You should take care when handling the OMR Response Sheet.
• Under no circumstances should you fold, wrinkle, or tear the OMR Response Sheet.
• At 4 p.m., you must stop writing and return the OMR Response Sheet to the Invigilator.

CLAT Examination Centres 2026

CLAT 2026, the country's top law school admissions test, will be administered all over the country. CLAT 2026 testing facilities will be available in over 80 major cities. You can see the exam centre's name and location on their admit card. The list of CLAT 2026 exam centres is attached below for reference.

Important Preparation Tips for CLAT 2026

As soon as the CLAT admit card is made available, it is normal to begin feeling anxious about the upcoming exam. However, students who have thoroughly and sincerely prepared for the exam need not panic. They can follow the below instructions, which will help them keep calm and beat the exam day blues - 

• Students are encouraged to complete as many practice papers as possible in the final days before the exam.
• Candidates should concentrate on reviewing the most important study materials rather than reading a new chapter.
• Before taking the test, candidates should become familiar with questions based on comprehension passages.
• According to many students who took the CLAT last year, the paper was too long, and they couldn't finish it in the allotted time. Candidates who plan to compete this year should keep this in mind and plan ahead of time.