CLAT 2026 Final Answer key Out, Download Set wise Answer Key PDF here

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the final CLAT 2026 Final answer key for UG and PG courses on December 16, 2026. Previously, the provisional CLAT answer key was released on the following day of the exam. to ensure that they correctly answered all of the questions. Candidates can also download PDFs of the CLAT Anwer keys for each set from this page. The All India Law Entrance Test for the NLU Admission was held on December 7, 2025.

CLAT Final Answer Key 2026 PDF Download

The CLAT Final answer key 2025 for both UG and PG entrance exams has been made available online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All candidates who took the exam can now obtain the CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF by simply clicking the direct link shared below.

Download CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key- How was it Prepared?

• The Consortium constituted a Subject Expert Committee chaired by Prof. Ishwar Bhat, former Vice Chancellor of NUJS Kolkata, to review the objections filed by the UG applicants.
• Another Subject Expert Committee chaired by Prof. Ishwar Bhat, former Vice Chancellor of NUJS Kolkata to review the objections filed by the PG applicants against the Provisional Answer Key and the Questions.
• The recommendations of the Subject Expert Committees which reviewed the objections to the questions and answer keys received from the candidates, were placed before the Oversight Committee for its decision.
• The Oversight Committee, chaired by Hon’ble Mr. Justice V. Gopala Gowda, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, considered those recommendations and resolved to consider the following modifications in the Answer Keys of PG – CLAT 2026.

Changes in CLAT UG Answer Key

There is no change in the provisional answer key or to any question published on 10th December 2025. Therefore, the provisional answer key published is considered final. Accordingly, the evaluation of candidates for the CLAT 2026 UG shall be out of 119 marks.

Changes in CLAT PG Answer Key

In the CLAT PG Answer Key, there are three questions that are modified as mentioned in the table. (Question Numbers as per Set A, B, C, and D)

Candidates who have exercised the options either C or D for Question Numbers in row number 1 of the above table will be awarded 1 mark accordingly.

Does CNLU release CLAT Answer Key again?

Yes. The Consortium publishes the CLAT Exam answer key in two stages. During the first phase, the board issues the CLAT preliminary answer key, which is open for dispute until December 12, 2026.

The final CLAT 2026 answer key for UG & PG is provided after the panel has thoroughly reviewed all complaints raised. The final results are predetermined based on the CLAT Final Answer Key; hence, no objections to the same are being considered presently.

CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key dates

Upon checking the final answer key and results, candidates must appropriately secure their CLAT 2026 Scorecard and Hall Ticket till the CLAT Admission Process 2026 is completed.  In addition to the results, the Consortium will publish the CLAT Counselling Schedule 2026.  Candidates must submit the CLAT Counselling Registration 2026 on or before the deadline. 

Steps to download CLAT 2026 Final answer key PDF

Step 1: Visit the Consortium of National Law Universities’ (NLUs) official website.

Step 2: Navigate to “CLAT 2026” and scroll down to the Latest Notifications section.

Step 3: From the list, click the notification link labelled “CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key”.

Step 4: After clicking on it, a PDF will be displayed on the screen, comprising set-wise question numbers and answers.

Step 5: Review the revised answer key and responses, then save the paper to your device. 

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