If you’re searching for the CLAT fee structure for 2026, you’re in the right place. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to UG (LLB) and PG (LLM) law programs across 24+ NLUs in India. Here’s the full breakdown of the CLAT 2026 fees , including the application fee , counseling fee , and NLU college-wise fee structure (tentative).
📌 CLAT 2026 Overview Exam Name CLAT 2026 (Common Law Admission Test) Organizing Body Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) Exam Level National Level Entrance Exam Courses Offered UG (5-Year LLB), PG (1-Year LLM) Exam Mode Offline (Pen & Paper) Frequency Once a Year Total NLUs Participating 24+
📅 Important Dates – CLAT 2026 Event Date Notification Released 01 August 2025 Application Start Date 01 August 2025 Application Last Date 31 October 2025 Exam Date 07 December 2025 Admit Card Release Available Soon
💳 CLAT Fee Structure – Application Fee 2026 Category Application Fee (₹) General / OBC / EWS ₹4000/- NRI / PIO / OCI ₹4000/- SC / ST / BPL / PH ₹3500/-
📝 Payment Mode : Online OnlyNote : Application fee is non-refundable .
🎓 CLAT Eligibility Criteria ➤ UG Program (5-Year LLB) Criteria Details Qualification 12th Passed Minimum Marks 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/PH) Age Limit No Age Limit
➤ PG Program (1-Year LLM) Criteria Details Qualification LLB (3-Year/5-Year) Minimum Marks 50% (General), 45% (SC/ST/PH) Age Limit No Age Limit
📚 CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern ✍️ UG Exam Pattern Section Questions English Language 22–26 Current Affairs (incl. GK) 28–32 Legal Reasoning 28–32 Logical Reasoning 22–26 Quantitative Techniques 10–14 Total 120 Duration 2 Hours
✍️ PG Exam Pattern Section Questions Constitutional Law 60 Other Law Subjects 60 Total 120 Duration 2 Hours
🏛️ CLAT Admission Fee (Tentative)
Upon seat allotment, candidates must pay a CLAT Counseling Fee and later the NRI/NLU Admission Fee .
💼 CLAT Counseling Fee 2026 Category Fee (₹) All Candidates ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 (Tentative)
Adjusted later in college admission Refundable with deduction (if opted out) 📖 NLU CLAT Fee Structure (Tentative – 1st Year) NLU Name UG Course Fee (₹) PG Course Fee (₹) NLSIU Bangalore ₹3.2 Lakh ₹2.2 Lakh NALSAR Hyderabad ₹2.8 Lakh ₹1.8 Lakh WBNUJS Kolkata ₹2.7 Lakh ₹1.9 Lakh NLU Jodhpur ₹2.5 Lakh ₹1.7 Lakh GNLU Gandhinagar ₹2.4 Lakh ₹1.5 Lakh NLU Delhi (via AILET) ₹1.8 Lakh ₹1.2 Lakh
🔎 Fees include tuition, hostel, and mess. Exact amounts may vary by NLU and academic year. Please check official websites during final admission.
🔗 Important CLAT 2026 Links ❓ CLAT Fee Structure – FAQs Q1. What is the CLAT 2026 application fee for SC/ST candidates?
Q2. Is there any refund for the CLAT application fee? non-refundable .
Q3. What is the expected NLU college fee after selection through CLAT?
Q4. How much is the counseling fee after clearing CLAT? adjustable or partially refundable .
Q5. Is there any age limit for CLAT UG and PG? no upper age limit for either program.
