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.
