Several academic experts had earlier released unofficial answer key PDFs and solved papersimmediately after the exam, covering English, GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. These allowed candidates to predict their likely marks and ranks even prior to the official release.
The Consortium has now uploaded the Provisional Answer Key, and candidates who wish to raise objections can do so through the official portal within the allotted time frame.
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Release & Objection Window
- Official Provisional Answer Key Release Date: 10 December 2025, 5:00 PM
- Objection Window Opens: 10 December 2025, 5:00 PM
- Objection Window Closes: 12 December 2025, 5:00 PM
Candidates must submit objections online through the official portal. The Consortium will review all objections and release the Final Answer Key before the declaration of results.
How to Download CLAT 2026 Answer Key from the Official Website
Candidates can download the official CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key by following these steps:
1. Visit the Consortium of NLUs’ official website.
2. Open the CLAT 2026 section displayed on the homepage.
3. Click on “Provisional Answer Key / Final Answer Key / Master Question Paper”.
4. Download the required PDF and save it for future reference.
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Objection Process: Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates who wish to challenge the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key must follow the official online objection procedure:
Step 1: Visit the Official Portal
Go to the official website of the Consortium of NLUs: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Log In to Candidate Account
Enter your Application Number / Registered Mobile Number and Password to access the dashboard. Click on the Answer Key Objection Window link.
Step 3: Select Questions for Objection
Choose the specific question(s) from the CLAT 2026 paper you want to contest.
Step 4: Upload Authoritative Supporting Documents
Upload strong and credible evidence in PDF format—standard textbooks, legal sources, academic references, or case laws—to justify your objection. Unsupported objections may be rejected.
Step 5: Pay the Objection Fee
Make the required payment through the online gateway. The fee is refundable if your objection is accepted.
Step 6: Submit & Save Receipt
Click Submit, then download and save the objection form or payment receipt for future tracking.
CLAT 2026 Unofficial Answer Key PDF: Download Information
Shortly after the exam, unofficial answer key PDFs for Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D were released by subject-matter experts. These included:
- Complete set-wise answer solutions
- Correct response keys
- Section-wise explanations (in many cases)
Candidates can compare these with their responses to estimate scores ahead of the official evaluation.
How to Calculate Your CLAT 2026 Score
Use the official CLAT marking scheme for an accurate score estimate:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- −0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
- 0 mark for questions not attempted
Score Calculation Formula:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Incorrect Answers × 0.25)
This helps candidates predict their approximate rank range before the release of the CLAT 2026 scorecard.
Expected Timeline for CLAT 2026 Answer Key & Result
- Unofficial Answer Key: Released on exam day
- Provisional Answer Key: Released by the Consortium
- Objection Window: Active for 48 hours after release
- Final Answer Key: Published after objection review
- Result & Rank List: Released post final key
The unofficial keys offer initial insight into performance; however, the official provisional and final answer keys will form the basis for final scoring and rank preparation. Candidates are advised to rely on the Consortium’s updates for accurate result interpretation.