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    CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026 - CLAT LLM Qualification, Age Limit,

    CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026 - CLAT LLM Qualification, Age Limit,

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 01 Aug 2025, 05:27 PM IST

    The Consortium of NLUs prescribed the CLAT PG eligibility criteria 2026 on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. As per the CLAT PG 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates who have completed either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB degree from a recognised institute are eligible to complete CLAT PG registration 2026 on the official website. The eligibility criteria of CLAT PG 2026 include requirements regarding the minimum educational qualification, minimum passing marks and age limit.

    CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026 - CLAT LLM Qualification, Age Limit,
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    If a candidate is found to not satisfy the CLAT LLM 2026 eligibility criteria, they can be disqualified from the admission process at any stage. The consortium will conduct the Common Law Admission Test PG on December 7, 2025. The score in CLAT PG 2026 will be used by participating NLUs and affiliated colleges for admission into their LLM programmes.

    CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026 Details

    As per the CLAT LLM eligibility criteria 2026 prescribed by the Consortium of NLUs, candidates must have either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB degree in order to enrol into an LLM course. There is no prescribed CLAT PG age limit. Candidates who are appearing for their final year LLB exams in March/April 2026 can also apply, provided they submit their qualifying certificates at the time of admission.

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    CLAT LLM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Particulars

    Details

    Educational qualification

    3-year LLB or 5-year LLB

    Minimum passing marks

    50% for candidates from General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories


    45% for candidates from SC/ST category

    Age limit

    No upper age limit

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    Important Points for CLAT PG 2026 Admission Criteria

    • Candidates must have obtained their LLB degree from a recognised institute approved by the Bar Council of India.

    • Final year LLB candidates must have appeared for CLAT 2026 and need to pass their degree exams with the specified minimum marks in order to be eligible for admission.

    • Candidates seeking admission under the reserved category will be required to produce the relevant documents at the time of admission and counselling to claim any benefits or concessions under that category.

    • Candidates will be eligible for admission in only those NLUs that are part of their NLU preferences list submitted at the time of filling up the CLAT PG application form.

    • Candidates have to separately apply to gain admission into affiliated colleges using their CLAT PG scores. They must make sure to go through the eligibility criteria of individual colleges before filling up their application form.

    • In case of tie in marks, candidates would be ranked on the basis of seniority in age. If the tie persists then lots would be drawn.

    CLAT PG Application Form 2026

    The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT PG 2026 application form in online mode on August 01, 2025. Candidates will have to visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in and register online. The deadline to fill out the CLAT PG 2026 application form is October 31, 2025. To complete the registration, candidates are required to pay the prescribed CLAT PG 2026 application fee. They must also submit their CLAT NLU preferences at this stage. The CLAT PG application fee 2026 is Rs 4000 for candidates from general/OBC categories, and Rs 3500 for candidates from SC/ST categories.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there any age limit to appear for CLAT PG 2026?
    A:

    No, there is no age limit to appear for CLAT PG 2026.

    Q: What is the CLAT PG 2026 eligibility criteria?
    A:

    As per the CLAT PG eligibiltiy criteria candidates must have an LLB degree with a minimum of 50% mars (45% for SC/ST)

    Q: What is the tie breaker rule in CLAT PG 2026?
    A:

    In case of a tie in the marks, senior candidates would be given preference. If the tie remains, then lots would be drawn.

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