CLAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window Closes Today: Reduced Objection Fee and Submission Guide
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced that the objection window for the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key will close today at 5 pm. Candidates who wish to challenge any response in the provisional answer key must submit their objections through the official CLAT portal: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/.
In a significant move to ease the process for candidates, the consortium has reduced the objection fee from Rs 1,000 to Rs 500 per challenge for this cycle. All valid objections submitted within the stipulated timeframe will be reviewed before the release of the final answer key and results.
High Participation Across Exam Centres
The CLAT 2026 entrance exam was conducted across 156 centres in 25 states, covering 93 cities and Union Territories (UTs). The exam witnessed impressive attendance rates:
- Undergraduate (UG) test: 96.83%
- Postgraduate (PG) test: 92.45%
A total of 75,009 candidates registered for CLAT UG 2026, while 17,335 candidates appeared for CLAT PG 2026.
As per the exam marking scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- -0.25 marks for each incorrect response
The final results will be prepared after a thorough review of all submitted objections.
Revised Objection Fee and Official Portal
The consortium has announced a reduced objection fee of Rs 500 per challenge, applicable to both UG and PG candidates. This fee reduction is valid only for the ongoing challenge window.
All objections must be raised online via the official CLAT portal, where candidates can access:
- Question booklet sets
- Provisional answer keys
It is important that candidates submit all objections and pay the revised fee within the deadline to ensure their challenges are considered for the final key.
How to File an Objection Against the CLAT 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to submit objections:
- Log in to your CLAT account on the official portal using registered credentials.
- Click on the ‘Submit Objections’ option on the dashboard.
- Select the relevant question booklet set and choose the objection type:
- About the Answer Key
- About the Question
- Enter the question number, provide detailed reasoning, and click Submit Objection.
- After submitting all objections, pay Rs 500 per objection online to complete the challenge process.
Candidates are advised to provide accurate and detailed reasoning to ensure their objections are considered during the review.
Final Answer Key and Result Declaration
Once the objection window closes and all challenges are reviewed, the consortium will release the final answer key.
The CLAT 2026 results will be calculated based on the finalised answer key. These results will determine admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes across the 25 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India.
Conclusion
Today marks the final day for candidates to submit objections against the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key. With the reduced fee of Rs 500 per challenge and an accessible online submission system, aspirants have a streamlined opportunity to ensure their concerns are addressed before final results are announced.
Candidates are advised to act promptly and follow the official portal instructions to secure their challenges within the 5 pm deadline. The final answer key and results will guide admissions to NLUs for the 2026 session, making this an essential step in the CLAT journey.
