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CLAT is one of the most prestigious law entrance exams in the country. It provides admission to 26 National Law Universities across the country. Over 75,000 students take this exam each year.

The exam date for CLAT 2026 has been announced. This year, the CLAT 2026 exam will be held on December 7th. Through CLAT 2026, admission is available for the five-year integrated LLB and LLM courses. The Consortium of National Law Universities has also released the admit card for the exam. The admit card is required for entry into the Consortium exam center. The admit card contains information such as the name of the exam center, the exam date, time, and important guidelines. Candidates are advised to carefully check all the details provided on the admit card after downloading it, especially their name, date of birth, photo, and signature. In case of any discrepancies, contact the consortium immediately. Before the CLAT 2026 exam, many people are eager to learn more about this exam. Therefore, let us explain what CLAT is and the exciting jobs it opens up.

What is CLAT?

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of the most prestigious law entrance exams in the country. It provides admission to 26 National Law Universities across the country. This is why over 75,000 students take this exam every year. This exam is for five-year integrated courses such as BA-LLB, BBA-LLB, and BCom-LLB. CLAT is also seen as the biggest door to the Indian legal sector, as it offers opportunities not only for education but also for excellent jobs and high-profile careers.

What career paths open up after CLAT?

• Clearing CLAT and completing law studies at NLU opens up numerous career doors. Graduates receive excellent job offers from top companies in India and abroad. Corporate lawyering is considered a highly sought-after profession after clearing CLAT. Major business groups, MNCs, and law firms offer hefty packages to corporate lawyers. Their starting salary can range from 15 to 25 lakh rupees per annum.
• Clearing CLAT also opens the door to becoming a litigation lawyer, i.e., practicing in court. With increased experience, both earnings and prestige increase rapidly.
• After clearing CLAT, NLU students can take exams like PCS-J and become civil judges or judicial magistrates. These are considered highly prestigious government jobs.
• India's leading law firms also hire heavily from NLU, with student packages reaching 20 to 30 lakh rupees.
• Furthermore, after clearing CLAT, corporate companies hire legal advisors for legal and financial advice.
• CLAT also offers promising careers in legal research and public policy at the Supreme Court, High Courts, think tanks, and government institutions.

What is the CLAT course like?

Previously, a bachelor's degree plus an LLB degree took six years. Now, with CLAT, both are completed in five years. In the final two years, students choose their preferred specialization, which includes corporate law, constitutional law, trade law, and criminal law. Experts say that students from any stream can take CLAT.