CLAT 2026 wrapped up on 7 December 2025, and the first thing everyone has been waiting for since that day is the answer key. It’s the moment when you finally get a rough sense of where you stand, and honestly, the wait always feels longer than it actually is.
This year, things seem pretty clear. The Consortium has already indicated when the provisional key is expected, and the timeline looks similar to previous years.
According to updates shared so far, the CLAT 2026 provisional answer key will be released on 10 December 2025 at 5:00 PM.
The moment it drops, candidates will be able to download the key for their booklet set and start comparing answers.
What makes this window important is the chance to raise objections. If you find a question or answer that looks off, this is where you speak up. As per recent reports, the objection window will stay open until 12 December 2025 at 5:00 PM.
After the Consortium reviews all challenges, they’ll release the final answer key, which is what the result is based on.
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Timeline (Latest & Confirmed)
| Event | Date | Time |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | 7 December 2025 | – |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 10 December 2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Objection Window Opens | 10 December 2025 | After key release |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 12 December 2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Final Answer Key | Expected after reviewing objections | – |
| Result Announcement | Usually within days of final key | – |
(All dates as per latest updates reported in TOI & ET Education.)
What You Should Do When the Key Drops
Most students immediately start checking their responses, and that’s really the best thing to do. Download the PDF, take a quiet moment, and go through each section carefully. This is the closest you’ll get to predicting how the result might turn out before the official announcement.
If something doesn’t sit right—maybe a question you’re sure is correct but marked otherwise—submit an objection. The portal usually has a clean interface for it. Make sure your reasoning is solid; vague explanations rarely change anything.
How to Download the CLAT 2026 Answer Key
Here’s the path you’ll follow once it becomes available:
- Go to the official Consortium website
https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/ - Find the link for “CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key”
- Select your booklet set (A, B, C, or D)
- Download the PDF and check your answers
The same page will later host the final key and then the result.
What Happens After Objections?
Once the objection window closes on 12 December, a panel goes through every challenge. Only valid issues get accepted, and based on that, corrections—if any—are applied.
The final answer key, which comes out after this step, is what decides everyone’s actual score.
Most years, the result follows pretty quickly after the final key. So once the provisional key releases, the whole process speeds up.
A Quick Thought
CLAT always leaves students with mixed feelings right after the exam. Some walk out confident, others worry more than they should. But the answer key usually puts things into perspective. With the release confirmed for 10 December, it won’t be long before everyone knows where they roughly stand.
If you’ve appeared this year, keep an eye on the official portal at 5 PM sharp. These things tend to get attention fast, and the earlier you start checking, the better prepared you’ll be for the next steps.
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