CLAT 2026 & AILET 2026 Clash on Same Day: What Should Aspirants Do?
“CLAT & AILET 2026 Date Clash: How to Navigate This High-Stakes Dilemma”
A historic overlap alerts aspirants: both CLAT and AILET scheduled on Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2–4 PM. Prepare for tough decisions—but don’t panic.
AILET was announced first by NLU Delhi on June 17, 2025, with its exam date confirmed for December 7, 2025 while CLAT, governed by the Consortium of NLUs, released its official notification on July 20, 2025, opting for the same slot. This clash stems from poor cross-communication.
Clash Implications: Decision Time for Aspirants
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Register for Both (For Now)
With registrations opening on August 1, 2025, students have time. Experts say it’s wise to apply to both exams, as it’s possible one may reschedule -
Prepare Strategically
CLAT’s broader syllabus requires added focus on legal reasoning and quantitative questions. AILET prepares you well in logical and verbal domains. -
Stay Alert for Rescheduling
Analysts believe at least one authority may shift its exam date. Meanwhile, submitting polite feedback requesting rescheduling might tip the scales. -
Prioritise Based on Goals
If NLU Delhi is your dream, AILET holds precedence. For broader NLU preferences, CLAT is essential.
However in case the dates are not shifted key differences to be kept in mind while deciding for CLAT or AILET
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CLAT offers seats across 24 NLUs, whereas AILET is your gateway only to NLU Delhi.
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CLAT has added complexity with Legal Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques, while AILET is narrowly focused with no maths or legal aptitude passages
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