CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released: What Students Must Know
The CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key has officially been released by the CLAT Consortium, bringing relief, clarity, and—naturally—questions for thousands of law aspirants across India. This answer key marks the first official indication of how students have performed, and helps them compute their expected scores with fair accuracy.
This year’s paper was largely moderate in difficulty, except for certain sections like Analytical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, which many students found time-consuming. With the release of the provisional answer key, students can now cross-check their responses and evaluate their chances of securing a seat in the top NLUs.
Major Highlights of the Provisional Answer Key
The Consortium has released the key in two parts:
Question Paper PDF
Provisional Answer Key PDF
Students should download both documents and begin match-marking immediately.
Remember: The window to challenge the answer key is SHORT and STRICTLY time-bound.
Impact of the Answer Key on Expected Scores
Based on feedback from CLAT Gurukul students and expert analysis, the answer key appears largely accurate, though a few questions in English and Logical Reasoning may attract legitimate objections.
Even a single corrected answer can shift ranks significantly, especially for students in the top 500–1500 bracket.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
Award yourself +1 mark for every correct answer.
Deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Once done, compare your score with last year’s rank trends.
Aspirants scoring above 90+ have strong chances for top NLUs.
Can You Challenge the Answer Key?
Yes. If you believe an answer is incorrect, you can file an objection online with supporting explanation or source.
However:
Only genuine and evidence-backed objections will be entertained.
The final answer key will be released after reviewing all objections.
Expected Rank Movement After Key Challenges
The final answer key—if it includes changes—may:
Reduce ranks for a few wrong-answer corrections
Increase scores for students who marked the corrected options
Shift closing ranks slightly for mid-tier NLUs
This is why raising correct objections matters.
What CLAT Gurukul Experts Say
Our academic team has thoroughly analyzed the answer key.
Initial observation: The key is largely stable, but 1–2 questions may require further clarification from the Consortium.
We will publish a detailed breakdown shortly.
What Should Students Do Now?
Download the question paper and provisional key immediately
Calculate your raw score honestly
Note potential questions for objection
Submit objections before the deadline
Begin preparing mentally for counselling and preference filling
Do not wait for the final answer key to begin planning your NLU choices.
Conclusion
The release of the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key marks a crucial step in the journey toward NLU admissions.
Use this opportunity to assess your performance, identify scope for objections, and estimate your realistic rank.
For personalized counselling, rank prediction, and NLU preference guidance, CLAT Gurukul remains the most trusted name in CLAT preparation in Patna and India.
