How Many Students Registered for CLAT 2026? How Many Students Appeared for CLAT 2026? Official Registration Numbers, Attendance & Statistics
Editorial Note: This article is based on official statistics released by the Consortium of National Law Universities. CLATapult Research sections contain editorial analysis derived from official data. All registration and attendance figures should be re-verified against the latest official release before publication.
Quick Answer
A total of 92,344 candidates registered for CLAT 2026 and 88,657 candidates appeared for the examination. CLAT UG recorded 75,009 registrations and 72,631 appeared candidates, while CLAT PG recorded 17,335 registrations and 16,026 appeared candidates. Overall attendance was approximately 96%, making CLAT 2026 the highest participation year in the history of the examination.
How Many Students Registered for CLAT 2026?
According to the Consortium of NLUs, 92,344 candidates registered for CLAT 2026. This includes 75,009 UG registrations and 17,335 PG registrations, representing approximately 17% growth over CLAT 2025.
| Programme | Registered |
| CLAT UG | 75,009 |
| CLAT PG | 17,335 |
| Total | 92,344 |
📊 CLATapult Research
Registrations have increased consistently since 2023, indicating sustained growth in demand for legal education and National Law Universities.
How Many Students Appeared for CLAT 2026?
Out of 92,344 registered candidates, 88,657 appeared for CLAT 2026. UG attendance stood at 96.83%, while PG attendance was 92.45%, indicating that nearly every registered candidate took the examination.
| Programme | Registered | Appeared |
| CLAT UG | 75,009 | 72,631 |
| CLAT PG | 17,335 | 16,026 |
| Total | 92,344 | 88,657 |
💡 CLATapult Insight
The attendance percentage is almost as important as the registration figure. With approximately 96% attendance, the actual competition closely matched the total registrations.
Year-wise CLAT Registration Trend
| Year | Registrations | Growth |
| 2023 | 54,253 | – |
| 2024 | 67,590 | 24.6% |
| 2025 | 78,914 | 16.7% |
| 2026 | 92,344 | 17.0% |
📊 CLATapult Research
Based on official data, CLAT registrations have grown at an estimated CAGR of approximately 19.4% between 2023 and 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students registered for CLAT 2026?
A total of 92,344 candidates registered for CLAT 2026, including 75,009 UG and 17,335 PG registrations. This was the highest registration figure in CLAT history.
How many students appeared for CLAT 2026?
A total of 88,657 candidates appeared for CLAT 2026, giving an overall attendance rate of approximately 96%.
How many students registered and appeared for CLAT UG and PG?
UG: 75,009 registered and 72,631 appeared. PG: 17,335 registered and 16,026 appeared.
Did CLAT 2026 record the highest registrations?
Yes. CLAT 2026 became the highest participation year in the history of the examination with 92,344 registrations.
What was the attendance percentage in CLAT 2026?
Overall attendance was approximately 96%, with UG attendance at 96.83% and PG attendance at 92.45%.
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