CLAT 2026 will be held on December 7 in offline mode for admissions into 24 NLUs. Application starts from August 1; Supreme Court recently criticised previous CLAT question-setting.
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is India’s most popular law entrance exam, with over 60,000 students appearing every year. Although there are more than 1,800 law colleges in the country, most aspirants dream of securing a seat in the top 26 National Law Universities (NLUs). These NLUs are regarded as the best institutes for legal education in India.
The Supreme Court of India observed a rising trend of National Law University graduates pursuing careers in the judiciary, indicating a shift in legal career aspirations. Justices addressed issues of inadequate remuneration for district judges while calling for reforms. The matter will be reconsidered on February 21 after additional submissions.
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for an independent inquiry into student suicides at NLU Delhi, stating the university has taken adequate steps to address the situation. The Court emphasized that if the petitioner finds these measures insufficient, they can return for further relief. NLU Delhi is dealing with a crisis following recent suicides.
First-year student Shreyashi Chandra tragically died by suicide at NLU Delhi, marking the third such incident in recent weeks. This raises concerns about student mental health at the institution, prompting the university to declare non-teaching days in her memory. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting a broader crisis in academic environments across India.