CLAT VS AICLET: Students Still Have a Chance To Gain Admission Into Top Law Colleges

CLAT results 2026 are out and some students are celebrating while others are sitting with their fingers crossed or looking for some local law colleges where they can pursue their desired course. However, the good news is that, even though CLAT 2026 exam is not scheduled until next year, there is one national-level law entrance exam called AICLET (All India Common Law Entrance Test) that can help secure a seat in top universities offering law courses. AICLET 2026 registrations close on Dec 26 with exam on Dec 27 and results Dec 30, offering a chance to secure LLB, 5-year integrated law, and LLM seats in top private law colleges. 

Quick Comparison: CLAT vs AICLET for Law Aspirants

CLAT keeps you locked up in 24 NLUs (2,500 UG seats; Fierce 20:1 Competition). AICLET opens doors to multiple participating universities with easier access with no negative marking, a much shorter 60-minute online test. The preparation will overlap 80% (English, GK, Legal Reasoning, Maths), and hence CLAT mocks will work here too. 

Key advantage: AICLET's late window will give dropouts and second-chancers an immediate backup.

Feature	CLAT 2026	AICLET 2026
Exam Date	Dec 7 (done)	Dec 27 [AICLET exam date]
Results	Dec 17 (out)	Dec 30 [AICLET result date]
Duration	120 Qs, 120 mins	60 mins online
Seats	3500 Approx in NLUs	Seats in 100+ top pvt   colleges
Fee	₹4,000+ coaching   heavy	₹2000; no coaching needed
Process	Merit → Counselling	Exam → Counsel → Seat

Why is AICLET 2026 your second chance after CLAT? 

AICLET 2026 becomes the ideal second opportunity to law aspirants who were disappointed in CLAT 2026 performances, providing a convenient route to getting into more than 100 best BCI-approved colleges with good placements and career exposure. In comparison to the high stakes CLAT battle, this exam is of only 60 minutes as mentioned above,and  has no negative marking, thus available even to those who couldn't take CLAT 2026 test or touch NLU cut offs. 

Since the AICLET examination is due on December 27 and results are to be announced on December 30, candidates can get done with AICLET counselling and prepare for their next step. Most importantly, its completely remote online version allows you to do the test at the comfort of your home or hostel and avoid the travelling nuisance and easily fuse into your post-CLAT life and be hassle-free when it comes to making law admissions.

How to Apply & Prep Fast for AICLET 2026: 3 Steps

• Register: Go to its official website and register
• Call: Call on the given number or wait for a few hours to get a free counseling call.
• Pay Fees: Pay the AICLET exam fees
• Prep Smart: Reuse CLAT notes and focus on 1-week mocks on speed
• Post-exam: Results are expected on Dec 30. After that there will be counselling and the students can gain easy admission after that.

Should you wait for CLAT Counselling before AICLET? 

Don’t risk your future. CLAT Round 1 counselling starts late Dec, but seats fill real quick. For example, NLSIU closes at AIR 100-200. Even if you qualify, the waitlist drags on for months with upgrades/dropouts. 

Take AICLET 2026 on Dec 27 (just 10 days away); the test is low risk, 60 minutes with no negatives. It’ll keep your spot secure. Worst case, you have your second option ready. The best case? You start your law career from a renowned NLU you desire. So, consider AICLET 2026 today as your reliable Plan B.

For more information about All Indian Common Law entrance test (AICLET), refer to its official website AICLET.org