Published on : 12 Nov 2025, 1:43 pm 6 min read

With just 25 days remaining before the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026, India’s most important legal entrance examination stands at a crossroads. For two consecutive years - 2024 and 2025 - the test has failed to live up to its purpose, eroding public confidence and demoralising thousands of sincere students.

While structural reform is essential, restoring fairness in CLAT 2026 is urgent. This open letter, therefore, aims to do two things:

Highlight the systemic lapses that have compromised the exam’s credibility

Present both immediate corrective steps for CLAT 2026 and the long-term framework already submitted to the Expert Committee for future implementation.

A history of errors: Lessons from CLAT 2008 to 2025

To reform C

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