Last Updated: May 2026
CLAT coaching fees in 2026 range from ₹4,999 (PW) to ₹1,75,000 (Drishti CLAT Foundation)
If you are searching for CLAT coaching fees, the answer depends on three things — online vs offline mode, batch duration, and brand. Across the 12 major CLAT institutes we surveyed in May 2026, the median 1-year online programme costs ₹35,000 and the median 1-year offline classroom programme costs ₹1,15,000. Below is a fact-first cost map, plus the hidden costs almost no aspirant asks about.
CLAT Coaching Fee Comparison Table — May 2026
| Coaching | Mode | Duration | Fees (₹) | Mock Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW (Physics Wallah) | Online | 1 year | 4,999 – 9,999 | 40+ |
| Adda247 CLAT | Online | 1 year | 5,999 – 14,999 | 50+ |
| Unacademy CLAT Plus | Online | 1 year | 30,000 – 50,000 | 60+ |
| SuperGrads (CL) | Online | 1 year | 35,000 – 65,000 | 40+ |
| CLAT Gurukul (1-year) | Online | 1 year | 11,999 – 19,999 | 52 (weekly) |
| BYJU’s Exam Prep | Online | 1 year | 15,000 – 25,000 | 35+ |
| Legal Edge / Toprankers | Hybrid | 1 year | 1,36,500 | 50+ |
| Law Prep Tutorial | Offline | 1 year | 1,40,000 | 40+ |
| Drishti CLAT (Delhi) | Offline | 1 year | 1,75,000 | 30+ |
| Chanakya IAS+CLAT (Patna) | Offline | 1 year | 50,000 – 80,000 | 30+ |
| CLATians Academy (Patna) | Offline | 1 year | 40,000 – 60,000 | 25+ |
| Legalight (Patna) | Offline | 1 year | 35,000 – 50,000 | 20+ |
What is actually included for the price?
The headline fee is rarely the full cost. A serious cost comparison must ask:
- Mock tests: Some institutes charge ₹3,000–₹6,000 separately for the test series. PW and Adda247 bundle tests; Drishti and Law Prep often unbundle.
- Doubt support: Online-only programmes in the ₹5,000–₹10,000 bracket usually offer chat-based doubts only. One-on-one mentor calls start at the ₹15,000 tier.
- Printed material: Offline programmes ship 12–18 booklets (₹4,000–₹6,000 of value). Online programmes give PDFs only; printed handbooks are an add-on.
- Mentor / personal guidance: Real 1:1 mentorship is rare under ₹40,000. Below that, you typically get group webinars labelled as “mentorship”.
- Hostel + travel (offline only): A Patna or Delhi 12-month classroom stint adds ₹70,000–₹1,20,000 in hostel + food, frequently doubling the visible coaching fee.
2-Year vs 1-Year Programme — Cost Per Hour Math
2-year foundation programmes (for Class 11 students) look expensive at ₹2.0–2.5 lakh, but cost per study hour is often lower than a crash course. For example: Drishti’s 2-year foundation = ₹2,00,000 / ~750 contact hours = ₹267/hour, vs a 4-month crash course at ₹85,000 / 250 hours = ₹340/hour. Buying the foundation early is usually cheaper if you start before Class 11.
Are Premium Fees Justified?
Not always. Three specific situations where ₹1,40,000+ offline coaching is worth it:
- You cannot self-discipline a daily study schedule.
- You are a repeater who already knows the syllabus and need peer competition + faculty mentoring, not new content.
- You target NLSIU / NALSAR (top-3 NLU) where the AIR cut-off is ≤80 — top brands have a measurable AIR-≤100 base rate.
For everyone else — ~85 % of CLAT aspirants — the ₹15,000–₹35,000 online tier delivers the same syllabus coverage. The differentiator is your daily practice hours, not the fee tier.
Hidden Cost #1 — Late Joining Tax
If you join in October–December for the December CLAT, most institutes still charge full annual fees, not pro-rated. PW, Unacademy and SuperGrads are the only ones that offer 4-month “crash” pricing at 60–70 % of the annual fee. Joining late at full price is the most preventable money leak we see.
Hidden Cost #2 — The Test Series You Don’t Take
The average CLAT aspirant attempts 18 of the 50 mock tests they buy. Match the test count to the time you’ll actually invest — a 25-mock series at ₹1,999 finished is better than a 60-mock series at ₹4,999 abandoned. Try our free CLAT mock test before committing to a paid series.
FAQ
What is the cheapest CLAT coaching online in 2026?
PW CLAT Wallah is the cheapest at ₹4,999–₹9,999 for a 1-year programme, followed by Adda247 at ₹5,999–₹14,999. Both bundle tests but provide group doubt support only.
Is offline CLAT coaching worth ₹1.5 lakh in 2026?
Only for Class 11 foundation aspirants targeting NLSIU/NALSAR or repeaters who need peer competition. For first-attempt Class 12 aspirants with self-discipline, online tier (₹15,000–₹35,000) delivers identical syllabus coverage.
Are CLAT coaching fees refundable?
Most online programmes offer a 7-day refund window with full refund minus a 5–10% processing fee. Offline programmes typically allow refund only within 15 days and deduct ~25%. Always read the refund clause before paying.
What is the average CLAT coaching cost in Patna?
Local Patna institutes range ₹35,000–₹80,000 for a 1-year offline programme. CLAT Gurukul (online + Patna mentor support) is ₹11,999–₹19,999, the most cost-effective option for Bihar-based aspirants.
Can I clear CLAT without coaching?
Yes — roughly 12–15 % of NLU admits each year are self-prepared. The minimum kit you need: NCERT-level reading, daily current affairs, ≥30 mocks with analysis, and a study schedule of 5+ hours/day for 8 months.
