The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened the online application process for CLAT 2027. The examination will be used for admission to undergraduate five-year integrated LL.B. programmes and postgraduate LL.M. programmes beginning in the 2027–28 academic year.

The CLAT 2027 application portal opened on 3 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the online form and pay the applicable fee until 31 October 2026. The Common Law Admission Test is scheduled for Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

CLAT is a national-level law entrance examination. Admission is based on rank, preferences, reservation rules, eligibility and the counselling process conducted by the Consortium and participating universities.

Important: Candidates should select the correct programme—UG or PG—and carefully check the eligibility requirements before submitting the form. The registration fee is generally non-refundable after successful payment.

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online application begins	3 August 2026
Last date to apply online	31 October 2026
Last date to pay application fee	31 October 2026
CLAT 2027 examination	6 December 2026, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Admit card	To be announced by the Consortium
Answer key	To be announced
Result and rank list	To be announced
Counselling and seat allotment	To be notified after the result

The examination schedule is based on the Consortium’s official press release dated 22 July 2026. Candidates should monitor the official CLAT portal for admit-card, centre and counselling updates.

CLAT 2027 Application Fee

Candidate category	Fee
General / OBC	₹4,000
SC / ST	₹3,500

The fee can be paid through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card, net banking, mobile wallet and other options enabled on the application portal.

Candidates should keep the payment receipt and confirmation page after submitting the form. Additional charges may apply for optional services or materials shown on the official portal.

CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility

Candidates applying for the five-year integrated undergraduate law programme should meet the following conditions:

• Have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Secure at least 45% marks or an equivalent grade.

• Candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories require at least 40% marks or the equivalent grade.

• Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in March or April 2027 may also apply provisionally.

Candidates awaiting their Class 12 result must produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission. Failure to provide proof can result in loss of the admission opportunity.

UG age limit

There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the CLAT 2027 undergraduate programme.

CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility

Candidates applying for admission to a postgraduate LL.M. programme should meet the following conditions:

• Have passed an LL.B. degree or an equivalent examination from a recognized university.

• Secure at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade.

• Candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories require at least 45% marks or an equivalent grade.

• Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027 may apply provisionally.

Candidates who are appearing for the final qualifying examination must provide proof of passing at the time of admission. Otherwise, the admission claim may not be considered.

PG age limit

There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the CLAT 2027 postgraduate programme.

CLAT UG 2027 Exam Pattern

The official UG question-paper format provides a two-hour, objective examination:

Subject area	Approximate questions	Approximate weight
English Language	22–26	About 20%
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge	28–32	About 25%
Legal Reasoning	28–32	About 25%
Logical Reasoning	22–26	About 20%
Quantitative Techniques	10–14	About 10%
Total	120	120 marks

UG marking scheme

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

• 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

• The examination duration is 2 hours.

• The paper consists of 120 multiple-choice questions.

The sections are designed around comprehension passages and application-based reasoning. Candidates should practise reading quickly and applying information rather than relying only on memorization.

CLAT PG 2027 Exam Pattern

The CLAT PG paper also consists of 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks and is conducted for two hours.

The syllabus includes Constitutional Law and other areas of law such as:

• Jurisprudence

• Administrative Law

• Contract Law

• Torts

• Family Law

• Criminal Law

• Property Law

• Company Law

• Public International Law

• Tax Law

• Environmental Law

• Labour and Industrial Law

PG marking scheme

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

• 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

• The total duration is 2 hours.

• The paper contains 120 objective questions.

Candidates should use the official PG syllabus and question-paper format while planning revision because the paper tests legal comprehension and understanding of principles across multiple areas.

CLAT 2027 Syllabus and Preparation Strategy

UG preparation

A practical UG preparation plan should include:

1. Daily reading of a reliable newspaper or current-affairs source.

2. Regular practice of long-form English comprehension passages.

3. Legal-reasoning practice based on principles and fact situations.

4. Logical-reasoning sets with timed practice.

5. Basic arithmetic, percentages, ratios, averages and data interpretation.

6. Full-length mock tests with post-test analysis.

PG preparation

PG candidates should revise constitutional law thoroughly and create concise notes for the major law subjects. They should also practise passage-based multiple-choice questions and review recent legal developments relevant to the syllabus.

For both programmes, candidates should track accuracy because the negative marking can reduce the score when guesses are made without sufficient confidence.

How to Apply for CLAT 2027

1. Visit the official CLAT 2027 portal.

2. Register with a valid mobile number and email address.

3. Verify the mobile number through the OTP process.

4. Create a password and log in.

5. Select the UG or PG programme.

6. Enter personal, academic and category details.

7. Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.

8. Select the examination centre preferences.

9. Choose the participating universities and programme preferences, where required.

10. Pay the application fee.

11. Review every field before final submission.

12. Download the confirmation page and fee receipt.

Candidates should use an active mobile number and email address because future communication about the application, admit card, result and counselling may be sent through the registered contact details.

Documents Required for CLAT 2027 Registration

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, depending on the programme and category:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Scanned signature

• Class 10 certificate or document showing date of birth

• Class 12 marksheet or qualifying-examination details for UG applicants

• LL.B. degree and marksheets for PG applicants

• Category certificate for SC/ST/PwD candidates, where applicable

• PwD certificate, if applicable

• Recent academic documents for appearing candidates

• Valid identity proof

• Payment receipt

The name and date of birth entered in the form should match the supporting documents. Candidates should carefully check the image and signature requirements shown on the official portal before uploading files.

Participating National Law Universities

The official CLAT 2027 portal lists National Law Universities offering admissions through the examination, including:

• NLSIU Bengaluru

• NALSAR Hyderabad

• NLIU Bhopal

• WBNUJS Kolkata

• NLU Jodhpur

• HNLU Raipur

• GNLU Gandhinagar

• GNLU Silvassa Campus

• RMLNLU Lucknow

• RGNUL Punjab

• CNLU Patna

• NUALS Kochi

• NLUO Odisha

• NUSRL Ranchi

• NLUJA Assam

• DSNLU Visakhapatnam

• TNNLU Tiruchirappalli

• MNLU Mumbai

• MNLU Nagpur

• MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

• HPNLU Shimla

• DNLU Jabalpur

• DBRANLU Haryana

• NLUT Agartala

• RPNLUP Prayagraj

• IIULER Goa

• NLU Meghalaya Shillong

The Consortium may update the participating-university list or admission details. Candidates should review the official university page and brochure before making final preference choices.

CLAT 2027 Admit Card and Exam-Day Instructions

The admit-card release date has not yet been announced in the available schedule. Candidates should download the hall ticket from the official portal when it becomes available.

The admit card is expected to carry the candidate’s name, roll number, examination centre, reporting time and instructions. Candidates should:

• Verify all details immediately after downloading the admit card.

• Carry a printed admit card and valid photo identity proof.

• Reach the centre before the reporting time.

• Follow the instructions regarding stationery and permitted items.

• Avoid carrying electronic devices or unauthorized study material.

• Preserve the admit card after the exam for answer-key, result and counselling-related reference.

CLAT 2027 Result and Counselling

After the examination, the Consortium may release the provisional answer key, allow representations where applicable and publish the result and rank list.

Candidates who obtain a rank may participate in the centralized counselling and seat-allotment process. Admission depends on the candidate’s rank, programme, category, university preferences, seat availability and payment of counselling or admission charges.

A CLAT score does not automatically guarantee admission to a particular National Law University. Candidates should complete each counselling step within the deadline shown on the official portal.

Important Links

Resource	Official link
Apply online	Register for CLAT 2027
Official CLAT 2027 portal	Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027
Official schedule press release	Download CLAT 2027 notice
UG eligibility	Check CLAT UG eligibility
PG eligibility	Check CLAT PG eligibility
UG question-paper format	Open CLAT UG exam pattern
PG question-paper format	Open CLAT PG exam pattern
Participating universities	View CLAT 2027 NLUs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When did CLAT 2027 registration begin?

The online registration process began on 3 August 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 31 October 2026.

Q3. When is the CLAT 2027 examination?

CLAT 2027 will be conducted on 6 December 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Q4. What is the CLAT UG eligibility percentage?

UG candidates need at least 45% in Class 12, while SC, ST and PwD candidates need at least 40%. Students appearing for the qualifying examination in March or April 2027 may also apply.

Q5. What is the CLAT PG eligibility percentage?

PG candidates need at least 50% in the LL.B. degree, while SC, ST and PwD candidates need at least 45%.

Q6. Is there an age limit for CLAT 2027?

There is no upper age limit for either the UG or PG CLAT 2027 programme.

Q7. How many questions are in CLAT UG 2027?

The UG paper has 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks and lasts two hours.

Q8. Is there negative marking in CLAT?

Yes. A quarter mark, or 0.25 mark, is deducted for each wrong answer in both UG and PG CLAT papers.

Q9. What is the CLAT 2027 application fee?

The fee is ₹4,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹3,500 for SC/ST candidates, according to the application information listed for CLAT 2027.