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CLAT Exam 2027

CLAT 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application Form, Result, Admit Card

What is the Common Law Admission Test, or CLAT?

The CLAT 2027 application form procedure is scheduled to start from August 3, 2026, as per the CLAT 2027 notification released on July 22, 2026. The CLAT 2027 registration last date is October 31, 2026. The exam is scheduled to take place on December 6, 2026. The test date, eligibility requirements, exam format, syllabus guide, application costs, results, and counselling are all included on this page regarding CLAT 2027.
 
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will administer the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) in the traditional pen-and-paper mode. There are no changes in the CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern this year for both UG and PG exams, with 120 questions. The entrance exam is administered for admission to 26 NLUs.
 
The CLAT 2027 exam will be conducted for admission to several UG and PG courses, including BA LLB, B. Sc. LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, BSW LLB, and LLM. The test will be administered in a single session in more than 130 locations across the nation by the Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs), the conducting body.
 
The Date of CLAT exam 2027 is December 6, 2026. 
 

Major Highlights of CLAT 2027

 
Particulars
Description
Name of the Exam
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Conducting Body
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
CLAT official website
consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Level
National
Mode of exam
Pen and Paper Mode
Exam Duration
2 Hours
Number of Questions
120 for CLAT UG and PG
Question Type
MCQs
Number of Seats
CLAT-based seat Intake: 5-Year Integrated LLB Program - 2538 seats &
LLM Program-742 seats
Total Marks
120
Participating NLUs
26
Purpose of Exam
Admission to : BA LLB, B.Sc., LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, BSW LLB and LLM
 

CLAT 2027 Exam Date

The CLAT 2027 exam date was declared by the consortium. The CLAT 2027 exam will be conducted in offline mode on December 06, 2026. Below is a list of the CLAT 2027 exam schedule in its entirety.
 

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

CLAT Events
Key Dates
Notification
July 22, 2026
CLAT 2027 Application form release date
August 03, 2026
CLAT 2027 Registration Last date
October 31, 2026
Application Correction Window Last Date
TBA
CLAT 2027 Admit Card Release date
Mid-November
CLAT 2027 Exam Dates
December 06, 2026
Provisional Answer Key for CLAT 2027
07-Dec-2026 tentative
Release of CLAT final answer key 2027
December 11, 2026
Declaration of CLAT 2027 results
Early January 2027
 

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

All that is needed to sit for the CLAT 2027 Exam is a bachelor's degree in any field (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.) with at least 50% or 45% aggregate marks (SC, ST, PwD). CLAT 2027 eligibility criteria are a collection of basic requirements that students must satisfy to take the exam.
 
Eligibility Parameter Requirement Details
Educational Qualification Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) or an equivalent examination from a recognized national or state board.
Minimum Marks (General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI) 45% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.
Minimum Marks (SC/ST) 40% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.
Appearing Candidates Students appearing for their Class 12 board exams in March/April 2027 are eligible to apply (must submit proof of passing at the time of admission).
Academic Stream Open to students from all academic backgrounds (Science, Commerce, or Humanities).
Age Limit No upper age limit for appearing in CLAT UG.
 

CLAT 2027 Application Form

To take the CLAT 2027 exam, you must first register. The official website will host the CLAT 2027 Application Form, starting from August 3, 2026. The CLAT 2027 registration last date is October 31, 2026. In order to fill out the application, candidates must complete the registration procedure. Candidates can review the processes for filling out the CLAT 2027 application form below:
 
  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Click the CLAT 2027 link.
  • Select the "New Registration" tab.
  • Enter information such as your password, email address, and mobile number.
  • An OTP will be sent to the number you supplied.
  • To validate your account, enter 
  • The CLAT Account has been enabled.
 

Required Documents for the CLAT 2027 Application Form

Candidates must make sure they complete the application before the deadline. The following papers should be ready before beginning the CLAT application process. Here is a list of the documents needed to complete the CLAT 2027 application form:
 

UG Courses

PG Courses
  • Class 10 & 12
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Category Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Equivalent Mark sheet
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Category Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
 

CLAT 2027 Application Fee

It should be mentioned that the CLAT 2027 Application Fee differs depending on the category. There are several online ways for candidates to pay the costs. Until the application cost is paid, no application will be deemed filed. The CLAT Fees 2027 are listed below for candidates to review:
 
Category  CLAT Application Fee (in INR) Mode of Payment
General/OBC/ PwD/NRI/ PIO/OCI Rs.4,000

Online through:

Net banking

Credit Card

Debit Card
SC/ST/BPL Rs.3,500
Previous years CLAT question papers Rs.500

 

 

CLAT 2027 Rectification Window

After the registration procedure is complete, the CLAT 2027 application form correction window will open at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. This will enable applicants to make changes to their application forms even after the CLAT 2027 registration last date. Candidates can make the following adjustments on the CLAT 2027 application form:
 
  • Click the link for CLAT 2027 application rectification.
  • Enter your password and cell phone number to log in.
  • Press the "Edit Application" button.
  • For NLU preferences, choose "Category and Seat Reservation." For OBC category status—whether Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer—select the Personal Information tab.
  • After making the necessary adjustments, click the Next button.
  • To submit the modifications, check the declaration box and hit Save.
 

CLAT 2027 Syllabus

The CLAT 2027 syllabus for UG and PG courses differs from one another. There will be 120 questions on the CLAT 2027 UG test paper. The CLAT 2027 exam will consist of passages followed by multiple-choice questions. 
 

Subject-specific distribution and weighting for the UG syllabus

To prepare, it is crucial to comprehend how marks and questions are divided by subject. English, current events (including general knowledge), logical thinking, legal reasoning, and mathematics will make up the five sections of the exam paper. View the CLAT Syllabus's section-by-section breakdown below.
 
Sections  MCQs per Section Maximum Marks Approximate Weightage (in %)
English Language  28-32 28-32 18.66 - 21.33
Current Affairs including General Knowledge  35-39 35-39 23.33 - 26
Logical Reasoning  28-32 28-32 18.66 - 21.33
Legal Reasoning  35-39 35-39 23.33 - 26
Quantitative Techniques (Elementary Mathematics up to Class 10 ) 13-17 13-17 8.66 - 11.33
Total  120 120 100%
 

Sectional Breakdown of the PG-CLAT Exam Pattern

The CLAT exam's question count is subject to change. However, this is the standard pattern to follow.
 
Subject Area
Approx. Questions
Constitutional Law
35-40
Criminal Law
12-18
Jurisprudence
10-15
Law of Contract
8-12
Law of Torts
5-10
International Law
5-8
Other Subjects
20-30
 

CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme

CLAT Marking Parameters

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

+1 marks

Incorrect answer

-0.25 marks

Un-attempted question

0 marks
 

CLAT 2027 Admit Card

A few days berfore, the CLAT 2027 admit card will be made available on its official website. Applicants must use their username and password to download it. On the day of the test, students are required to bring a printed copy to the testing location.
 
According to past trends, the CLAT 2027 Admit Card will be made available on the official Consortium of NLU website, most likely 18 to 20 days before the test. The third or fourth week of November 2026 is when candidates should anticipate receiving their admission cards.
 
Candidates will be able to get the CAT 2026 admit card from the official website until the day of the test. Steps to download the CLAT 2027 admit card:
 

How Can I Download My CLAT 2027 Admit Card?

Applicants can follow the instructions to download their admission card:
 
  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter the password and cell phone number.
  • Select the 2027 CLAT Admit Card.
  • Get the hall pass here.
  • Verify all the information on it.
  • Make a printout
 

List of Information Displayed on CLAT 2027 Admit Card:

  • Candidate's name
  • Date of birth
  • Roll number
  • Father's name
  • Registration number
  • Exam centre name
  • Reservation category
  • Postal address
  • Test date
  • Test time
  • Test City
  • Examination reporting time
  • Application number
  • Category applied for
  • Course applied for
  • Photograph
  • Specimen signature
  • Invigilator signature
  • Candidate's signature
 

Answer key for CLAT 2027

The CLAT Answer Key 2027 PDF is released by the Consortium in two stages: Provisional and Final. The provisional answer key can be challenged by candidates. The Consortium will release the CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key after all the disputes are resolved, and the final results will be based on this final key.
 
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2027) preliminary answer key will be tentatively made available by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on December 7, 2026, just a day after the exam is concluded.
 
The final answer key is expected to be released on December 11, 2026.
 

How Can I File an Objection to the CLAT Provisional Answer Key?

On the CLAT Answer Key, candidates can voice their disagreements with any questions or answers. It must be filed before the CLAT Objection Window 2027 ends. Take a look at the few steps below.
 
  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter your password and registered cell phone number to log in.
  • Press the "Submit Objections" button.
  • Choose either (1) an objection regarding the question or (2) an objection regarding the answer key.
  • Enter the specifics of your objection.
  • Press the "Submit" button.
  • To pay INR 1,000 for each question, click the "Make Payment" option.
 

CLAT 2027 Result

The consortium will provide the CLAT 2027 Results following the conclusion of the CLAT 2027 Exam. The scorecard, which includes information like marks, All India Rank (AIR), and category rank, will be made available on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Applicants must download it, print it out, and utilize it for CLAT seat allocation and counselling.
 

How Can I View My CLAT 2027 Results?

Until the entire admissions process is completed, candidates must properly preserve the scorecard. The result will only be accessible online. Candidates can use these procedures to view their results:
 
  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter your password and registration number to log in. 
  • Click the View Score Card tab under the Result tab.
  • The screen will reveal your scorecard or result.
  • When registering for counseling and allocating seats, get the result in PDF format and print it out for reference.
 

CLAT 2027 Cut-Off

The CLAT cut-off is the minimum score required to get admission to a national law university. Varying institutions have varying cut-offs based on the candidates' CLAT test results and college choices.
 
Each NLU's opening and closing ranks are published in the CLAT Rank List by the Consortium. By going to consortiumofnlus.ac.in, candidates may obtain the CLAT Merit List 2027 PDF. It should be mentioned that following each round of CLAT counseling, the Consortium will publish a distinct merit list.
 

Factors Affecting CLAT 2027 Cut-offs

  • Difficulty Level of the Exam
  • No. of Applications Received
  • Number of aspirants who cleared the exam
  • Total Number of Seats
  • Previous Year Cut-off Marks of CLAT
 

NLU

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

NLSIU Bengaluru

97-100

95-98

99-101

95-97

103-105

NALSAR Hyderabad

94-96

92-95

96-98

92-94

100-102

WBNUJS Kolkata

91-93

89-92

94-96

90-92

97-99

NLU Jodhpur

89-91

87-90

92-94

88-90

96-98

GNLU Gandhinagar

88-90

86-88

90-92

86-88

94-96

NLIU Bhopal

86-88

84-86

88-90

84-86

92-94

HNLU Raipur

85-87

83-85

87-89

83-85

90-92

RMLNLU Lucknow

84-86

82-84

86-88

82-84

89-91

NLU Odhisha

82-84

80-82

84-86

80-82

87-89

RGNUL Patiala

80-83

78-80

82-84

78-80

85-87
 

CLAT 2027 Exam Centre

Below is a list of the 130 testing cities where the CLAT 2027 exam will take place.
 
CLAT Test Cities
 
• Agra
• Jamshedpur
• Ahmedabad
• Jodhpur
• Allahabad
• Kanpur
• Amrawati (Maharashtra)
• Kolkata
• Amritsar
• Kota
• Aurangabad
• Kottayam
• Barasat
• Kurnool
• Barrackpore
• Kurukshetra
• Bengaluru
• Lucknow
• Bhopal
• Madurai
• Bhubaneswar
• Mangalore
• Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)
• Meerut
• Calicut
• Mohali
• Chandigarh
• Mumbai
• Chennai
• Muzaffarpur
• Chittor/Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
• Mysore
• Coimbatore
• Nagpur
• Cuttack
• Navi Mumbai
• Dehradun
• New Delhi
• Durg
• Patiala
• Ernakulam
• Patna
• Faridabad
• Puducherry
• Gandhinagar
• Pune
• Gangtok
• Raipur
• Ghaziabad
• Rajahmundry
• Gorakhpur
• Ranchi
• Greater Noida/ Noida
• Salem
• Gurugram
• Shillong
• Guwahati
• Shimla
• Gwalior
• Siliguri
• Haldwani
• Sonepat
• Hisar
• Srinagar
• Hoogly
• Surat
• Hubli/ Dharwad
• Thane
• Hyderabad
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Imphal
• Tirunelveli
• Indore
• Trichy
• Jabalpur
• Vadodara
• Jaipur
• Varanashi
• Jalandhar
• Vijayawada
• Jammu
• Vishakapatnam
 

CLAT 2027 Counselling

Those who pass the test will be contacted for CLAT 2027 counselling. The notification for the online counselling procedure will be issued separately. Five rounds are anticipated to complete the CLAT 2027 Counselling Process. Candidates can choose to freeze, float, or withdraw from the NLU admissions process following each round of allocation.
 

Details of CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration

Only candidates who finish the registration process will be contacted for counselling. The shortlisted candidates' registered email address and cell phone number will receive an invitation from the Consortium. Additionally, candidates can use their CLAT account to get the invitation to register for CLAT 2027 counselling. Find out how to sign up here for CLAT 2027 Counselling.
 
  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter your login information to log in.
  • Examine the CLAT counselling 2027 invitation.
  • Select the "Make Payment" option.
  • Finish the payment.
  • A confirmation message will be sent to you.
 

CLAT Exam Participating NLUs and Seats (Updated)

The National Law University, Delhi (NLUD), which uses its own admission test, the AILET, to shortlist applicants, is the only NLU that does not accept CLAT scores. 26 NLUs in India accept the CLAT scores. Candidates may view the full list of universities taking part in CLAT 2027 here.
 

Name of the college

UG Seat Intake

PG Seat Intake

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

310 (revised from 240)

100 (revised from 75)

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

132

100

National Law University, Jodhpur

120

50

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

172

57

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala

180

60

National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi

60

60

National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi

120

50

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam

120

60

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai

100

50

Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad

60

60

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur

120

50

National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad

132

66

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

202 ( 134 - BA LLB, 68 - BSc LLB)

60

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur

170

90

Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow

187

31 (revised)

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna

138 (69 seats for BA LLB, 69 for BBA LLB)

--

National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack

180

46

National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam

60

40

The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli

114

18

Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

120

60

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla

180 (120 BA LLB + 60 BBA LLB)

80

Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana

120

-

National Law University, Tripura

120

50

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj

60

-

GNLU Silvassa

66

33

IIULER Goa

120 (for BA LLB (Hons) and 60 seats for BBA LLB (Hons)

-

NLU Meghalaya

-

-

Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats)

5,235 seats

1,271
 

Tips for CLAT 2027 Preparation

Candidates will find it difficult to get a rank high enough to be admitted to the top NLUs without top-notch preparation. The following might be the CLAT 2027 preparatory plan:
 
  • Understanding the syllabus and format of the CLAT test
  • Appropriate preparation materials
  • An effective study strategy  
  • Solve last year's question papers and practice CLAT mock exams.  
  • Make as many revisions as you can
 

FAQs for CLAT 2027 Exam

 
Q1. How should I begin studying for the CLAT exam because I am a novice?
The first step is to improve your reading habits, such as reading editorials from publications like The Hindu and Indian Express for one to two hours every day. Learn the fundamentals of the test using standard books and PYQs (prior year questions). Start trying mocks early and do a thorough analysis.
 
Q2. In CLAT 2026, I did not receive a high enough score. For 2027, should I take a drop year?
It is extremely typical to take a drop year for these kinds of admission tests. Go for it if you're motivated. If you don't want to waste your best years, private schools are also an excellent choice.
 
Q3. Is the CLAT exam administered online or offline?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), a nationwide admission exam for undergraduate and graduate law programs, is administered by the Consortium of NLUs. Every year, the CLAT exam is administered offline using pen and paper.
 
Q4. What is the purpose of the CLAT exam?
CLAT stands for "Common Law Admission Test". Candidates must pass the CLAT, a centralized national entrance test, to be admitted to any of India's 26 national law universities.
 
Q5. How can one effectively manage their time during an exam?
Start with the area that seems simpler to you, such as General Knowledge. Start with quant if you are proficient in it. Easier sections should be completed quickly to provide a buffer for longer paragraphs that require more effort and careful reading.
 
Q6. When is the CLAT 2027 exam scheduled to take place?
The CLAT 2027 is set to take place on December 6, 2026, as per the notification released on July 22, 2026. 
 
Q7. How can I submit an application for CLAT 2027?
By going to the official CLAT website, creating an account, completing the application, uploading the necessary files, and paying the application fee, you may apply for CLAT 2027.
 
Q8. What is the format of the CLAT 2027 exam?
Multiple-choice questions spanning English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques make up the CLAT 2027 UG exam pattern. 
 
Q9. What are the requirements to be eligible for CLAT 2027?
Candidates must have earned at least 45% (or 40% for SC/ST) in their Class 12 or equivalent to be eligible for UG.
 
Q10. Does CLAT 2027 have an age restriction?
No, there isn't a maximum age for CLAT 2027; however, applicants must fulfil the educational requirements for the undergraduate programs.