CLAT 2027 is the national law entrance test run by the Consortium of National Law Universities for 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) admissions at 26 NLUs in 2027-28. The offline exam is on 6 December 2026, from 2 to 4 PM. Applications are open at consortiumofnlus.ac.in until 31 October 2026.
CLAT 2027
This page covers CLAT 2027 dates, how to apply and the fee, UG and PG eligibility, the exam pattern and official notices.
| Full name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses | 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) at 26 NLUs, 2027-28 session |
| Exam date | 6 December 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
| Application | 3 August to 31 October 2026, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 4,000 (General, OBC); Rs 3,500 (SC, ST, BPL, PwD) |
| Eligibility | UG: Class 12 with 45% (40% SC, ST, PwD); PG: LLB with 50% (45% SC, ST, PwD) |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR) |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
CLAT 2027 Important Dates
The Consortium has confirmed the CLAT 2027 application window and exam date. Admit card, answer key and result dates are to be announced; the Consortium says counselling will be held in December 2026 or January 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Press release | 22 July 2026 Released |
| Online application | 3 August to 31 October 2026 Open |
| Edit application form | Until 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM Open |
| Exam | 6 December 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Upcoming |
| Counselling | December 2026 / January 2027 Tentative |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Provisional answer key | To be announced |
| Answer key objections | To be announced |
| Final answer key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| 1st allotment list | To be announced |
How to Apply for CLAT 2027
You apply for CLAT 2027 online only, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, from 3 August to 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM). There is one form for UG and PG, and you choose the programme inside it. Forms that are incomplete or unpaid are not considered.
Apply Online for CLAT 2027
Applications for CLAT 2027 are open: 3 August to 31 October 2026.
- Open the CLAT 2027 page at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027 and click Register.
- Register with your own mobile number and email ID. An OTP is sent to your mobile number to verify it.
- Log in with your registered mobile number and the password you set.
- Fill in your details, choose UG or PG, your category and your test centre city preferences. Spell your name and your parents’ names exactly as in your certificates.
- Answer the reservation questions for each NLU where you claim a domicile or special category.
- Upload a recent passport-size photo with a plain background and your signature. Upload your SC, ST, OBC, PwD or BPL certificate if you claim that category; certificates must be in PDF format.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form by 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
| Category | CLAT 2027 application fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC | Rs 4,000 |
| SC, ST, BPL, PwD | Rs 3,500 |
| Previous years’ question papers (optional) | Rs 500 extra |
The fee is not refunded or adjusted, and you pay the bank charges. After payment you cannot change the programme, category or BPL field. If you submit more than one form, only the last one counts. You can still change your test city and reservation details through Edit Application Form until 31 October 2026.
Who can apply for CLAT 2027?
You can apply for CLAT 2027 if you meet the minimum marks in the qualifying exam. There is no upper age limit for UG or PG.
- CLAT UG: 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC, ST and PwD candidates).
- CLAT PG: LLB degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates).
- Appearing candidates: Class 12 students taking their board exam in March or April 2027, and LLB students finishing in 2027, can apply. You must show proof of passing at the time of admission.
- Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, PIO and OCI card holders can take CLAT. Foreign nationals cannot take CLAT and apply to the NLUs directly.
- Reservation: you must produce valid category certificates at admission, in the form each NLU asks for.
What is the CLAT 2027 exam pattern?
CLAT 2027 is a 2-hour pen-and-paper test of 120 one-mark questions for both UG and PG, with 0.25 marks cut for each wrong answer. Section-wise topics are on the CLAT 2027 syllabus page.
| Feature | CLAT UG | CLAT PG |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (pen and paper) | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Date and time | 6 December 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 PM | 6 December 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
| Questions | 120 multiple choice questions, 1 mark each | 120 multiple choice questions, 1 mark each |
| Maximum marks | 120 | 120 |
| Sections | English Language, Current Affairs including GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques | Constitutional Law and other core LLB subjects |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Question style | Passages followed by questions | Extracts from judgments, statutes or regulations followed by questions |
Eligible PwD candidates get 40 minutes of extra time, so their exam runs from 2:00 to 4:40 PM.
CLAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFCLAT 2027 Press Release (exam 6 December 2026, applications 3 August to 31 October 2026) (22 July 2026)Official site · consortiumofnlus.ac.inOpen
- PDFRemoval of Vellore and Tiruvarur as Test Centre Cities for CLAT 2027 (4 September 2026)Official site · s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.comOpen
- PDFChange in Reservation Category: National Law University Meghalaya (5 September 2026)Official site · s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.comOpen
- PDFChange in Reservation Category: WBNUJS Kolkata (5 September 2026)Official site · s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.comOpen
- PDFPersons with Disability (PwD) Policy for Conduct of CLAT 2027 (7 September 2026)Official site · s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.comOpen
- PDFChange in Reservation Category: Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (16 October 2026)Official site · s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.comOpen
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