CLAT 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Application Status

CLAT 2027 (Common Law Admission Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other institutions that accept CLAT scores. CLAT 2027 is for five-year integrated LL.B. and one-year LL.M. programmes commencing in the 2027-28 academic year.

Latest update (14 November 2026): The CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in offline mode. Online applications closed at 11:59 PM on 7 November 2026. Candidates who had already started registration but had not paid the fee were allowed to complete payment until 10 November 2026, at 11:59 PM. Both deadlines have passed. Registered candidates should now check the official portal for admit-card and examination updates.

CLAT 2027: Overview

Important Dates for CLAT 2027

The Consortium issued a notification on 31 October extending the application deadline to 7 November. A further notice dated 7 November allowed only candidates who had already initiated registration but had not paid to complete payment by 10 November. Fresh registrations were not accepted after 7 November.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

UG Programme (5-Year Integrated LL.B.)

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• Minimum marks: 45% or equivalent grade for candidates in the general category.
• Minimum marks: 40% or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories, as stated in the official eligibility rules.
• Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in March / April 2027 may also appear, but must produce proof of passing at the time of admission.
• There is no upper age limit for the CLAT 2027 UG programme.

PG Programme (LL.M.)

• Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum marks: 50% or equivalent grade.
• Minimum marks: 45% or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories.
• Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in 2027 may appear, but must produce proof of passing at the time of admission.
• There is no upper age limit for the CLAT 2027 PG programme.

Individual NLUs may have additional admission, reservation, domicile, documentation or eligibility requirements. Candidates should read the relevant university brochure before counselling and seat selection.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The examination is conducted offline. The UG and PG papers are objective-type tests with 120 questions, one mark for each correct answer and a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

CLAT UG Exam Pattern

Duration: 2 hours. Maximum marks: 120. Negative marking: 0.25 mark for every wrong answer.

CLAT PG Exam Pattern

The PG paper contains 120 objective-type questions for 120 marks and is conducted over two hours. There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Questions are based on comprehension of passages drawn from primary legal materials, including important court decisions, statutes and regulations.

CLAT 2027 Syllabus

UG syllabus: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. The paper assesses comprehension, reasoning and aptitude for legal education.

PG syllabus: Questions are based on undergraduate-level law subjects, including Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour and Industrial Law.

CLAT 2027 Application Fee

The application fee was payable online and was non-refundable and non-adjustable. Bank transaction charges, if applicable, were payable by the candidate. The previous years' question-paper charge was additional to the application fee.

Documents Required for CLAT Application

The official instructions required candidates to upload the relevant documents in PDF format, including:

• Recent passport-size photograph with a plain background.
• Candidate's signature.
• Category certificate, where applicable (SC/ST/OBC).
• PwD certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable.
• BPL certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable.

Original certificates and other documents must be produced before the allotted university in the manner prescribed by that university at the time of admission.

How to Apply for CLAT 2027

CLAT 2027 applications are now closed. The following steps explain the online registration process for reference and for future applicants when the next application cycle opens.

1. Visit the official Consortium of NLUs website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Open the CLAT 2027 examination page and select the registration option.
3. Register using a personal mobile number and email address and verify the account using the OTP.
4. Log in and choose the appropriate programme: UG or PG.
5. Enter personal, educational and category details carefully, matching the information in official documents.
6. Select the test centre preferences and complete the required application fields.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the application fee online and submit the completed application.
9. Download or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for records.

CLAT 2027 Admit Card

Admit cards are made available through the candidate's login account on the official Consortium portal. The exact release date should be confirmed through an official notification. Candidates should download the hall ticket, check their name, photograph, programme, test centre and examination instructions, and carry the required identity proof to the examination centre.

CLAT 2027 Participating Universities

CLAT scores are used for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes at participating National Law Universities. The official participating-universities list includes institutions such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, HNLU Raipur, NLU Odisha, NUSRL Ranchi, and National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA Assam), among others.

The Consortium's official list and each university's admission brochure should be checked for the current participating institutions, seat intake, reservation policy, programme availability and fee structure. Some institutions and other law schools may have separate admission procedures.

CLAT 2027 Selection and Counselling Process

Admission is based on the CLAT score, rank, eligibility, reservation rules and the counselling and seat-allotment process. Candidates who qualify should follow the official counselling notifications, register for counselling when invited, submit the required documents and pay the prescribed counselling or admission amounts within the announced deadlines. Final admission is subject to verification by the allotted university.

Important Official Links

• CLAT 2027 Official Portal: Open CLAT 2027 website
• UG Eligibility: Check UG eligibility
• PG Eligibility: Check PG eligibility
• UG Exam Pattern: View UG question format
• UG Syllabus: View UG syllabus
• PG Syllabus: View PG syllabus
• Participating NLUs: View participating universities
• Official FAQs: Read CLAT 2027 FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CLAT 2027 exam date?
The Consortium has scheduled CLAT 2027 for Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode.

What was the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
The application deadline was extended to 7 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates who had already initiated registration but had not paid were allowed to complete payment up to 10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Both deadlines have passed.

Can I register for CLAT 2027 now?
No. Fresh registrations closed on 7 November 2026. The additional payment window for candidates who had already started registration also closed on 10 November 2026.

What is the UG eligibility for CLAT 2027?
Candidates need 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks, or 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates, as per the official UG eligibility rules. There is no upper age limit.

What is the PG eligibility for CLAT 2027?
Candidates need an LL.B. degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. There is no upper age limit.

What is the CLAT 2027 application fee?
The fee was ₹4,000 for General/OBC/NRI candidates and ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL/PwD candidates. Optional previous years' question papers cost ₹500 extra.

Is CLAT 2027 conducted online or offline?
The actual CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled in offline, pen-and-paper mode. Online mock tests are practice activities and are not the actual examination.

Which Assam law university accepts CLAT scores?
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA Assam), is listed among the participating universities. Check its official brochure for programme, seat and admission details.

When will CLAT 2027 counselling take place?
The Consortium's FAQ indicates counselling is expected in December 2026 or January 2027. Candidates must follow the official counselling notifications for confirmed dates and instructions.

Conclusion

CLAT 2027 is the entrance examination for admission to participating National Law Universities' UG and PG law programmes for the 2027-28 academic session. The examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026. Since registration and the final payment window have closed, applicants should now focus on official admit-card, examination, result and counselling announcements through the Consortium of NLUs website.

Disclaimer: This article is an informational summary. The Consortium of National Law Universities and the participating universities are the final authorities for eligibility, examination, application, counselling and admission rules. Always refer to the latest official notifications and university brochures.

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