CLAT 2027: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus and Admission

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to participating NLUs' five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes and postgraduate LL.M. programmes. The examination is scheduled for December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in offline mode. The CLAT 2027 registration deadline is October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Eligible applicants should complete their applications before the deadline and follow the official portal for updates about the admit card, answer key, result and counselling.

CLAT 2027: Latest Updates and Exam Highlights

The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced the CLAT 2027 examination schedule. The exam will take place on December 6, 2026, and applications will close on October 31, 2026. The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes at 26 participating NLUs.

Note: The Consortium has not confirmed the exact admit card, answer key or result dates in the published schedule. Check the official portal for subsequent notifications.

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

The CLAT 2027 calendar includes the application period and examination date. The dates for the admit card, answer key, result and counselling should be added once the Consortium announces them.

Note: For the complete schedule and future announcements, checkCLAT 2027 exam dates.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

CLAT UG and CLAT PG have separate eligibility requirements. Undergraduate applicants must meet the prescribed Class 12 qualifying-mark criteria, while postgraduate applicants must meet the qualifying-mark criteria for their LL.B. degree. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examinations in 2027 may also apply, subject to the Consortium's conditions.

Review the category-wise qualifying marks, age requirements and provisional eligibility rules in the detailedCLAT 2027 eligibility criteria before submitting the application.

How to Apply for CLAT 2027

The CLAT 2027 application process takes place online through the official Consortium portal. Applicants must register, complete their personal and academic details, upload the required documents, select their preferred test cities, pay the applicable fee and submit the form before the deadline.

Complete these steps before October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM:

1. Open theofficial CLAT 2027 portal.
2. Register using a valid mobile number and email address.
3. Select the appropriate UG or PG programme.
4. Enter the required personal, academic and category details.
5. Upload the prescribed documents in the required format.
6. Select the preferred test cities and pay the application fee.
7. Review the details and submit the completed application.

Application fee: The official instructions list INR 4,000 for General/OBC applicants and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL/PwD applicants. Previous-year question papers, if purchased, cost an additional INR 500. Applicable bank transaction charges may also apply.

Note: The application is not complete until the required fee has been paid and the form has been finally submitted. Follow the detailedCLAT 2027 application process for document and payment instructions.

CLAT 2027 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The published CLAT UG syllabus covers English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. CLAT PG focuses on comprehension-based questions drawn from core law subjects.

For the published UG format, the examination has 120 multiple-choice questions, a duration of two hours, and a marking scheme of +1 for a correct answer and -0.25 for an incorrect answer. The official syllabus and question-format instructions should be checked separately for UG and PG.

Note: The detailed syllabus and section-wise paper structure are covered in the dedicated guides. Review theCLAT 2027 syllabus andCLAT 2027 exam pattern before planning your preparation.

CLAT 2027 Admit Card, Answer Key and Result

The Consortium has not announced the exact release dates for the CLAT 2027 admit card, answer key or result in the schedule reviewed for this update. Applicants should monitor the official portal instead of relying on unconfirmed release dates.

Note: Use the detailedCLAT 2027 admit card guide for hall-ticket updates. TheCLAT answer key page andCLAT result page provide the relevant post-exam information. Check each page for its latest cycle-specific updates.

CLAT 2027 Counselling and Admission Process

CLAT counselling follows the declaration of results. Eligible applicants must follow the Consortium's counselling notification, complete the required registration, submit their NLU preferences and respond to seat-allotment results within the prescribed deadlines. Admission depends on rank, category, applicable reservation rules, seat availability and the candidate's preferences.

Note: The CLAT 2027 counselling schedule has not been confirmed in the published examination calendar. Refer to the detailedCLAT 2027 counselling guide and official notifications for the current process.

CLAT 2027 Cutoff and Admission Chances

The CLAT cutoff varies by university, programme, category, seat type and counselling round. A single expected rank cannot reliably predict admission across all NLUs. Applicants should compare verified historical closing ranks with the applicable category and round rather than rely on general rank estimates.

For university-wise cutoff information and historical comparisons, visit theCLAT cutoff guide. Check the year, category and counselling round before using any closing-rank figure.

Participating NLUs and Courses

CLAT 2027 scores are used for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by 26 participating National Law Universities. The undergraduate route covers five-year integrated LL.B. programmes, while the postgraduate route covers LL.M. programmes.

Common integrated law degree titles include BA LL.B., BBA LL.B., BCom LL.B. and other programmes offered by individual universities. The exact courses, seat intake, reservation rules and admission requirements vary by institution.

Applicants should use the Consortium'sofficial list of participating NLUs to confirm which universities are accepting CLAT 2027 scores. Check each university's current brochure for programme-specific details.

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