CLAT 2027: Registration closes on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The exam will be held on 6 December 2026 from 2 PM to 4 PM in offline mode.
Last Days Checklist: What to Do Before 31 October 2026
- Before 31 October 2026: Use Edit Application Form to update your test centre and reservation-category details.
- LOCKED after payment: Once the form is submitted and the fee is paid, the programme, category and BPL fields cannot be changed.
- Incomplete or unpaid form not considered: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete the form and pay the fee, and submit it finally on or before 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- More than one form: If more than one online application form has been filled, only the last online application form will be considered, and the fee for the previous form will not be refunded.
Latest Official Notices (September-October 2026)
- 16 October 2026: Reservation-category change for MNLU, Mumbai – New categories Transgender and Orphan added for UG and PG programmes. Candidates who have already applied and belong to these categories should update their application form before 31 October 2026.
- 5 September 2026: Reservation-category change for WBNUJS (The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences) – OBC-A and OBC-B replaced by a single OBC category. Affected candidates should update their application form before 31 October 2026.
- 5 September 2026: Reservation-category change for National Law University Meghalaya – New categories added: Khasi and Jaintia, Garo, and Other SC/ST Meghalaya. Affected candidates should update their application form before 31 October 2026.
- 3 September 2026: Vellore and Tiruvarur removed as CLAT 2027 test centre cities. Candidates who had selected Vellore or Tiruvarur should update their test centre before 31 October 2026.
- 7 September 2026: Persons with Disability (PwD) policy for the conduct of CLAT 2027 issued. See the official website for details.
Admit Card: How to Download
The admit card / hall ticket can be downloaded by the candidate by logging into his or her CLAT account on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The exact date on which hall tickets will be made available will be intimated on the official website. Check the official website for the latest information before going to the exam centre.
Counselling Preview: What Happens After the Exam
Counselling is expected after the results in December 2026 / January 2027. The NLU preference order matters, so fill your preference order carefully. Final seat details will be confirmed during counselling.
CLAT Helpdesk
Email: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in | Phone: 08047162020 | Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on all working days.
About the number of NLUs: Different websites show 24, 26 or 27 because participating NLUs and campuses / affiliated institutions are counted differently. The official CLAT 2027 position is 26 participating NLUs. NLU Delhi is not part of CLAT; it admits through AILET.
Short Information: The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened the CLAT 2027 (Common Law Admission Test) registration window — apply at consortiumofnlus.ac.in by 31 October 2026. This national-level entrance exam is for 5-year Integrated LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) programmes. The exam will be held on 6 December 2026 from 2–4 PM in offline mode.
CLAT 2027 Registration — UG (5-Year Integrated LLB) & PG (LLM)
| Important Dates Registration Start: 3 August 2026 Last Date to Apply: 31 October 2026 Admit Card: Not announced yet by the Consortium; expected late November 2026 Exam Date: 6 December 2026 (2–4 PM) Result: Mid-December 2026 (tentative) | Application Fee General/OBC/NRI: ₹4,000 SC/ST/BPL/PwD: ₹3,500 Mode: Online only Apply at: consortiumofnlus.ac.in Exam: Offline (pen-and-paper) |
Age Limit: No upper age limit for CLAT 2027.
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| UG (5-Year Integrated LLB) | 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); appearing candidates eligible |
| PG (LLM) | LLB degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| Exam Pattern | 120 questions, 2 hours, +1 / -0.25 marking |
Documents Required:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 marksheet/certificate
- Class 12 marksheet/certificate (for UG, if available)
- LLB marksheets/degree (for PG, if available)
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- BPL certificate, if applicable
- Valid ID proof
Exam Pattern:
The UG paper has 120 questions in total and lasts 2 hours. A correct answer carries +1 mark and a wrong answer carries -0.25 marks. The section-wise break-up of questions is approximately as follows:
| Section | Questions (approx.) |
|---|---|
| English Language | 22-26 |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge | 28-32 |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 |
| Total | 120 |
The PG paper follows a different pattern. It also has 120 questions, covering Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence and other law subjects.
Participating NLUs and Seats:
About 27 National Law Universities (NLUs) take part in CLAT. Please note: NLU Delhi is NOT part of CLAT – it conducts its own separate exam, AILET. There are approximately 3,200 UG seats and 1,300 PG seats. Some of the top institutions are NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, HNLU Raipur and GNLU Gandhinagar.
How to Apply:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and select CLAT 2027.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID, and complete OTP verification.
- Log in and choose UG or PG, and your category, carefully.
- Fill the form with names exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee online: ₹4,000 for General/OBC/NRI and ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL/PwD.
- Submit the form before 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM. An incomplete or unpaid form is not considered.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Official Website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in | Apply Online: consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027 |
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Q1. What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
A: 31 October 2026.
Q2. When is the CLAT 2027 exam?
A: 6 December 2026, 2–4 PM, offline mode.
Q3. What is the application fee?
A: ₹4,000 for General/OBC/NRI; ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL/PwD.
Q4. Who can apply?
A: 10+2 with 45% (40% SC/ST) for UG; LLB with 50% (45% SC/ST) for PG.
Q5. When will the admit card be released?
A: The admit card has not been announced yet by the Consortium; it is expected in late November 2026.
Q6. Can I correct my form after submission?
A: A correction window is announced by the Consortium when applicable; check the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the latest update.
Q7. Is NLU Delhi included in CLAT?
A: No. NLU Delhi does not admit through CLAT; it conducts AILET separately.
