CLAT Exam 2027: Registration (Ongoing), Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Paper, Mock Test & Top NLUs

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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CLAT 2027 online registrations

3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 19:29 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Consortium of National Law Universities activated the CLAT Registrations on August 3. The candidates can fill the CLAT Form 2027 on its portal - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date for the CLAT registration is October 31 in a single shift. The Consortium will conduct the CLAT Exam 2027 on December 6, 2026.

The total number of UG seats offered in the CLAT exam is around 4,000 and over 90 thousand candidates apply for the exam every year. Candidates need to complete the CLAT registration first and then fill the form onlinr. A valid mobile number and email id is required to generate the registration number. The candidates will be required to pay the CLAT form fee (as per their category) to submit the application form.

Key Dates

  • Last Date to apply for CLAT exam 2027: October 31, 2026
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Date: December 6, 2026
  • CLAT Exam Admit Card Release: November 25 (tentative)

Also Read: List of NLUs

Table of contents
  • What is CLAT Exam?
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CLAT Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027
  • CLAT Exam Syllabus and Pattern
  • CLAT 2027 Registration Process
  • CLAT Preparation Tips 2027
  • CLAT Mock Test 2027
  • CLAT Previous Year Question Papers and Answer Key
  • CLAT 2027 Admit Card
  • CLAT Exam Analysis 2027
  • CLAT 2027 Result
  • CLAT 2027 Cutoff
  • CLAT Counselling 2027
  • Top NLUs of CLAT Exam
  • Important FAQs related to CLAT Exam
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What is CLAT Exam?

The CLAT full form is Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). It is a national-level entrance exam conducted to select candidates for admission to 26 NLUs out of 27. Through the CLAT examination, candidates can get admission into 5-year integrated LLB and one-year LLM courses. NLU Delhi conducts its own entrance exam, i.e. All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). Apart from NLUs, the CLAT exam scores are also accepted by many private law schools in the country. The candidates should note that the CLAT official site is 

Features Ongoing
Conducting Body

Consortium of NLUs

Exam Purpose To select the candidates for LLB and LLM programmes offered by participating National Law Universities(NLUs)
Exam Mode Offline (Pen and Paper mode)
Duration of Exam 2 Hours
Frequency Annual
Courses Offered

CLAT UG - BA LLB, BBA LLB & Others

CLAT PG - LLM

Number of Seats offered

UG - 4,000 (Approx.)

PG - 1,750 (Approx.)

Current Status Notification out and registration ongoing
Next Event Admit Card

Also Read: PSU Recruitment through CLAT

CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
03 Aug ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26

CLAT 2027 online registrations

ONGOING
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
06 Dec ' 26

CLAT 2027 Exam Date

To Be Notified

CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Objection Window

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key

TENTATIVE
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CLAT Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027

DeskCalendarRegistration: 03 Aug ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26

The Consortium of NLUs prescribed the CLAT exam eligibility in its information brochure. The CLAT consortium will check the eligibility of the candidate and in case of any variance from the official version, the candidature can be cancelled at any stage of the examination process. CLAT entrance exam is conducted online at the designated exam centres across the nation. Candidates can see the CLAT exam eligibility criteria below. 

Particulars Details
Educational Requirement

For UG Courses

  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to General/ Other Backwards Class/ Person with Disability/ Non-Resident Indian/ Person of Indian Origin/ Overseas Citizen of India
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 40 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category)
  • Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board examinations in March/April are also eligible to apply.

For PG Courses

  • Candidates should have a recognised LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) or an equivalent law degree with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to General/ Other Backwards Classes)
  • Candidates should have a recognised LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) or an equivalent law degree with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category)
  • Candidates in the final semester/year of their LLB are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit No age bar
Nationality Requirement Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
Each university has its own set of prescribed standards for admitting NRIs and foreign Nationals.
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CLAT Exam Syllabus and Pattern

CLAT exam syllabus defines the locus of preparation. Coupled with the exam pattern and previous year question papers, the trio forms the three pillars of CLAT preparation. The candidates are advised to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus because the weightage is not officially provided by the Consortium. The Consortium has not made any changes to the syllabus and exam pattern.

CLAT UG Syllabus 2027

The exam syllabus will have five sections, namely English Language, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, and Quantitative Techniques. Check below the main topics of the CLAT Syllabus

Syllabus sections

Syllabus topics

English language
  • Vocabulary Words
  • Correcting Incorrect Grammar Sentences
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Tenses
GK and Current Affairs
  • Arts and culture
  • International Affairs
  • Historical and contemporary events 
Quantitative Techniques
  • Number theory and basic arithmetic
  • Averages and Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Mixtures and alligations

 Logical Reasoning
  • Analogies
  • Relationships
  • Syllogism
  • Cause & Effect
Legal Reasoning
  • Legal Maxims
  • Important Supreme Court Judgments
  • Legal GK
  • Indian Constitution

The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics and sub-topics as mentioned above to score better in the exam.

CLAT UG Exam Pattern for 2027

The CLAT question paper 2027 will have 120 questions. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers. Check the highlights of CLAT Exam Pattern below

Feature Details
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Sections
  1. English,
  2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs,
  3. Logical Reasoning 
  4. Legal Reasoning
Marks per Question 1
Total Marks 120
Language English
Duration of Exam 2 hours

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CLAT PG Syllabus 2027

Candidates should note that the CLAT PG exam tests the conceptual knowledge of the Law subjects. The CLAT PG exam tests the subjective knowledge of the mandatory subjects at the Under-graduate Level. These subjects include

Constitutional Law Jurisprudence Administrative Law
Law of Contract Torts Family Law
Criminal Law Property Law Company Law
Public International Law Tax Law Environmental Law
Labour & Industrial Law    

The CLAT PG exam will test the comprehension abilities of the student.

CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2027

The Consortium ask the comprehension based questions in the CLAT PG Exam. The pattern of the exam is given below:

Feature Details
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Marks per Question 1 mark
Total Marks 120
Language English
Duration of Exam 2 hours

In the CLAT PG paper, there will be one section only. The Consortium will ask 120 questions based on the compulsory subjects.

CLAT Exam Marking Scheme

There is a provision of negative marking in the CLAT UG and PG exams. The Common Marking Scheme for the CLAT exam is given below:

CLAT Exam Marking Scheme
Marks Assigned for Correct Answer 1
Marks deducted for Incorrect Answer 0.25
Marks deducted for unattempted Question 0

The candidates should note that consistency and hard work is the key to CLAT exam preparation.

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CLAT 2027 Registration Process

CLAT registration is the first step in the examination process. Candidates need to register first with their mobile number and email id. After registration, the candidates can fill the CLAT form 2027 online and pay the registration fee as per their category. Candidates can see the process to fill the CLAT form 2027 below:

How to fill CLAT Registration Form 2027?

Candidates can register for the CLAT exam in the manner shown below:

  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Click on the CLAT 2027 tab

  • Select register

  • Enter your name, mobile number & email ID

  • Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent to your phone and set a password

How to fill CLAT Form 2027?

After registration, the candidates will be required to re-log in with the login credentials generated above and fill the application details in the following manner:

  • Select the program of study: 5-year LLB or one-year LLM

  • Start by entering personal information, communication details, qualifying examination status, exam centre preferences and reservation.
  • Once the details are duly filled, agree to the declaration, give consent and submit the form.    
  • Pay the registration fees

CLAT Registration Fee 2027

Candidates must note that the application form will not be considered submitted until the CLAT Form Fees have been paid. The application fee for each category is as follows:

Category

Application fee (in INR)

Application fee with question papers

General/OBC/NRI/ PIO/ OCI

INR 4000

INR 4500

SC/ ST/BPL/PwD

INR  3500

INR 4000

The candidates need to pay the CLAT registration fee online only.

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CLAT Preparation Tips 2027

CLAT exam is a highly competitive exam and the candidates are advised to prepare for the exam in a planned manner. They should make a three-month preparation plan with clear measurable targets. They should subdivide this plan into monthly, weekly and daily targets. This will help them to maintain consistency in CLAT exam preparation. There are three main components of CLAT preparation, namely

  • CLAT Syllabus Topics
  • CLAT Previous Year Question Papers
  • CLAT Mock Test Papers

Each of the above components plays its pivotal role in the CLAT preparation. Let us see the CLAT Preparation Tips below.

Best Books for CLAT Exam

Books are the first and best companion in the CLAT exam preparation. Candidates are advised to study standard books to prepare the CLAT topics. There are a number of good books available for each topic and the candidates are advised to read one standard book and revise it multiple times. Here we are suggesting some good books for the CLAT UG exam:

Subject

CLAT 2027 Book Recommendation

CLAT Logical Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning (English) by MK Pandey
CLAT Legal Reasoning
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson
  • Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning by AP Bhardwaj
CLAT Quantitative Techniques
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
  • Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
CLAT GK & Current Affairs
  • News Paper
  • Manorama Year Book by Manorama Publications
  • Latest General Knowledge by Lucent’s
CLAT English
  • Objective General English by SP Bakshi
  • The Pearson Guide to the CLAT by Pearson's

The above is a short list of books for CLAT exam preparation. You can get a complete list of the best books for CLAT exam preparation.

Section-wise CLAT Preparation Tips

English Language: Read novels and newspaper editorials daily. To improve your speed, try to complete one novel in a day or two. Make a separate vocabulary diary.

Current Affairs including GK: Do stay up to date with the national and international news; download the newspaper apps to get updates on latest news.

Legal Reasoning: Read magazines and blogs related to static and current legal issues. Do not memorise sections of IPC; familiarise yourself with the basic rationale behind legal topics.

Logical Reasoning Section: Master core critical concepts like assumptions, inferences, and strengthening/weakening arguments.

Quantitative Techniques: Focus on Data Interpretation (DI) caselets by building strong foundational math speed.

Check the list below of important articles on CLAT 2027 exam preparation.

Time Management Tips for CLAT Exam Preparation

Time management is a very crucial aspect of exam. Every candidate has same time for preparation but some of them excel in the exam while others only manage to score bare minimum marks. It is the time management of the candidate which makes all the difference. Time management has two aspects.

  • Time Management during the preparation
  • Time Management during the CLAT exam

Let us explore each of them

Time Management during the preparation

The candidates are advised to prepare their study plan keeping in mind their affinity and previous knowledge of the subjects. The candidates should assign the highest amount of time to the subject which they feel is difficult. The subject in which they are comfortable, they should assign less time and practice more.

Time Management during the CLAT exam

It is the most important aspect because if the candidates cannot manage time during the exam, they won't be able to attempt the full paper and in that case, the maximum marks they can score will be reduced. One of the main reasons for wasting time in the CLAT paper is getting stuck on one question for more than the assigned time. The candidates should note that there are 120 questions and each question carries equal marks. The total time assigned is 120 minutes. So in ideal conditions, 1 minute will be available to read, understand, solve and mark the answer for 1 question. But some quant and logical reasoning questions cannot be solved in one minute and the candidates remain stuck on such questions for over five minutes.

The candidates are advised not to waste time on one question and spend the time judiciously. The candidates can get detailed tips on Time Management for CLAT 2027.

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CLAT Mock Test 2027

Mock Tests are replicas of actual question papers having the same number of questions based on the exam syllabus and pattern.

Benefits of CLAT Mock Tests

CLAT Mock Test Papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, improve their reading speed, help to practice time and stress management during the real paper and assess their CLAT preparation.  It helps in understanding the sectional weightage of topics, types of questions asked in the paper, types of answer options provided in the paper and the time management required in the real paper.

How to Attempt CLAT Mock Test?

The candidates are advised to attempt the CLAT mock test paper under exam-like conditions. It means the candidates should follow time limits for the paper. They should sit for a stretch of two hours in a row to solve the CLAT mock paper. They should solve the paper dedicatedly in the assigned time without any deviation.

Free CLAT Mock Tests

Shiksha has created CLAT Mock Tests to help aspirants excel in the CLAT ExamCandidates can practice and get ready for the upcoming exam. Check the table below to access Shiksha’s free Mocks for practice

CLAT Mock Test CLAT Mock Test Solutions
CLAT Mock Test Set 1 CLAT Mock Test 1 Solutions
CLAT Mock Test Set 2 CLAT Mock Test Set 2 Solutions
CLAT Mock Test Set 3 CLAT Mock Test Set 3 Solutions
CLAT Mock Test Set 4 CLAT Mock Test Set 4 Solutions
CLAT Mock Test Set 5 CLAT Mock Test Set 5 Solutions

The candidates must attempt the CLAT Mock Test in a time-bound manner and analyse the result of the Mock test paper and incorporate the learnings from such analysis in their preparation.

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CLAT Previous Year Question Papers and Answer Key

Previous year question papers are very important source of preparation for the CLAT exam. By solving the CLAT question papers of previous years, candidates will get an idea about their weak areas and where they need to focus during their preparation journey.

CLAT Question Papers with Answers PDFs Download

Download free PDFs of question papers along with official answer keys in the table below

Exam Year

PDF Link

2026

Download PDF 

2025

Download PDF

2023

Download PDF 

2022

Download PDF 
The candidates should note that the official answer key is the corollary to the question papers. The candidates can see the CLAT answer key downloading steps 

How to Download CLAT Answer Key?

The Consortium release the provisional CLAT answer key after the exam and asks the candidates to send objections against the incorrect answers. The candidates can download the CLAT Answer Key in the following manner:

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

  • Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.

  • View, download and save the answer key and question paper PDF.

  • Link to download CLAT answer key will be provided here

See the steps to raise objections against the incorrect answers given in the CLAT Answer key.

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CLAT 2027 Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: To be notified

The Consortium is expected to release the CLAT admit card at least 15 days before the exam. Students can generally download their hall ticket until 1:30 pm on exam day.

How to download CLAT Admit Card?

Students can download the CLAT hall ticket 2027 by following the process given below 

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Click on the admit card download tab displayed on screen.
  • You will be redirected to the login window.
  • Enter registration/application number and date of birth.
  • The admit card will appear on screen.
  • Read all the details printed on it carefully.
  • Take a printout of the CLAT admit card.

The Consortium notifies the exam centre of the candidate only on the admit card.

CLAT Exam Centre

The candidates get the details of their CLAT exam centre in their admit card only. The admit card contains the address and the nearest landmark to reach the exam centre. The candidates are required to reach their CLAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.

Also Read: CLAT Exam Day Guidelines

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CLAT Exam Analysis 2027

The CLAT exam will be held on December 6. The exam will be conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode in a single shift across the nation. The candidates will get the CLAT exam analysis here just after the exam. 

CLAT Section-Wise Analysis

There are four sections in the CLAT exam and each section has its own importance. The candidates will get here the section-wise difficulty level of the CLAT question paper in the manner given below:

Section Question Numbers Difficulty Level
English Language 1 – 24 To Be Determined
Current Affairs Including General Knowledge 25 – 52 To Be Determined
Legal Reasoning 53 – 84 To Be Determined
Logical Reasoning 85 – 108 To Be Determined
Quantitative Techniques  109 – 120 To Be Determined

Get the complete CLAT Exam Analysis.

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CLAT 2027 Result

DeskCalendarResult: To be notified

The CLAT Result 2027 will be released on the CLAT official portal: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Aspirants will be able to download their scorecard using their login details. The CLAT Result will be prepared based on the final answer key.

How to Download CLAT Result 2027?

Candidates can check the simple steps given below to download their result:

  • Click on the result link given above
  • A login window will open
  • Fill in your details
  • The scorecard will come on the screen
  • Download & take a printout

CLAT 2027 Scorecard Details

The candidates' scorecard will carry the following details

  • Name
  • Father's Name
  • Roll Number
  • Application Number
  • Category 
  • Sectional and overall scores
  • All India Rank
  • Category Rank

Please note that the students will not be provided with hard copies of the scorecard.

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CLAT 2027 Cutoff

CLAT cutoff for NLU admission is the minimum score required to get shortlisted for selection rounds. The cutoffs vary based on category as well as the institute.

CLAT Cutoffs for NLUs (Expected)

The CLAT cut-off for the 5-year integrated LLB program has been mentioned below for different NLUs. These are the expected cut-offs, and the final cut-off will be released before each round.

Also Read: 

NLU vs Non-NLU: Which one is better?

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CLAT Counselling 2027

The CLAT exam counselling will be conducted by the Consortium in online mode. The candidates who clear the CLAT exam will be asked to fill their Choice of NLUs in their Counselling registration form. The Consortium will consider various factors such as the domicile of the candidate, Seats in the NLU selected, Category of the candidate and any other relaxation claimed by the candidate. 

After considering all the above, the seats will be assigned to the candidate and they will have the option to accept it or apply for upgrade. The candidate should note that each NLU will prepare and release their own merit list. The candidates will be called to take admission in that order only.

The CLAT Counselling will be conducted in rounds and usually, the consortium conducts five rounds of Counselling.

The candidates can see here the detailed process of CLAT Counselling.

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Important FAQs related to CLAT Exam

Candidates can check important FAQs related to CLAT here.

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