What all can be edited in CLAT Application Form 2027?

The application edit window for CLAT Exam 2027 will likely open in November. Using the application edit window, the candidate will be able to edit details. Before the CLAT Application Correction Window 2027 is closed, candidates will be able to make following changes: Details Candidate's Name Email Address Father's Name Mother's Name Exam Centre Date of Birth Mobile Number Photograph Signature

Are the CLAT 2027 Test Centre Revised?

Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.

Is CLAT 2027 admit card released?

No, the CLAT Admit Card 2027 is not out yet. The admit card will likely be released on November 15, 2026. The official schedule has not been announced yet.

What is the difficulty level of CLAT Exam?

The difficulty level of CLAT 2027 is considered to be moderate. The exam is conducted to assess candidates' ability to think critically and solve problems. There will be five sections.

What are the important topics of CLAT Legal Reasoning?

Some of the important topics of CLAT Legal Reasoning include Legal Maxims Important Supreme Court Judgments Legal GK Indian Constitution Important Acts and Amendments of the Legislature Current Affairs

Why CLAT Exam Analysis is important?

CLAT Exam Analysis helps those who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for next session. The analysis helps candidates to know the type of questions asked, the difficulty level and how to attempt the paper.

What factors are considered while deciding the CLAT Cutoff?

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors Exam Difficulty Number of Applicants Seat Availability Reservation Policy Domicile Quota

What does CLAT cutoff mean?

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?

Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.

How is CLAT cutoff calculated?

The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors Total Number of Candidates Appeared Difficulty Level of the Exam Total Number of Seats Available Category-wise Reservations

What if I exit the CLAT counselling process in first round, Am I allowed to appear in pending rounds?

You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too.

CLAT Counselling Process is online or offline?

The CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. Candidates need to register first by uploading their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment. For original document verification aspirants will have to go to thedesignated centres.

What is CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme?

Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme below CLAT Marking Parameters Marks Awarded Correct answer +1 marks Incorrect answer -0.25 marks Un-attempted question 0 marks

What is CLAT Syllabus?

The CLAT 2027 UG syllabus includes five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning Quantitative Techniques. The exam will consist of 120 MCQs. Candidates will get 2 hours to complete the exam.

CLAT Sample Papers 2027 will be released online or offline?

The CLAT Sample Papers will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who have paid for the sample papers will be able to download and solve the same.

How can I download CLAT Question Papers from previous year?

Students can download CLAT previous year question papers directly from the official Consortium of National Law Universities website. They will have to navigate to the designated exam archive section. Candidates can find all question papers there.

Is Nationality a criteria in CLAT Eligibility 2027?

Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.

How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?

To know the eligibility for CLAT exam 2027, the candidates must refer to the information bulletins/brochures released by the participating universities.

Where can I check CLAT Result 2027?

Candidates must note that the CLAT Result is released online only. They can check and download CLAT 2027 Scorecard by visiting conosritumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT 2027 Scorecard is important and must be kept safely as it will be needed for counselling process too.

How to download CLAT Scorecard 2027?

Candidates will be able to download the CLAT Scorecard through these steps Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in Enter your login details Your scorecard will be displayed on your screen Download and take a printout for future reference

How many NLUs participate in CLAT Exam?

As of 2026, 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). These universities offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs, with over 5,600 seats available in total. NLU Delhi is the only exception, conducting its own entrance exam (AILET) rather than participating in CLAT

What is good rank in CLAT exam?

A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs.

What is CLAT Invite List?

The Consortium of NLUs publish the CLAT Invite List that will carry important details like roll number of the candidates who have scored high enough to be shortlisted the counselling process, their total marks and other details. With this candidates will be able to register for seat allotment in National Law Universities (NLUs) for UG and PG programs.

How to prepare GK for CLAT?

The candidates are advised to prepare the Current Affairs and GK sections simultaneously. The CLAT aspirants are suggested to link the Current Events with their Static GK background. To prepare current affairs, the candidates can read one current affairs monthly magazine. For GK part, Any General Knowledge Manual will suffice. Newspapers are one of the most important resources that provide the background of the current events and link them with their legal framework.

How to practice CLAT Official Sample Papers?

The practice the sample papers of CLAT released by the consortium follow these steps Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in Login and click on attempt sample paper You will now see instructions on your screen Read the instructions and click on Start Mock Test Attempt the question paper

CLAT 2027 Exam: Registrations (Till Oct 31), Application Correction, Eligibility & Syllabus

CLAT 2027 online registrations

3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26

Updated on Sep 30, 2026 02:21 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager

CLAT stands for the Common Law Admission Test. As the name suggests, it is a common exam conducted annually to select candidates for the Law Courses offered by the participating National Law Universities. They formed a Consortium to conduct the CLAT nationwide and carry out other responsibilities related to the exam.

CLAT exam 2027 will be held offline in pen-and-paper mode. The candidates will be asked to mark their answers on the OMR sheet provided by the Consortium. As per the official timeline, the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.

There are over 3,500 seats in the undergraduate courses offered in NLUs but the number of applicants will be over 90,000. Candidates should note that the CLAT registrations are available till October 31 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027. The CLAT applications started on August 3.

Candidates will get their admit card by November 25 under their CLAT account login. Earlier, the Consortium removed Vellore and Tiruvarur from CLAT 2027. Moreover, the Consortium also released the revised PwD policy applicable in CLAT exam. All reasonable accommodations at the CLAT exam centre will be provided as per the revised policy only.

Read this page to get information about different components of CLAT such as dates, eligibility, application steps, syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategy.

What's New in CLAT Exam Registration Form

This year, the candidates are not required to provide the order of preference of National Law Universities during the initial registration phase. The candidates can fill in that preference during the counselling registration phase. It will be beneficial for the candidates as the NLUs NIRF Rankings 2026 will be available by that time.

Download Here: Revised PwD Policy for CLAT 2027

Latest Update

CLAT 2027 Revised PwD Policy Released
CLAT 2027 Test Cities Revised
WBNUJS Kolkata and NLU Meghalaya have updated their reservation category

Also Read: List of NLUs

Table of contents

About CLAT Exam
CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Schedule
CLAT Exam Registration Process
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
CLAT Exam Notification
CLAT Exam Syllabus and Pattern 2027
CLAT Preparation Tips 2027
CLAT Mock Test 2027
CLAT Exam Question Papers and Answer Key
CLAT Admit Card 2027
CLAT Exam Analysis 2027
CLAT Result 2027
CLAT Cutoff 2027
CLAT Counselling 2027
Top NLUs Accepting CLAT Score
CLAT Coachings
CLAT FAQs

About CLAT Exam

The full form of CLAT is "Common Law Admission Test". It is a common entrance exam that determines admission to India's National Law Universities—institutions like NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad, except NLU Delhi. NLU Delhi conducts its own entrance exam, i.e. All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).

Candidates can see the important highlights below:

Features	Ongoing
Conducting Body	Consortium of NLUs
Official Website	consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Frequency	Yearly
Exam Level	National
Registration Window	03-Aug-2026 to 31-Oct-2026
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)
Exam Type	Passage-based comprehension MCQs
Duration of Exam	2 Hours
Frequency	Yearly
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

CLAT UG is for students who've just finished or are finishing Class 12, while CLAT PG is for LLB graduates going for an LLM.

Also Read: PSU Recruitment through CLAT

List of NLU Courses

The undergraduate law courses are offered as a five-year integrated degree as under:

UG Courses	Names of NLUs
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) Hons.	NLU Delhi, NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Hyderabad, NUJS West Bengal, HNLU Raipur, GNLU Gandhinagar, RMNLU Lucknow, RGNUL Panjab, CNLU Patna, NUALS Kochi, NLU Odisha, NUSRL Ranchi, NLUJAA Assam, DSNLU Visakhapatnam, TNNLU Tiruchirapalli, MNLU Mumbai, MNLU Nagpur, MNLU Aurangabad, HPNLU Shimla, DNLU Jabalpur, Dr B R Ambedkar NLU Sonepat, NLIU Bhopal, NLU Tripura, NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Silvassa, NUALS Kochi
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) LLB Hons.	NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, CNLU Patna, NLU Odisha, HPNLU Shimla, NLU Aurangabad, NLU Nagpur,
Bachelor of Science (BSc) LLB	NUJS West Bengal, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLU Bhopal
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) LLB	GNLU Gandhinagar, TNNLU Tiruchirapalli
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) LLB	GNLU Gandhinagar

The list of courses is released by each NLU separately.

Number of Candidates Appeared in CLAT Exam

The candidates can see the number of candidates registered and appeared in the CLAT exam over the years.

Year	Registered Candidates	Appeared Candidates	Attendance Rate
2026	92,344	89,416	96.83%
2025	83,000	80,000	96.33%
2024	71,243	68,786	96.45%
2023	54,253	51,469	94.86%
2022	60,895	56,742	93.17%
2021	70,277	62,107	88.39%

This number is increasing year after year.

⚡ CLAT 2027 Exam Guide

Get all the Details about CLAT, NLUs & college preferences

📄 Download CLAT Guide

CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming 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
View more Future Events (2)

CLAT Exam Registration Process

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

How to fill the CLAT Registration Form?

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

The candidates should note that after filling the application form, they will be required to pay the CLAT exam fee as per their category.

CLAT Form Fee

Candidates must note that the application form will not be considered submitted until the CLAT 2027 Form Fee is 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

Candidates can pay their registration fee online only. Candidates must pay the CLAT 2027 Form Fee (as per their category) to submit the application form.

Mistakes to Avoid in CLAT Exam Registration Form

Candidates must avoid making the following mistakes while filling the CLAT Application Form 2027:

Entering an incorrect spelling of your name or date of birth.
Giving an inactive Email ID
Uploading images that do not meet size and dimension guidelines.
Selecting the wrong category or reservation status.
Missing the deadline
Missing any document required to fill the CLAT Application Form 2027
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets/certificates.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Missing category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable.
Missing disability certificate (if applicable).
Missing domicile certificate (for state quota claims).

Also read: Most Common Mistakes to Avoid while filling the CLAT Registration Form

CLAT Registration Correction Window 2027

The Consortium will soon release the CLAT 2027 application correction window. Candidates are advised to cross-check their registration form and make corrections if there are any errors. Candidates should note that the Consortium will deem the last saved CLAT Registration form final.

Also Read: Documents required for CLAT 2027 registration

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027

DeskCalendar Registration: 03 Aug ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26

The Consortium stated all the points related to CLAT 2027 eligibility criteria on its official portal:consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The candidates must ensure that they comply with all the eligibility conditions stated by the Consortium because any deviation from the officially stated guidelines can lead to cancellation of the registration form. Candidates must read and understand the CLAT eligibility conditions before filling the CLAT registration form. The Consortium of NLUs prescribed the CLAT exam eligibility in its information brochure. CLAT entrance exam is conducted offline at the designated exam centres across the nation. Candidates can see the CLAT UG 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.

Age Limit

No age bar

Nationality Requirement

Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)

The candidates can see here the details about CLAT exam eligibility criteria. Each university has its own set of prescribed standards for admitting NRIs and foreign Nationals.

Also Read: CLAT Qualification

CLAT 2027 NLUs Reservation Policy

Each National Law University has different reservation policies. The candidates must read the reservations provided by the NLUs before applying for the exam. Some NLUs provide preference to candidates domiciled in their state. Candidates must read these preferences before applying for the CLAT exam.

Also Read:

Reservation in NLUs

CLAT Age Limit

CLAT Exam Notification

The Consortium of National Law Universities released the CLAT 2027 Notification on its official portal. The Consortium did not release any details about the exam except the dates. It notified the CLAT exam events and their respective dates on the official website of the Consortium. It follows the notified dates religiously.

CLAT Exam Syllabus and Pattern 2027

CLAT syllabus defines the scope of preparation. Coupled with the exam pattern and previous years' question papers, the trio forms the three pillars of CLAT preparation. Candidates are advised to prepare all the topics mentioned in the 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 Syllabus 2027

Consortium defines the CLAT syllabus on its official website. There are 5 sections in the CLAT exam syllabus based on the exam format given on the official portal:

English Language
Logical Reasoning
Legal Reasoning
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Quantitative Techniques

Candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics and sub-topics as mentioned above to score better in the exam. Candidates can see the details here about the CLAT Subjects.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

CLAT UG exam runs for two hours and has 120 questions (all comprehension-based and drawn from passages rather than standalone questions). That's the single biggest adjustment students coming from a Class 12 study routine need to make — you're not recalling facts, you're extracting them from a paragraph you're reading for the first time, under a clock.

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

Feature	Details
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Sections	English Current Affairs including General Knowledge Logical Reasoning Legal Reasoning Quantitative Techniques
Total Questions	120
Marks per Question	1
Total Marks	120
Language	English
Duration of Exam	2 hours

The candidates should note that all the questions will be passage-based.

Also Read:

CLAT 2027 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 an unattempted Question	0

The official marking scheme implies that there is negative marking in the CLAT exam. Candidates should note that the CLAT PG 2027 will be held on the same day.

CLAT 2027 Sectional Time Limit

There is no sectional time limit or cutoff mentioned on the official website of CLAT. But candidates are advised not to waste time on one question; they should move to the next question after 3 minutes, whatever the case may be.

CLAT Preparation Tips 2027

CLAT is a highly competitive exam and the candidates are advised to prepare 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 a pivotal role in CLAT 2027 preparation.

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 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 preparation 2027.

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. For 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 to spend the time judiciously. The candidates can get detailed tips on Time Management for CLAT 2027.

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 Exam. Candidates 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.

Check the roadmap above for CLAT preparation.

CLAT Exam Question Papers and Answer Key

The Consortium of NLUs will provide the CLAT 2027 question paper and answer key on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in after the exam. Candidates should note that previous year question papers are a very important source of preparation for the CLAT exam. By solving the CLAT question papers, 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 download steps

How to Download CLAT 2027 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.

CLAT Admit Card 2027

DeskCalendar Admit 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

Consortium of NLUs revised the number of CLAT Test Cities and removed two Test Cities from the list of its test cities. The Consortium removed Vellore and Tiruvarur as Test Centre Cities for CLAT 2027. The candidates get the details of their CLAT exam centre only in their admit card. The admit card contains the address and the nearest landmark to reach the exam centre. The candidates are required to reach their CLAT 2027 exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.

Also Read: CLAT Exam Day Guidelines

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 five 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.

CLAT Result 2027

DeskCalendar Result: To be notified

The CLAT 2027 Result will be released on the CLAT official portal, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, by December 15. Aspirants will be allowed to download their scorecard using their login details. The CLAT Result will be prepared based on the final answer key.

How to Download CLAT 2027 Result?

Candidates can follow 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 appear 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.

CLAT Cutoff 2027

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.

NLU	Cut-off
NLSIU Bangalore	95+
NALSAR Hyderabad	95+
WBNUJS Kolkata	90+
NLU Jodhpur	85+
NLU Bhopal	85+
GNLU Gandhinagar	85+
MNLU Mumbai	82+
RMLNLU Lucknow	78+
NLU Odisha	75+

Get here the CLAT previous year's cutoffs.

Also Read:

NLU vs Non-NLU: Which one is better?

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.

Top NLUs Accepting CLAT Score

The NLUs can be classified based on their ranks in the NIRF. Not all NLUs are ranked in the top 50 law institutes in the nation.

NLU Name	NIRF Ranking 2025	UG Seat intake
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	1	310
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad	3	132
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	4	132
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	5	172
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack	15	180
Chanakya National Law University Patna	17	69
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	21	187
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	27	134 +68
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	28	120
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi	30	120

Get here the complete list of NLUs with their Seat intake.

CLAT Coachings

Common Law Admission Test is conducted nationwide and involves fierce competition. The National Law Universities provide world-class faculty, infrastructure and placement opportunities that are exceptional. Hence, most law aspirants want to study in NLUs and hence the competition in CLAT. There are two ways to prepare for the CLAT 2027 as given below:

CLAT online coaching
CLAT offline coaching

For candidates who wish to prepare in a disciplined way with a set daily routine, CLAT coaching is the only way out. Candidates can see below the list of CLAT coaching centres near you.

CLAT Coachings in Delhi	CLAT Coachings in Chandigarh	CLAT Coachings in Kolkata
CLAT Coachings in Indore	CLAT Coachings in Ranchi

Candidates must attend offline or online coaching if they need to boost their preparation and confidence.

CLAT FAQs

Candidates can check important FAQs related to CLAT here.

Q: Why is it important to choose CLAT exam center?

While filling the CLAT application form 2027, candidates have to select three CLAT centres. Based on the preferences added by the candidate, authorities will allot the exam centre based on the choices added. Candidates must select the districts which are near their permanent or present address and easy to commute. It is important for candidates to reach the CLAT exam centre on time to complete the verification process.

Q: How to apply for CLAT Exam?

Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.

Q: Is the CLAT exam online or offline?

The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.

Q: Is it necessary to pass in individual sections of CLAT?

There will be no sectional qualifying criterion for CLAT 2027. The overall marks will be considered while preparing the merit list for CLAT. But to ensure a good score, candidates must ensure a high number of attempts with full accuracy.

Q: What is CLAT Exam Timing?

The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.

Q: Is CLAT exam difficult?

Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough.

Q: Which are the top ranked NLUs in India?

As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.

Top NLUs in India	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
NLSIU Bangalore Ranking	1	1	1
National Law University, Delhi Ranking	2	2	2
NLU Kolkata Ranking	4	4	4
GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking	7	8	5
NLU Bhopal Ranking	18	21	27
NUSRL Ranchi Ranking	24	22	30
NLU Odisha Ranking	30	26	15
NLU Assam Ranking	28	27	35

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Q: What is the last date for CLAT Registration 2027?

The candidates need to register for the CLAT exam by October 31. The candidates need to pay the exam fee as per their category to submit the application form.

Q: What is the purpose of the CLAT exam?

The key objective of the CLAT is to act as a merit-based entrance examination for admission to Under Graduate (5 years Integrated LLB) as well as Post Graduate (LLM) courses conducted by the prestigious NLUs in India.

Q: Is a Domicile Certificate compulsory for filling out the CLAT application form?

No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.

Q: What are the websites to check CLAT 2027 Result?

To check the CLAT Result, candidates must note that there is only one website. CLAT Result can be checked on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Scorecard will be released on the same website.