CLAT 2nd Merit List 2027: NLUs Opening/Closing Rank, Download CLAT Second Merit List PDF
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT 2nd merit list 2027 PDF can be downloaded at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates allotted seats in second round for CLAT 2027 counselling can pay admission fee and upload documents. Check details here
CLAT Merit List
Consortium of NLUs will be releasing merit list for CLAT 2027 round 2 counselling in January 2028. Only qualified candidates can participate in second round of CLAT counselling. They can download CLAT 2nd merit list 2027 online at official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Those shortlisted in CLAT second merit list 2027 have to upload their documents and pay admission fee to accept allotted seats.
Those who have been allotted seats in first round for CLAT counselling, can pay difference amount (if remaining) before deadline. CLAT merit list is released before and after each counselling round. Candidates selected for admission to NLUs in India can complete formalities as per instructions. Those who do not get a seat allotted through CLAT 2nd merit list 2027, can wait for next round.
- CLAT Merit List 2027 Important Dates
- How to Download CLAT Merit List 2027?
- Documents Needed for CLAT UG Merit List 2027
- How is CLAT Merit List 2027 is Prepared?
- CLAT 2nd Merit List 2027 for UG Courses
- CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for UG Courses
- CLAT 2026 Second PG Merit List for all NLUs
CLAT Merit List 2027 Important Dates
Candidates can check merit list and other important dates for CLAT exam below
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT Second Allotment List | January 2028 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | January 2028 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List | January 2028 |
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT PG Exam will be held for duration of two hours; i.e. from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates have to answer 120 questions in the given time frame. The scores of CLAT LLM 2027 score will be accepted by 19 NLUs in the country.
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.
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
The CLAT exam duration is two hours for both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate. It will have 120 multiple choice questions. For each correct answer one makrs will be given and -0.25 will be deducted for incorrect ones.
How to Download CLAT Merit List 2027?
To download CLAT second merit list, candidates can check these steps below
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Go to official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in
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On homepage, scroll down
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Now, click on CLAT second allotment list
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A PDF file will be displayed
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Check and download it
Documents Needed for CLAT UG Merit List 2027
Candidates can check list of documents needed for CLAT counselling below
- 10th or equivalent mark sheet
- 12th or equivalent mark sheet
- Graduation certificate (for CLAT PG counselling)
- Character certificate
- Transfer / Migration Certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC etc) if applicable
- PWD Certificate (If applicable)
- Domicile/residence certificate (If applying under domicile category)
Commonly asked questions
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
The CLAT Exam is conducted by consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All those candidates who are looking forward to getting admission at NLUs must appear for the exam. Apart from NLU Delhi, admission to all the NLUs are done through CLAT.
CLAT 2027 exam will be conducted on December 6, 2026. The exam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. Consortium of NLUs has officially announced CLAT Exam Date.
Candidates should start the CLAT 2027 Legal Reasoning preparation as soon as they begin their preparation.
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How is CLAT Merit List 2027 is Prepared?
Various factors that determine CLAT merit list
- Seat intake
- Total number of candidates
- CLAT merit rank
- Category
CLAT 2nd Merit List 2027 for UG Courses
Candidates can check 2nd merit list of CLAT UG below, once released
| CLAT Participating NLUs | Second Merit List |
|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore | To be Available Soon |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad | To be Available Soon |
| West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata | To be Available Soon |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
To be Available Soon |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | To be Available Soon |
CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for UG Courses
Candidates can download seat allotment for CLAT undergraduate course from table below
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CLAT 2026 Second PG Merit List for all NLUs
Candidates can download merit list for LLM course from below
| CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course |
Download CLAT LLM 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NALSAR Hyderabad |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Bhopal |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| WBNUJS Kolkata |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Jodhpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Raipur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Gandhinagar |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Silvassa |
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| DRMNLU Lucknow |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| RGNUL Patiala |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUALS Kochi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUO Cuttack |
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CLAT 2024 Second Merit List for UG Course
Candidates can check and download seat allotment for CLAT undergraduate course from below
| CLAT 2024 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2024 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 10201 | ||
| 162 | 7832 | ||
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
264 | 14509 | |
| 435 | 12340 | ||
| 1674 | 30118 | ||
| 346 | 8960 | ||
| 430 | 13409 | ||
| 700 | 28425 | ||
| 1134 | 29970 | ||
| 1238 | 31040 | ||
| 1379 | 34930 | ||
| 1136 | 32842 | ||
| 1091 | 37697 | ||
| 1337 | 35021 | ||
| 1475 | 36820 | ||
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1249 | 35949 | |
| 1415 | 32295 | ||
| 1505 | 25572 | ||
| 548 | 32789 | ||
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
1362 | 50326 | |
| 1428 | 46480 | ||
| 1594 | 46231 | ||
| 1646 | 33863 | ||
| 1714 | 35362 | ||
| 1806 | 36367 | ||
| 1580 | 38688 | ||
| 1716 | 27801 | ||
| 725 | 47288 | ||
| NLU Tripura |
1866 | 38496 | CLAT 2024 Second Merit List for NLU Tripura |
| GNLU Silvassa |
1651 | 43452 |
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