The Consortium of National Law Universities will begin the CLAT Application Process 2027 on August 1, 2026. Candidates must note that the CLAT Notification will be released first, which will carry details like CLAT 2027 Application Process, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
CLAT PG admission process will be done in the same timeline. However, candidates will have to fill out a separate application form for CLAT UG and PG. The CLAT Exam will be held on December 6, 2026. Before beginning the preparation, aspirants must check the CLAT Syllabus and CLAT Exam Pattern. Read further to get more details on the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other information.
- What is CLAT Exam?
- CLAT 2027 Exam Dates
- What is CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria?
- List of documents required for CLAT 2027 Application Form
- CLAT 2027 Application Process
- CLAT 2027 Syllabus
- CLAT 2027 Admit Card
- CLAT 2027 Exam Day Guidelines
What is CLAT Exam?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a law exam for admission to UG and PG programs in India. Through CLAT, candidates can get admission into 5-year integrated LLB and one-year LLM courses.
CLAT 2027 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table here for the complete schedule
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 application form release date |
01-Aug-2026 (tentative) |
| Last date of CLAT 2027 Application Process |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window Last Date |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 Admit Card date |
Last week of November |
| CLAT Exam 2027 |
06-Dec-2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Answer Key Date |
06-Dec-2026 |
| Release of CLAT final answer key 2027 |
First week of December |
| Declaration of CLAT 2027 results |
Second week of December |
Commonly asked questions
No, the CLAT Answer Key is out yet. The answer key will be released mostly within 24 hours after the exam is over.
The CLAT syllabus is considered challenging due to its comprehensive, passage-based nature. Candidates will have to solve the questions within two hour time limit for 120 questions. The syllabus is tough and exam is difficult to crack.
What is CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria?
Before applying for the CLAT exam, candidates should check the CLAT eligibility criteria below
Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | Candidates must have passed 10+2. |
| Age Limit | No specific age limit |
Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | LLB degree |
| Age Limit | There is no upper age limit. |
List of documents required for CLAT 2027 Application Form
Before starting the CLAT Application Process, keep the following documents handy. Check the list of documents required to fill both CLAT UG and PG application forms here
For UG Courses
- Class 10 & 12
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
For PG Courses
- Equivalent Marksheet
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
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CLAT 2027 Application Process
Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Register as a new user
- Fill the Application Form
- Upload Required Documents
- Pay the Application Fee
- Review all details carefully
- Submit the CLAT application form
- Download and save a copy of your filled form and fee receipt for reference
CLAT 2027 Syllabus
The CLAT syllabus for both the UG and PG is different. You must check the sections and topics before you start to prepare.
CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus
Candidates can check the subject-wise CLAT UG Syllabus here
1. English Language
Comprehension Passages
Synonyms
Antonyms
Analogies
Sentence Correction
Spotting Errors
Fill in the Blanks
Idioms and Phrases
Inference
Conclusion-based Questions
2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge
Recent National and International Events
Awards and Honors
Sports
Science and Technology
Government Policies and Schemes
Historical Events of Significance
3. Legal Reasoning
Principles of Law and Facts-based Questions
Legal Terms and Maxims
Application of Laws in situations
Logical Deduction from Given Legal Propositions
4. Logical Reasoning
Analogies and Logical Sequences
Syllogisms
Critical Reasoning
Statement and Assumption/Conclusion
Arguments
Puzzle-based Questions
5. Quantitative Techniques
Tables
Bar Graphs
Pie Charts
Ratios
Percentages
Averages
Algebraic Equations
Number Systems
Geometry and Mensuration
CLAT 2027 PG Syllabus
Candidates can check the CLAT PG Syllabus here
Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Law of Torts
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Property Law
Public International Law
Company Law and IPR
CLAT 2027 Admit Card
The Consortium releases the CLAT admit card. Students can download the CLAT hall ticket until 1:30 pm on exam day.
- Go to the CLAT exam 2027 portal
- Enter the mobile number and password
- Download the admit card
- Check all details mentioned on it.
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CLAT 2027 Exam Day Guidelines
To prepare for CLAT Exam, you need not only dedication but also a perfect CLAT Preparation plan. Read further to know more
- Check CLAT Syllabus carefully
- Pick the best books for CLAT to study
- Work on your time management skills & accuracy
- Attempt more CLAT mock tests
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
For CLAT 2026 Category 1 students (General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI), the fee structure has three main components:
CLAT 2026 Fee Structure for Category 1
1. Exam Registration Fee
- ₹4,000 (without question papers)
- ₹4,500 (with question papers)
- Payment via online modes (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you can join the BBA LLB programme in Amrita International School of Law without CLAT exam. If you have a valid AILET score, you can submit it for admission. Else you can appear for Amrita Law Admission Test (AmLAT).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you can join Amrita International School of Law without CLAT exam. If you have a valid AILET score, you can submit it for BA LLB admission. Otherwise, you can appear for Amrita Law Admission Test (AmLAT).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Both the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam has sections including Cur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, CLAT is not compulsory to take admission in Ishaan Institute of Law. The institute offers admission into the courses such as LLB, BA LLB and LLM based on the merit achieved by the candidates in their last qualifying exam. Application process is compulsory and it can be conducted online/offline.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
You can find it on many platforms, such as Lawprep Tutorial and Shiksha itself, but I'm a Law Prep student, and I found their format of solutions better.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
The charges for CLAT registration are 4000 Rs. for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates. While its Rs. 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates. Candidates have options like UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card & Net Banking when it comes to paying for the same.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Based on recent CLAT analyses, the English Language and General Knowledge & Current Affairs sections were rated as the easiest. English is more about reading comprehension with direct questions. GK is highly scoring for those with consistent, up-to-date daily news preparation.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
The CLAT exam for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be held for 2 hours. There will be 120 MCQs. The total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
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Answered a month ago
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