CLAT 2027 (Latest Updates): Exam Date, Registration Process, Syllabus & Previous Year Question Paper
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 5 Feb '26
CLAT 2027: Exam Date, Registration Process, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation TipsThe Consortium of National Law Universities will begin the CLAT Application Process 2027 in August, tentatively. Candidates must note that the Consortium first releases the CLAT Notification that will have all the important details like CLAT Application Process 2027, exam pattern, syllabus etc. Candidates must note that the CLAT Admission Process is online. As per the past trends, the CLAT Exam will be held in December 2026.
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CLAT PG admission process will be done in the same timeline. However, candidates will have to fill separate application form for CLAT UG and PG. As per the CLAT Exam Pattern, the questions will be asked from five subjects: i.e. English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The CLAT PG exam includes subjects like Constitutional Law and other legal subjects such as Jurisprudence, Torts, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Family Law, and IPR.
Before beginning the preparation, aspirants must check the CLAT Syllabus and CLAT Exam Pattern. Read further to get more details on application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other information.
- What is CLAT Exam?
- CLAT Highlights
- CLAT 2027 Exam Dates
- What is CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027?
- List of documents required for CLAT Application Form 2027
- CLAT 2027 Application Process
- CLAT Syllabus 2027
- CLAT Syllabus 2027: Subjects & Weightage
- CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
- CLAT 2027 PG Exam Pattern
- Important Section-wise CLAT Books 2027
- CLAT Free Mock Test 2027
- CLAT 2027 Admit Card
- CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026
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 entry into 5-year integrated LLB and one-year LLM courses.
Apart from NLUs you can also try:
- 61 private law colleges for admission.
- Public sector organisations like ONGC and BHEL use CLAT-PG scores for recruitment.
CLAT Highlights
The details for CLAT 2027 can be better understood through the table below, which also includes important dates for the exam in 2027:
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| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
| To be announced | |
| Types of questions |
Multiple-choice Questions |
| Exam Level |
National-level exam |
| Exam purpose |
CLAT is conducted for:
|
| Application Fee |
INR 4,000 for General/ OBC category, INR 3500 for all other reserved categories |
| Mode of Exam |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Question paper language |
English |
| Duration of the exam |
2 hours |
| Number of Seats |
UG program - more than 3,000 seats PG program - around 1,000 seats |
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CLAT 2027 Exam Dates
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Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT Notification |
To be announced |
| CLAT application form release date |
To be announced |
| Last date to fill CLAT Application form |
To be announced |
| CLAT Application Correction Window | To be announced |
| CLAT Admit Card | To be announced |
| CLAT exam day |
To be announced |
| To be announced | |
| Release of CLAT final answer key |
To be announced |
| To be announced |
What is CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027?
Before applying for the CLAT exam, it is advisable that candidates 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 Application Form 2027
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 below
For UG Courses
- Class 10th Marksheet
- Class 12th Marksheet
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
For PG Courses
- LLB or Equivalent Marksheet/Certificate
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
CLAT 2027 Application Process
Candidates will be able to fill out the application form by visiting the official website. It’s important to note that the application procedure for both UG and PG candidates is the same. While filling out the application, candidates must select their preferred program of study. Candidates can check how to complete the CLAT 2027 application form below.
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Complete Registration Process
- Re login
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Review and Submit
- Take print out
Yes, candidates who have regsitered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials. They can practice the questions for all the sections. This exercise will help to evaluate the areas that are strong and weak and needs more attention.
In CLAT Exam there will be 120 questions. The exam paper will be in MCQ format. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the paper. Since there is a negative marking candidates must attempt carefully.
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CLAT Syllabus 2027
The CLAT syllabus for both the UG and PG is different. You must check the sections and topics before you start to prepare. Below is the detailed syllabus for each level:
CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus
Candidates can check the subject-wise CLAT UG Syllabus below:
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
According to the CLAT exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempted rather than doing a guess work, to avoid negative marking.
Solving Sample papers will help candidates to understand the overall exam and the expected difficulty level. Hence, candidates must solve as many sample paper as possible.
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.
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 below:
Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Law of Torts
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Property Law
Public International Law
Company Law and IPR
CLAT Syllabus 2027: Subjects & Weightage
The question paper of the CLAT 2027 exam will carry different weightage for all subjects. Check below:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 28-32 | 35 - 39 | 23.33 - 26 |
| English Language | 22-26 | 28 - 32 | 18.66 - 21.33 |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 | 28 - 32 | 18.66 - 21.33 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 | 13 - 17 | 8.66 - 11.33 |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 | 35 - 39 | 23.33 - 26 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 100 |
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
The CLAT Exam Pattern is different for both programmes. Check below:
CLAT 2027 UG Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 120 |
| Subjects Covered | - English Language - Current Affairs & General Knowledge - Legal Reasoning - Logical Reasoning - Quantitative Techniques |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
CLAT 2027 PG Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 120 |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
| Subjects Covered | Constitutional Law Jurisprudence Other major law subjects |
Important Section-wise CLAT Books 2027
Check out some important section-wise CLAT books for preparation:
CLAT Books for English Section
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- The Pearson Guide to the CLAT
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- CLAT Guide by Tata McGraw-Hill
CLAT Books for Current Affairs including GK Section
- Manorama Year Book
- General Knowledge 2023, 2022 by Arihant Publications
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
CLAT Books for Legal Reasoning Section
- Universal’s Guide to CLAT LLB Entrance Examination
- Pearson's Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning
- Pearson’s Guide to the CLAT
CLAT Books for Logical Reasoning Section
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Arihant’s A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
CLAT Books for Quantitative Techniques Section
- 30 days wonder for Maths by S Chand
- Pearson's Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
CLAT Free Mock Test 2027
Candidates can practice the free CLAT Mock Test given below to prepare for the upcoming CLAT Exam:
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. Students can download CLAT Admit Card 2027 by following the process given below
- Go to the CLAT exam 2027 portal
- Enter the mobile number and password
- Download the admit card
- Check all details mentioned on it.
CLAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026
On the exam day, candidates have to carry the following items to the allotted CLAT test center 2027:
- Download CLAT admit card 2027: The CLAT 2027 hall ticket will be a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre. Candidates can download the CLAT admit card from the official website of the exam by using their mobile number and password.
- Keep ID proof ready: Along with the admit card, candidates will be required to carry a valid and original photo ID proof to the test center. Both the ID proof and the admit card will be checked at the entry gate of the CLAT test center. Candidates can carry documents such as an Aadhaar Card, Driver's License, Passport, Voter ID, etc., as valid ID proofs.
- Attested photo: In case the photograph printed on the admit card was not clear, such candidates will be required to carry an attested photograph to the Common Law Admission Test center. The photo is required to match the photograph printed on the CLAT 2027 admit card.
- Disability certificate: For candidates belonging to Persons with Disability (PwD) category, it is also mandatory to carry their disability certificate
- Blue/black ball-point pen: Since CLAT 2027 is an offline exam, candidates are required to carry a ball-point pen of blue and black colour to the centre. Candidates will not be allowed to use a pen of any other colour for writing on the admit card or filling the details on the OMR sheet.
- Transparent water bottle: Water will not be offered to the candidates by the test centre authorities. Therefore, candidates can carry their water bottles. However, the water bottle is required to be transparent. Any other type of bottle will not be allowed inside the test centre premises.
- Analogue watch: Candidates will also be allowed to carry analogue watches inside the test centre
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The 'exit' from CLAT counselling means leave the counselling process; and the student will not be considered for further rounds. This option allows candidates to withdraw from the admission process entirely at any time after registration. If a seat was previously allocated and accepted (via Freeze/F
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Answered 3 days ago
Freeze option in CLAT Counselling means accept the NLU seat, lock it, and opt-out of the upgrade process. In this case, the fee becomes non-refundable and has to be paid before the last date. The candidate is removed from the counseling process for future rounds.
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Yes, the CLAT counselling fee is refundable if no seat is allotted or if a student withdraws before the final date. A penalty of INR 5,000 may be applied if a seat is frozen and later withdrawn after May 30th.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
There will be a total of 5 rounds for CLAT 2026. Students who make it to the merit list and who receive an invitation via email/SMS can register and pay the counselling fee. Students have to pay a fee of INR 30,000 for General and INR 20,000 for ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PwD, for CLAT examination.
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Answered 5 days ago
The GNLU Silvassa CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for round 2 for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and Master of Law (LL.M.) programme. The cutoff was released for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
The NLU Silvassa CLAT Cutoff 2026 for round 2 was 1264 for BA LLB (Hons) course and 1
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The NLU Sonipat CLAT Cutoff 2026 is out for round 2 for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota candidates. The cutoff was released for admission to the B.A. LL.B and Master of Legislative Laws (LL.M.) courses.
For the LLM course, the General AI category cutoff was 2349 in r
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The NLU Shimla CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for round 2 for multiple categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS category, the cutoff was 11211 for the B.A LL.B (Hons.) course, and 16167 for B.B.A.LL.
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The NLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for round 2 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was released for all categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the round 2 cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) course was 1789. For LLM courses, it was
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The NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the LL.M. LL.B. (Hons.) and LLM courses for round 2. The cutoff was released for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
For the OBC AI category, the cutoff ranged from 2430 to 3669, wherein the LLM course a
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Answered 6 days ago
NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released till round 2 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the SC AI category, the round closing ranks ranged between 4884 and 11777, for the LLM and BA LLB (Hons) courses, respect
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CLAT Notifications
The practice the sample papers of CLAT 2027 released by the consortium follow these steps