CLAT 2027 Exam Date (OUT): Important CLAT Schedule for Registration, Admit Card, Result & Counselling
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT Exam Date 2026 is OUT. The Consortium will conduct the CLAT 2027 Exam on December 6, 2026. The Consortium released the complete schedule in official notification. Read further to know more.
CLAT 2027 Exam Date (Out): Registration, Notification, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Latest Updates
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates looking forward to getting admission to NLUs in the country must appear for CLAT Exam 2027. The Consortium has announced the CLAT 2027 Exam Date i.e. December 6, 2026. The Consortium published the CLAT Exam Schedule in a CLAT Notification 2027.
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Candidates must note that the official CLAT Notification is now avaiable on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. As per the CLAT Exam Pattern, it will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode. Read further to know more about CLAT Exam Important Events and dates.
Latest Update: CLAT Notification 2027 Live Updates
- CLAT 2027 Exam Date
- What is CLAT 2027?
- What is the CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria?
- CLAT 2027 Registration Dates
- CLAT 2027 Admit Card Date
- CLAT 2027 Answer Key Dates
- CLAT 2027 Result Date
- CLAT 2027 Counselling Dates
- CLAT 2027 First Merit List Date
- CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips
CLAT 2027 Exam Date
Candidates can check the dates for CLAT Exam below.
| Event Name | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of CLAT 2027 Notification | July 22, 2026 |
| Start of CLAT 2027 Registration | August 3, 2026 |
| Last day to fill CLAT Application Form | October 31, 2026 |
| CLAT Admit Card 2027 Release Day | Mid-November |
| CLAT Exam Date 2027 | 06-Dec-2026 |
| CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027 | 07-Dec-2026 (tentative) |
| CLAT Final Answer Key 2027 | 11-Dec-2026 (tentative) |
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Commonly asked questions
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
No, the CLAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit CLAT portal; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Enter their login ID and password. The CLAT Result will appear on their screen.
Apart from the other important documents required for CLAT Counselling, the CLAT Scorecard is must. Candidates must ensure to cross check the details mentioned on the scorecard before downloading it. In case of discrepancies, reach out to the consortium before the counselling day.
The Consortium of NLUs is likely to announce the CLAT Result 2027 on December 11, 2026. The result will be announced on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
What is CLAT 2027?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level law entrance exam conducted for admission to 25 NLUs across the country. Candidates must note that for admission to NLU Delhi, they have to appear for AILET 2027.
Except NLU Delhi, admission to all NLUs are done based on the CLAT Score 2027. All admissions to the 5-year integrated L.L.B. and LL.M. programs at NLUs will also be through the CLAT Exam.
Also Read: List of Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores: NLUs & Other LAW Colleges, UG/PG Seat Intake, Admission
What is the CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria?
Candidates who wish to appear for the CLAT Exam must understand the CLAT Eligibility Criteria. It must be noted for both UG and CLAT PG, the eligibility criteria are different.
For CLAT UG 2027
The parameters that candidates must meet to fulfill the CLAT eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG) law courses are listed below. Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria:
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
|
| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
For CLAT PG 2027
Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria. Candidates can check the same for CLAT PG 2027 below.
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
|
| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
Commonly asked questions
Once the CLAT Result is announced, the Consortium will announce the CLAT counselling schedule as per which candidates have to appear for the counselling. The Consortium will announce the CLAT counselling schedule as per which candidates have to appear for the counselling.
The CLAT Result is normally released just a few days after the final answer key has been displayed. Candidates must note that the result is not announced until the final answer key is published.
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CLAT 2027 Registration Dates
The Consortium will publish the CLAT Application Form 2027 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in on August 3, 2026. The CLAT 207 Registration Dates was released officialy. Candidates must complete the registration process for CLAT Exam on or before October 31, 2026. The Consortium published the CLAT Registration Dates 2027 in the official notification. Candidates must note that the registration process for CLAT PG 2027 will also start on the same day.
How to register for CLAT 2027?
Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to apply for the CLAT Exam:
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Register using your mobile number and email ID
- Fill in academic and personal details
- Upload a photograph and a signature
- Pay the CLAT application fee online
CLAT 2027 Admit Card Date
The CLAT 2027 admit card will be released online in November 2026. Candidates must download it using their login credentials. Candidates must note that the Consortium will publish the CLAT Hall Ticket at least 15 days before the exam. Candidates must download the hall ticket, without which they won't be allowed entry on the CLAT exam day.
Details mentioned on the CLAT Admit Card
Candidates must cross check all the details mentioned on the hall ticket are correct. The admit card will carry the following details
- CLAT 2027 Exam centre details
- Reporting time
- Roll number
- Exam day guidelines
- Candidate's name
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CLAT 2027 Answer Key Dates
Candidates must note that the CLAT Answer Key will be published either on the same day the exam was conducted or next day. Candidates must note that the CLAT Answer Key will be released in two phases: provisional and final answer key.
How to Download CLAT 2027 Answer Key?
Candidates can download the CLAT answer 2027 key in the following way:
- 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
How to raise objection on CLAT Answer Key?
Candidates will be able to challenge the CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027. After cross-checking the objections, the CLAT Final answer key will be published.
- Visit the consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Login using your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Submit Objections button.
- Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.
- Enter objection details.
- Click on submit button.
- Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.
CLAT 2027 Result Date
The Consortium is likely to announce the CLAT Final Answer Key and CLAT Scorecard together. Candidates will be able to download the scorecard from the official portal. The CLAT Result Date 2027 is likely to be December 12, 2026. The steps to download the scorecard are described below
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login using the Registration Number and Password
- Under Result tab, click on the View Score Card tab.
- Your result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of result PDF to refer it at the time of counselling registration, and seat allotment process.
CLAT 2027 Counselling Dates
Along with the CLAT Result, the Consortium will also announce the CLAT Counselling Dates 2027. Candidates must note that the CLAT Counselling will be conducted online only. Candidates will first receive the invite from the consortium. The Consortium after finishing the CLAT Registration 2027 will begin releasing the merit list.
How to Check CLAT 2027 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Enter mobile number & password.
- Click on Login.
- Check the seat allotment result.
Note: There are 3, 213 seats for UG courses, 1,217 seats for PG. Those who will qualify CLAT 2027 will be shortlisted for admission rounds after they complete counseling registration and eligibility-related documentation.
CLAT 2027 First Merit List Date
The Consortium will release the complete CLAT Counselling Schedule, including the number of rounds in which the admission will be conducted. CLAT First Merit List 2027 is likely to be released in the third week of December.
How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List?
Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following the process below-
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Navigate to Notifications section
- Click on CLAT 2027 First Allotment List link
- View and download the CLAT first allotment list 2027
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Candidates can check out some of the best tips & tricks mentioned below for their CLAT Preparation:
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Chanakya University considers the score of CLAT for admission into BA LLB programme. However, admission is offered by considering the valid score of other entrance exams such as: CLAT/LSAT or CUPP (Chanakya University Pravesh Pariksha).
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Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) at VIT-AP University without CLAT. Aspirants can appear for VSLAT instead or submit scores in LSAT to be considered for admission.
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No, CLAT is compoulsory for admission in BA LLB at Oriental University. The college accepts CLAT as one of the accepted entrance exams for BA LLB admission at Oriental University. It also considers merit in Class 12 for admission in BA LLB.
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CLAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at VIT-AP University. Aspirants can also get admission based on their VSLAT or LSAT scores. Selected aspirants are called for an interview round.
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No, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune does not accept CLAT-UG scores for BBA LLB admissions. This institute conducts its own entrance exam called BVP CET for law whose scores determine admission for all applying candidates.
Thus, if a candidate has appeared in CLAT-UG, they still need to appear in
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No, CLAT is NIT required to get admission in BA LLB at GITAM Visakhapatnam. To get admission into the BA LLB programme at GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam, candidates can also qualify through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or the LSAT exam.
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CLAT is one of the option to get admission in BA LLB (Hons) programme of Amity Ranchi. Aspirants can also get admission based on their CUET or Class 12 scores. However, students 70 and above score in CLAT do get direct admission in the course. They do not have to participate in the selection process
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No, CLAT-UG is not an accepted entrance exam for New Law College of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Candidates are only admitted based on BVP CET scores only if they fulfill BA LLB eligibility criteria. Thus, candidates who have a valid CLAT-UG will still be required to appear in BVP CET during BA LLB adm
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Aspirants with CLAT scores can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at Invertis University. However, it is not mandatory. Candidates can also get admission based on their scores in AILET, CUET-UG or IUCET.
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