CLAT 2027 counselling requires candidates to keep all mandatory documents ready, check NLU seat matrix and follow official instructions to complete admission process.

Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) conducts Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities. After declaration of CLAT 2027 results, Consortium will begin counselling for eligible candidates. Those who qualify must register for CLAT counselling, upload all mandatory documents and complete the admission formalities.
Candidates should also check NLU-wise seat matrix to understand number of seats available in each category before filling their preferences. Following official CLAT counselling instructions carefully is essential for admission process. It is expected that CLAT 2027 will be conducted in December in offline mode.
- CLAT 2027 Counselling Dates
- Documents required for CLAT 2027 Counselling
- CLAT 2027 Counselling Instructions
- How to Get Full Refund of CLAT Counselling Registration Fee 2027?
CLAT 2027 Counselling Dates
Candidates can check CLAT tentative dates below
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT Counselling Registration (Begins) |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration (Ends) |
December 2026 |
| CLAT First Allotment List |
January 2027 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List | January 2027 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List | January 2027 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | January 2027 |
| CLAT PG Merit List | May 2027 |
| CLAT UG Merit List | May 2027 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
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.
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.
Documents required for CLAT 2027 Counselling
Candidates can check list of documents needed to upload during admissions counselling process
- Scanned copy of Class 10th marksheet
- CLAT admit card
- Class 12th marksheet
- LLB/equivalent degree marksheet (for PG candidates)
- Character certificate
- Transfer/migration certificate
- Caste certificate
- PwD/SAP certificate
- Any other supporting documents
CLAT 2027 Counselling Instructions
Candidates who have received an invite from consortium could register for CLAT 2027 counselling. Check below to know more
- Log in to CLAT account
- Enter credentials
- Validate invitation for counselling in each round
- Click ‘Make Payment’ tab
- Pay counselling registration fee of INR 30,000 (general category candidates) or INR 20,000 (ST/ SC/ OBC/ BC/ EWS/ PWD categories)
- CLAT Counselling Registration fee has to be made online
- Once fee payment is done, they can log out
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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How to Get Full Refund of CLAT Counselling Registration Fee 2027?
Candidates can check how to get full refund of CLAT Counselling Registration Fees
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Those who are not allotted any seat after fifth counselling round will receive full refund of counselling registration fee
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Candidates who exit counselling process without selecting Freeze or Float will also get full refund
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Those who choose Freeze or Float and exit before last date will receive a full refund
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If a candidate exits after the last exit date, INR 5,000 will be deducted from refund
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Candidates allotted a seat for first time in fifth round will get Full refund if they exit or do not complete admission
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If a candidate is declared ineligible during document verification, INR 5,000 will be deducted, and remaining amount will be refunded
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Refunds will be credited only to same bank account used for payment
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Refund requests to a different bank account will not be accepted
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB at Silver Oak University without CLAT. Admission can be offered based on merit in Class 12. Candidates need minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
No, the Consortium has confirmed that no changes will be made to the CLAT Exam Pattern 2027. It must be noted that CLAT Syllabus will also remain the same.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
No, the Consortium has confirmed that no changes will be made to the CLAT Syllabus for 2027 exam. It further clarified that the exam pattern will also not be changed.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
No, candidates who fulfill OP Jindal Global University BA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria cannot apply with a CLAT-UG score. This institute only accepts admission based on LNAT-UK entrance exam. No other entrance exams are accepted during admissions form this course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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