CLAT Dress Code 2027: Candidates appearing for exam must follow dress code, exam day guidelines and code of conduct. Check complete list of prohibited items inside examination hall.
CLAT Dress Code for Male and Female
Common Law Admission Test: Candidates appearing for CLAT 2027 exam must follow dress code and guidelines that is released by Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs). They must wear simple and comfortable clothing and avoid carrying restricted items like electronic gadgets, study materials or other prohibited objects. Along with CLAT dress code, they should also follow exam day instructions and code of conduct.
Candidates should be aware of exam day instructions to be followed at CLAT test centres. Read on to know complete CLAT Dress Code 2027, dos and don'ts and list of prohibited items. CLAT scores will be accepted by 24 National Law Universities for admission to law courses.
- CLAT 2027 Highlights
- CLAT 2027 Dress Code
- CLAT 2027 Code of Conduct
- CLAT 2027 Allowed and Banned Items
- CLAT 2027 Dos and Don’ts
CLAT 2027 Highlights
Check highlights of CLAT exam
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
| CLAT 2027 exam date |
December |
| Exam Level |
National-level exam |
| Exam purpose |
CLAT is conducted for Admission to UG and PG law courses offered at the participating NLUs Admissions to Private and self-financed colleges |
| Mode of Exam |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Question paper language |
English |
| Duration of exam |
2 hours |
| Website |
consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
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
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
CLAT 2027 Dress Code
Candidates must follow CLAT 2027 dress code. Those who do not follow dress code or exam rules may be denied entry.
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Wear simple, comfortable and decent clothes
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Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators and earphones are not allowed inside exam hall
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Avoid wearing caps, sunglasses or accessories unless permitted
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Candidates wearing religious attire for cultural or religious reasons will be allowed
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Do not wear clothes with printed slogans, large logos or graphics
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Wear comfortable footwear. Avoid high heels, long boots or high ankle shoes
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Do not wear heavy jewellery such as chains, bracelets or nose pins
CLAT Dress Code For Female Candidates
Female candidates appearing for CLAT exam must follow given CLAT dress code guidelines
- Wear plain bottoms, simple kurti, tops or shirt
- Avoid heels and uncomfortable clothing, wear sandals or slippers
- Avoid jewellery, chains, and carrying hand bag or purse to exam centre
CLAT Dress Code For Male Candidates
CLAT dress code for male candidates
- Candidates can wear a casual t-shirt or shirts with jeans/trousers
- Avoid wearing caps, hats, watches or other accessories
- Prefer wearing sandals or slippers and avoid shoes
CLAT 2027 Code of Conduct
All candidates must follow these guidelines
- Reach exam centre at least one hour before
- Carry CLAT admit card & photo ID proof
- Maintain discipline
- No communication with others during exam
- Electronic devices are strictly prohibited
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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CLAT 2027 Allowed and Banned Items
List of allowed and banned items in CLAT exam is given below
Allowed Items in CLAT 2027
- Admit Card
- Identity Proof
- Photographs
- Water Bottle
- Stationary items
- Documents
Banned Items in CLAT Exam
- Electronic Devices
- Study Material
- Personal things
- Food Items
- Colored Bottles
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CLAT 2027 Dos and Don’ts
List of dos and don’ts for CLAT exam are
| Dos | Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Do Carry Hall Ticket | Do not carry Banned Items |
| Bring printed copy of admit card | Do not bring mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, calculators, etc. |
| Do Bring Photo ID | Don’t Carry Bags or Purses |
| A valid photo ID like Aadhaar, voter ID etc. | Bags, purses, and clutches are prohibited |
| Do Arrive Early | Don’t Wear Unnecessary Jewellery |
| Arrive at least 2 hours before the exam starts | Avoid wearing jewellery |
| Do Follow the Dress Code | Do not move from seat |
| Adhere to the dress code and wear simple, comfortable clothing. | Don’t leave your seat or exam hall once the exam has started. |
| Do Carry Allowed Items | Don’t Communicate with Other Candidates |
| Carry two passport-size photos, transparent water bottle, and sanitizer. | Do not talk or share materials with other candidates. |
| Do Read Instructions Carefully | Don’t Write on Admit Card or OMR Sheet |
| Follow all instructions on admit card and from invigilators | Do not make unauthorised marks on admit card or OMR sheet. |
| Do Use the Washroom Before Exam | Don’t Enter Exam Hall Late |
| Use restroom before exam begins | Late arrivals will not be allowed entry after the exam starts. |
| Do Fill OMR Sheet Carefully | Don’t Disregard Exam Center Instructions |
| Mark answers clearly and accurately on the OMR sheet. | Follow all instructions from exam centre staff |
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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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Answered 4 days ago
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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Yes, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University does accept CLAT scores for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. However, aspirants can also get admission via CUET or CSMU-CET scores. Candidates must also complete Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate.
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Yes, students have scored ranks between 1 to 15,000 in CLAT, are eligible for DSU scholarships for BBA LLB (hons) course. If you have scored 14890 ranks in CLAT, you are eligible for scholarship of INR 30,000. For details, contact the Institute.
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Students seeking admission at DSU for BA LLB (hons) through CLAT should apply to official portal. Students need to fill the application form with basic details and upload some requisite documents including CLAT scorecard or admit card. Institute will arrange a counselling session and will shortlist
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