CLAT Dress Code 2027: Guidelines for Male & Female Candidates, Code of Conduct, Dos & Don’ts
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
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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 |
| December 6, 2026 |
|
| 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.
CLAT 2027 exam will be conducted on December 6, 2026. The exam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. Consortium of NLUs has officially announced CLAT Exam Date.
Candidates should start the CLAT 2027 Legal Reasoning preparation as soon as they begin their preparation.
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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, both are different exams, but both are conducted nationwide. CUET LLB will be conducted by NTA, while CLAT 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
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No, CLAT is generally considered more difficult than CUET as CLAT exam requires more intense reading and preparation. It also involves intense time pressure as candidates are required to read around 15,000 words across 30 passages before answering the questions.
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