CLAT Exam Eligibility 2027: Qualification, Age Limit for UG & PG
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
Common Law Admission Test is the gateway to the most prestigious Law Institutes offering integrated 5-year LLB courses in India. The CLAT 2027 registrations are ongoing; the last date to apply for the exam is October 31. Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must comply with the CLAT exam eligibility conditions to avoid cancellation of candidates at any stage of the selection process. Candidates can get the details about the CLAT exam eligibility, qualifications required, age limit and nationality requirements. Read the CLAT exam eligibility in detail on this page.
CLAT Exam Eligibility: Candidates who wish to appear in the Common Law Admission Test can fill the CLAT 2027 registration form till October 31, but before filling the form, candidates must read and confirm the CLAT exam eligibility criteria notified by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The Consortium defines all aspects of CLAT eligibility, such as qualifications, age limit, and nationality on its official portal. There was no change in the CLAT exam eligibility criteria this year only a minor change is done in the application form.
Candidates must comply with each eligibility condition; otherwise, their CLAT registration form will be rejected and the CLAT form fee will not be refunded. CLAT eligibility is explained on this page in the simplest manner. The candidates can see the CLAT and CLAT PG eligibility conditions on this page to completely understand all the components of CLAT exam eligibility.
Candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the conditions and fill the CLAT application form on the official website. CLAT 2027 registrations started on August 3, 2026. CLAT exam eligibility has the following components, which a candidate has to fulfil. These components are
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Nationality
Though the Consortium will soon release the CLAT application correction facility, there is no change in the CLAT exam eligibility criteria. The CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6; hence, the candidates are advised to fill the CLAT registration form as soon as possible and concentrate their efforts on preparation for the exam.
- CLAT Eligibility Criteria
- CLAT Exam Eligibility For PG
- NLUs Admission Criteria 2027
- How to fill CLAT Registration Form 2027?
- CLAT Application Fee
CLAT Eligibility Criteria
National Law Universities offer the undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the Common Law Admission Test. Candidates must meet CLAT eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG ) level law courses as mentioned below. CLAT UG eligibility is given below.
CLAT UG Eligibility
The Consortium mention the educational qualification required for each course on its official website -
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
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| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
| Nationality | Indian |
The candidates should note that the Consortium can change any of the CLAT exam eligibility criteria through an official notification.
CLAT Exam Eligibility For PG
Commonly asked questions
Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.
The Consortium will release atleast five merit list to complete the admission process through CLAT Score. However, the number of merit list might change in case of some discrepancy in answer key or result.
No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
The eligibility requirements for the CLAT PG exam is different from UG exam. Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria to apply for LLM Programs. Check CLAT eligibility after graduation below.
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
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| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
| Nationality | Indian |
NLUs Admission Criteria 2027
CLAT exam is conducted to select candidates for undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by all NLUs except NLU, Delhi. Only those candidates who meet the CLAT Cutoff Score 2027 will be eligible to appear in the counselling process. Each NLU has its own reservation policy. Those who are applying for admission under the domicile category must ensure they do have all the required documents. All the documents will be verified during the counselling process.
Also Read: List of documents required to fill CLAT Application Form 2027
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.
In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria. Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria.
There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time.
If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).
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How to fill CLAT Registration Form 2027?
Candidates must check all the important steps before filling the CLAT Registration Form. To begin with, candidates will have to register on the Consortium website, complete the application form, upload the documents and pay the fees. To understand it properly, check below
- Registration
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Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
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Click on the CLAT Exam 2027 tab
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Select register
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Enter your name, mobile number & email ID
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Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent to your phone
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Create password
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Click on the Register button to complete the process
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- Personal & Academic Details
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- Re-login using your registered mobile number & password
- Choose the course
- Fill your information like Name, DOB, Parents' name
- Select category
- Enter your communication details
- Fill your academic details
- Test Centers and Reservations
- Select your choice of test center locations
- Enter your state domicile to claim state reservation
Documents required to support the CLAT application
Candidates are required to submit the following documents with the application form
- Candidates will have to upload certain documents in scanned format. Check the list here
- Front-facing passport-size recent photograph with a plain background
- Signature (black/blue ink on white paper)
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- PwD or BPL certificate, if valid
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CLAT Application Fee
Candidates must note that the application form will not be considered submitted until the CLAT Exam Fee 2027 are paid. The application fee for each category is as follows
| Category |
Application fee (in INR) |
Application fee with question papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/NRI/ PIO/ OCI |
INR 4,000 |
INR 4,500 |
| SC/ ST/BPL/PwD |
INR 3,500 |
INR 4,000 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No you don't need to memorise every section. Focus on important concepts key provisions definitions and CLAT style application questions. Understanding legal principles is more important than memorising section numbers.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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