CLAT PG 2027 (Latest Notification): Exam Date, Application Process, Syllabus, Preparation
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 2 May '26
The Consortium will release the CLAT Notification first to announce all important dates.The CLAT PG 2027 exam will be conducted in offline mode across various exam centres in India. Read further to get more details on the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other information.
CLAT PG 2027: Exam Date, Application Process, Syllabus, Exam Pattern
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate (CLAT PG 2027) for admission to LLM courses offered by National Law Universities (NLUs) and other pariticipating law colleges in India. CLAT Exam 2027 will be conducted tentatively on December 6, 2026.
The Consortium will release the CLAT Notification first to announce all important dates. The CLAT PG Score is also considered by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for the recruitment of legal officers.
The CLAT PG 2027 exam will be conducted in offline mode across various exam centres in India. This article provides complete details on CLAT PG 2027 exam date, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation strategy, and counselling process.
- CLAT PG 2027 Highlights
- CLAT PG 2027 Important Dates (Tentative)
- CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
- CLAT PG 2027 Application Process
- CLAT PG 2027 Exam Pattern
- CLAT PG 2027 Syllabus
- CLAT PG 2027 Preparation Tips
- CLAT PG 2027 Counselling Process
- How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List?
- Participating NLUs Accepting CLAT PG Scores
CLAT PG 2027 Highlights
The consortium brings some changes to the CLAT exam every year. Candidates can check the key details related to CLAT 2027, including the exam mode, pattern, syllabus, marking scheme etc., in the table given below, which also consists of details of CLAT Important Dates:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
| CLAT 2027 exam date |
To be announced |
| Exam Level |
National-level exam |
| Exam purpose |
CLAT is conducted for:
|
| Application Fee |
INR 4,000 for General/ OBC category, INR 3500 for all other reserved categories |
| Mode of Exam |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Question paper language |
English (expected to be held in vernacular/ regional languages too) |
| Duration of the exam |
2 hours |
| Number of Seats |
PG program - around 1,000 seats |
| Official website |
Consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet.
Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Objection Window is now closed. Candidates could raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before December 12 until 5 pm. Once the objections were received, the consortium published the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced.
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
CLAT PG 2027 Important Dates (Tentative)
Candidates can check the complete schedule for CLAT 2027 PG Exam in the table below:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 notification date |
20-Jul-2026 |
| CLAT application 2027 date |
01-Aug-2026 |
| Last date of application |
31-Oct-2026 |
| CLAT 2027 admit card date |
22-Nov-2026 |
| CLAT exam date 2027 |
06-Dec-2026 |
| Official CLAT answer key Date 2027 |
10-Dec-2026 |
| Release of final answer key |
11-Dec-2026 |
| CLAT Result Date 2027 | 14-Dec-2026 |
Also Read: What is a good score in CLAT? How to get a high rank?
CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT PG 2027 below.
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
|
| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
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Commonly asked questions
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
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
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CLAT PG 2027 Application Process
The CLAT PG application form 2027 will be released online on the official website of the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates must fill the CLAT Application Form on or before the last date.
Steps to Fill CLAT PG 2027 Application Form
Candidates can check the steps to fill the CLAT Application Form below
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Complete CLAT 2027 Registration using email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal and academic details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
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CLAT PG Application Fees 2027
Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 Application Fees below. It must be noted that without paying the CLAT PG application fees, the application form.
| Category |
CLAT Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI |
INR 4,000 |
| SC/ST/BPL |
INR 3,500 |
| CLAT previous years' question papers fee |
INR 500 |
Also Read: How to fill CLAT Application Form
CLAT PG 2027 Exam Pattern
The consortium will release the CLAT PG Exam pattern 2027 in the CLAT Notification 2027. The exam pattern of CLAT 2027 PG consists of details like the number of questions asked, mode of exam, marking scheme, question type and related information.
| Particulars | One-year LLM |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total questions |
120 questions |
| Maximum marks |
120 marks |
| Marking scheme |
1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer |
| Test language |
English |
CLAT PG 2027 Syllabus
The CLAT PG syllabus includes major subjects taught in LLB courses. The CLAT Question Paper 2027 is based on passages derived from legal texts and judgments. Candidates can check the important subjects for LLM courses below.
1. Constitutional Law
2. Jurisprudence
3. Administrative Law
4. Criminal Law
5. Law of Contract
6. Law of Torts
7. Family Law
8. Property Law
9. Company Law
10. Environmental Law
11. International Law
12. Taxation Law
Candidates must ensure that they read all important landmark judgments and legal developments.
Also Read: CLAT Photo Size & Signature
CLAT PG 2027 Preparation Tips
Preparing for CLAT PG requires a strong conceptual understanding of law subjects along with consistent practice. Candidates must ensure that they start the CLAT Preparation 2027 as early as possible. Some of the tips and tricks to crack the CLAT Exam are below
- Focus on Bare Acts: Most CLAT PG questions are based on Bare Acts and landmark judgments.
- Study Landmark Judgments: Candidates should analyse important Supreme Court and High Court judgments.
- Solve Previous Year Papers: Practicing CLAT PG previous year question papers helps understand the exam pattern.
- Attempt Mock Tests: The CLAT Mock tests help improve time management and accuracy.
- Revise Core Subjects: Focus more on Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and Criminal Law, as these subjects usually carry higher weightage.
CLAT PG 2027 Counselling Process
After the declaration of results, qualified candidates must participate in the CLAT PG counselling process 2027.
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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 Allotment List link
- View and download the CLAT allotment list 2027
Participating NLUs Accepting CLAT PG Scores
Candidates can check the list of NLUs who accept the CLAT PG Scores 2027 below
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
- National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
- The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
- National Law University (NLUJ), Jodhpur
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa
- National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
- Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
- MNLU Nagpur
- MNLU Aurangabad
- National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
- National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
- National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
- Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
- Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat
- National Law University Tripura (NLUT)
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Absolutely! IIULER offers scholarships based on the merit of the exam you took. If you sit for the IIULET (the university's own entrance test) and score 95% or above, you can get a 60% discount on your tuition fees. At a score between 85-94%, you will get a 50% discount. This provides a fantastic "s
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Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
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