The CLAT 2027 Application Process will likely begin on August 1, 2026, on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Read the page below for the eligibility criteria, application fee, documents needed, application correction process, exam centres, and registration process to ensure a smooth and error-free application journey.
CLAT 2027 Registration: Process, Dates, Eligibility, Documents, and How to Apply
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the most important law entrance exam for candidates looking for admission to the NLUs in India. The Consortium of NLUs is expected to release the CLAT Notification in July. As per the previous year's trend, the CLAT Registration Process will begin on August 1, 2026. Candidates will be able to apply for the CLAT Exam by visiting the CLAT official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Candidates must note that only those who submit the application form on time will be allowed to appear in the CLAT Exam 2027. Only those candidates who submit the Application Form on or before the deadline will be issued CLAT Admit Card. Without a Hall Ticket, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the test.
CLAT 2027 Exam Date is December 6, 2026 (tentatively). Read further to get every detail a candidate needs from eligibility and documents to application corrections, exam centres, and registration process to ensure a smooth and error-free application journey.
- List of documents required for CLAT Registration 2027
- CLAT 2027 Registration Dates
- CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
- How to Register for CLAT 2027?
- CLAT 2027 Application Form Process
- How to Make Corrections in CLAT Application Form 2027?
- List of CLAT 2027 Exam Centres
List of documents required for CLAT Registration 2027
To complete the CLAT 2027 registration successfully, keep the following scanned documents ready in the prescribed format
- A working email ID and mobile number
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- ID and address proof (Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card, etc.)
-
Document Required for CLAT 2027 application form - Specifications
Document Image Size (maximum) Format Photograph 500 KB
jpg/jpeg Signature 100 KB jpg/jpeg State domicile certificate 2 MB PDF - Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
- Relevant certificate issued by a competent authority if applying as PwD or BPL candidate
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CLAT 2027 Registration Dates
Candidates can check the CLAT Application Dates 2027 below:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 application form release date |
01-Aug-2026 (tentative) |
| Last date of CLAT 2027 Application Process |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window Last Date |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 Admit Card date |
Last week of November |
| CLAT Exam 2027 |
06-Dec-2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Answer Key Date |
06-Dec-2026 |
| Release of CLAT final answer key 2027 |
First week of December |
| Declaration of CLAT 2027 results |
Second week of December |
Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?
CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
It is very important to understand the CLAT Eligibility Criteria before applying. Check the CLAT UG/PG Eligibility below
UG CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates appearing for CLAT UG 2027 can check the eligibility below:
- Candidates must ensure to have the following minimum percentage of marks in their qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent examination):
- Forty-five percent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories
- Forty Percent (40%) marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
- Candidates who may be appearing for their qualifying examination in March/ April, 2027 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2027 examination. However, they shall be required to produce evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission"
PG CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates appearing for CLAT PG 2027 can check the eligibility below:
- An LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of Fifty percent (50%) marks or its equivalent grade
- In case of candidates belonging to General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories and Forty-Five percent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade
- In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories
- Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in April/May 2027 are also eligible to apply.
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How to Register for CLAT 2027?
Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT 2026 Exam
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on Register
- Enter your personal details
- Create a password
- Verify using OTP sent to your mobile/email
- Your registration is done
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CLAT 2027 Application Form Process
Candidates must review the process for filling out the Application Form 2027 below before starting.
- Go to the Consortium of NLUs official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Online Registration
- Fill in your details in the application form
- Upload all important documents
- Select the NLUs as per the preference
- Submit the CLAT Exam Fees
- Submit the application form
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How to Make Corrections in CLAT Application Form 2027?
The Consortium gives candidates the opportunity to make changes to the CLAT Application Form. The CLAT Application Correction Window will be opened for at least two days once the registration process is over. Candidates who have already submitted their CLAT 2027 Application Form can edit certain areas in the same. Details that can be edited are:
| Details |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate's Name |
Email Address |
Reservation Criteria |
| Mother's Name |
Exam Centre |
Date of Birth |
| Mobile Number |
Programme applied (UG/PG) |
Signature |
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List of CLAT 2027 Exam Centres
CLAT Exam will be conducted in over 130 CLAT test cities across India. Some of the expected major cities include:
| CLAT Test Cities 2027 |
|
|---|---|
| Agra |
Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad |
Amrawati (Maharashtra) |
| Amritsar |
Aurangabad |
| Barasat |
Barrackpore |
| Bengaluru |
Bhopal |
| Bhubaneswar |
Bilaspur (Chattisgarh) |
| Calicut |
Chandigarh |
| Chennai |
Chittor/Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Coimbatore |
Cuttack |
| Dehradun |
Durg |
| Diu |
Ernakulam |
| Faridabad |
Gandhinagar |
| Gangtok |
Ghaziabad |
| Gorakhpur |
Greater Noida/ Noida |
| Gurugram |
Guwahati |
| Gwalior |
Haldwani |
| Hisar |
Hoogly |
| Hubli/ Dharwad |
Hyderabad |
| Imphal |
Indore |
| Jabalpur |
Jaipur |
| Jalandhar |
Jammu |
| Rajkot |
Jamshedpur |
| Jodhpur |
Kanpur |
| Kolkata |
Kota |
| Kottayam |
Kurnool |
| Kurukshetra |
Lucknow |
| Madurai |
Mangalore |
| Meerut |
Mohali |
| Mumbai |
Muzaffarpur |
| Mysore |
Nagpur |
| Navi Mumbai |
New Delhi |
| Patiala |
Silvassa |
| Patna |
Puducherry |
| Pune |
Raipur |
| Rajahmundry |
Ranchi |
| Salem |
Shillong |
| Shimla |
Siliguri |
| Sonepat |
Srinagar |
| Surat |
Thane |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
Tirunelveli |
| Trichy |
Vadodara |
| Varanashi |
Vijayawada |
| Vishakapatnam |
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