CLAT Selection Process 2027: Stages, Marks, Counselling & Step-by-Step Admissions

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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CLAT Selection Process 2027 will cover several stages such as qualifying cutoff, appearing in the counselling process, document verification and more. Know step-by-step admissions details for law aspirants willing to get admission in participating institutes accepting CLAT scores here. Read more.

CLAT Selection Process 2027 will cover several stages such as qualifying cutoff, appearing in the counselling process, document verification and more. Know step-by-step admissions details for law aspirants willing to get admission in participating institutes accepting CLAT scores here. Read more. 

CLAT Selection Process 2027: Marks Distribution, Pattern, Syllabus, Counselling Process

CLAT Selection Process 2027: Students who qualify the CLAT exam are eligible to get admission to participating institutes across India. NLUs across India, along with many participating institutions for admission. Students can check the admission process after the CLAT Exam and its stages, marks, and counselling steps here. They can understand the admission process after CLAT results in national law universities and other CLAT-accepting universities.

Firstly, CNLUs will conduct CLAT 2027 exam in December. Candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks to clear the CLAT cutoffs across different categories. The Consortium of NLUs publishes a centralised merit list based entirely on CLAT results. 

Latest Update: CLAT 2027 Notification Live

Once the CLAT results and cutoff are out, eligible students receive call letters based on their final all-India ranks. Candidates have to fill in their specific university preferences carefully during the CLAT counselling. The authority conducts multiple counselling rounds to fill available seats in undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. Students can either freeze or float their allocated seat during the counselling process. After this, document verification and fee payment confirm their seat in the college. 

Table of contents
  • CLAT Selection Process 2027: Eligibility for Admission
  • CLAT Eligibility 2027
  • CLAT Answer Key
  • How to Download CLAT 2027 Answer Key?
  • How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List ?
  • What after CLAT 2027 Seat Allotment Result - Counselling Process
  • Preparation Tips for CLAT 2027
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CLAT Selection Process 2027: Eligibility for Admission

The selection process for CLAT 2027 involves various steps, and it is important to understand it. Check all the steps and processes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will I receive CLAT Scorecard through post?
A: 

No, the CLAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit CLAT portal; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Enter their login ID and password. The CLAT Result will appear on their screen. 

Q:   Can I appear for CLAT Counselling if I failed to clear the exam?
A: 

No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam. 

Q:   What is the expected date for CLAT Result?
A: 

The CLAT Result is normally released just a few days after the final answer key has been displayed. Candidates must note that the result is not announced until the final answer key is published.

Q:   Do I need a scorecard to appear in CLAT Counselling?
A: 

Apart from the other important documents required for CLAT Counselling, the CLAT Scorecard is must. Candidates must ensure to cross check the details mentioned on the scorecard before downloading it. In case of discrepancies, reach out to the consortium before the counselling day.

CLAT Eligibility 2027

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be issued the CLAT Admit Card. Candidates could check the CLAT Eligibility Criteria for both the UG and PG programs below

Eligibility for UG Program

Candidates who meet the following criteria are eligible for CLAT UG Program (BA LLB). Parameters that candidates need to meet to fulfil CLAT eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG ) level law courses are mentioned below. Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria:

Criteria Eligibility
Educational Requirement
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Person with Disability (PwD)/ Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/ Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) category)
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 40 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) category)
  • Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board examinations in March/April are also eligible to apply for CLAT 2027 exam. However, such candidates need to produce proof of passing Class 12 or equivalent exam at the time of admission. Candidates unable to produce the evidence shall forfeit their right of admission through CLAT exam
CLAT Age Limit No age bar
 

Eligibility for CLAT PG Program

Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT PG below. 

Criteria Eligibility
Educational Requirement
  • Candidates belonging to General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum of 45 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply for CLAT
CLAT Age Limit No age bar

Also Read: CLAT  Question Paper Booklet (UG/PG): Download All Sets PDF

CLAT Exam 2027

The CLAT 2027 Exam is the next step in the selection process. There will be separate patterns for UG and PG programs, as detailed below

CLAT UG Exam Pattern 2027

Candidates can check CLAT Exam Pattern below

Particulars

CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights

Total Duration

2 hours

Number of Questions

150

Total Marks

150

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Also Read: What after CLAT: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses

CLAT 2027 Sectional Weightage

The CLAT Question Paper carries 120 MCQ for 120 marks. Going by the CLAT 2027 sectional weightage, candidates can check the section-wise questions weightage as under:

Sections

MCQs per section

Maximum Marks

Approximate Weightage (in %)

English Language

28-32 

28-32 

18.66 - 21.33

Current Affairs including GK

35-39 

35-39 

23.33 - 26

Logical Reasoning

28-32 

28-32

18.66 - 21.33

Legal Reasoning

35-39 

35-39

23.33 - 26

Quantitative Techniques (Elementary Mathematics up to Class 10)

13-17 

13-17 

8.66 - 11.33

Total 

120

120

100%

Also Read: Synonyms & Antonyms for Law Entrance: List of Most Commonly Asked Words

CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2027

Candidates can check the CLAT LLM Exam Pattern below:

Particulars

CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights

Total Duration

2 hours

Number of Questions

100

Total Marks

120

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

CLAT LLM Pattern 2027: Section-Wise & Weightage

CLAT question paper 2027 for LLM contained objective-type questions. There will be 120 MCQs that candidates have to attempt in two hours. Check the complete CLAT LLM exam pattern for each for reference below.

CLAT LLM Sections

MCQs per section

Marks per section

Sec A – Constitutional Law

120

120

Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues

Also Read: Idioms and Proverbs for CLAT With Meaning

CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme

The consortium releases the marking scheme for CLAT Exam. Aspirants can refer to the marking scheme for UG courses below

  • For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark
  • For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted from their total score.
  • No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not left unattempted.

CLAT Marking Parameters

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

+1 marks

Incorrect answer

-0.25 marks

Un-attempted question

0 marks

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CLAT Answer Key

The Consortium releases the CLAT Provisional Answer Key PDF first. Candidates can challenge the same until the CLAT Objection Window is open. Once the Consortium received all the objections, it releases the CLAT Final Answer Key. The result for CLAT Exam will be released based on CLAT Final Answer Key.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the CLAT 2027 result be released?
A: 

The Consortium of NLUs is likely to announce the CLAT Result 2027 on December 11, 2026. The result will be announced on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q:   What after CLAT Result?
A: 

Once the CLAT Result is announced, the Consortium will announce the CLAT counselling schedule as per which candidates have to appear for the counselling. The Consortium will announce the CLAT counselling schedule as per which candidates have to appear for the counselling.

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How to Download CLAT 2027 Answer Key?

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in  
  • Click on CLAT 2027 link
  • Click on CLAT UG answer key link
  • View, download and save CLAT 2027 UG answer key and question paper PDF.

Also Read: CLAT NLU Cut Off

CLAT Results and Merit List

The Consortium will release the CLAT Results along with the CLAT First Merit list for both UG and PG programs. Candidates will be ranked according to their scores, and the merit list will determine their eligibility for the next stage.

How to Check CLAT 2027 Result?

Candidates can download the CLAT result 2027 following the steps mentioned below:

  1. Click on the result link given above or directly enter: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027/view-result.html
  2. A log-in window will open.
  3. Fill in the following details:
    1. CLAT 2027 application number / Admit card number
    2. Date of birth 
  4. On successful login, the results will be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2027 scorecard.

How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List ?

Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following the below given process-

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Navigate to Notifications section
  • Click on CLAT 2027 First Allotment List link
  • View and download the CLAT first allotment list 2027

What after CLAT 2027 Seat Allotment Result - Counselling Process

All candidates will be allotted seat through these steps: 

Accept the seat: This option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Once the lock option is used, a candidate's seat at the allotted NLU is frozen. Thereafter, the candidate need not participate in further seat allotment rounds and complete the remaining admission formalities (mentioned below).  

Apply for Upgrade: This option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to their higher choice (upward shifting). Candidates choosing to upgrade are considered active participants; therefore, they too need to complete the remaining admission formalities (mentioned below). 

Exit from seat allotment: Candidates can choose to exit from the counselling process if they do not wish to participate in the current or further rounds of counselling. It may be noted that once exited, candidates will not be given another chance to participate in the counselling for NLU admissions. 

Completing admission formalities

If a candidate accepts the allotted seat or applies for an upgrade, they need to upload all the prescribed documents on the official website for verification. Thereafter, they also need to pay the remaining admission fee to the allotted NLU. 

Also Read: CLAT Counselling Important Documents

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Preparation Tips for CLAT 2027

The tips to pass the CLAT Exam 2027 in the first attempt are given below

  • Understand the exam pattern properly.
  • Daily practice and revise whatever you study.
  • Keeping track of current affairs.
  • Mock Tests.
  • Time Management.
  • Solve previous year question papers.

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Yes, students can get upto 75% scholarship on academic fee for BA LLB at GD Goenka University based on CLAT score. Details are given in the table below:

CLAT RankScholarship (% of Academic Fee)
1- 200075%
2001- 400050%
4001- 600040%
6001- 800030%
8001-1000025%
10001-1200020%
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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

No, there is no mention of ICFAI Hyderabad accepted CLAT-UG scors for its BBA LLB (hons) admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

There is no mention of whether CLAT-UG is accepted for BA LLB admission at ICFAI Hyderabad. This institute only mentions its own entrance exam LSAT for admission to BA LLB course. Candidates should ask admission office for confirmation on this matter.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

CLAT is becoming NEET day by day.

It will be better to prepare well .

Just study  with one good book and attempts mocks with ranking.

 

Law has many opportunities in various fields as everything is regulated by law.

 

Best Wishes 

 

 

 

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

Answered a week ago

Yes, candidate with a valid score in any of the accepting exams (CLAT/ CUET/ AJUCET) is eligible to apply for the BBA LLB (Hons) course at ARKA Jain University, Jamshedpur. 

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

No, GLA University, Mathura BA LLB (hons) admission is not based on CLAT-UG scores.

Candidates can only apply for this course by appearing in GLAET and following interview round. 

There is no rule that allows candidates with valid CLAT-UG scores to skip GLAET and appear for PI round directly.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GLA University, Mathura has not mentioned CLAT-UG as an accepted entrance exam for BBA LLB (hons) admission. Only GLAET has been mentioned as the acceptable entrance exam for BBA LLB (hons) course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB at Silver Oak University without CLAT. Admission can be offered based on merit in Class 12. Candidates need minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, the Consortium has confirmed that no changes has been made to the CLAT Exam Pattern 2027. It must be noted that CLAT Syllabus has also remained the same this year.

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Nitesh Srivastava

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