CLAT 2027 Official website: Important Information, Check CLAT Consortium Official Site
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2027 Notification anytime soon. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT website 2027 will carry all important details regarding the exam. Read further to know more.
CLAT Website 2027
The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2027 Notification anytime soon. The Consortium will activate the CLAT 2027 website after it releases the CLAT Notification 2026. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs). The website for CLAT 2027 is consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Candidates do not have to go anywhere else as the CLAT website 2027 carries all details regarding the CLAT 2027 exam. It must be noted that all the information about the CLAT Exam, like syllabus, pattern, exam days, instructions, etc. will be provided there.
CLAT 2027 Application Form is likely to be released in June. Candidates can complete registration by using the CLAT Login 2027. Read further to know more about the CLAT 2027 Website.
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- CLAT 2027: Highlights
- What is CLAT?
- CLAT Official Website 2027: Information
- CLAT 2027 Notification
- CLAT 2027 Dates
- CLAT 2027 Application Process
- CLAT Exam Pattern 2027
- CLAT 2027 Syllabus
- CLAT 2027 Participating NLUs
CLAT 2027: Highlights
CLAT serves as the gateway for admission to law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the essential details of the exam, summarised in the table below:
| Features | Ongoing |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Common-Law Admission Test |
| Popularly known as | CLAT |
| Conducting body | The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| CLAT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam duration | Two hours |
| Website | https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ |
What is CLAT?
CLAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 participating National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. It is one of the most prestigious law entrance exams in the country and serves as a gateway for aspirants aiming to pursue a career in law.
CLAT Official Website 2027: Information
The CLAT 2027 website is an important platform for all information. You can check the website for CLAT admit card, answer key, results, counselling and other events.
CLAT 2027 Notification
The Consortium will release the CLAT Notification 2027 on the website. The CLAT Notification carries all major details. CLAT Notification plays a major role until the end of the admission process.
Also Read: How to fill CLAT application form: Online Registration, Fee payment & Last Date
CLAT 2027 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Notification |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 application form release date |
To be announced |
| Last date to fill CLAT 2027 Application form |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window | To be announced |
| CLAT Admit Card | To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 exam day |
To be announced |
| To be announced | |
| Release of CLAT final answer key 2027 |
To be announced |
| To be announced |
Also Read: How to prepare for CLAT 2027 in one year?
CLAT 2027 Application Process
The website of CLAT 2027 will carry details about the eligibility criteria for both CLAT 5-year LLB and CLAT LLM courses. Candidates must ensure that they check the CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027 before filling the CLAT 2027 Application Form. It must be noted that the CLAT UG eligibility criteria differ from those of the CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria.
Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. General category candidates must have secured at least 45 per cent marks in the qualifying exam, while SC/ST candidates require 40 per cent marks. |
| Age Limit | There is generally no specific age limit for candidates appearing for the UG CLAT, although candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent by the time of admission. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the final examination of 10+2 in the same year can also apply, provided they meet the eligibility conditions before the admission process. |
Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | Candidates must hold an LLB degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university. General category candidates must have secured at least 50 per cent marks in the qualifying exam, while SC/ST candidates require 45 per cent marks. |
| Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the PG CLAT exam. |
Also Read: How to prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning?
CLAT Exam Pattern 2027
The website will also mention the CLAT Exam Pattern. Meanwhile, candidates can check the CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern below:
- Total Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer awards 1 mark, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks.
CLAT 2027 Syllabus
Candidates can check the detailed CLAT Syllabus 2027 below:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Content: Passages of approximately 450 words from contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction. Skills Tested: Reading comprehension, inference, summarisation, vocabulary, and understanding of the author's arguments and viewpoints. |
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| Content: Passages up to 450 words from news, journalistic sources, and other non-fiction writings. Skills Tested: Awareness of contemporary events, arts and culture, international affairs, and historical events of significance. |
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| Legal Reasoning | Content: Passages related to legal matters, public policy questions, or moral philosophical inquiries. Skills Tested: Identification and application of legal principles, understanding of general propositions, and drawing conclusions. |
| Content: Passages of about 300 words. Skills Tested: Analysis, critical evaluation, and completion of arguments, including identifying arguments, premises, and conclusions. |
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| Content: Short sets of facts or propositions, graphs, or other textual, pictorial, or diagrammatic representations of numerical data. Skills Tested: Deriving, inferring, and manipulating numerical information through basic mathematical operations. |
Also Read: CLAT Topics: Check GK, Mathematics, English, Legal & Logical Reasoning
CLAT 2027 Participating NLUs
Candidates can check the list of participating NLUs in CLAT below. In case, any new NLU is added then the same will be updated on the consortium's website.
List of Participating NLUs:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
- National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
- National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
- West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
- National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
- Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala
- Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
- 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 (NLUJAA), Guwahati
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
- Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
- Dharmashastra National Law University (MPDNLU), Jabalpur
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat
- National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala
Please note that National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) does not participate in CLAT; it conducts its entrance examination known as the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Candidates can download the CLAT PYQs by visiting https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-question-papers. Candidates must solve CLAT PYQS to score well in the exam.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Based on recent CLAT analyses, the English Language and General Knowledge & Current Affairs sections were rated as the easiest. English is more about reading comprehension with direct questions. GK is highly scoring for those with consistent, up-to-date daily news preparation.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
The CLAT exam for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be held for 2 hours. There will be 120 MCQs. The total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
Whether SLS Pune is better than an NLU really depends on what you want. SLS Pune gives a strong private college aura, with a good campus, nice location, and a good brand name. Many people think it's ahead of some low-tier NLUs (Tier 2 or Tier 3). But the top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru or NLU Delhi st
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can join quite a few law colleges in Kolkata without sitting for CLAT.
Note: All info. is from official sources and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The difficulty level of the SLAT and CLAT exams varies depending on various factors such as exam pattern, exam difficulty level, and the number of candidates who appear for the exam. The following observations have been noted:
- The English section of CLAT is more difficult.
- The GK section of SLAT is ea
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can join a few law colleges in Patna without CLAT.
- CUSB BA LLB requires CUET
- Bihar Institute of Law's BA LLB course does not require any entrance.
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, the CLAT Admit Card 2027 is not out yet. The admit card will likely be released on November 15, 2026. The official schedule has not been announced yet.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes you can apply for LLM at without competitive exams score as you may appear toh IILM's entrance test or interview based on competitive exam merit. The benefit of these include that you may avail to scholarships and get wavier on tuition fees according to laws of IILM's University. You can check f
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