Planning to appear for CLAT 2027? Check top 5 reasons to take Common Law Admission Test, national-level law entrance exam conducted by Consortium of NLUs for admission to top law universities in India.
Top 5 Reasons to Take CLAT
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level law entrance exam conducted every year by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). It serves as gateway to five-year integrated LLB programmes such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB and BSc LLB, as well as LLM courses. A good CLAT 2027 score can help candidates secure admission to NLUs and leading private law colleges across India that accept CLAT marks.
Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for CLAT to build a successful career in legal field. Many of them are still unsure whether they should take CLAT or what advantages it offers. Understanding benefits of CLAT can help candidates make an informed decision about their future. In this article, we highlight top five reasons to take CLAT 2027 and explain why it remains one of the most important law entrance exams.
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- Provides chance to get into a top Law school in India
- Accepted by many private Law colleges
- Top-notch placements
- Helpful in PSU recruitment
- Provides a good start to your career in Law
Provides chance to get into a top Law school in India
CLAT is only exam in India that offers chance to get admission to NLUs. Considered IITs of Law, NLUs are top-ranked Law colleges in India. The first-ever NLU in India was established in 1986, named National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. Currently, there are a total of 24 NLUs in India, out of which admission to 25 NLUs is done through CLAT exam.
Commonly asked questions
Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam.
Yes it is very much possible to clear the CLAT Exam in first go. You just need to be consistent and prepare well. Candidates must include attempting mock test and solving past years question paper in their study plan.
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.
Top NLUs in India | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
7 | 8 | 5 | |
18 | 21 | 27 | |
24 | 22 | 30 | |
30 | 26 | 15 | |
28 | 27 | 35 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
While it is bit challenging as its syllabus is not defined. Candidates can expect question on CLAT Current Affairs from anywhere. But if you do prepare well your chances to score high in this section also increases. The best way to prepare is to read the newspaper on a daily basis. Rest is to read GK books.
Accepted by many private Law colleges
Apart from participating National Law Universities (NLUs), many private law colleges across India also accept CLAT scores for admission to their LLB programmes. Every year, many private institutions sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Consortium of NLUs to reserve a certain number of seats for CLAT qualified candidates. Currently, around 60 private law colleges have partnered with Consortium.
In addition, many other private law schools that are not affiliated with Consortium also consider CLAT marks during admissions. These institutions may not reserve seats specifically for CLAT candidates, but a valid CLAT score can still improve a candidate's chances of getting admission.
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Top-notch placements
CLAT provides opportunity to get top placements. As per NLU placement reports, after completion of Law course, NLU students, on average, get placements ranging from INR 4 to 16 lakh per annum. Some of top Law firms that participate in NLU placement are
- AZB & Partners
- Argus Partners
- Majmudar & Co
- Fox Mandal & Associates
- Khaitan & Co
Some top corporates that participate in NLU placement are
- Ernst & Young
- ICICI Bank
- Times of India
- Tata Sons Ltd.
- Star India
- Deutsche Bank
Commonly asked questions
To prepare for this section which cover 10 percent marks of the total CLAT paper it is important to have a right approach. Candidates must note that you can score really well if you study the Class 19 level mathematics properly. Be regular and plan strategically rather than trying to learn advance maths,
The Legal Reasoning section in the CLAT exam checks your ability to apply logical legal principle to given situations. Some of the important topics are Law of Torts, Contract and Criminal Law, Legal Maxims, etc. Candidates must include practicing passage based legal cases to apply logic and memorise law related to them.
It is not possible to prepare for CLAT in a month. The syllabus is huge and candidates need time to prepare for same.
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Helpful in PSU recruitment
CLAT scores are used not only for LLB and LLM admissions, but also for recruitment at Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Those who appear for CLAT LLM get a chance of recruitment in legal positions at top PSUs
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
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Provides a good start to your career in Law
Appearing for CLAT is first step towards building a career in law. Candidates can take exam after Class 12 to get admission into integrated LLB programmes. After completing an LLB degree, multiple career opportunities become available.
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Higher Education: Candidates can appear for CLAT again to pursue an LLM from law universities
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PSU Jobs: CLAT LLM scores can help in securing recruitment opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
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Company Secretary (CS): Candidates may also opt for a CS course as an alternative career path
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Corporate Jobs: Opportunities include roles such as Legal Advisor or Corporate Law Associate in firms
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Legal Practice: After enrolling with a State Bar Council and clearing AIBE, candidates can practise as advocates
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Judicial Services: Aspirants can appear for PCS (J) or HJS exams to become judges
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Civil Services: Candidates can also prepare for UPSC exams for roles in Indian Administrative or Legal Services
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
Yes, Adamas University offers scholarship based on score in CLAT according to the following criteria:
CLAT Score | Scholarship Criteria |
|---|---|
90 and above | 50% Scholarship |
80 to 89 | 25% Scholarship |
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Answered 23 hours ago
No, clearing the national-level CLAT exam is not mandatory requirement for securing a seat at the GNDU BA LLB (Hons) main campus. Admissions are entirely managed through centralised online state counselling handled via the Punjab Law Admission portal. Selection is determined based on the merit score
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Answered Yesterday
No, CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in BA LLB at Gujrat University. Applicants are offered admission based on merit in last qualifying exam. However, CLAt scores can be accepted for admission.
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Answered Yesterday
No, candidates who apply for Sharda University, Greater Noida BA LLB (hons) admissions through CLAT-UG will not be required to appear in personal interview round. This round is part of SUAT and thus, CLAT-UG applicants skip the entire exam when applying through CLAT.
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No, CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in Guru Nanak Dev University. The university accepts CLAT scores for the BA LLB programmes, admission is offered through state-level counselling and its own merit-based admission process.
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Answered Yesterday
Yes, Sharda University, Greater Noida accepts SUAT for BA LLB (hons) admission. If candidates apply for SUAT, they must also participate in a personal interview round which is conducted after written test. This interview is not required for CLAT-UG.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, CLAT-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for BCom LLB (hons) admission at Nirma University. This institute does not accept any other entrance exams for this course nor does it conduct any exams of its own for admission. Candidates can beginning applying once CLAT-UG registrations begin.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, SRM IST Kattankulathur does accept CLAT-UG scores for BBA LLB (hons) students. Candidates who apply through CLAT-UG do not need to appear in SRMJEEL and they will be called for personal interview directly.
Their selection will be based on their combined performance in CLAT-UG and following inter
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, candidates who want to apply for SRM IST Kattankulathur BA LLB (hons) course can do so without appearing in CLAT-UG. For such candidates, SRM School of Law conducts its own entrance exam called SRMJEEL.
Candidates who do not submit a CLAT-UG score during application will be registered to appear
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Answered a week ago
No, candidates who apply for BBA LLB (hons) admissions at NMIMS Mumbai through CLAT-UG are not required to appear in NLAT to qualify.
During selection process, such candidates will be selected based on CLAT-UG scores only for BBA LLB (hons) admission.
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