After CLAT 2027 result, qualified candidates must participate in counselling, complete admission process and get seats in UG or PG law courses offered by participating NLUs. Check complete details here
CLAT 2027: Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of India's most competitive law entrance exams, conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). CLAT is held for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. It must be note that admission process does not end after the exam.
After CLAT 2027, candidates must go through many important stages release of answer key, result declaration, counselling, seat allotment, verification of documents and final admission to participating NLUs. Understanding each step is important to get a seat in preferred law college. This article explains everything candidates need to know after CLAT 2027 exam.
- List of courses offered through CLAT 2027
- What after CLAT 2027?
- What after CLAT 2027: Important Dates
- CLAT Counselling 2027
- CLAT Seat Intake: List of NLUs
- CLAT 2027 Seat Allotment
List of courses offered through CLAT 2027
Candidates can check complete list of courses in which they can apply for admission by using their CLAT UG Score or CLAT PG Score.
| Name of the course |
Exam |
Course Level |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Law (LLM) |
CLAT PG |
Postgraduate |
Three Years |
| Bachelor of Arts+ Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) |
CLAT UG |
Undergraduate |
Five Years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (BBA LLB) |
CLAT UG |
Undergraduate |
Five Years |
| Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Law (BCom LLB) |
CLAT UG |
Undergraduate |
Five Years |
| Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Law (BSc LLB) |
CLAT UG |
Undergraduate |
Five Years |
| Bachelor of Technology + Bachelor of Law BTech LLB |
CLAT UG |
Undergraduate |
Five Years |
Commonly asked questions
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.
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
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.
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.
What after CLAT 2027?
Check table to know details of events conducted after CLAT exam is over.
| Event |
Description |
|---|---|
| CLAT Provisional answer key |
Consortium releases provisional answer key for CLAT. Candidates can match their answers to calculate marks |
| Raising objections against provisional answer key |
In case candidates find any mistakes in CLAT answer key, then they can raise objections against it |
| Final answer key |
After considering objections filed against provisional answer key, Consortium releases CLAT Final Answer Key, which is also used to prepare result. |
| CLAT Result |
Answer sheets are evaluated, and result is uploaded on official website of Consortium. Candidates can check by entering their CLAT login details |
| CLAT Counselling |
Consortium announces counselling schedule. Based on that candidates have to register and participate in counselling |
| CLAT Merit List |
Consortium releases CLAT Merit Lists in five rounds on its official website |
What after CLAT 2027: Important Dates
Candidates can check important dates after CLAT exam below
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT Provisional Answer Key Release Date |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Objection Window Opens |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Objection Window Closes |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Final Answer Key |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Result |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Revised Result |
December 2026 |
| CLAT Counselling Registration |
To be released |
| CLAT First Seat Allotment List |
To be released |
| CLAT Second Seat Allotment List |
To be released |
| CLAT Third Seat Allotment List |
To be released |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too.
The CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. Candidates need to register first by uploading their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment. For original document verification aspirants will have to go to thedesignated centres.
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CLAT Counselling 2027
CLAT counselling is held online, including registration, releasing of merit list and then seat allotment as per preferences marked by candidates. They can accept or upgrade or exit from their allotted seat in any round of counselling. Once their choice of seat is allotted then they can complete their admission by paying counselling and admission fee.
CLAT Counselling Registration 2027
CLAT Counselling Process is expected to start in last week of December. Candidates who qualify in CLAT can register for counselling. Check steps to register online
Step 1: Login to the registered accounts
Step 2: Update NLU preferences
Candidates have to update their preferences for minimum five National Law Universities (NLUs). There are 20 NLUs in India offering LLM courses based on CLAT score
Step 3: Pay CLAT counselling fee
Any candidate failing to pay counselling fee will not be considered for admission. CLAT counselling fee is later adjusted with course fee once seat is allotted.
CLAT Seat Intake: List of NLUs
Candidates can check below NLUs accepting CLAT scores and CLAT Reservation below
Commonly asked questions
CLAT 2026 result will be released within a week after the exam is over. After the result is issued, the counselling for CLAT will commence for the shortlisted candidates to attend and secure their seats. Candidates must note that the CLAT Scorecard will be published on the basis of the CLAT Final Answer Key.
Once the CLAT Result has been announced, the consortium will begin CLAT Counselling Registration. Only those candidates who have registered will be called for CLAT Counselling. So, candidates must register to participate in counselling. Once the counselling is over, candidates will have to pay the fees at the respective NLU to confirm their admission.
To check the CLAT Result, candidates must note that there is only one website. CLAT Result can be checked on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Scorecard will be released on the same website.
CLAT 2027 Seat Allotment
CLAT Seat Allotment List is released in 5 rounds. All those candidates whose names will appear in first, second and third lists will get option to freeze their seats or opt for a choice upgrade.
How to Check CLAT Seat Allotment Result?
Candidates can check steps mentioned below to know how to download CLAT seat allotment result
Step 1: Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Enter login details
Step 3: Click on login
Step 4: Check seat allotment result
What after CLAT Seat Allotment Result 2027?
All candidates who will be allotted a seat in any round of counselling can follow these steps
Step 1 Seat Acceptance/Seat Upgrade/Exit Admission
- Accept seat: Candidates can confirm their choice of NLU. Once lock option is used, candidate's seat at allotted NLU is freezed. They need not participate in further seat allotment rounds.
- Apply for Upgrade: This option is used when candidates want to change allotted institute to their higher choice. They have to wait for next seat allotment list. Those choosing upgrade are considered active participants.
- Exit from seat allotment: Candidates can choose to exit from counselling round if they do not wish to participate in current or further rounds.
Step 2 Completing admission formalities
After candidates accept allotted seat or apply for upgrade, they need to upload documents at official website for verification. They also need to pay remaining admission fee to allotted NLU.

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No, both are different exams, but both are conducted nationwide. CUET LLB will be conducted by NTA, while CLAT 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
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