What after CLAT 2027: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and Courses

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

What after CLAT Exam?

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

Candidates can check complete list of courses in which they can apply for admission by using their CLAT UG Score or CLAT PG Score.

What after CLAT 2027?

Check table to know details of events conducted after CLAT exam is over. 

What after CLAT 2027: Important Dates

Candidates can check important dates after CLAT exam below

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

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.