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

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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CLAT 2027 online registrations

3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26

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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. After CLAT 2027 result, qualified candidates must participate in counselling, complete admission process, and get seats in UG or PG law 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.

Table of contents
  • 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

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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.

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

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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
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Commonly asked questions
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.

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 if I exit the CLAT counselling process in first round, Am I allowed to appear in pending rounds?
A: 

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. 

Q:   CLAT Counselling Process is online or offline?
A: 

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

Name of the college

UG Seat Intake

PG Seat Intake

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

240 (revised from 180)

100 (revised from 75)

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

132

100

National Law University, Jodhpur

120

50

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

172

57

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala

180

60

National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi

60

60

National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi

120

50

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam

120

60

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai

100

50

Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad

60

60

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur

120

50

National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad

132

66

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

202 ( 134 - BA LLB, 68 - BSc LLB)

60

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur

170

90

Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow

187

31 (revised)

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna

138 (69 seats for BA LLB, 69 for BBA LLB)

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National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack

180

46

National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam

60

40

The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli

114

18

Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

120

60

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla

180 (120 BA LLB + 60 BBA LLB)

80

Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana

120

-

National Law University, Tripura

120

50

GNLU Silvassa Campus

66

33

Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats)

3,451 seats

1,271

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the result of CLAT 2026 be declared?
A: 

 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.

Q:   What is the next step after the CLAT Result is out?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the websites to check CLAT 2027 Result?
A: 

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. 

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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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