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Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT Exam Centres 2027: The Consortium of NLUs will release the list of exam centres along with the CLAT Notification. Candidates must note that they will be able to select the CLAT 2027 exam centre while filling out the CLAT Application Form 2027. The CLAT 2027 will be conducted in more than 139 cities CLAT test centres in around 89 cities of 25 states and 5 UTs.
On the day of the CLAT 2027 exam, the candidates will have to report to the exam center as per the scheduled time mentioned on the CLAT admit card. Since the exam centre authority does not allow entry to candidates who are late, candidates must ensure that they arrive on time.
Candidates must note that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. To ensure that there is no untoward incident on exam day, it is recommended that the candidate visit and check the allotted CLAT exam centre location a day in advance. This will help them to get an understanding of the traffic situation, travel time, travel route, and also the locality.
- CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Schedule
- CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- CLAT Exam Centers 2027
- How to Choose CLAT Exam Centre 2027?
- CLAT Admit Card 2027
- CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Instructions
- Important FAQs of CLAT 2027
CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Schedule
Check the table below for all the important schedules regarding the CLAT 2027 exam day and test centre:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting begins | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Exam begins | 2:00 pm onwards |
| Last entry allowed | 1:45 pm |
| Exam ends | 4:00 pm |
| Exiting examination halls | 4:15 pm onwards |
Also Read: CLAT Dress Code For Male & Female Candidates
Commonly asked questions
While filling the CLAT application form 2027, candidates have to select three CLAT centres. Based on the preferences added by the candidate, authorities will allot the exam centre based on the choices added. Candidates must select the districts which are near their permanent or present address and easy to commute. It is important for candidates to reach the CLAT exam centre on time to complete the verification process.
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted at over 130 test centres spread across 89 cities in India. These centers cover 25 states and 5 union territories. Candidates can select up to three, or sometimes more, test city preferences during the application process, with the exact number of venues subject to change based on the official notification.
Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.
CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Aug ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26 | CLAT 2027 online registrations |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| 06 Dec ' 26 | CLAT 2027 Exam Date |
CLAT Exam Centers 2027
Candidates looking forward to appear in CLAT Exam can check the list of exam centres across the country below
| CLAT Test Cities 2026 |
|---|
| Agra |
| Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad |
| Amrawati (Maharashtra) |
| Amritsar |
| Aurangabad |
| Barasat |
| Barrackpore |
| Bengaluru |
| Bhopal |
| Bhubaneswar |
| Bilaspur (Chattisgarh) |
| Calicut |
| Chandigarh |
| Chennai |
| Chittor/Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Coimbatore |
| Cuttack |
| Dehradun |
| Durg |
| Diu |
| Ernakulam |
| Faridabad |
| Gandhinagar |
| Gangtok |
| Ghaziabad |
| Gorakhpur |
| Greater Noida/ Noida |
| Gurugram |
| Guwahati |
| Gwalior |
| Haldwani |
| Hisar |
| Hoogly |
| Hubli/ Dharwad |
| Hyderabad |
| Imphal |
| Indore |
| Jabalpur |
| Jaipur |
| Jalandhar |
| Jammu |
| Rajkot |
| Jamshedpur |
| Jodhpur |
| Kanpur |
| Kolkata |
| Kota |
| Kottayam |
| Kurnool |
| Kurukshetra |
| Lucknow |
| Madurai |
| Mangalore |
| Meerut |
| Mohali |
| Mumbai |
| Muzaffarpur |
| Mysore |
| Nagpur |
| Navi Mumbai |
| New Delhi |
| Patiala |
| Silvassa |
| Patna |
| Puducherry |
| Pune |
| Raipur |
| Rajahmundry |
| Ranchi |
| Salem |
| Shillong |
| Shimla |
| Siliguri |
| Sonepat |
| Srinagar |
| Surat |
| Thane |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
| Tirunelveli |
| Trichy |
| Vadodara |
| Varanashi |
| Vijayawada |
| Vishakapatnam |
Also Read:
| CLAT exam pattern | CLAT syllabus | CLAT preparation |
How to Edit CLAT Exam Centre 2027 Preferences?
Candidates can avail the facility of CLAT exam cities edit by these steps
- Log on to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Enter mobile number and password.
- Click on the Edit Application button
- Go to the Preferences tab.
- Update three exam centre preferences.
- Save the form
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 131 test centres spread across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to law aspirants nationwide.
How to Choose CLAT Exam Centre 2027?
Candidates will be given the option to select three CLAT 2027 test centres at the time of filling the CLAT application form. The selection of exam centers must be in order of priority. This means that the topmost priority of the CLAT 2027 test city should be selected as Test Centre Preference 1 and so on.
Steps to select CLAT Exam Centre 2027
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to choose CLAT exam centres at the time of filling out the application form:
- Log in to your applicant account
- Go to "Preferences"
- There you have to select THREE preferences (separately) - Test Centre Preference - 1, Test Centre Preference - 2, Test Centre Preference - 3
- Use the drop-down to select a test centre for each preference (Opt Preference 1 for your favourite test centre)
- Save the changes
Also Read: How to give preference for NLUs?
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 131 test centres spread across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to law aspirants nationwide.
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
CLAT Admit Card 2027
Admit Card: To be notified
Candidates must note that the details regarding the exam centre will be mentioned on the CLAT admit card. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The following exam-centre-related details will be mentioned on the admit card
- Course applied for admission
- Exam date and time
- Allotted test centre name
- Complete address of the test centre
- Reporting time
- Exam day instructions to be followed at the CLAT exam centre
Commonly asked questions
There is no option to make changes in the CLAT admit card. Details printed on the candidate's hall ticket will be final and non-editable. Incase, there is any error in the details mentioned on the CLAT admit card, like name or roll number of the candidate., etc. then that can be rectified by contacting the CLAT help desk.
The CLAT exam duration is two hours for both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate. It will have 120 multiple choice questions. For each correct answer one makrs will be given and -0.25 will be deducted for incorrect ones.
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Instructions
Candidates must follow all the important CLAT Exam Day guidelines to avoid any problem. Candidates can check the details below
- Documents to carry: Do not forget to carry the CLAT admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the test centre. Candidates not having any of these will not be allowed to give the exam.
- Reporting at exam centre: The test centre officials allow entry to the examination hall only after they check the admit card and other documents. Therefore, candidates must reach the allotted test centre at least an hour before the exam timings.
- Stationery items to carry: Since CLAT is an offline exam, candidates should carry one HB pencil and two pens ideally black/blue colour to the test centre.
- Avoid taking prohibited items to the exam centre: Candidates should not carry any item which is not allowed in the examination hall including, mobile phones, notes/books/study material, watch, earphones/headphones, sunglass, etc.
Commonly asked questions
Once the CLAT admit card is released, candidates cannot change their allotted exam centre. There is no provision for altering the test centre at any stage, making it crucial to carefully select test cities when filling out the CLAT application form. It is advisable to choose a city that is either your hometown, a city you are likely to be in on the exam day, or a nearby city where you can reach easily.
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
No, the Consortium does not send the CLAT admit card by post and candidates have to download it online. Students who will appear for CLAT must download the admit card online as soon as it is released and not delay it until the last moment. Candidates are advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the CLAT admit card carefully.
Important FAQs of CLAT 2027
Candidates can check the important frequently asked questions related to CLAT 2027 here
Commonly asked questions
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.
No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
Candidates should try and take a coloured printout of the admit card. But it is not compulsory. They must make sure that they have two to three spare copies of the admit card for future use. However, in case a candidate does not have access to a coloured printer, she/he can take a black and white printout. In any case the photograph on CLAT Admit Card should be clear.
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 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 2 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 2 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 4 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 a week ago
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