CLAT 2027 Exam Date (Dec 6): Check CLAT UG & PG Registration, Admit Card & Others Date Here
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT 2027 Exam Date is December 6, 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities will conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) in offline mode across the nation. Candidates should note that, contrary to the current trend, the CLAT 2027 will be held offline in pen-and-paper mode. The Consortium released the exam dates and event schedule on July 22 on its official portal.
The CLAT registrations started on August 3 and the last date to apply for the exam is October 31. Consortium is expected to release the CLAT 2027 application correction dates soon on its official website. The Consortium will release the CLAT 2027 admit card in the last week of November. The hall ticket will be released under the candidate's login. The Consortium will release the CLAT result by December 20 with the final answer key.
Dates are an important part of exam preparation, as candidates plan their preparation around the timeline of exam events. Candidates are advised to prepare their study plan as per the CLAT 2027 exam date and incorporate time for revising the CLAT exam syllabus, solving mock tests and previous years' question papers. The candidates are advised to keep visiting this page to get the latest information on exam dates.
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- CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Schedule
- CLAT Registration Dates 2027
- CLAT Admit Card Date 2027
- CLAT 2027 Exam Date
- CLAT Answer Key Date 2027
- CLAT Result Date 2027
- CLAT Counselling Dates 2027
- CLAT 2027 Exam Dates FAQs
CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 03 Aug ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26 | CLAT 2027 online registrations ONGOING |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| 06 Dec ' 26 | CLAT 2027 Exam Date |
| To Be Notified | CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027 TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Objection Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
CLAT Registration Dates 2027
The CLAT application form is available for the candiates on the official portal. Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the CLAT exam eligibility criteria before filling the CLAT registration form because in case of any variance from the officially stated eligibility, the CLAT 2027 registration can be cancelled at any stage of the admission process. The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 2027 notification on July 22.
All the information related to CLAT 2027 is available on the official website of the Consortium of NLUs. The last date to register and apply for CLAT 2027 is October 31. Candidates can complete their registration and application process in the following manner.
How to Register for CLAT 2027?
Candidates need to first register to fill the CLAT Application Form. Follow the process given below to register for the CLAT 2027 Exam
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on Register
- Enter your personal details
- Create a password
- Verify using the OTP sent to your mobile/email
- Your registration is done
The candidates should follow all the instructions given on the portal. The duration between the application and CLAT 2027 exam date is kept maximum so that the candidates can prepare after filling the application form.
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CLAT Admit Card Date 2027
Admit Card: To be notified
The CLAT 2027 admit card is a mandatory document to be carried on the exam day. The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2027 admit card at least 15 days before the exam. Candidates must note that the admit card will have important details like the candidate's name, CLAT 2027 exam date, name of the exam centre, full address of the exam centre, exam timing, guidelines and more.
How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2027?
Students can download their admit cards through the CLAT candidate portal. Students can download the CLAT 2027 admit card in the following manner:
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
- Download and save the admit card
The candidates should note that all the details related to the CLAT exam centre will be mentioned on the admit card.
Commonly asked questions
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Enter your registered mobile number and password.
- Click on the Login button.
- Click on the Download Admit Card.
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.
CLAT 2027 Exam Date
Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam Date 2027 is the same for both UG and PG courses. The exam will be held in 140 CLAT examination centres across the nation on December 6, 2026. As per the CLAT Exam Pattern 2027, candidates will be given two hours to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions.
CLAT Previous Year Exam Dates
Candidates can see below the CLAT previous year exam dates below:
| Examination | Date of Exam |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 | 07-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT 2025 | 01-Dec-2024 |
| CLAT 2024 | 03-Dec-2023 |
| CLAT 2023 | 18-Dec-2022 |
| CLAT 2022 | 19-Jun-2022 |
| CLAT 2021 | 23-Jul-2021 |
Like every year, the CLAT exam date 2027 will fall on the first Sunday of December 2026.
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Commonly asked questions
In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria. Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has notified that the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6, 2026. The exam will be held offline in pen-and-paper mode.
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.
CLAT Answer Key Date 2027
The Consortium of NLUs releases the CLAT 2027 Answer Key in two phases: First Provisional and later, a final answer key. The CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027 will be released within 24 hours of the CLAT 2027 exam date. After the CLAT Answer Key is out, the authorities will open an objection window. Candidates can raise their objections against the provisional answer key. Once the Consortium cross-checks the objections raised by the students, the CLAT Final Answer Key 2027 will be published. The CLAT 2027 result will be announced based on the final answer key.
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Commonly asked questions
No. There is no need to enter any login details to download the CLAT Answer Key PDF. Candidates just have to visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to access the answer key.
No, there is no way to raise objection on CLAT Answer Key in offline mode. You need to visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to do the same.
Yes, candidates will have to pay INR 1,000 as fee while raising the objection on the CLAT 2027 answer key. However, the fee paid on raising objection for the error in the CLAT answer key is refundable. The fee paid by the candidates while objecting for any concern on the provisional answer key will only be refunded if the objection is accepted. In the other scenario, no refund will be issued.
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CLAT Result Date 2027
The CLAT results 2027 will be published within a week after the exam, as per past trends. Candidates must note that the CLAT 2027 scorecard will carry the marks secured by candidates in the Common Law Entrance Exam. It will also carry the details the category and All India Rank of the candidates in the exam. Candidates who will have a valid score in the CLAT 2027 Results will be invited to participate in the counselling process.
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Commonly asked questions
A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs.
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.
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.
CLAT Counselling Dates 2027
The registrations for CLAT counselling 2027 will start soon after the results have been announced. Candidates will be able to complete the CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration Online through their login. It must be noted that only candidates who have register for the CLAT Counselling Process 2027 will be able to participate. This fee will be adjusted later against the university fee. The Consortium conducts five rounds of CLAT 2027 Counselling. Only those candidates who choose the freeze option will be considered confirmed. The CLAT 2027 Merit List will be released for each round separately.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
CLAT 2027 Exam Dates FAQs
Candidates can check important FAQs related to the CLAT Exam below
Yes there is negative marking in CLAT Exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted if the answer is wrong. For each correct answer one marks will be awarded.
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 mark will be given and -0.25 will be deducted for incorrect ones.
A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs.
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.
The Consortium will open the correction window once the registration process is over. Candidates must note that this is their last chance to edit their already submitted CLAT application form.
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.
In CLAT Exam there will be 120 questions. The exam paper will be in MCQ format. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the paper. Since there is a negative marking candidates must attempt carefully.
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.
The CLAT Exam is conducted by consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All those candidates who are looking forward to getting admission at NLUs must appear for the exam. Apart from NLU Delhi, admission to all the NLUs are done through CLAT.
Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough.
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
No, there is no such provision given by the Consortium to fill the CLAT registration form offline. Candidates must complete the CLAT 2027 registration 2027 on or before the last date. The candidates should note that the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
The Consortium of NLUs activated the CLAT Registration form on August 3. The candidates should note that the last date to register for CLAT 2027 is October 31. The Consortium notified that the CLAT 2027 exam date is Dcember 6.
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Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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