CLAT 2027 Exam Date (Dec 6, 2026): Check CLAT Test Schedule Here

CLAT 2027 online registrations

3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26

Updated on Oct 21, 2026 02:05 IST

CLAT 2027 Exam Date is December 6: The Common Law Admission Test is conducted to select candidates for the Law Courses offered by the National Law Universities. As per the official schedule, the CLAT application process is open till October 31. Candidates are required to register with their mobile number and email ID to fill the application form. The Consortium will release the CLAT correction dates soon on its portal. Candidates are required to select their CLAT examination centre in the application form.

After considering the application forms, the Consortium will release the CLAT 2027 admit card by November 25 for the eligible candidates. This year, the CLAT will be conducted offline on December 6, 2026. Candidates will be required to mark their answers on the OMR sheet provided at the examination centre. The Consortium will release the CLAT 2027 answer key by December 10 and release the CLAT result by December 15.

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.

Latest Update: CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Removed

⚡ Avoid Mistakes that can lead to CLAT 2027 Application Rejection

Get all the details about Do's and Don'ts in CLAT Registrations here

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Table of contents

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
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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 the CLAT 2027 exam date is kept to a maximum so that the candidates can prepare after filling the application form.

⚡ Avoid Mistakes that can lead to CLAT 2027 Application Rejection

Get all the details about Do's and Don'ts in CLAT Registrations here

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CLAT exam for?

The CLAT or Common Law Admission Test, is conducted to select candidates for the 5-year Integrated Law Course offered by the National Law Universities across the nation. CLAT PG is conducted to select the candidates for the PG courses.

CLAT Admit Card Date 2027

DeskCalendar 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

Q: How to make changes in CLAT 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.

Q: What is the procedure to download the CLAT 2027 admit card?

To download the admit card for CLAT 2027-

Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Enter your registered mobile number and password.
Click on the Login button.
Click on the Download Admit Card.

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 Exam Date	07-Dec-2025
CLAT 2025 Exam Date	01-Dec-2024
CLAT 2024 Exam Date	03-Dec-2023
CLAT 2023 Exam Date	18-Dec-2022
CLAT 2022 Exam Date	19-Jun-2022
CLAT 2021 Exam Date	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

Q: How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?

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.

Q: What is CLAT 2027 Exam Date?

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.

Q: Which are the top ranked NLUs in India?

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
NLSIU Bangalore Ranking	1	1	1
National Law University, Delhi Ranking	2	2	2
NLU Kolkata Ranking	4	4	4
GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking	7	8	5
NLU Bhopal Ranking	18	21	27
NUSRL Ranchi Ranking	24	22	30
NLU Odisha Ranking	30	26	15
NLU Assam Ranking	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.

Also Read: CLAT Selection Process

Commonly asked questions

Q: Do I need login credentials to download CLAT Answer Key PDF?

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.

Q: Can I raise objection on CLAT Answer Key in offline mode?

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.

Q: Do I need to pay any fees to raise objection on CLAT Answer Key?

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.

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.

Also Read: What after CLAT: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is good rank in CLAT exam?

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.

Q: What after CLAT Result?

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: Will I receive CLAT Scorecard through post?

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.

See details about CLAT Applications above.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?

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.

Q: Can I appear for CLAT Counselling if I failed to clear the exam?

No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.

Q: What factors are considered while deciding the CLAT Cutoff?

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

Q: Is CLAT exam difficult?

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.

Q: Is there negative marking in CLAT Exam?

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.

Q: What is the duration of CLAT Exam?

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.

Q: What is good rank in CLAT exam?

Q: Is CLAT 2027 admit card released?

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.

Q: When CLAT Application Correction Window 2027 will open?

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.

Q: Do I need a scorecard to appear in CLAT Counselling?

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.

Q: How many questions are there in CLAT Exam?

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.

Q: Should the CLAT admit card printout be coloured or black and white?

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.

Q: Who conducts the CLAT Exam?

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.

Q: What to carry on the CLAT Exam day?

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

Q: Can I fill CLAT 2027 Registration Form offline?

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.

Q: What is the last date to fill CLAT Registration Form 2027?

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.