The Consortium of NLUs will begin the CLAT Application Process 2027 on August 1, 2026 tenatively. Candidates who wish to apply for CLAT Exam can visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and submit the CLAT 2027 Application Form before the deadline. Candidates must check the CLAT Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam. All the important information related to the application process will be published in the CLAT Notification. The CLAT Exam Date 2027 is likely to be December 6, 2026. Read further to know more about the CLAT 2027 application process, eligibility criteria, fee payment, and other details required below.
Also Read: List of NLUs in India
- How to apply for CLAT Exam 2027?
- CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Documents required to fill CLAT Application Form 2027
- Important Instructions while filling the CLAT 2027 Application Form
- CLAT 2027 Application Fee
- CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window
- CLAT 2027 Application Form FAQs
How to apply for CLAT Exam 2027?
Registration: To be notified
Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT 2027 Exam
- Go to the official website; i.e.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Register as a new user
- Click on “Register”
- Enter your Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID
- Create a secure password
- Verify using OTP sent to your mobile/email
3. Fill the Application Form
- Choose your course (UG/PG)
- Enter your personal details: Name, DOB, gender, etc.
- Enter your academic details: Marks, board/university, year of passing
- Select reservation category (if applicable)
- Choose preferred test cities (up to 3)
4. Upload Required Documents
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category certificates
5. Pay the Application Fee
6. Review all details carefully
7. Submit the application
8. Download and save a copy of your filled form and fee receipt for reference
CLAT Eligibility 2027
Candidates can check CLAT Eligibility Criteria for both UG and PG program below
Eligibility for the UG Program
Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
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| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
Eligibility for the PG Program
Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT PG 2027 below.
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Educational Requirement |
|
| CLAT Age Limit | No age bar |
Commonly asked questions
No, there is no such provision given by the Consortium to fill out the application form offline. Candidates must complete filling the CLAT Application Form 2027 on or before the last date. You can only fill out the application form online. The form will be considered submitted only if you pay the fees.
No, your form will not be considered valid if you submit it without paying the application fee. The application fee is mandatory. Candidates can pay it online only.
As of 2026, 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). These universities offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs, with over 5,600 seats available in total. NLU Delhi is the only exception, conducting its own entrance exam (AILET) rather than participating in CLAT
CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 online registrations TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Exam Date TENTATIVE |
Documents required to fill CLAT Application Form 2027
Before beginning the CLAT application process, aspirants are advised to check list of documents required to fill CLAT Application Form:
- A working email ID and mobile number
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- ID and address proof (Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card, etc.)
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Document Required for CLAT 2027 application form - Specifications
Document Image Size (maximum) Format Photograph 500 KB
jpg/jpeg Signature 100 KB jpg/jpeg State domicile certificate 2 MB PDF - Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
- Relevant certificate issued by a competent authority if applying as PwD or BPL candidate
Also Read: CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Check Example, Dimensions
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.
To get good marks in CLAT 2027, focus on reading comprehension, daily current affairs, and consistent mock test practice. The exam consists of 120 questions, making speed and accuracy crucial. Prioritize Legal and Logical Reasoning, and use daily newspaper reading to boost your score in all sections.
Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form.
Important Instructions while filling the CLAT 2027 Application Form
Check out the important points to remember while filling out the CLAT Application Form:
- Check the eligibility criteria for CLAT exam.
- Fill in the educational, personal and other details carefully.
- Pay the registration fee in online mode only.
- An incomplete application form will be summarily rejected, and no request will be entertained in this regard.
- Ensure your name and date of birth in the application match your Class 10 certificates.
- E-mail ID and contact details should be correct.
- Upload a recent, clear photograph & signature in the specified format.
- Ensure you pay the application fees before submitting.
Commonly asked questions
CLAT is not directly based on the NCERT curriculum, but NCERT books act as a strong foundational resource for Quantitative Techniques and basic static GK. Candidates appearing for board exams can prepare for CLAT side by side.
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.
Candidates who are looking forward to appear for the CLAT 2027 will have to submit certail documents while filling the application form. Check the list below
- Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof
CLAT 2027 Application Fee
It must be noted that the CLAT Application Fee varies category-wise. Candidates can pay the fees through various online methods. Candidates can check the CLAT Fees 2027 below:
| Category |
CLAT Application Fee (in INR) |
Mode of Payment |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI |
4,000 |
Online:
|
| SC/ST/BPL |
3,500 |
|
| Previous years CLAT question papers |
500 |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
The Consortium has not announced the last date to submit the CLAT Application Form yet. However, once the application process starts it mostly remain opens for three months. This gives candidates sufficient time to complete it and submit.
Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form.
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CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window
The Consortium of NLUs will open the CLAT Application Correction Window 2027 once the registration process is over. This will help candidates to edit their CLAT 2027 Application Form before finally submitting it. Candidates can follow the steps to edit CLAT application 2027 as under
- Click on the CLAT 2027 application correction link
- Login using mobile number and password
- Click on the Edit Application button
- Go to 'Category and Seat Reservation' for NLU preferences, as well as, Personal details tab for OBC category status, whether Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer
- Make the required changes, Click on Next button
- Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes
Commonly asked questions
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.
The application edit window for CLAT Exam 2027 will likely open in November. Using the application edit window, the candidate will be able to edit details. Before the CLAT Application Correction Window 2027 is closed, candidates will be able to make following changes:
Details | ||
|---|---|---|
Candidate's Name | Email Address | Father's Name |
| Mother's Name | Exam Centre | Date of Birth |
| Mobile Number | Photograph | Signature |
To prepare for CLAT Exam you need right books and good study plan. You must solve past-year question papers and mock tests.
CLAT 2027 Application Form FAQs
Candidates can check queries related to CLAT 2027 Application Form below:
Candidates who are looking forward to appear for the CLAT 2027 will have to submit certail documents while filling the application form. Check the list below
- Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof
The CLAT 2027 UG syllabus includes five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The exam will be for 120 MCQs. Candidates will get 2 hours to complete the exam.
Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam.
Candidates can visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to fill the CLAT Application Form. There is no other portal that hosts the CLAT Application Process. Candidates must fill it on or before the last date.
The Consortium of NLUs are likely to begin the CLAT Application Process 2027 in August. However, no confirmation have been made so far. Candidates must fill the application form on or before the last date.
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.
The CLAT exam for both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be conducted for 2-hour; i.e. 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates must note that the exam will be conducted in offline mode. There will be 120 MCQs. Total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
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.
The Consortium of NLUs publish the CLAT Invite List that will carry important details like roll number of the candidates who have scored high enough to be shortlisted the counselling process, their total marks and other details. With this candidates will be able to register for seat allotment in National Law Universities (NLUs) for UG and PG programs.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
For the OBC category students under the Home State quota, the CLAT 2026 last round closing ranks varied between 650 and 1657 for admission to law courses at the UG and PG levels. Check out the table below to view the course and specialisations-wise last round cutoff details for the OBC HS category.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NLU Hyderabad CLAT cutoff 2026 was released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the General Home State quota, the CLAT 2026 last round closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) was 565. Similarly, for the LLM course across multiple specialisations, the cutoff rank stood at 1001. These a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
For the General Home State quota, the NLU Bangalore CLAT cutoff 2026 was 336 for the LL.M. LL.B. (Hons.) course at the UG level. At the postgraduate level, the institute offers LL.M. in Criminal Law, for which the CLAT 2026 cutoff rank was 378 for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, most law departments at private and government law colleges in Chennai do not ask for CLAT exam scores for BA LLB after Class 12. Even the top-ranked Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences BA LLB course requires Saveetha Admission Test scores if you haven't sat for the CLAT exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
JEE / KCET/ COMEDK (any one exam) is mandatory for applying to Vidyashilp University's B.Tech Hons. Programs (Data Science and AI/ML). For admissions to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) program, submitting CLAT scores is preferred as it enhances their scholarship opportunities. However, it is not man
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, aspirants with CLAT scores can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses. Such candidates have to apply with CLAT. A merit list is prepared based on CLAT scores. Selected applicants have to participate in counselling. Aspirants who get seat have to confirm their admission by pay
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 weeks ago
JEE / KCET/ COMEDK (any one exam) is mandatory for applying to Vidyashilp University's BTech (Hons) Programmes. For admissions to the law programmes, submitting CLAT scores is preferred as it enhances their scholarship opportunities. However, it is not mandatory.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, candidates need to have CLAT score for admission in BA LLB (Hons) programme at SASTRA University. Aspirants must also complete Class 12 from a recognised board in the first attempt with at least 60% aggregate with English as a subject for admission.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, in case a candidate has secured a rank in CLAT, then he/she can get admission if they clear the cutoff as mentioned by the VITSOL authorities.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CLAT 2026 Category 1 students (General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI), the fee structure has three main components:
CLAT 2026 Fee Structure for Category 1
1. Exam Registration Fee
- ₹4,000 (without question papers)
- ₹4,500 (with question papers)
- Payment via online modes (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).
2. C
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