The Consortium of NLUs will announce the CLAT Result 2027 within one week of the exam, as per past trends. CLAT Exam 2027 is expected to be held on December 6, 2026, tentatively. The CLAT Results will be prepared based on CLAT Final Answer Key 2027. Along with the CLAT Result, the consortium will also release the CLAT Counselling Dates 2027. Candidates who will clear the exam will be sent an email to participate in the counselling process.
CLAT 2027 Result will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must use their CLAT login credentials to sign into their account and check the CLAT result update. The CLAT UG result and CLAT PG result will be announced together. Read further to know more about CLAT Scorecard, Steps to download and other details.
- How to Check CLAT 2027 Result?
- CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to download CLAT Merit List 2027?
- How is CLAT Rank calculated?
- What after CLAT Result 2027?
- CLAT Cutoff 2027
- CLAT 2027 Important FAQs
How to Check CLAT 2027 Result?
Result: To be notified
Candidates can check the steps to download the scorecard here
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Login using the Registration Number and Password
- Under Result tab, click on the View Score Card tab.
- Your result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of result PDF to refer it at the time of counselling registration, and seat allotment process.
Details mentioned on CLAT 2027 Result & Scorecard
The CLAT 2027 scorecard will have these details
- Name
- Father's Name
- Roll Number
- Application Number
- Category
- Sectional and overall scores
- All India Rank
- Category Rank
Please note that the students will not provide hard copies of the scorecard to candidates.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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 Provisional Answer Key 2027 TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Objection Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Result TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration TENTATIVE |
How to download CLAT Merit List 2027?
Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list PDF 2027 by following the process below
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Navigate to the Notifications section
- Click on the CLAT 2027 Allotment List link
- View and download the CLAT first allotment list 2027
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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.
The Consortium will release the CLAT Counselling Schedule along with the result. The CLAT First Merit List will likely be released by December end. The Consortium will release five round merit list.
The Consortium will release atleast five merit list to complete the admission process through CLAT Score. However, the number of merit list might change in case of some discrepancy in answer key or result.
How is CLAT Rank calculated?
Candidates can check the CLAT Rank through these steps to understand which NLU they can get.
- Calculating the Raw Score
Based on the marking scheme, i.e., one mark for a correct answer and -0.25 for each wrong attempt, the raw score is calculated. For example, if a candidate answers 100 questions correctly and 20 incorrectly out of 150, the score will be
Raw Score = (100 × 1) – (20 × 0.25) = 100 – 5 = 95
- Merit List
The consortium will then prepare a merit list based on the raw scores of all candidates. The one with the highest score will be marked Rank 1 and so on.
- Tie-breaking Rule
In case, two or more candidates score the same marks in CLAT 2027, the consortium will follow the sequence given below to decide the merit rank:
| CLAT Exam | Tie-breaker Rule |
|---|---|
| CLAT UG | The tie will be decided in the following sequence
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| CLAT PG | The tie will be decided in the following sequence:
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- Predict NLU
Based on the CLAT Raw Score, candidates can get an idea which NLU they might get. Candidates can use Shiksha's free CLAT College Predictor tool too to know the same.
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The CLAT Topper List will be released along with the CLAT 2027 Result. It must be noted that the admission to the NLU will be given based on the preference choosen by the candidate while filling the application form.
There is no such provision to check the CLAT Result offline. Candidates must go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in to check the Result once announced. CLAT 2027 Scorecard can be downloaded from the same website.
While the CLAT Exam is held for NLUs, it is not for NLU Delhi. So, candidates who wish to get admission at NLU Delhi will have to clear AILET Exam and score expected cutoff.
What after CLAT Result 2027?
The CLAT 2027 admission process after the results are as mentioned below:
- CLAT counselling: The number of candidates invited for CLAT counselling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in every category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counselling registration.
- CLAT cutoff: The Consortium of NLUs will release it online at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
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CLAT Cutoff 2027
The CLAT 2027 cutoff will be released at the time of counseling and seat allotment. The cutoff will be released NLU-wise for UG and PG courses separately. The cutoff will be released in the form of closing ranks.
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The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.
The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors
Total Number of Candidates Appeared
Difficulty Level of the Exam
Total Number of Seats Available
Category-wise Reservations
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
CLAT 2027 Important FAQs
Candidates can check important Frequently Asked Questions related to CLAT here
Yes, you can. But you have to contact the Consortium helpdesk as officially no window will be opened to challenge the result.
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.
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.
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.
According to the CLAT exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempted rather than doing a guess work, to avoid negative marking.
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.
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 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.
There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time.
The CLAT Result will carry following details personal information (Name, Roll No., DOB), application data (App No., Category), exam performance (Sectional & Total Marks), and rankings (All India Rank, Category Rank)
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Yes, students can take admissions to BITS Law School without appearing from CLAT exam. BITS Law School admissions also conducts its own entrance exam called BITS Law Admission Test. Shortlisted candidates need to appear for Personal Interview rounds for admissions.
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Answered 4 days ago
No, CLAT is not compulsory to take admission in the law courses at Innovative Institute of Law. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit achieved in last qualifying exam. However, the institute accepts CLAT score as well.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To check the merit list for NLU Silvassa, students can refer to the list of pointers below.
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs website.
- Click on the CLAT OPTION in the top-right corner
- Scroll down to the notification section
- Check the merit list for all courses at the UG and PG levels.
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Answered 5 days ago
To get a seat at GNLU Silvassa for the UG and PG-level law courses, students have to appear for the CLAT entrance examination and then the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission.
The GNLU Silvassa CLAT cutoff 2026 was concluded after 5 rounds of seat allotment for the above-ment
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you could get into GNLU Silvassa with a 4000 rank if you belong to the SC AI category. For this category, the overall cutoff range was 2843 to 8902. Hence, a rank of 4000 could get you a seat at this institute.
Students can see the table below to know the last round closing ranks for available
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Answered 5 days ago
GNLU Silvassa CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded after the release of the final round of seat allotment for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was out for several AI and HS quota categories.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 336 to 1500 for both courses, with LLM course
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Answered 5 days ago
To get a seat at Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University for the BA LLB and LLM courses, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance exam and then sit for the CLAT counselling process to be considered eligible for admission to the above-mentioned courses.
The NLU Sonepat CLAT cutoff 2026 was
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Yes, you could get into NLU Sonepat with a CLAT rank of 300 if you belong to the OBC AI category.
For this category, the overall cutoff ranged from 3409 to 4684 for the BA LLB and LLM courses. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for this category.
| Course | Round 1 | Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. LL.B. | 3409 | 3780 |
| Master of Legislative Laws (LL.M.) | 3526 | 4684 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To know how to check the merit list for NLU Sonepat admission to the UG and PG-level courses, see below:
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs portal.
- Click on the CLAT option on the top bar.
- Find the merit list declared for UG and PG programmes.
- Candidates can also log in to the CLAT portal to access
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Answered 5 days ago
To get into HPNLU for the BA LLB (Hons), LLM and BBA LLB (Hons) courses, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance examination, followed by its counselling process. Only those students who appear for the counselling process are considered eligible for admission.
The HPNLU CLAT cutoff 2026
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