CLAT 2027: Scorecard PDF Link, Toppers, Rank List & Tie-breaker Rule
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT Result 2027: The Consortium of National Law Universities will conduct the CLAT on December 6, 2026. Candidates should note that after the exam, the Consortium will release the provisional and final answer keys. The CLAT result will be prepared based on the marks calculated based on the final answer key. CLAT result 2027 notice will be released online on the official portal and the CLAT scorecard will be released under the candidate's login. They will be required to log in with CLAT credentials and download to know their CLAT rank and comparative standing for the CLAT Counselling process.
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT result 2027 online on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. As per the official timeline, the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6. Candidates must preserve their scorecard because it will be required in the CLAT 2027 Counselling. 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 Date & 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
The Consortium will conduct the CLAT 2027 in offline mode at the designated exam centres. The candidates will be required to mark their answers on the OMR sheet provided at the examination centre.
How to Check CLAT Result 2027?
Candidates can check their CLAT exam result in the following manner;
- 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.
The details about the result and scores will be stated in the CLAT scorecard.
Details mentioned on CLAT 2027 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 Date & 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?
Consortium of National Law Universities will calculate the raw marks of the candidates based on the answers given in the CLAT 2027. Thfinal rank of the candidates will be arrived at in stages. 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
|
| 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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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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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