CLAT Exam Centres 2027 Revised: Check New Cities & State-wise List, Reporting Timing, Test Centre Instructions
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT Exam Centres 2027 Revised: The Consortium of National Law Universities has revised the number of CLAT 2027 exam centres. The Consortium removed Vellore and Tiruvarur as Test Centre Cities for CLAT 2027. The Consortium has advised the candidates to update their Test Centre City option in the CLAT registration form. The Consortium has allowed to edit the application form to update the Test City only. The registration facility will commence later.
Candidates can change their Test City till October 31 by logging in with their credentials and selecting "Edit Application Form" and change the Test City preference. The CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6 and the candidates will be informed about their Test City through their CLAT admit card.
Consortium of NLUs releases the list of exam centres along with the CLAT Notification. The exam will be conducted at more than 130 CLAT test centres in around 89 cities of 25 states and 5 UTs. Candidates must note that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. To ensure that there is no untoward incident on exam day, it is recommended that the candidate visit and check the allotted CLAT exam centre location a day in advance. This will help them to get an understanding of the traffic situation, travel time, travel route, and also the locality.
- CLAT 2027 Reporting Time
- CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Schedule
- CLAT Exam Centers 2027
- How to Choose CLAT Exam Centre 2027?
- CLAT Admit Card 2027
- CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Instructions
- Important FAQs of CLAT 2027
CLAT 2027 Reporting Time
Check the table below for all the important schedules regarding the CLAT 2027 exam day and test centre:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting begins | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Exam begins | 2:00 pm onwards |
| Last entry allowed | 1:45 pm |
| Exam ends | 4:00 pm |
| Exiting examination halls | 4:15 pm onwards |
Also Read: CLAT Dress Code For Male & Female Candidates
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted at over 130 test centres spread across 89 cities in India. These centers cover 25 states and 5 union territories. Candidates can select up to three, or sometimes more, test city preferences during the application process, with the exact number of venues subject to change based on the official notification.
While filling the CLAT application form 2027, candidates have to select three CLAT centres. Based on the preferences added by the candidate, authorities will allot the exam centre based on the choices added. Candidates must select the districts which are near their permanent or present address and easy to commute. It is important for candidates to reach the CLAT exam centre on time to complete the verification process.
Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.
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 |
CLAT Exam Centers 2027
Candidates looking forward to appear in CLAT Exam can check the list of exam centres across the country below
| CLAT Test Cities 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Agra | Jamshedpur |
| Ahmedabad | Jodhpur |
| Allahabad | Kanpur |
| Amrawati (Maharashtra) | Kolkata |
| Amritsar | Kota |
| Aurangabad | Kottayam |
| Barasat | Kurnool |
| Barrackpore | Kurukshetra |
| Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| Bhopal | Madurai |
| Bhubaneswar | Mangalore |
| Bilaspur (Chattisgarh) | Meerut |
| Calicut | Mohali |
| Chandigarh | Mumbai |
| Chennai | Muzaffarpur |
| Chittor/Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | Mysore |
| Coimbatore | Nagpur |
| Cuttack | Navi Mumbai |
| Dehradun | New Delhi |
| Durg | Patiala |
| Diu | Silvassa |
| Ernakulam | Patna |
| Faridabad | Puducherry |
| Gandhinagar | Pune |
| Gangtok | Raipur |
| Ghaziabad | Rajahmundry |
| Gorakhpur | Ranchi |
| Greater Noida/ Noida | Salem |
| Gurugram | Shillong |
| Guwahati | Shimla |
| Gwalior | Siliguri |
| Haldwani | Sonepat |
| Hisar | Srinagar |
| Hoogly | Surat |
| Hubli/ Dharwad | Thane |
| Hyderabad | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Imphal | Tirunelveli |
| Indore | Trichy |
| Jabalpur | Vadodara |
| Jaipur | Varanashi |
| Jalandhar | Vijayawada |
| Jammu | Vishakapatnam |
| Rajkot | |
Also Read:
| CLAT exam pattern | CLAT syllabus | CLAT preparation |
How to Edit CLAT Exam Centre 2027 Preferences?
Candidates can avail the facility to edit CLAT exam cities by following these steps
- Log on to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Enter mobile number and password.
- Click on the Edit Application button
- Go to the Preferences tab.
- Update three exam centre preferences.
- Save the form
Commonly asked questions
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 129 test centres spread across 87 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to law aspirants nationwide.
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.
How to Choose CLAT Exam Centre 2027?
Candidates will be given the option to select three CLAT 2027 test centres at the time of filling the CLAT application form. The selection of exam centres must be in order of priority. This means that the top priority CLAT 2027 test city should be selected as Test Centre Preference 1 and so on.
Steps to select CLAT Exam Centre 2027
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to choose CLAT exam centres at the time of filling out the application form:
- Log in to your applicant account
- Go to "Preferences"
- There you have to select THREE preferences (separately) - Test Centre Preference - 1, Test Centre Preference - 2, Test Centre Preference - 3
- Use the drop-down to select a test centre for each preference (Opt Preference 1 for your favourite test centre)
- Save the changes
Also Read: How to give preference for NLUs?
Commonly asked questions
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 129 test centres spread across 87 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to law aspirants nationwide.
CLAT Admit Card 2027
Admit Card: To be notified
Candidates must note that the details regarding the exam centre will be mentioned on the CLAT admit card. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The following exam-centre-related details will be mentioned on the admit card
- Course applied for admission
- Exam date and time
- Allotted test centre name
- Complete address of the test centre
- Reporting time
- Exam day instructions to be followed at the CLAT exam centre
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 makrs will be given and -0.25 will be deducted for incorrect ones.
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
CLAT 2027 Exam Centre Instructions
Candidates must follow all the important CLAT Exam Day guidelines to avoid any problem. Candidates can check the details below
- Documents to carry: Do not forget to carry the CLAT admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the test centre. Candidates not having any of these will not be allowed to give the exam.
- Reporting at exam centre: The test centre officials allow entry to the examination hall only after they check the admit card and other documents. Therefore, candidates must reach the allotted test centre at least an hour before the exam timings.
- Stationery items to carry: Since CLAT is an offline exam, candidates should carry one HB pencil and two pens ideally black/blue colour to the test centre.
- Avoid taking prohibited items to the exam centre: Candidates should not carry any item which is not allowed in the examination hall including, mobile phones, notes/books/study material, watch, earphones/headphones, sunglass, etc.
Commonly asked questions
No, the Consortium does not send the CLAT admit card by post and candidates have to download it online. Students who will appear for CLAT must download the admit card online as soon as it is released and not delay it until the last moment. Candidates are advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the CLAT admit card carefully.
Once the CLAT admit card is released, candidates cannot change their allotted exam centre. There is no provision for altering the test centre at any stage, making it crucial to carefully select test cities when filling out the CLAT application form. It is advisable to choose a city that is either your hometown, a city you are likely to be in on the exam day, or a nearby city where you can reach easily.
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
Important FAQs of CLAT 2027
Candidates can check the important frequently asked questions related to CLAT 2027 here.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
Yes it is very much possible to clear the CLAT Exam in first go. You just need to be consistent and prepare well. Candidates must include attempting mock test and solving past years question paper in their study plan.
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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