CLAT 2027 notification release date is expected to be any day in first week of July 2026. A committee chaired by Justice Indu Malhotra is likely to introduce major changes in CLAT 2027 exam pattern. Check the expected exam pattern changes, syllabus updates, marking scheme, and other key details for CLAT 2027.
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to release CLAT 2027 notification in first week of July 2026. Students will be able to download the CLAT notification 2027 from consortiumofnlus.ac.in. While the consortium has not officially announced any changes in the CLAT 2027 syllabus or exam pattern, reforms are expected to improve the quality and fairness of the examination. The proposed CLAT 2027 changes are being reviewed by an expert committee headed by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Indu Malhotra.
The objective to introduce changes in CLAT exam 2027 is to align CLAT with international legal entrance examinations such as the LSAT and LNAT. Aspirants preparing for CLAT 2027 exam should note that no official changes have been confirmed yet. However, the upcoming notification is expected to provide clarity regarding the CLAT 2027 exam date, application dates, syllabus, marking scheme, and other updates. Until then, candidates are advised to continue their preparation based on the existing exam pattern.
Expected Changes in CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern:
CNLUs is likely to introduce the following changes, including:
- More focus on critical thinking and analytical ability.
- Less focus on rote learning and coaching-based preparation.
- Improved question design to reduce human errors.
- Stronger focus on reasoning-based questions.
Existing CLAT Exam Pattern
Students can check the existing CLAT exam pattern below:
| Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper)
|
|---|---|
| Duration |
2 Hours (120 Minutes)
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| Total Items |
120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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| Marking Scheme |
1 mark for a correct answer and a reduction of 1/4th mark for an incorrect answer
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| Key Subjects |
English, Current Affairs/GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques
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