CLAT Application Form 2027 (Aug): START Date, Fees, Eligibility Criteria & Online Registration Link

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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Updated on Apr 10, 2026 13:36 IST

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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

Table of contents
  • 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
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How to apply for CLAT Exam 2027?

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Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT 2027 Exam

  1. Go to the official website; i.e.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2.  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
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Person with Disability (PwD)/ Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/ Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) category)
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 40 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) category)
  • Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board examinations in March/April are also eligible to apply for CLAT 2027 exam. However, such candidates need to produce proof of passing Class 12 or equivalent exam at the time of admission. Candidates unable to produce the evidence shall forfeit their right of admission through CLAT exam
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
  • Candidates belonging to General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum of 45 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply for CLAT
CLAT Age Limit No age bar

 

CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming 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
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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.)
  • 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

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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.
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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:

  • Net banking
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

 

SC/ST/BPL

3,500

Previous years CLAT question papers

500

Also Read: NLU vs Non-NLU: Which one is better?

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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

  1. Click on the CLAT 2027 application correction link
  2. Login using mobile number and password
  3. Click on the Edit Application button
  4. 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
  5. Make the required changes, Click on Next button
  6. Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes
 
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CLAT 2027 Application Form FAQs

Candidates can check queries related to CLAT 2027 Application Form below:

Q:   Can I prepare for CLAT Exam in one week?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the official website to fill CLAT Application Form?
A: 

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.

Q:   What documents are needed during CLAT application?
A: 

 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
Q:   When will CLAT 2027 application form release?
A: 

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.

Q:   Who conducts the CLAT Exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is CLAT Exam Pattern?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is CLAT Syllabus?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will I receive CLAT Scorecard through post?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is CLAT Invite List?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which are the top ranked NLUs in India?
A: 

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

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking

1

1

1

National Law University, Delhi Ranking

2

2

2

NLU Kolkata Ranking

4

4

4

GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking

7

8

5

NLU Bhopal Ranking

18

21

27

NUSRL Ranchi Ranking

24

22

30

NLU Odisha Ranking

30

26

15

NLU Assam Ranking

28

27

35

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

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