CLAT 2027: Exam Date, Registration (Aug), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, PYQs, Preparation, Results

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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Updated on Apr 15, 2026 13:31 IST

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The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. The CLAT Exam is held in offline mode from 2 pm to 4 pm for admission to 25 NLUs and other participating universities. The CLAT 2027 Registration will start on August 1, 2026. Before that, the CLAT Notification will be published.

It will carry details about CLAT Exam 2027 like date, application process, syllabus, pattern, etc. The CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6, 2026 (tentatively). Read to know more about CLAT 2027, including the exam date, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus guide, application fees, and counselling.

Table of contents
  • CLAT 2027 Overview
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CLAT Preparation Tips 2027
  • CLAT Application Process 2027
  • CLAT 2027 Question Paper Highlights & Syllabus
  • CLAT Admit Card 2027
  • CLAT Official Sample Paper 2027
  • CLAT Mock Test 2027
  • CLAT Exam Analysis 2027
  • CLAT Answer Keys PDF 2027
  • CLAT Result 2027
  • CLAT Cutoff 2027
  • CLAT Counselling 2027
  • Important FAQs related to CLAT Exam
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CLAT 2027 Overview

Candidates must know the key elements of the exam as given in the table below:

Features Ongoing
Name of the exam  Common Law Admission Test
Popularly known as  CLAT
Conducting body The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) 
CLAT Exam Date 06-Dec-2026
Exam mode Pen-and-paper exam
Exam duration Two hours
Number of seats

For UG courses - 3, 213 and for PG courses - 1,217 (Not including sponsored, supernumerary, NRI, and extra seats.)

To read more about CLAT score accepting institutes

Accepting colleges
25 participating NLUs, and 61 private law colleges
Top-ranked participating NLU
Here are top-ranking participating NLUs as per NIRF Ranking 2024
  • NLSIU Bengaluru - Rank 1
  • NALSAR - Rank 3
  • WBNUJS Kolkata - Rank 4
Exam helpdesk number  08047162020
Official website https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ 

Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?

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
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
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CLAT Preparation Tips 2027

To prepare for CLAT Exam, you need not only dedication but also a perfect CLAT Preparation plan. Read further to know more:

  • Check CLAT Syllabus carefully
  • Pick the best books for CLAT to study
  • Work on your time management skills & accuracy   
  • Attempt more CLAT mock tests

Also Read: Last 17 years CLAT Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download

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CLAT Application Process 2027

DeskCalendarRegistration: To be notified

Candidates must note that there is no provision to complete the registration in offline mode. The CLAT Registration will likely close on October 30, 2026. Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to fill out the CLAT Application Form

  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in   
  • After logging in, select the program of study 5-year LLB or one-year LLB
  • Start by entering personal information, communication details, qualifying examination status, exam centre preferences and reservation. Check what all documents should be uploaded and their prescribed specification below.
Document Image Size (maximum) Format
Photograph

500 KB

jpg/jpeg
Signature 100 KB jpg/jpeg
State domicile certificate 2 MB PDF
  • Submit the form - Once the details are duly filled, agree to the declaration, give consent and submit the form.    
  • Pay the application fee - Submit the application fee using credit/ debit cards or net banking. Note that in addition to the exam fee, students will have to pay an additional INR 500 if they want to opt for previous years' question papers.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria 

Students must understand the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form for the CLAT Exam. It must be noted that the CLAT Eligibility Criteria are different for both CLAT UG and CLAT PG

CLAT 2027 Application Form Correction

Once the CLAT application correction window opens, candidates can edit a few things in the form. The CLAT Application Correction Window can be accessed at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

What all can be edited in CLAT Application Form

Candidate's Name

Email Address Father's Name
Mother's Name Exam Centre Date of Birth
Mobile Number Photograph Signature

How to make corrections in the CLAT Application Form?

Students can make changes in the CLAT Application by following the steps given below

  1. Click on the application correction link
  2. Log in using your mobile number and password
  3. Click on the Edit Application button
  4. Make the required changes, and click on the Next button
  5. Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes
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CLAT 2027 Question Paper Highlights & Syllabus

The CLAT 2027 UG examination paper will carry questions in Multiple Choice Questions Format. As per the CLAT Marking Scheme, one mark will be awarded for each correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer

CLAT Question Paper 2027 will carry different sections like GK, Mathematics, English, Legal & Logical Reasoning. The UG CLAT syllabus and PG CLAT syllabus are completely different.

Also read: 

CLAT 2027 Syllabus: Subjects and Weightage 

Students who are planning to appear in the Common Law Admission Test are advised to refer to the CLAT syllabus. In the table below, check the subject-wise topics and the number of questions asked.

Subjects Number of Questions Weightage (%)
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge 35-39 25%
English Language 28-32 20%
Logical Reasoning 28-32 20%
Quantitative Techniques 13-17 10%
Legal Reasoning 35-39 25%
Total 120 questions  120 marks

Candidates are advised to understand the weightage of each subject carefully to ensure a good rank in CLAT 2027.

CLAT LLM 2027 syllabus

Students can check the CLAT LLM syllabus for PG below

  • Constitutional Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Administrative Law
  • Law of Contract
  • Torts, Family Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Property Law
  • Company Law
  • Public International Law
  • Tax Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Labour & Industrial

CLAT Exam Pattern 

Candidates will have to answer 120 questions in 120 minutes. For this, it is mandatory to have good speed and accuracy. The CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern can be checked below

CLAT UG 2027 Vs CLAT PG 2027: Exam pattern - Mode, Topics, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions

Category UG program PG program
Duration Two hours Two hours
Mode Offline mode Offline mode
Number of Questions 120 question  120
Total Marks 120 marks 120 marks
Marking scheme

+1 mark for a correct answer. 

-0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. 

+1 mark for a correct answer. 

-0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. 

 

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CLAT Admit Card 2027

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: To be notified

The Consortium is expected to release the CLAT admit card at least 15 days before the exam. Students can download the CLAT hall ticket until 1:30 pm on exam day. Students can download CLAT Admit Card 2027 by following the process given below 

  • Go to the CLAT exam 2027 portal
  • Enter the mobile number and password
  • Download the admit card
  • Check all details mentioned on it.
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CLAT Official Sample Paper 2027

The Consortium of NLUs will release the Sample Papers for the CLAT 2027 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The sample papers will help aspirants to know the type of questions asked in the exam. To download the CLAT sample papers follow these steps

  • Visit the website of CLAT Consortium
  • Enter the registered mobile number and password
  • Click on the ‘Login’ button
  • Navigate down the candidate's dashboard
  • Click on 'Sample Paper' tab
  • A new webpage will appear
  • Download CLAT previous year papers 

Also Read: CLAT Sample Papers PDF- Free UG/PG Sample Paper Download Link

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CLAT Mock Test 2027

Check out some points that candidates must keep in mind while attempting CLAT mock tests:

  • Enroll in a good online mock test series
  • Practice at least one mock test everyday along with one previous year CLAT question paper or sample paper
  • Be wary of the time while attempting the CLAT mock test.
  • After attempting each mock test, note down your weak and strong areas for the exam and work on them accordingly
  • After attempting at least five mock tests, sample papers and question papers try to analyse the important topics from which most questions have been asked in the paper. Focus on the important topics more.

Free CLAT Mock Tests with Solutions by Shiksha

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CLAT Exam Analysis 2027

The CLAT Exam Analysis is released based on the review given by test-takers. Every year, Shiksha releases the exam analysis for CLAT Exam. The CLAT Analysis not only helps in understanding the difficulty level but also helps get an idea about the CLAT 2027 expected cut-off. Students can check the CLAT 2026 Exam analysis below until CLAT 2027 Exam Analysis is out. 

 CLAT 2026 Paper Analysis: Section-wise

The exam analysis for CLAT 2026 section wise can be checked below

 Sections

Difficulty Level

English Language

Easy but lengthy

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

Tricky but moderate

Logical Reasoning

Tough

Legal Reasoning

Moderate

Quantitative Techniques 

Tough

CLAT 2026 Expected Cut off 

Candidates can check the expected cut off marks for CLAT  as under:

Sections

Expected cut off

English Language

18+

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

4+

Logical Reasoning

28+

Legal Reasoning

14+

Quantitative Techniques 

8+

Candidates can check the CLAT Student Reaction Video below:

 

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CLAT Answer Keys PDF 2027

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: To be notified

Once the CLAT Exam is over, the Consortium will publish the CLAT Answer Key 2027. The exam authority publishes the CLAT Answer Key in two steps. Firstly, the Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. Students who appeared for the CLAT Exam will be able to download the official CLAT 2027 Answer Key online by visiting the portal consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

How to calculate score using CLAT Answer Key 2027?

Candidates can follow these steps to calculate their marks using CLAT provisional answer key 2027

  • Download the CLAT Answer Key
  • Count the number of correct answers
  • Count all wrong answers
  • Now apply the CLAT Marking Formula:
    Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Incorrect Answers × 0.25).
  • Use Shiksha Rank Predictor to get an idea

How to download CLAT 2027 Answer Key?

Students can download by following the steps below

  • Go to the consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Click on answer key link present on the official website.
  • View, download and save CLAT 2027 answer key and question paper PDF.

Along with CLAT Answer Key the Consortium will also publish the CLAT Question Paper PDF 2027.

Also Read: CLAT Question Paper Booklet (UG/PG): Download All Sets PDF

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CLAT Result 2027

DeskCalendarResult: To be notified

The CLAT Result 2027 will be released online. Candidates who appeared for the CLAT Exam have to visit the official portal to download the CLAT Scorecard 2027. The CLAT Result will be based on the CLAT Final Answer Key 2027.

How to download CLAT Result 2027?

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to download the CLAT Result 2027

  • Click on the result link given above
  • A log in window will open
  • Fill in your details
  • The scorecard will come on the screen
  • Download & take a printout
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CLAT Cutoff 2027

The Consortium of NLUs releases the NLU-wise CLAT cut-off for both the 5-year integrated and one-year LLM programs after each counseling round. Candidates must note that the CLAT Expected Cutoff 2027 will differ category-wise. Various factors that will determine the CLAT Cutoff 2027 are

  • Seat intake 
  • Total number of candidates
  • CLAT 2027 merit rank
  • Category
  • NIRF Ranking (if available) 

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NLU vs Non-NLU: Which one is better?

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CLAT Counselling 2027

DeskCalendarCounselling: To be notified

The Consortium will announce the CLAT Counselling Dates along with the results. During the CLAT 2027 counselling process, candidates can accept, upgrade, or exit their allotted seat in any counselling round. Once their choice of seat is allotted, they can complete their admission by paying the counselling and admission fee as required. 

Documents Required for Counselling

Students must provide the following documents during CLAT 2027 Counselling for verification of eligibility before final admission

For UG Candidates:

  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 12 Scorecard
  • Admit Card
  • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
  • Transfer/Migration Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
  • Any other supporting document (for categories like Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Ex-servicemen/Defence personnel, etc.)

For PG Candidates:

  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 12 Marksheet
  • CLAT PG 2027 Admit Card
  • LLB Marksheet
  • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
  • Transfer/Migration Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
  • Any other supporting document (for categories like Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Ex-servicemen/Defence personnel, etc.)

CLAT 2027 Colleges and Seat Intake

All the National Law Universities (NLUs) in India (except NLU Delhi) accept  CLAT 2027 scores of candidates for admission to five-year integrated LLB courses and LLM courses. Check out the list of courses offered through CLAT exam along with the total seat intake at the 26 participating NLUs:
CLAT Courses Total Seat Intake at NLUs

BA LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Arts LLB Honours)

3,213 seats 

BSc LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Science LLB Honours)

BCom LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Commerce LLB Honours)

BBA LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Business Administration LLB Honours)

BSW LLB (Bachelor of Social Work LLB Honours)

LLM (Master of Laws)

1, 217 seats 

CLAT 2027 Counselling DATES

Once the CLAT Counselling Dates 2027 are out candidates can check the same below:

Event

Dates

CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration (Begins)

To be announced

CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration (Ends)

To be announced

CLAT First Allotment List 2027

To be announced

CLAT 2027 Participating NLUs with NIRF Ranking

Every year, these NLUs participate in the counselling and seat allotment process of CLAT exam for UG and PG course admission. We have shared the list of NLUs with their NIRF Ranking. Check the list below

NLU Name

NIRF Ranking 2025

NIRF Ranking 2024

National Law School of India University, Bangalore

1

1

National Law University, Delhi

2

2

National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad

3

3

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

4

4

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

5

8

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

6

5

National Law Institute University, Bhopal

27

21

National Law University, Jodhpur

-

-

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

21

20

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala

-

24

Chanakya National Law University Patna

17

31

National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi

-

38

National Law University Odisha, Cuttack

15 26

National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi

30

22

National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam

35

27

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam

-

-

The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli

-

-

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

-

31

Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

28

34

Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad

-

-

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla

34

-

Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

-

-

Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana

-

-

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

-

-

 Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj

-

-

CLAT 2027 Merit List

Candidates may check the CLAT Merit Lists below

    • Download here: CLAT First Merit List 2027
    • Download here: CLAT Second Merit List 2027
    • Download here: CLAT Third Merit List 2027
    • Download here: CLAT Fourth Merit List 2027
    • Download here: CLAT Fifth Merit List 2027

CLAT 2027 Helpdesk

Official Address Official Phone Number Official E-mail ID
CLAT Consortium of NLU
PO Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi,
Bangalore - 560 072
Karnataka, India

08047162020

clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

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Important FAQs related to CLAT Exam

Candidates can check important FAQs related to CLAT Exam here

181 Institutes accepting CLAT

    • 12.50 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 15.91 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Nalsar University of Law

    Tilak Road, Hyderabad Public

    Nalsar Uni
    • 7.75 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 34,000
    • 1 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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