All about the CLAT 2027 Exam

The Consortium has posted the official announcement for CLAT 2027 on July 22, 2026, which includes the registration timetable, eligibility information, and crucial test rules. To prevent missing any deadlines, students should stay informed about all changes to the CLAT 2027 exam date, application procedure, curriculum, and counselling schedule.

In short, CLAT 2027 Exam will take place in offline mode on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The announcement was made public on July 22, 2026, and registration will be made available on consortiumofnlus.ac.in from August 3 until October 31, 2026. For 2027, the pattern and curriculum are the same as in 2026. 

Everything you need to know is included in this book, including registration and eligibility, preparation techniques, exam patterns, and the admissions process.

 

CLAT 2027 at a Glance

The CLAT 2027 notification has been released, and the test is scheduled for December 6th. The formal notice PDF is available on the Consortium of NLUs' official website.

 

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Conducting Body	Consortium of NLUs
Exam Level	National Level
Mode of Application	Online
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
Eligibility	45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST)
Age Limit	No upper age limit
Duration	2 Hours
Exam Time	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Questions	120
Participating NLUs	27
Courses	UG (5-Year LLB) & PG (LLM)
Number of Seats	3700+ Seats (as of 2025)
Syllabus & Pattern	No changes for CLAT 2027
Official Website	consortiumofnlus.ac.in

 

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

The CLAT 2027 exam dates and the counselling schedule are disclosed by the Consortium, so candidates should continue to monitor official developments.

 

CLAT Events	Key Dates
Notification	22-July-2026
CLAT 2027 Application form release date	03-Aug-2026
CLAT 2027 Registration Last date	31-October-2026
Application Correction Window Last Date	TBA
CLAT 2027 Admit Card Release Date	Mid-November
CLAT 2027 Exam Dates	06-Dec-2026
Provisional Answer Key for CLAT 2027	07-Dec-2026 Tentative
Release of CLAT final answer key 2027	11-December-2026
Declaration of CLAT 2027 results	Early January 2027

 

What is the CLAT exam? An explanation of the law entrance exam

For admission to undergraduate (UG) and graduate (PG) legal programs provided by 27 nationwide Law Universities (NLUs) and a number of affiliated private law schools, the Consortium of National Law Universities administers the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), a nationwide entrance test.

To determine a candidate's aptitude for legal college, the CLAT 2027 test assesses applicants in English, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

 

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Each applicant must thoroughly comprehend the qualifying requirements before completing the application. Admission through the entrance test is contingent upon meeting the CLAT eligibility criteria and fulfilling all CLAT conditions.

Every year, the Consortium sets the age restriction, educational requirements, and other requirements for CLAT exam eligibility.

Academic Qualifications for CLAT 2027

Applicants for CLAT 2027 must be enrolled in or have passed the Class 12 test from an accredited board.

Below is a summary of the educational CLAT requirements.

 

Category	Minimum Marks
General/OBC/PWD/NRI	45%
SC/ST	40%

 

If they present the qualifying certificate at the time of admission, students who will be taking the Class 12 board exam in 2027 are also qualified to apply.

 

Age Limit

The good news is that CLAT 2027 does not have an upper age limit. As long as you meet the educational CLAT standards, you are eligible to take the test.

 

Particular	Details
Upper CLAT age limit	No Limit
Lower Age	Must have completed Class 12
Gap Year Allowed	Yes
Appearing Candidates Eligible	Yes

 

CLAT 2027 Registration Process

CLAT 2027 Registration will commence on the official Consortium website on August 3, 2026, until October 31, 2026.

 

How to apply:

• Click the Registration link after visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• To generate login credentials, provide your name, email address, and mobile number.
• Enter your category information, qualifying exam results, and personal information.
• Choose three preferred exam locations.
• Upload the necessary document, such as a PwD certificate, a category certificate, or evidence of residence.
• Use net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI to pay the application cost online.
• Examine all the information, send in the application, and get the confirmation page.

 

Application Fee for CLAT 2027

You can pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. To guarantee that their application is approved, candidates must finish the payment before the deadline.

 

Category	Application Fee (Expected)
General/OBC/PwD/NRI	₹4,000
SC/ST/BPL	₹3,500

 

If the Consortium offers it, applicants have the option to acquire past years' question papers at an extra cost of INR 500, in addition to the application fee.

 

CLAT 2027 Required Documents

The following documents should be prepared before beginning the application:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (or equivalent details)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Valid email ID and mobile number
• Category or PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof

 

Application Correction Window for CLAT 2027

Following the registration deadline, the Consortium may offer a window for application corrections. Candidates may modify certain fields in their submitted application form if it is announced.

Candidates can usually edit information like this using the correction facility:

 

• Photograph
• Signature
• Communication details
• Category information (subject to guidelines)

 

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

Understanding the CLAT 2027 exam pattern is one of the most critical elements in your preparation.

The CLAT does not assess direct knowledge, in contrast to conventional tests. Instead, it examines how effectively you can read passages, understand information, and apply reasoning fast.

The paper is organized as follows:

 

Particular	Details
Mode	Offline
Duration	120 Minutes
Total Questions	120
Question Type	MCQs
Total Marks	120
Correct Answer	+1
Incorrect Answer	-0.25
Language	English

 

An explanation of the CLAT 2027 syllabus

The purpose of the CLAT 2027 syllabus is to assess comprehension rather than memorization. Passages that call for both reading and thinking form the foundation of each section.

You must approach the curriculum as a collection of talents rather than as individual courses.

The breakdown by section is as follows:

 

Section	No. of Questions	Key Focus
English Language	22–26	Reading comprehension, tone, inference
Current Affairs & GK	28–32	News, legal updates, events
Legal Reasoning	28–32	Principles + application
Logical Reasoning	22–26	Arguments and conclusions
Quantitative Techniques	10–14	Basic maths + data interpretation

 

CLAT 2027 Admit Card

You must have the CLAT 2027 admit card to take the test. No applicant is permitted to enter the test room without it. It is anticipated to be made available in November 2026, around fifteen days before the test.

The admit card generally contains:

 

• Candidate's name
• Roll number
• Photograph
• Examination centre
• Reporting time
• Important exam-day instructions

 

CLAT 2027 Answer Key

Students can estimate their scores before the official results by using the CLAT answer key, which is released by the Consortium following the exam. This year, the answer key is expected to be released on December 7, 2026.

• The preliminary answer key is made available on the day of the exam or the day after.
• Students have a brief window of two to three days to object to any inquiry.
• Before publishing the final answer key, the Consortium considers any legitimate concerns.
• Shortly before the official results are announced, the final answer key is made available.

 

CLAT 2027 Result

It is anticipated that the CLAT 2027 results will be made available in PDF format on the official Consortium website in December 2026 or early January 2027.

The results consist of:

• All India Rank (AIR)
• Category rank
• Total score obtained
• Section-wise marks

Your All India Rank directly influences the NLUs you are eligible for during counselling. At the top, a difference of merely 1 mark can alter your rank by 70 to 100 spots, which is why precision counts more than attempting every question.

 

Leading NLUs Taking CLAT 2027 Results

In India, 26 participating NLUs recognize CLAT scores. NLU Delhi is not a member of the Consortium and administers its own test (AILET).

 

NLU	Location	Approx. General Closing Rank (2025 trend)
NLSIU Bangalore	Bengaluru	Top 100 to 115
NALSAR	Hyderabad	Top 160 to 175
WBNUJS	Kolkata	Top 280 to 340
NLUJ	Jodhpur	Top 450 to 550
GNLU	Gandhinagar	Top 450 to 500

 

Cut-Off Trends for CLAT 2027

The rank of the final applicant accepted in each counselling round is used to indicate CLAT cut-offs. Setting a reasonable goal score is made easier when you are aware of these trends.

Based on patterns from 2025 and 2026, the following score ranges are anticipated for CLAT 2027 (General Category):

 

Target NLU Tier	Score to Target	Approximate Rank Range
Top 3 NLUs (NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS)	100 or above	Top 300
Top 5 to 7 NLUs	90 to 100	300 to 700
Top 10 NLUs	85 to 90	700 to 2,000
Mid-tier NLUs	75 to 85	2,000 to 6,000
Newer NLUs	65 to 75	6,000 to 12,000

 

How to Begin Studying for the CLAT 2027?

Studying everything is not a good preparation method. It's about regularly studying the appropriate material.

Included in your preparation should be:

• Practice reading and comprehension every day.
• Regular updates on current events
• CLAT sample exams every week
• After every test, a thorough analysis

It is beneficial to adhere to a planned roadmap if you are beginning from scratch.

 

Top Books & Study Guides for the CLAT 2027

You may increase the effectiveness of your preparation by selecting the appropriate materials. Refine a few excellent materials several times rather than amassing an excessive number of books.

 

Section	Recommended Resources
English	Editorials, vocabulary books, reading comprehension practice
Current Affairs	Newspapers, monthly current affairs magazines
Legal Reasoning	Passage-based legal reasoning books and practice sets
Logical Reasoning	Analytical reasoning and critical reasoning books
Quantitative Techniques	Basic mathematics books and DI practice