CLAT 2027 latest update — 16 October 2026
CLAT 2027 undergraduate applications are open. The Consortium lists 31 October 2026, 11:59 pm as the final application and payment deadline, and 6 December 2026, 2–4 pm for the examination. The test is held in 2026 for the 2027 admission cycle. Open the official CLAT 2027 application and notices portal.
CLAT UG at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Admission route | Participating NLUs’ five-year undergraduate law programmes |
| Mode | Offline examination; online application |
| Questions / marks | 120 multiple-choice questions / 120 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours; eligible PwD timing is specified in the instructions |
| Current action | Check eligibility and complete the 2027 application |
This page covers undergraduate CLAT. Do not select the postgraduate application if you are seeking admission after Class 12.
What matters in the 2027 rules?
The Consortium’s published UG question format retains five sections and 120 questions. This guide follows that published scheme rather than treating discussions about future reforms as adopted rules. Also note the exact admission year on the form: CLAT 2027 is not an examination scheduled for December 2027.
Notification and official instructions
Use the CLAT 2027 application instructions, UG eligibility rules and published question format together. Keep a copy of the instructions used when applying. NLU brochures cover the specific programmes, reservation policies and institutional fees.
CLAT 2027 important dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | 3 August 2026 |
| Application and fee deadline | 31 October 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Examination | 6 December 2026, 2–4 pm |
| Eligible PwD candidates | 2–4:40 pm, as specified in the instructions |
| Admit card | Release date to be intimated on the official website |
| Counselling | Follow the separately published admission schedule |
Plan to submit before the final day so there is time to resolve an upload or payment problem. Save the completed application and transaction acknowledgement.
NLUs, courses and seats
Compare each participating NLU’s degree, location, tuition, hostel charges and reservation rules before deciding your preference order. The Consortium states that seat numbers and category distribution can change before final allotment. Use the current institutional brochures, not an old aggregate seat figure.
CLAT does not cover every law school or every law degree. Confirm the admission route directly with any institution outside the participating list. The CUET UG guide explains a different university-admission route; it is not interchangeable with CLAT.
CLAT 2027 UG eligibility
The official UG criteria specify 45% in Class 12/equivalent, or 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates, with no upper age limit. Students appearing in March/April 2027 may apply but must provide passing evidence at admission. Check the full rules for nationality and institutional reservations; foreign-national and NRI-sponsored admission routes require particular attention.
How to apply and application fees
Check before payment: the Consortium says the programme, category and BPL field cannot be changed after submission and payment. The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Review these fields against your documents before completing the transaction.
- Open the official CLAT 2027 portal and select the UG route.
- Register using your own accessible contact details. Match names and qualification details to your documents.
- Upload the photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the formats specified.
- Review the programme and category carefully, pay and finally submit before the deadline.
- Save the application and revisit the portal for admit-card and subsequent notices.
The application fee is ₹4,000 for General/OBC and ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL/PwD candidates, with applicable transaction charges. Previous question papers cost an additional ₹500; they are not included in the application fee.
CLAT 2027 exam pattern
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Language | 22–26 questions, approximately 20% |
| Current Affairs including GK | 28–32, approximately 25% |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32, approximately 25% |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26, approximately 20% |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14, approximately 10% |
| Marking | +1 correct; −0.25 incorrect |
Section ranges are indicative, not five separately guaranteed question counts. Practise complete papers as well as individual sections.
CLAT syllabus and preparation
The official UG syllabus centres on comprehension, reasoning and applying information. Legal reasoning does not require prior specialist legal study; quantitative work uses school-level mathematical ideas. Build reading accuracy before trying to increase speed.
A practical routine combines a passage set, current-affairs revision, legal or logical reasoning and a short quantitative exercise. When reviewing a mock, identify whether the error came from a missed qualifier, unsupported inference, weak calculation or rushing. Rework the passage before looking for a shortcut.
Results, cut-offs and NLU admission
After results, follow the Consortium’s counselling instructions, deadlines and preference process. The rank needed for an NLU depends on programme, category, domicile rules where applicable and the allotment round. Previous closing ranks are comparison data, not a promise.
Budget for institutional costs before accepting a seat. Read the exact payment, withdrawal and reporting rules for the offer you receive. Keep acknowledgements so you can establish which actions were completed.
Admit cards, papers and application checks
Download the admit card from your official candidate account once released. Check the exam centre and instructions rather than relying on the preferred city entered in the form. Use authorised papers and timed reading practice; avoid claims that a coaching purchase guarantees a rank. For course-comparison questions, use our college checklist.
Plan the cost of a law degree
Read our NLSIU Bengaluru profile for a named five-year law programme and its published costs. Compare it using the law and public-policy course guide; a BA in policy and an LLB serve different qualification goals.
Official sources
The linked Consortium application instructions, eligibility, question format and syllabus support this guide. Institutional brochures supply course fees, reservations and final seat details.
CLAT 2027 frequently asked questions
Why is CLAT 2027 held in 2026?
The exam name identifies the admission cycle. The published test date is 6 December 2026.
Is the application fee the full college fee?
No. Examination registration, counselling payments and university charges are different.
Does this page cover CLAT PG?
No. It covers the undergraduate route after Class 12. PG applicants must use the separate eligibility and syllabus.