Overview
The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened CLAT 2027 registration from August 3, 2026, for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities. As CLAT is an entrance examination rather than a recruitment drive, there are no posts or vacancies; the number of available seats will be announced university-wise.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Post Name | CLAT 2027 UG and PG Law Admissions |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seats vary by participating NLU |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 6, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should complete registration well before the closing date to avoid payment failures or technical issues. Any schedule changes will be published on the official CLAT portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For CLAT UG 2027, candidates must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks.
- The minimum qualifying mark for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories is 40%.
- Students appearing in the Class 12 examination in 2027 may also apply, subject to producing proof of qualification within the prescribed timeline.
- For CLAT PG 2027, applicants must hold an LL.B. degree or an equivalent law qualification with at least 50% marks.
- SC and ST candidates applying for the PG programme require a minimum of 45% marks.
- Final-year LL.B. students may apply provisionally but must meet the admission and document-submission conditions specified by the consortium.
Age Limit
- There is no upper age limit for CLAT UG applicants.
- No upper age restriction applies to CLAT PG candidates.
- Applicants must nevertheless satisfy the academic and admission rules of the participating National Law Universities.
Fees
- General, OBC, PwD, NRI, PIO and OCI applicants: Rs. 4,000.
- SC, ST and BPL applicants: Rs. 3,500.
- Previous years’ question papers may be available for an additional charge of Rs. 500.
- The fee must be paid online through the available payment gateway. Applicable bank or transaction charges may be added separately.
- The application fee is generally non-refundable once paid.
Selection Process
- Common Law Admission Test: Registered candidates will appear for the offline, pen-and-paper entrance examination. The paper is expected to contain 120 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in two hours, with negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Merit List and Rank: Scores will be used to prepare the CLAT 2027 merit list and all-India ranks. Candidates may also receive category-specific ranks based on the information submitted in the application.
- Counselling and Seat Allotment: Qualified candidates must register for centralised counselling, provide NLU preferences, pay the required counselling fee and complete document verification before admission is confirmed.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and open the CLAT 2027 registration link.
- Select New Registration and enter an active mobile number, email address and other requested details. Verify the account using the OTP or confirmation link received.
- Log in with the generated credentials and choose the relevant programme—CLAT UG or CLAT PG.
- Enter personal information, communication details, category, educational qualifications and reservation claims carefully. The details should match the candidate’s certificates.
- Choose preferred examination centres in the order requested. Centre allotment will depend on availability and administrative requirements.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature and category, PwD, BPL or other supporting certificates, wherever applicable. Files must comply with the specified format and size.
- Review every entry before submission, particularly the candidate’s name, date of birth, category, programme and contact information.
- Pay the application fee using a debit card, credit card, net banking or another available online payment method.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page. Candidates should retain a copy of the application form and payment receipt until the admission process is completed.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
The online application must be submitted by October 31, 2026.
2. Can Class 12 students apply for CLAT UG 2027?
Yes. Students appearing for their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they submit proof of passing within the prescribed deadline.
3. Is there an age limit for CLAT 2027?
No. There is **no upper age lim
