Name of Post: Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 – Registration (UG & PG)
Post Date / Update: 27 September 2026, 10:29 PM
Short Information: The Consortium of National Law Universities has started online registration for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. This national-level entrance test offers admission to the 5-year integrated LL.B. (UG) and 1-year LL.M. (PG) programmes of 26 participating National Law Universities for the academic year 2027-28. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal before the last date, 31 October 2026.
CLAT 2027 – Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 October 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Exam Date | 6 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / PwD / NRI / PIO / OCI | Rs 4000 |
| SC / ST / BPL | Rs 3500 |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in CLAT 2027.
CLAT 2027 – Course Details
| Programme | Details |
|---|---|
| UG – 5-Year Integrated LL.B. | Admission through the CLAT 2027 (UG) paper |
| PG – 1-Year LL.M. | Admission through the CLAT 2027 (PG) paper |
| Participating Universities | 26 National Law Universities across India |
Eligibility Criteria
For UG (5-Year Integrated LL.B.):
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC, ST and PwD candidates).
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in March / April 2027 are also eligible to apply.
For PG (1-Year LL.M.):
- Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates).
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in 2027 are also eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Admissions are made on the basis of merit in CLAT 2027, followed by counselling and seat allotment as per candidate preferences and category-wise reservation. The CLAT (UG) paper is an offline, pen-and-paper, objective-type test. Key exam pattern details verified from the official notification are:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (pen-and-paper) |
| Total Questions | 120 (Objective Type / MCQs) |
| Maximum Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Sections (UG) | English Language (22-26 questions), Current Affairs including GK (28-32), Legal Reasoning (28-32), Logical Reasoning (22-26), Quantitative Techniques (10-14) |
How to Apply for CLAT 2027
- Visit the official CLAT 2027 portal of the Consortium of National Law Universities.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID to create a login account.
- Log in and fill in the CLAT 2027 application form with personal, academic and test-city details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs 4000 / Rs 3500 as applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference.
CLAT 2027 – Important Links
| Apply Online (Registration) | Click Here |
| CLAT 2027 Official Page | Click Here |
| UG Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| UG Question Paper Format | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
CLAT 2027 – FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
A. The last date for submitting the CLAT 2027 application form is 31 October 2026.
Q. When will the CLAT 2027 exam be held?
A. The CLAT 2027 entrance examination will be conducted on 6 December 2026.
Q. What is the application fee for CLAT 2027?
A. The fee is Rs 4000 for General, OBC, PwD, NRI, PIO and OCI candidates, and Rs 3500 for SC, ST and BPL candidates.
Q. Is there any age limit for CLAT 2027?
A. No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2027.
Q. What is the exam pattern of CLAT 2027 (UG)?
A. The UG paper is an offline, pen-and-paper test with 120 objective-type questions for 120 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. One mark is given for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q. How many NLUs accept the CLAT 2027 score?
A. 26 participating National Law Universities admit students to their UG and PG law programmes through CLAT 2027.