The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has started the online application process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. CLAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to 5-Year Integrated LL.B. (UG) and LL.M. (PG) programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and several affiliated institutions across India. Candidates who wish to pursue a career in law should carefully read the official notification before applying online. The CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled to be held on 06 December 2026, and the application process begins on 03 August 2026. 

Conducting Body

Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)

Exam Name

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027

Courses Offered

• Five-Year Integrated LL.B. (UG)

•  One-Year LL.M. (PG)

Application Start Date

03 August 2026

Last Date to Apply

31 October 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

31 October 2026

Admit Card

Before Examination

Examination Date

06 December 2026

Answer Key

After Examination

Result Declaration

To Be Announced

.General /OBC : 4000/-

.SC /ST : 3500/-
.Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Fee Mode Debit / Credit Card , Net Banking, Mobile Wallet and Other Various Online Fee Mode or Pay the Examination Fee Through Offline E Challan Fee

There is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2027.

For CLAT UG 2027
• Passed or Appearing in Class 12 (10+2).
• General/OBC/PWD/NRI/OCI/PIO candidates should have at least 45% marks.
• SC/ST candidates should have at least 40% marks.

For CLAT PG 2027
• LL.B. Degree Passed or Appearing.
• General/OBC candidates should have at least 50% marks.
• SC/ST candidates should have at least 45% marks

Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 120 MCQs
Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, –0.25 for each incorrect answer.

• English Language

• Current Affairs including General Knowledge

• Legal Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning

• Quantitative Techniques

• Computer-Based Written Examination

• Merit List Preparation

• Online Counselling

• Seat Allotment

• Document Verification

• Admission Confirmation

• Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Marksheet (UG)

• LL.B. Marksheet (PG)

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Valid ID Proof

Admission is offered in participating NLUs such as:

• NLSIU Bengaluru

• NALSAR Hyderabad

• WBNUJS Kolkata

• NLIU Bhopal

• HNLU Raipur

• GNLU Gandhinagar

• RMLNLU Lucknow

• RGNUL Patiala

• CNLU Patna

• NUALS Kochi

• NLU Odisha

• NUSRL Ranchi

• NLU Assam

• DSNLU Visakhapatnam

• TNNLU Tiruchirappalli

• MNLU Mumbai

• MNLU Nagpur

• MNLU Aurangabad

• HPNLU Shimla

• DNLU Jabalpur

• DBRANLU Sonipat

• NLU Tripura (as applicable by Consortium).

1. Visit the official CLAT website.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Verify your account through OTP/email.
4. Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents.
6. Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
7. Review all details before final submission.
8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference

Apply Online 

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Official Notification

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Official Website 

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Q1. What is CLAT?
CLAT is a national-level entrance examination for admission to UG and PG law programmes in participating National Law Universities.

Q2. When will CLAT 2027 be held?

The examination is scheduled for 06 December 2026

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 31 October 2026

Q4. Is there any age limit?

No, there is no upper age limit.

Q5. Can Class 12 appearing students apply?

Yes, eligible appearing candidates can apply subject to the official eligibility conditions.

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the official notification for Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. CLAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to 5-Year Integrated LL.B. (UG) and 1-Year LL.M. (PG) programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated institutions across India. Eligible candidates can submit their online application through the official website from 03 August 2026 to 31 October 2026. The CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled to be held on 06 December 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying online to check complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, counselling process, reservation policy, and other important instructions. Applicants should complete the registration process before the last date to avoid any technical issues.