CLAT 2027 - Exam Dates, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern, & Preparation

What is the CLAT Exam?

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance test for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law studies at India's 24-26 National Law Universities.

CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, which includes the representative universities. Several affiliated institutions and companies utilize the CLAT test for admissions and recruitment.

All admissions to the 5-year integrated L.L.B. and LL.M. programs beginning in the Academic Year 2027-2028 shall be through the CLAT exam 2027.

Keep checking the table below to stay updated on the important exam dates.

CLAT 2027 Test Details

This page is periodically updated and includes Consortium announcements for academic years 2027-2028. CLAT exam 2027 is on the way, and the best practice is to know about the test details in advance.

CLAT 2027 Admit Card

The Consortium of NLU has released the CLAT admit card every year around 10-15 days prior exam. The admit card, once out, can be downloaded from the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Possessing an admit card is mandatory for appearing in the exam. The CLAT 2027 admit card contains information such as the candidate's roll number, the name and address of the exam center, exam times, and instructions.

Steps to download the CLAT Admit Card 2027

You can follow these steps to download your Clat 2027 Admit Card once available.

Step 1: Go to the exam's official website, https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Step 2: Select the CLAT exam 2027 and log in by providing your registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Once logged in, on the top right of the screen, click the Download Admit Card link.

Step 4: Save the admission card PDF file to your device.

Step 5: Print at least two-to-three copies of the admission card on A4 paper for future reference.

CLAT 2027 Exam Centres

While filling out the form, you will be able to select 3 Center locations of your preference. You can choose your centre once the consortium releases the centres' list.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

Each section in the CLAT exam has a different weightage and number of questions. The CLAT 2027  exam pattern is designed in a way that the exact number of questions is never known, but the weightage for each section is highlighted in the table below.

Every question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

*This is based on previous exam trends.

Section-wise CLAT Exam Analysis 2026

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

In the CLAT notification, the Consortium also adds the CLAT eligibility criteria to appear for the CLAT UG exam. Following the previous year's trend, CLAT 2027 is likely going to have the following eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification

Any applicant who has passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination can apply for the CLAT 2027 exam. The minimum marks required for different categories are listed below:

• 45% marks for General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Specially abled person categories
• 40% marks for Scheduled Class (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories

Note: Candidates who will pass the Class 12th examination in March/ April 2026 are also eligible for the test.

Upon admission, these candidates must provide proof that they passed their Class 12th exam. Candidates who fail to fulfill this will be rejected and lose their right to admission.

CLAT 2027 Age Limit

The Consortium does not have an upper age limit for candidates who wish to appear for the CLAT exam. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria you can give the exam.

For an in-depth analysis of the Consortium’s latest Eligibility Criteria for CLAT, read about the CLAT Eligibility Criteria in detail.

CLAT 2027 Syllabus

The test is conducted in offline mode, where the paper has 120 questions from five different sections. Below is a summary of the section-wise CLAT 2027 Syllabus based on the syllabus of the previous CLAT exam.

The steps to apply are as follows:

• Candidates must first register on the CLAT website using their personal mobile number and email address.
• An OTP will be given to the registered mobile number for validation after registration.
• Once the mobile number has been verified, applicants can log in with the registered mobile number and the password they gave during registration.
• Once logged in you can fill out the form, pay the fees, and upload the relevant documents.

Note: Once an application has been submitted and paid for, the candidate will be unable to modify the program, category, or BPL field. Any change/alteration found in the name entered may disqualify the candidature.

CLAT Exam Fee

The fee for CLAT examination can only be paid in online mode, via NEFT and NetBanking. Once paid, students must remember that the CLAT exam fee is non-refundable.

The category-wise CLAT exam fees are mentioned below:

If you’re stuck somewhere in the form-filling process, read about the exact CLAT Registration steps to be followed at the time of form-filling, or you can also watch our expert fill out the form.

CLAT Application Form 2027 Correction Window

The Consortium allows CLAT 2027 candidates time to change or update the information previously filled in the application form by the candidates. Any subsequent requests to change or update the details are not entertained by the Consortium.

Steps to update the test location preferences on the portal:

• Log in to your CLAT account at the CLAT 2027 website.
• Click the 'Edit Application Form' button.
• Navigate to the 'Test Centre Preferences' tab.
• Check your test location preferences and update if required.
• Click the Next (>) button to go to the ‘Reservation’ tab.
• Scroll down, and agree to the declaration
• Click the ‘Submit Form’ button.

NOTE:

Candidates may also take this opportunity to review and, if necessary, correct their Names,

Date of Birth, Programme applied (UG/PG), and reservation eligibility. To do so,

Follow these steps:

• To verify your details, log in to your CLAT account at the CLAT 2027 website.
• Click the ‘Print Application’ button;
• Check your details to see if they are accurate.
• If any changes are required, click the ‘Edit Application’ button.
• Once you have made any necessary changes, carefully review the complete application form.
• Go to the Reservations tab and click the ‘Submit Form’ button.

CLAT 2027 Help Desk

For any queries related to your center or queries related to your registration process, candidates can also write their concerns on the official website.

However, candidates should make sure that they fill out the CLAT 2027 Application Form in time, as most official websites crash due to heavy traffic in the last few days.

CLAT 2027 Answer Key

The Consortium generally releases the provisional CLAT answer key on the same day or the next day. For example, for the CLAT 2026 exam, the provisional answer key was released 3 days after the exam, i.e, on December 10, 2025, at 5 PM.

However, students must note that it would be a provisional answer key. The final version of the CLAT Answer key is released shortly before the release of the CLAT Result.

CLAT 2027 Result

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) releases the CLAT result right after the release of the final CLAT answer key.

The CLAT results are released in PDF format. The scorecard includes the total marks received in the exam, the overall rank attained in CLAT, the category, and other information. Candidates will be invited to the counseling procedure based on their scores. Counseling is the final stage of admission to National Law Universities (NLUs).

CLAT 2026 Expected Cutoff

The CLAT exam cutoff is the minimum marks and rankings required for admission to NLUs. After the counseling rounds, each NLU releases the cut-off in the form of opening and closing rankings. The table below shows the basic expected cut-off based on expert analysis of previous years.

Based on the exam difficulty level of CLAT 2025, below is a snapshot of the top NLUs for CLAT 2025.  

It should be noted that the cutoff differs per college and across all student categories. Refer to the detailed CLAT cutoff to check the different criteria applicable to CLAT cutoffs.

CLAT 2027 Reservation Policy

The Consortium of National Law Universities is expected to offer approximately 3,800+ seats across participating NLUs for the 5-year integrated LLB program under CLAT 2027 (based on seat matrix trends up to CLAT 2026).

Seat allocation is conducted strictly according to the reservation policy prescribed by each individual NLU. While the entrance exam is centralized, reservation rules are not uniform across all universities.

Major Reservation Categories Include:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC - NCL)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Kashmiri Migrants (KM)
• Armed Forces / Defence Personnel Wards
• State Domicile Quota
• NRI / NRI Sponsored Categories

Important Points for CLAT 2027 Aspirants:

1. Reservation percentages differ from one NLU to another.
2. Many NLUs reserve a significant portion of seats for state domicile candidates.
3. Supernumerary seats (e.g., NRI, Foreign Nationals, Kashmiri Migrants) are often over and above the regular intake.
4. Candidates must verify the latest seat matrix and category breakup on the official website of each NLU before counselling.
5. Eligibility under reserved categories requires valid and updated certificates as per government norms.

CLAT Exam Analysis

It is important for students to look back before they look ahead, as it provides an idea about the trends and questions of the CLAT exam.

CLAT 2026 was an interesting variant of the paper, and thus, students must check and read about the CLAT 2026 Exam Analysis to sum up the student reactions, mentor analysis, and more.

Key Takeaways

Here are some of the important points and key takeaways to know for CLAT 2027.

• CLAT 2027 is going to be held in December 2026.
• The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2027 Admit Card in mid-November 2026.
• The syllabus consists of five different sections and has 120 questions.
• Have a well-structured study plan.
• Concentrate on the fundamentals and fully cover all test subjects.
• Practice mock tests and previous years' papers to become acquainted with the exam format.
• Seek mentorship, attend CLAT coaching institutions, or seek online courses for more assistance.
• Stay motivated, keep a good attitude, and have faith in your talents.