Documents Required to Fill CLAT Application Form 2027

Documents Required to Fill CLAT Application Form 2027: CLAT 2027 registration is open from 3 August 2026 to 31 October 2026. Before you start filling the CLAT 2027 application form, keep the documents required for CLAT registration ready. This avoids delays and rejection during the application process.

List of Documents Required to Fill CLAT Application Form 2027

1. Passport-size photograph
2. Scanned signature
3. Class 10 certificate/mark sheet (for date of birth proof)
4. Class 12 certificate/mark sheet (or admit card, if results are awaited)
5. Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable
6. Domicile certificate – only if applying under a state quota
7. PwD certificate – only if applying under the PwD category
8. Valid ID proof – Aadhaar card or other government ID
9. Active personal email ID and mobile number

CLAT 2027 Registration: Key Dates

Check our CLAT 2027 Notification page for the full timeline.

Document Format and Size for CLAT 2027 Application Form

Based on CLAT 2026’s confirmed specifications:

CLAT 2027’s detailed information bulletin, which will confirm the exact document specs, is expected to follow the notification.

How to Upload Documents During CLAT 2027 Registration

Once your documents are ready in the correct format, uploading them during registration follows a fixed sequence on the Consortium’s portal:

1. Register first using your email ID and mobile number, and verify both with the OTP sent to you.
2. Log in with your generated credentials and start filling personal, academic, and communication details.
3. Reach the document upload section, where you’ll be asked to upload your photograph, signature, and category/domicile certificates one at a time.
4. Check the file size and format for each field before uploading; the portal usually rejects files that don’t match the specified limit, so it’s better to prepare all documents in advance rather than resize them mid-registration.
5. Preview your form after all documents are uploaded, before making the payment. Once the fee is paid, several fields, including uploaded documents, may not be editable.
6. Download the confirmation page after final submission for your records.

Keep all your scanned documents saved in one folder on your device before you begin, so you’re not searching for files halfway through the form.

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What Each Document Is For

Photograph and signature: Required for every applicant. Use a recent photo, not an old one from school.

Class 10 certificate: Used to verify your date of birth.

Class 12 certificate: Confirms your academic eligibility. If you’re in Class 12 and results are pending, use your admit card and submit the certificate later. If you’re juggling board exam prep with CLAT prep at the same time, a structured CLAT online coaching program with live doubt-solving can help you manage both without either one slipping. 

Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): Needed if you’re applying under a reserved category. Must be valid and issued by a competent authority.

Domicile certificate: Needed only if you’re applying for state-quota seats at an NLU. Skip this if you’re applying purely on an all-India basis.

PwD certificate: Needed if applying under the PwD category, issued by an authorised medical board.

ID proof: Aadhaar or another valid government ID, used for identity verification.

Email and phone number: Use your own, not a parent’s. All CLAT communication, including your admit card and result, goes here.

Common Mistakes to Avoid during CLAT Registration

• Using an old photograph instead of a recent one
• Name spelling mismatches across Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, and Aadhaar
• Uploading files that exceed the size limit
• Registering with a parent’s email or phone number instead of your own
• Waiting until the last few days to upload documents, when servers are usually slower

If you’re short on prep time this close to the exam, the CLAT Sprint Crash Course 2027 is built for exactly that: a focused, fast-paced program covering all five sections with live classes, doubt-solving sessions, and mock tests, so you’re not trying to figure out both registration and last-mile preparation on your own. 

Also Read: How many Mocks to attempt before CLAT? | CLAT 2027 Logical Reasoning Important Topics

FAQs

Q: What documents are required for CLAT 2027 registration? 

A: A  recent photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, valid ID proof, and category or domicile certificates where applicable.

Q: What is the file size limit for the CLAT photograph and signature? 

A: Based on CLAT 2026 specifications, the photograph is expected to be under 500 KB and the signature under 100 KB, in JPG/JPEG or PNG format.

Q: Is a domicile certificate compulsory for CLAT registration? 

A: No. It’s only required for candidates applying under state-quota seats at NLUs that offer domicile-based reservation.

Q: Can I use my Class 12 admit card if my results are awaited? 

A: Yes. You can use your admit card at the time of registration and submit the final certificate later during document verification.