Participating NLUs for CLAT 2027: Complete List of Law Universities

CLAT 2027 is the common entrance test for admission to National Law Universities in India. Before filling the form, most law aspirants want one answer first: which NLUs accept the CLAT score? The Consortium of NLUs has published the list of participating universities for CLAT 2027. This blog shares the full list with locations, a region-wise view, and a few simple points to plan NLU preferences.

How Many NLUs Are Participating in CLAT 2027?

The Consortium’s official page lists 27 participating universities and campuses for CLAT 2027. Some names appear more than once. GNLU has a Silvassa campus, and Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) is listed for Mumbai, Nagpur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. 

Full List of Participating NLUs for CLAT 2027

Official Source: Consortium of NLUs

NLUs for CLAT 2027: Region-Wise View

Many candidates prefer to study in or near a particular region, so a location-based list can save time.

In South India, the participating NLUs are NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUALS Kochi, DSNLU Visakhapatnam and TNNLU Tiruchirappalli.

In East and Northeast India, the list includes WBNUJS Kolkata, NLUO Odisha, NUSRL Ranchi, CNLU Patna, NLUJA Assam, NLUT Agartala and NLU Meghalaya in Shillong.

In West India, candidates can choose from GNLU Gandhinagar, GNLU Silvassa, IIULER Goa and the three MNLU campuses in Mumbai, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. 

In North and Central India, the NLUs are NLU Jodhpur, NLIU Bhopal, DNLU Jabalpur, HNLU Raipur, RMLNLU Lucknow, RPNLUP Prayagraj, RGNUL Punjab, HPNLU Shimla and DBRANLU Haryana. 

How Admission to These NLUs Works

All 27 listings offer admission through CLAT 2027. A candidate writes one exam, and the score gives a rank. After the result, the Consortium runs counselling, where candidates fill their NLU preferences in order. Seats are then allotted on the basis of rank, category and seat availability.

Eligibility, seats, fees and course options differ from one university to another. These details are in each university’s brochure on the Consortium’s page, so candidates should read them before counselling begins.

Also Check: CLAT 2027 NLU Seat Intake

How to Choose the Right NLU

A good preference list starts with a few simple checks.

A student spends several years on campus, so the city, weather and distance from home all matter. Fees and hostel costs also differ across NLUs, and the brochure is the safest place to compare them.

Past cut-offs help as well. The closing ranks of earlier years show where a particular rank can get a seat. The CLAT cut-off page explains how to read them.

Candidates should avoid choosing only by name. A university that suits one student may not suit another, and the brochure often answers questions that rumours do not.

Conclusion

The Consortium’s list shows 27 participating universities and campuses for CLAT 2027, spread across the country. Candidates can use the table above to shortlist NLUs, then read each brochure before counselling. Keeping the official Consortium page open for updates is a good habit through the admission season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many NLUs participate in CLAT 2027?
A: The Consortium’s page lists 27 participating universities and campuses. This count includes GNLU Silvassa and three MNLU campuses.

Q: Where can candidates see the official list?
A: The list is on the Consortium of NLUs website, on the participating universities page for CLAT 2027.

Q: Is NLU Delhi part of CLAT 2027?
A: NLU Delhi does not appear on the Consortium’s list. It admits students through its own entrance test, AILET 2027.

Q: Do candidates apply separately to each NLU?
A: No. Candidates apply for CLAT once and fill NLU preferences during counselling.

Q: Where can candidates find fees and seat details?
A: Each university’s brochure, linked on the Consortium’s page, has these details.