CLAT 2027 Answer Key: Expected Release Date, PDF Download, and Objection Process

The CLAT 2027 answer key has not been released yet. The exam is scheduled for 6 December 2026, and the Consortium of NLUs publishes the CLAT answer key only after the paper is held. In the previous cycle, the provisional key came three days after the exam, and the final key came nine days after it, on the same day as the result. A similar sequence is expected for CLAT 2027, subject to the Consortium’s official notice.

This page will be updated with the official CLAT 2027 answer key PDF as soon as it is released.

CLAT 2027 Answer Key: Expected Timeline

The exam date follows the CLAT 2027 notification. All 2027 dates after the exam are tentative based on the previous year trends.

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What the CLAT Answer Key 2027 Will Include

The official CLAT answer key is expected to contain:

• Question-wise correct options
• Set-wise answers
• Official instructions
• Details of the objection window

Candidates use it to cross-check every response and estimate marks before the CLAT 2027 results.

How to Download the CLAT 2027 Answer Key PDF

1. Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
2. Click on the “CLAT 2027 Answer Key” link.
3. Choose UG or PG, as relevant.
4. Download the CLAT 2027 answer key PDF with set-wise answers.
5. Compare the marked responses with the key to calculate the score.
6. File objections within the time window, if required.

How to Raise Objections

The Consortium has followed an objection process in earlier cycles, and the same structure is expected for CLAT 2027. Candidates log in to their account, select the question and the answer being challenged, and submit supporting reasoning where asked. A fee per challenged question applies. Objections are reviewed by experts, and corrections appear in the final key. Verifying the answer from a reliable source before paying is advisable.

How to Calculate the CLAT 2027 Score

CLAT UG has 120 questions for 120 marks. Each correct answer earns one mark, each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, and unattempted questions carry no penalty.

CLAT score = (correct answers × 1) − (wrong answers × 0.25)

Section-wise checking across English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques shows where marks were gained or lost.

Provisional vs Final CLAT Answer Key

The two versions differ in when they are released and whether they can change. 

CLAT 2027 Provisional Answer Key

• Released first
• Open for objections
• Contains question numbers and correct options
• Subject to changes if corrections are required

CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key

• Released after objections
• Includes revised answers (if required)
• Final and non-changeable
• Forms the basis of the result calculation

This system ensures transparency and prevents error-based evaluation.

Why the CLAT Answer Key Matters

The key bridges the gap between the exam and the result. It allows an early estimate of the score and rank, lets candidates challenge incorrect answers, helps shortlist likely NLUs, and gives experts a basis to judge the fairness of the paper. Once the estimated score is ready, it can be checked against the expected NLU cut-offs below. 

CLAT 2027 Expected Cut-Off for Top NLUs

The expected CLAT 2027 cut-offs below are based on CLAT 2026 final cut-offs and earlier trends. They are indicative and not official closing marks from the Consortium. Actual cut-offs depend on exam difficulty, the number of applicants, available seats, and reservation policies.

Conclusion

The CLAT 2027 answer key will be available only after the exam on 6 December 2026. Candidates can keep their marked responses ready for cross-checking. Once the Consortium of NLUs publishes the official key, answers should be verified against it, and objections should be filed only with valid grounds. The final key is the one that decides the result, so the score calculated from it is the one to use for NLU planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CLAT 2027 answer key out?
No. The exam is on 6 December 2026, and the official key follows only after it.

When will the CLAT 2027 answer key be released?
The provisional key is expected around three days after the exam, based on the 2026 cycle. The Consortium will confirm the date.

Where can the CLAT 2027 answer key PDF be downloaded?
On the official website of the Consortium of NLUs, once released.

Will there be a final CLAT answer key?
Yes. The final key is released after objections are reviewed and before the result.

Is there negative marking in CLAT 2027?
Yes. CLAT UG deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Can the CLAT 2027 answer key be challenged?
Yes, through the objection window, with the notified fee and valid grounds.