CLAT Eligibility - Overview
Before checking the detailed eligibility criteria, candidates can go through the quick overview below to understand the basic requirements for CLAT UG 2027.
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Criteria |
Details |
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Exam Name |
CLAT UG 2027 |
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Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
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Course Offered |
5-Year Integrated LL.B. Programmes |
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Qualification Required |
Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent |
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Minimum Marks |
45% (General/OBC) & 40% (SC/ST) |
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Age Limit |
No upper age limit |
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Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper) |
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Before applying for CLAT UG 2027, candidates should understand the complete eligibility criteria set by the Consortium of NLUs. This includes important details such as educational qualification, minimum marks required, age limit, application form information, and exam fees. Check all the details below to understand whether you meet the eligibility requirements for CLAT UG.
CLAT Education Qualification
Applicants for CLAT must have completed class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution.
Candidates must get the following minimum percentage of marks in their qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent):
- In the case of applicants from the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories, 45% or its equivalent grade is required.
- In the case of candidates from the SC/ST categories, 40% or equivalent is required.
What is the CLAT exam eligibility after the 12th Class?
Candidates who will pass the Class 12 exam in April/May 2026 meet the CLAT eligibility to take the exam. However, such applicants must present their qualifying examination certificate at the time of admission, otherwise, their admission will be revoked.
CLAT UG Age Limit & Tie-Break Rules
CLAT UG Age Limit
- CLAT is one of the few law entrance exams in India that has no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the CLAT 2027 exam (UG or PG).
- Under the CLAT tie-breaking rules, an older candidate is given preference over a younger candidate in certain cases.
Tie-Break Rules
If more than one applicant receives an identical amount of marks in the exam, then as per CLAT exam criteria the tie will be broken using the following process and order:
- Higher marks in the Legal Aptitude / Legal Reasoning section
- Higher age;
- Computerized draw of lots.
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CLAT 2027 Exam Form
The consortium will publish the CLAT 2027 registration form on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. To register for CLAT 2027, candidates must include information, such as personal information, communication and educational details, NLU choice, and other considerations.
Only candidates who register successfully for CLAT 2027 will be eligible to take the test.
Based on CLAT examination fees or CLAT 2027, the below-mentioned are the category-wise CLAT examination fees.
CLAT Exam Fees
- The application fees for General/OBC and other categories is â¹4,000.
- The application fees for SC and ST candidates is â¹3,500
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Key Takeaways
- CLAT aspirants can only take the CLAT 2027 exam if they meet the required or above-mentioned CLAT eligibility criteria.
- To get admission to an NLU through CLAT UG, candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent at the time of admission.
- There is no upper age limit for CLAT UG. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria can take the exam at any age.