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CLAT 2027 Notification (OUT) LIVE: CLAT exam on December 7; registration starts on August 3

Deepanshi Pant | July 23, 2026 | 06:50 AM IST | 6 mins read

As per the CLAT 2027 notification, the exam will be held on December 6, 2026. Registration will begin on August 3 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Updates on the eligibility criteria, how to apply, important dates, syllabus, pattern, and schedule.

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The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 examination on December 6, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. As per the latest notification, the authority will open the online application portal for CLAT 2027 from August 3, 2026, and will remain open until October 31, 2026.

CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to 5-year integrated undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 27 participating National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country.

The Consortium has announced that there are no changes in the CLAT 2027 syllabus or exam pattern. According to previous years' exam date trends, the CLAT examination will tentatively be held on the first or second Sunday of December 2026. The CLAT 2027 exam will be administered in offline (pen-and-paper) mode with 120 objective-type questions.

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CLAT 2027 Notification: UG Syllabus and Pattern

The CLAT 2027 syllabus includes five sections: English language, general knowledge, current affairs, legal, logical, and maths. Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 UG syllabus and pattern given below:

Sections

Approximate number of questions

Weight

English Language

22-26

20%

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

28-32

25%

Legal Reasoning

28-32

25%

Logical Reasoning

22-26

20%

Quantitative Techniques

10-14

10%

CLAT 2027 Notification: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2027 below:

Particulars

UG-CLAT

PG-CLAT

Educational Qualification

Class 12th or equivalent

LLB graduation

Minimum Marks Required

General candidates - 45%

SC/ST - 40%

General candidates - 50%

SC/ST - 45%

The CLAT 2027 counselling process will begin after the declaration of results. The CLAT 2027 counselling will be held in five rounds in online mode.

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The Consortium made the CLAT 2027 exam date available on consortiumofnlus.ac.in - Get latest updates on CLAT eligibility criteria, how to apply, important dates, syllabus, pattern, and schedule.

July 23, 2026 | 06:50 AM IST

CLAT PG 2027 Marking Scheme

Candidates can check the CLAT PG 2027 Marking Scheme below:

Particulars
Marks
Correct Answer1 Marks
Incorrect Answer-0.25 Marks
Unanswered QuestionNo Negative marking
Total Marks120

July 23, 2026 | 05:55 AM IST

CLAT PG 2027 registration fee

Candidates can check the CLAT PG 2027 registration fee below:

Particulars
Fee
General / OBCRs 4000
SC/ ST/ PwD/ BPLRs 3500

July 23, 2026 | 04:50 AM IST

CLAT PG Syllabus 2026 Topics

Candidates can check the CLAT PG Syllabus 2026 Topics below:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Family Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Company Law
  • Labour & Industrial Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Law of Contract
  • Property Law
  • Torts
  • Public International Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Tax Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Intellectual Property Rights

July 23, 2026 | 03:55 AM IST

List of Documents for CLAT PG 2027 Application Form

Candidates can check the list of documents for the CLAT PG 2027 Application Form below:

  • A passport-size photograph, which must be recent, front-facing, and with a plain background
  • Signature
  • SC/ST/OBC/PwD/BPL Category certificate, if applicable

July 23, 2026 | 02:50 AM IST

CLAT 2027 Notification: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2027 below:

Particulars

UG-CLAT

PG-CLAT

Educational Qualification

Class 12th or equivalent

LLB graduation

Minimum Marks Required

General candidates - 45%

SC/ST - 40%

General candidates - 50%

SC/ST - 45%

July 23, 2026 | 01:55 AM IST

CLAT Application Form 2027: Documents Required

Candidates can check the documents required for the CLAT 2027 application form below:

  • Passport size recent photograph with plain background
  • Signature of the candidate
  • Category certificate if you are applying under SC/ST/OBC
  • PWD certificate if applicable
  • BPL certificate if applicable

July 23, 2026 | 12:50 AM IST

Document Specifications for CLAT 2027 Registration

Candidates can check the document specifications for CLAT 2027 Registration below:

Documents
Image size (maximum)
Format
Photograph500 KBjpg/jpeg or PNG
Signature100 KBjpg/jpeg or PNG
State of domicile certificate1.5 MBPDF

July 22, 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

CLAT Pattern 2027: Overview

Candidates can check the CLAT Pattern 2027 overview below:

Particulars
Details
Mode of examination
Offline (pen and paper mode)
Duration120 minutes (2 hours)
Total number of questions
120 (MCQ type)
marking Scheme+1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking-0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Unanswered question
0 marks deducted

July 22, 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

CLAT 2027 Application Fee

Candidates can pay the CLAT 2027 application fee only through online modes such as Net Banking or NEFT. The application fee is non-refundable once the payment has been successfully made. Check the table below.

Category
Application Fee
General/OBC/NRI
Rs 4,000
SC/ST/BPL/PwD
Rs 3,500

July 22, 2026 | 09:55 PM IST

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: No Changes This Year

The Consortium of NLUs has not made any changes to the CLAT 2027 exam pattern. The exam will have 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from five sections. Candidates will get one mark for every correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The duration of the exam will be two hours, and it will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and marking scheme before starting their preparation.

July 22, 2026 | 09:25 PM IST

CLAT 2027 Official Website

Candidates can check the updates regarding the CLAT 2027 on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. As per the latest update, the authority will conduct the CLAT 2027 exam on December 7, 2026, and the registration process begins on August 3, 2026.

July 22, 2026 | 08:56 PM IST

How to Fill CLAT 2027 Application Form?

Candidates can complete the CLAT 2027 application process online through the official consortium website by following these steps:

  • Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  • Verify the mobile number using the OTP.
  • Fill in the required personal, academic, and contact details.
  • Upload the necessary documents and photograph.
  • Pay the application fee online and submit the application form.

Note: Review all details carefully before submitting the form, as some fields may not be editable after the application fee is paid.

July 22, 2026 | 08:36 PM IST

CLAT 2027 Age Limit

There is no upper or lower age limit for CLAT 2027 UG and PG admissions. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) allows candidates of any age to apply, provided they meet the prescribed educational qualification criteria. Before submitting the CLAT 2027 application form, candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements to ensure they fulfil all admission criteria.

July 22, 2026 | 08:15 PM IST

CLAT 2026 Notification OUT

The Consortium has issued a notification regarding the CLAT 2027 exam and the registration process date. According to the latest update, the CLAT 2027 exam will be held on December 6, 2026, and the registration process for the same will start on August 3, 2026.

Consortium of NLUs to conduct CLAT 2027 on December 6; registration starts on August 3

July 22, 2026 | 08:06 PM IST

CLAT 2027 LIVE: Application Process begins from Aug 3

The Consortium will begin the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 exam application process from August 3, 2026. The last date to submit the application is October 31, 2026.

July 22, 2026 | 07:56 PM IST

How to apply for CLAT 2027?

Candidates can check the steps to apply for CLAT 2027 below:

  • CLAT 2027 Registration
  • Filling out the detailed application form
  • Uploading documents
  • CLAT Registration Fee Payment
  • Submission of the application form

July 22, 2026 | 07:54 PM IST

CLAT 2026 Exam Date

As per the latest notification issued by the authority, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will conduct the CLAT 2027 examination on December 6, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

July 22, 2026 | 07:26 PM IST

CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus and Pattern

Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 UG syllabus and pattern in the table below:

Sections

Approximate number of questions

Weight

English Language

22-26

20%

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

28-32

25%

Legal Reasoning

28-32

25%

Logical Reasoning

22-26

20%

Quantitative Techniques

10-14

10%

July 22, 2026 | 06:56 PM IST

CLAT LLM Eligibility Criteria 2027

Candidates can check the CLAT LLM Eligibility Criteria 2027 below:

  • Candidates must have passed graduation in Law (3-year LLB or 5-year LLB) from a recognised university.
  • They must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% in the case of SC and ST candidates) in the qualifying examination. Further, candidates appearing in the final year of the LLB degree programme are also eligible.

July 22, 2026 | 06:36 PM IST

UG CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the UG CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria below:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC and ST students) from a recognised board or institution.
  • Candidates who will appear in Class 12th board exams in April-May 2027 are also eligible to appear in the exam. However, the admission of such students will be subject to fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.
  • Candidates who have completed a diploma or any other programme equivalent to Class 12th can also apply for the CLAT exam 2027.

July 22, 2026 | 06:16 PM IST

When will the CLAT 2027 notification be released?

The authority is expected to announce the CLAT 2027 notification today on the official website. As per the previous years' exam date trends, the CLAT examination will tentatively be conducted on the first or second Sunday of December 2026.

July 22, 2026 | 05:24 PM IST

What is the official CLAT 2027 notification website?

Candidates will be able to check the latest updates regarding the CLAT 2027 syllabus, pattern, and schedule on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

July 22, 2026 | 05:20 PM IST

CLAT 2027 official notification

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to release the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 notification on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.