The CLAT 2027 notification is expected to be released soon by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The exam is to be held on 6 December 2026 in pen and paper mode offline for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. The registration forms will likely start from 1 August 2026. Candidates planning to appear for the test must check the official syllabus and eligibility criteria by visiting the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Scroll though the page to stay updated regarding the important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus and exam pattern on this page.

CLAT Overview

Candidates must refer to the overview table given below to check the key details of CLAT examination including the conducting body, official website, and important dates so they do not miss out any important information.

CLAT Exam Overview

Exam Name

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Conducting Body

Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)

Official Website

consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Exam Date

December 2026 (First Sunday/First Week)

Registration Start

July–August 2026

Registration End

October–November 2026

Admit Card Release

Late November 2026

Result Declaration

December 2026 / January 2027

Helpline Email

clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Helpline Phone

08047162020 (operational from 10 AM to 5 PM)

CLAT Exam Dates 2027

All the LAW aspirants must check the dates given in the table below to stay informed about the important events related to CLAT and mark them on their calendar accordingly.

CLAT Exam Dates 2027
EventDates (tentative)
Notification Release20 July 2026
Application Start Date1 August 2026
Application End Date31 October 2026
Exam Date6 December 2026
Result Date3rd Week of December 2026
Counselling StartsLast Week of December 2026

How to Apply for CLAT 2027?

Candidates must follow the steps given below to apply for the upcoming Law exams hassle free.

  1. Visit the CLAT official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2. Register and create a login ID.
  3. Fill the application form by entering your personal, academic, and contact details.
  4. Upload scanned documents/photo, signature, and other required certificates) in jpg/PDF format 
  5. Pay the application fee online using net banking /UPI/debit/credit card
  6. Submit the application and download the confirmation page and keep it for future reference.

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027

All the CLAT aspirants must first confirm the eligibility criteria as set by the NLU before applying for the CLAT exam to avoid any issues during the admission process. Check the eligibility criteria table given below.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility ParameterCLAT UG – BA LL.B. (Hons)CLAT UG – BA LL.B. (Hons)
Qualifying Examination10+2 or equivalentLL.B. degree or equivalent
Minimum Marks (General / OBC / PWD / EWS)45% marks or equivalent grade50% marks or equivalent grade
Minimum Marks (SC / ST)45% marks or equivalent grade45% marks or equivalent grade
Appearing CandidatesClass 12 appearing candidates (March/April 2026) eligibleLL.B. appearing candidates (March/April 2026) eligible
Proof of QualificationFinal marksheet & certificate to be submitted by 30 Sept 2026Final marksheet & certificate to be submitted by 30 Sept 2026
Age LimitNo upper age limitNo upper age limit
International StudentsEligible via NLSAT-International (supernumerary seats)Eligible via NLSAT-International (supernumerary seats)

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

Candidates must know the paper pattern of CLAT 2027 to know the total question asked, marking scheme, exam duration and exam subjects.

CLAT Exam Pattern 2027
ParticularsPaper Pattern for CUET UGPaper Pattern for CLAT PG
Duration of Exam2 hours2 hours
Question TypeMultiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks120120
Total Questions120 questions (1 mark each)120 questions (1 mark each)
Negative Marking0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Focus of ExamComprehension, reasoning, and basic mathsIn-depth legal knowledge and understanding

CLAT UG Syllabus 2027

The syllabus for CLAT UG is designed to test a students understanding, thinking and problem solving skills rather than memorizing facts. The exam checks the basic ability needed for studying law through passage based multiple choice questions in a 2 hour exam consisting of 120 questions. Check the table below to know complete lists of topics for UG syllabus.

CLAT UG Syllabus

Name of Subjects

Key Topics

English Language

Reading comprehension (450-word passages), inference, word meanings, and grammar in context.

Current Affairs & GK

Contemporary national/international events, Arts & Culture, International affairs, and significant historical events.

Legal Reasoning

Application of legal rules and principles to fact-based situations; analysis of public policy and moral philosophy.

Logical Reasoning

Argument analysis, identifying premises/conclusions, critical reasoning, and pattern recognition.

Quantitative Techniques

Data Interpretation (DI) using graphs, charts, and tables; 10th-standard arithmetic, ratios, and percentages.

CLAT PG Syllabus 2027

All the master of law aspirants (LLM) need to prepare for CUET PG as per the syllabus designed by the NLU the important topics are given the the table below candidates can check and start preparing for the entrance.

CLAT 2027 PG Syllabus
Subject NameList of Topics
Constitutional Law

Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Constitutional Amendments, Separation of Powers, Landmark Judgments, Union–State Relations

JurisprudenceSchools of Law, Concepts of Rights and Duties, Justice, Legal Personality, Theories of Punishment
Law of ContractGeneral Principles, Remedies for Breach, Specific Contracts
Law of TortsBasic Principles, General Defences, Strict Liability
Criminal LawIndian Penal Code (IPC) fundamentals, Types of Offences
Family LawBasics of Hindu and Muslim Law, Succession, Maintenance
Property LawTransfer of Property Act, Easements, Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Company LawBasic Concepts, Corporate Governance
Public International LawSources of International Law, State Jurisdiction, Treaties, International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Environmental LawEnvironment Protection Act, 1986, Polluter Pays Principle, Sustainable Development
Labour & Industrial LawLabour Codes (2020), Industrial Disputes Act
Tax LawDirect and Indirect Taxes, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Constitutional Provisions
FAQs on CLAT Exam 2027

As per the NLU there is no age limit for aspirants who want to apply for CLAT UG and PG exam.

CLAT exam will be conducted in offline mode on 6 December 2026 (pen and paper based)

Candidates can download the official CLAT hall ticket from the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in once the hall ticket is released.

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