The CLAT 2027 exam date is expected to be Sunday, 6 December 2026, and if you are targeting a National Law University (NLU), your preparation calendar starts now. This complete CLAT 2027 exam date guide brings together every important milestone — notification, registration, admit card, exam day, result and counselling — so you can build a month-by-month study plan around verified deadlines. All dates below follow the Consortium of NLUs’ established annual pattern and its 11 April 2026 communication; always confirm the final schedule on the official portal, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2027 Exam Date and Key Milestones at a Glance
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is conducted once a year by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to UG (BA LLB) and PG (LLM) programmes across the member NLUs. Here is the expected CLAT 2027 timeline:
| Milestone | Expected Date (CLAT 2027) |
|---|---|
| Official notification released | Last week of July 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 1 August 2026 (expected) |
| Last date to apply | 31 October 2026 (expected) |
| Admit card download | November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 exam day | 6 December 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Provisional answer key | December 2026 |
| Result declaration | Third week of December 2026 |
| Counselling begins | December 2026 / January 2027 |
These dates are based on the Consortium’s recurring annual schedule. The single source of truth is the official notification — bookmark consortiumofnlus.ac.in and check it weekly from July 2026.
What Happens on the CLAT 2027 Exam Date?
On the CLAT 2027 exam date, candidates sit a single offline (pen-and-paper, OMR-based) test of two hours. The UG paper is a comprehension-heavy aptitude test of 120 questions across five sections: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Each correct answer earns one mark, with a 0.25 negative mark for every wrong answer. Understanding the section weightage early lets you allocate study hours intelligently — see our detailed CLAT Syllabus 2027 breakdown for the section-wise pattern.
CLAT 2027 Registration: Dates, Fee and Process
Registration for CLAT 2027 is expected to open on 1 August 2026 and close on 31 October 2026. The application is submitted entirely online on the Consortium portal. Based on the previous cycle, the application fee was around INR 4,000 for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates; the exact CLAT 2027 fee will be confirmed in the notification. Keep a scanned photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable) and a valid email and phone number ready before the window opens.
How to Build Your Study Plan Around the CLAT 2027 Calendar
With the CLAT 2027 exam date set for early December 2026, a serious aspirant has a clear runway. Here is a simple framework:
- Now – July 2026 (Foundation): Build reading speed, learn the five sections from scratch, and create a daily current-affairs habit. Our complete CLAT preparation guide walks you through each section.
- August – October 2026 (Application + Consolidation): Submit your form as soon as the window opens, then shift to sectional tests and topic mastery.
- November 2026 (Mock-Test Intensive): Attempt full-length, timed mocks under exam conditions and analyse every paper. Practise on a realistic platform like the CLAT Mock Test series.
- First week of December 2026 (Final Revision): Light revision, current-affairs recap, and rest before exam day.
If you prefer a structured, mentor-led path, the Sankalp 2027 — Complete CLAT 2027 program is designed specifically around this calendar, while late starters can consider the Prahar 3-Month Crash Course.
Why the CLAT 2027 Date Matters More This Year
CLAT 2027 is significant because the Consortium has expanded to 26 participating NLUs (after adding NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya) and an Expert Committee has been reviewing the exam’s design. That means more seats and a possibly refreshed paper — both reasons to start early and stay close to official updates rather than relying on second-hand information.
Test Your CLAT 2027 Exam-Date Awareness
Take this quick 10-question quiz to check how well you know the CLAT 2027 schedule and basics:
Practice Quiz — 10 CLAT-Style Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the CLAT 2027 exam date?
CLAT 2027 is expected to be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026, in a single 2-hour session (typically 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM). The exact date is confirmed in the official notification; verify it on consortiumofnlus.ac.in before planning.
When will CLAT 2027 registration open?
Based on the Consortium’s calendar pattern and its 11 April 2026 communication, the official notification is expected in the last week of July 2026, with registration opening around 1 August 2026 and closing around 31 October 2026.
How many NLUs will participate in CLAT 2027?
The Consortium of NLUs has expanded to 26 participating universities for CLAT 2027 after the addition of NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya, up from 24.
What is the eligibility for CLAT 2027 UG?
UG candidates must have passed (or be appearing in) Class 12 with at least 45% marks for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories and 40% for SC/ST categories. There is no upper age limit.
How early should I start preparing for CLAT 2027?
With roughly six months to the exam, an aspirant aiming for a top NLU should begin a structured plan now. This allows time to build the five core sections, attempt full-length mocks, and run multiple revision cycles before December 2026.
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