CLAT 2027 Notification: Dates, Registration & Your Next Steps

The wait is almost over. The CLAT 2027 notification is the most important announcement of the year for every law aspirant, and it is expected to be published by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) around mid-July 2026 on the official portal, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. If you are targeting NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, or any of the top National Law Universities, this is the document that sets your entire timeline in motion. At CLAT Gurukul — Bihar’s trusted CLAT and NLU coaching authority — we have decoded exactly what the notification means and, more importantly, what you should do this week to stay ahead.

Note: All dates below are as per official indications and prior-year patterns. Until the Consortium uploads the signed PDF, treat every date as expected/tentative and always confirm on the official portal.

CLAT 2027 Key Dates at a Glance

• Notification release: Expected around 15–16 July 2026 (verify on the official portal).
• Registration opens: Expected first week of August 2026.
• Registration closes: Expected late October 2026 (as per official notice).
• Exam date: Expected Sunday, 6 December 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode, typically 2:00 PM–4:00 PM.
• Mode of application: Online only, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Because the exam is expected on the first Sunday of December, you effectively have around four to five focused months from the notification date. Every serious ranker treats this window as sacred. The candidates who convert a top NLU seat are not the ones who wait for “final confirmation” — they are the ones already revising while others are still refreshing the website.

Who Is Eligible for CLAT 2027?

For the UG programme, the Consortium has historically required candidates to have passed (or be appearing in) Class 12 or an equivalent examination. As per recent cycles, there is no upper age limit, and minimum-marks requirements typically sit around 45% for the general/OBC/PWD category and 40% for SC/ST candidates. Students appearing in their board examinations in 2027 are generally allowed to apply, subject to producing results at admission. The confirmed eligibility clause will be stated in the official CLAT 2027 notification — read that clause carefully before you pay the application fee.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern — What You Are Actually Preparing For

The CLAT UG paper is a comprehension-driven test, not a rote-memory test. Based on the established pattern, expect:

• 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 120 marks, to be solved in 120 minutes.
• Marking: +1 for every correct answer, −0.25 for every wrong answer, 0 for unattempted.
• Five sections: English Language, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
• Highest-weightage sections: Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs, which together can decide your rank.

The single biggest takeaway: every section rewards fast, accurate reading. Whether it is a legal-principle passage or a current-affairs comprehension, your ability to extract the answer quickly is what separates a 90-percentile score from a top-NLU score. That is why our students drill reading speed and vocabulary daily — a habit you can start today with our Word Power vocabulary series.

How to Register on the Consortium Portal (Step-by-Step)

• Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and open the “CLAT 2027” registration link.
• Sign up using a valid mobile number and email — keep these active until admissions close.
• Fill in personal, academic, and category details exactly as they appear on your board documents.
• Upload the photograph, signature, and any category/PWD certificates in the specified format.
• Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page for your records.

Your 5-Month Game Plan Starting Now

Here is the plan we give every CLAT Gurukul aspirant the moment the notification season begins:

• Month 1 — Foundations: Lock the basics of Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning; build a daily reading habit with editorials.
• Month 2 — Current Affairs engine: Start a structured monthly current-affairs routine so GK never becomes a last-minute panic.
• Month 3 — Speed & accuracy: Shift to timed sectional tests; track your negative marking honestly.
• Month 4 — Full mocks: Attempt full-length CLAT-pattern mocks weekly and analyse every wrong answer.
• Final weeks — Revision & temperament: Consolidate notes, sharpen weak sections, and rehearse exam-day pacing.

If you are a Class 12 student sitting the exam in 2027 with only months to spare, an intensive route makes sense — our CLAT 2027 Crash Course is built precisely for this window. If you are in Class 11 and want a longer, calmer runway, the CLAT 2028 Online Foundation programme lets you prepare without sacrificing school. And if board exams are weighing on you, our CLAT + Boards together track keeps both goals on rails.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the CLAT 2027 notification be released?

The CLAT 2027 notification is expected around mid-July 2026 on the official Consortium of NLUs website. Until the signed PDF is uploaded, treat the date as tentative and confirm at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

What is the expected CLAT 2027 exam date?

As per prior-year patterns, CLAT 2027 is expected to be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode. The confirmed date will appear in the official notification.

When does CLAT 2027 registration open and close?

Registration is expected to open in the first week of August 2026 and close in late October 2026. Apply online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and keep your confirmation page safe.

What is the CLAT 2027 exam pattern?

Expect 120 comprehension-based MCQs for 120 marks in 120 minutes, with +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong, across English, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

Ready to turn the CLAT 2027 notification into an NLU seat? Do not prepare alone. Join Bihar’s CLAT specialists and start with a CLAT 2027 Crash Course built for this exact five-month window — or book a free Live Demo Class today and let our faculty map your fastest route to a top National Law University.