With CLAT 2026 admissions winding down on 25 May 2026, attention is shifting to CLAT 2027. Based on consistent past patterns and confirmations from the Consortium of NLUs, the CLAT 2027 notification is expected in July 2026, registrations are likely to open between late July and early August 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 6 December 2026 — the first Sunday of December. That leaves a clean 18-month window from today (21 May 2026) for Class 11, Class 12, and drop-year aspirants to build a serious shot at a top-10 NLU rank.
CLAT 2027 Expected Dates Snapshot
| Activity | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Official notification | July 2026 |
| Registration opens | Late July – early August 2026 |
| Registration closes | Late October / early November 2026 |
| Admit card | Late November 2026 |
| Exam date | 6 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result | Late December 2026 |
| Counselling begins | First week of January 2027 |
All dates above are expected, derived from past Consortium patterns; final dates will be released only on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Treat any third-party “confirmed date” claim with caution until the Consortium notification lands.
Eligibility & Exam Pattern (Likely to Continue)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/PwD). No upper age limit for UG; LLM aspirants need a recognised LLB.
- Exam mode: Offline pen-and-paper, 120 minutes.
- Total questions: 120 (UG), distributed across 5 sections.
- Marking: +1 per correct, –0.25 per incorrect (subject to Consortium reconfirmation in the 2027 notification).
Five Sections, Five Habits — Your 18-Month Roadmap
1. English Language
RC and inference dominate. Build a daily 30-minute reading-plus-summary habit using The Hindu and Indian Express. Our Drishti English Language for CLAT course gives a section-wise drill plan.
2. Legal Reasoning
Highest weightage and the single biggest predictor of NLU rank. Master principle-fact application before touching memorisation. Use Drishti Legal Reasoning for CLAT for a structured 12-month build.
3. Logical Reasoning
Critical reasoning passages dominate over puzzles in the new pattern. Practice 5 passages every day. Pair with Drishti Logical Reasoning for CLAT.
4. GK & Current Affairs
Daily 20-minute current-affairs habit beats last-minute cramming. Follow GK & Current Affairs Daily — CLAT 2027 and Drishti GK.
5. Quantitative Techniques
10-question DI section based on Class 10 maths. Three weeks of focused practice followed by weekly maintenance is enough. Use Drishti Quantitative Techniques.
The Three-Phase 18-Month Plan
- Phase 1 — Foundations (May 2026 – Sept 2026): Concept-building across all 5 sections. Sectional tests, not full mocks.
- Phase 2 — Application (Oct 2026 – Aug 2026): Begin full-length mocks once a fortnight, scale to weekly by June 2027.
- Phase 3 — Test Series Intensive (Sept 2026 – Dec 2026): Two mocks per week from Siddhi CLAT Mock Test Series, with focused error-log review.
What to Do This Week (21–28 May 2026)
- Take a CGSAT scholarship test to benchmark your starting level.
- Book a free demo class with a CLAT Gurukul faculty member.
- Set up a daily current-affairs habit by subscribing to GK Daily.
- Order the CLAT Complete Study Kit if you prefer print + digital.
Quick Quiz: Are You CLAT 2027 Ready?
Practice Quiz — 10 CLAT-Style Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is the CLAT 2027 notification confirmed for July 2026?
The Consortium has not posted a press release yet. July 2026 is the expected window based on the past three notification cycles. The official notification will appear on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Q2. Can a Class 11 student in May 2026 start CLAT 2027 prep now?
Yes. Class 11 students get the ideal 18-month window — long enough to build deep concept clarity without burnout. Begin with the Drishti foundation courses.
Q3. How is the CLAT 2027 prep different for droppers?
Droppers should compress Phase 1 to 3 months, focus heavily on mocks and error-log review, and aim to peak in October-November 2026.
Sources: consortiumofnlus.ac.in, past Consortium notifications.
To talk through your 18-month plan with a CLAT mentor, call 7033005444.
