The CLAT 2027 notification is the single document every law aspirant is waiting for right now. As per the pattern of recent admission cycles, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) releases its official CLAT notification in the second half of July, and CLAT 2027 is expected to follow the same rhythm. If you are targeting a National Law University seat in 2027, the next few weeks decide how far ahead of the pack you begin. This guide explains when the CLAT 2027 notification is expected, what it will contain, and the exact steps a serious aspirant should take today — verified against official Consortium of NLUs communication.
When is the CLAT 2027 notification expected?
The Consortium of NLUs has confirmed that CLAT 2027 registration will begin in August 2026. The detailed admission notification — carrying eligibility, application fee, syllabus and the official schedule — is expected to be uploaded on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, around mid-July 2026, just ahead of the registration window opening. Treat the timeline below as expected until the Consortium publishes the signed notice.
- Notification release: mid-July 2026 (expected)
- Registration opens: 1 August 2026 (expected)
- Registration closes: 31 October 2026 (expected)
- CLAT 2027 exam date: 6 December 2026 (expected — the first Sunday of December, as per recent cycles)
These windows mirror CLAT 2026, whose exam was held on 7 December 2025 with results declared on 16 December 2025 — a schedule the Consortium has kept broadly consistent for several years. Always cross-check the final dates against the official notice when it goes live.
What the CLAT 2027 notification will contain
Once the CLAT 2027 notification is out, it will formalise the details aspirants plan around. Based on the current, stable CLAT structure, expect the following.
Eligibility criteria
For the UG programme, candidates typically need to have passed (or be appearing in) Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks for General/OBC/PwD/NRI categories and 40% for SC/ST candidates. There is no upper age limit to appear for CLAT. Students in Class 12 in 2026–27 are eligible to apply. Confirm the exact percentages in the official notification.
Exam pattern
The CLAT UG paper is a two-hour, offline (pen-and-paper) test of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer. Questions are comprehension-based and spread across five sections: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. This pattern has stayed steady across recent cycles and rewards consistent reading speed and reasoning practice over rote learning.
Application fee & participating NLUs
The application fee and the full list of participating National Law Universities will be confirmed in the notification. The CLAT score is used for admission to UG and PG law programmes across the participating NLUs and select affiliated institutions — making it the single most important gateway to a top law-school seat in India.
What you should do before the notification drops
The gap between now and December 2026 is long enough to build a decisive lead — but only if you start structured preparation before the crowd rushes in after the notification. Here is a practical July action plan.
- Lock your reading habit. The English and Legal Reasoning sections are won by aspirants who read editorials and comprehension passages daily. Begin now.
- Start current affairs early. CLAT’s GK section is built on the last 10–12 months of news. Following a curated daily brief through our GK & Current Affairs Daily for CLAT 2027 means you never have to cram a year of events in the final month.
- Understand the paper first-hand. Attend a free demo class to see how legal-reasoning passages are actually solved before you commit a study plan.
- Pick a structured programme. A guided two-year track such as Sankalp 2027 Platinum keeps your syllabus, mocks and revision on a calendar instead of guesswork.
- Keep the official site bookmarked. Register the moment the window opens — early applicants avoid last-day server rushes.
For a deeper, section-by-section roadmap, read our complete CLAT 2027 registration and preparation guide. If you still have doubts about eligibility or the process, our CLAT FAQ page answers the most common questions aspirants and parents ask.
Why the timing of the notification matters
Every year, thousands of aspirants treat the CLAT 2027 notification as the starting gun. But NLU toppers rarely begin the day the notice appears — they are already months into disciplined reading, reasoning drills and full-length mocks. The notification simply confirms the finish line; your head start decides the rank. Use the pre-notification weeks to build fundamentals, and let the official schedule slot neatly into a plan you have already begun.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CLAT 2027 notification be released?
The CLAT 2027 notification is expected around mid-July 2026, with registration opening in August 2026, as confirmed by the Consortium of NLUs. The final date will be published on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
What is the expected CLAT 2027 exam date?
CLAT 2027 is expected to be held on 6 December 2026, the first Sunday of December, in offline pen-and-paper mode. This date is tentative until confirmed in the official notification.
What is the eligibility for CLAT 2027?
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 are eligible, typically with a minimum of 45% marks for General category and 40% for SC/ST. There is no upper age limit. Confirm the exact criteria in the official notice.
How many questions are there in CLAT?
The CLAT UG paper has 120 multiple-choice questions to be solved in two hours, with one mark per correct answer and 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer, across five sections.
Official source: Consortium of National Law Universities — consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Aspirants should always verify final dates and eligibility against the official CLAT 2027 notification when released.
