CLAT 2027 registration is the single most important date on every future law aspirant’s calendar right now. As per the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), the official CLAT 2027 notification is expected in the last week of July 2026, with the registration window likely opening on 1 August 2026 and the exam tentatively scheduled for 6 December 2026 (the first Sunday of December). If you are targeting a National Law University seat, this guide walks you through every date, the eligibility rules, the fee structure, the documents you must keep ready, and exactly how to fill the application form the moment it goes live on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2027 Important Dates (Tentative)
The Consortium has not yet published the final CLAT 2027 schedule. The dates below are drawn from the Consortium’s April 2026 communication and past-year patterns, and are marked as expected — always confirm against the official notification.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Last week of July 2026 |
| Registration Opens | 1 August 2026 (expected) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 October 2026 (expected) |
| Admit Card Release | November 2026 (expected) |
| CLAT 2027 Exam Date | 6 December 2026 (expected) |
| Result Declaration | December 2026 (expected) |
| NLU Counselling Begins | Last week of December 2026 (expected) |
Who Is Eligible for CLAT 2027?
CLAT is conducted for both undergraduate (5-year integrated LL.B.) and postgraduate (LL.M.) admissions. For the UG programme:
- Qualification: Passed (or appearing in 2027) Class 12 / equivalent with the minimum marks prescribed by the Consortium — typically 45% for General/OBC/PwD and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
- Age limit: There is currently no upper age limit to appear for CLAT UG.
- Appearing candidates: Students writing their Class 12 board exams in 2027 are eligible to apply, subject to submitting proof of passing at the time of admission.
For CLAT PG (LL.M.), candidates must hold an LL.B. / five-year integrated law degree with the minimum qualifying marks specified in the notification. Always cross-check the exact percentage against the official CLAT 2027 brochure once released.
CLAT 2027 Application Fee
Based on the previous cycle, the CLAT application fee is expected to be around ₹4,000 for General/OBC/PwD/NRI candidates and about ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates. The cost of previous-year question papers, if opted, is charged separately. The fee is non-refundable and paid online during form submission. Confirm the final figure in the 2027 notification.
How to Fill the CLAT 2027 Application Form — Step by Step
- Register: Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in, click “Register”, and create an account using a valid mobile number and email. Your mobile number becomes your login ID.
- Fill personal & academic details: Enter your name exactly as on your board documents, category, and qualifying-exam information.
- Choose NLU preferences: Rank the 26 participating NLUs in order of preference — this ordering decides your seat allotment during counselling, so plan it carefully.
- Upload documents: Photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and any other document in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the fee & submit: Complete payment online and download the confirmation page. Keep several printouts for counselling.
Documents to Keep Ready Before 1 August
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned) and scanned signature
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets / admit cards
- Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD), if applicable
- A working email ID and mobile number you check daily
- An online payment method (UPI / net-banking / card)
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern at a Glance
CLAT UG is a two-hour, 120-question objective test covering five sections: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Each question carries 1 mark with a 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers. The paper is comprehension-based — you read passages and answer applied questions rather than recall facts, which is why structured, passage-first practice matters more than rote learning.
Start Your CLAT 2027 Preparation Alongside the Form
Filling the form is a five-month countdown to the exam — the aspirants who convert are the ones already deep in structured practice. At CLAT Gurukul, our Sankalp 2027 Platinum programme is built specifically for the 2027 cohort, while droppers and repeat-attempt students often choose the focused Pariksha Comeback 2027 track. To benchmark yourself against the real paper, our Siddhi mock-test series mirrors the latest CLAT pattern, and you can revise concepts anytime with our free CLAT chapter notes. Prefer a live setting? Explore our live CLAT classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will CLAT 2027 registration start?
CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open on 1 August 2026, with the official notification releasing in the last week of July 2026 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. These dates are tentative until the Consortium publishes the final schedule.
What is the expected CLAT 2027 exam date?
CLAT 2027 is tentatively scheduled for 6 December 2026, the first Sunday of December, in offline pen-and-paper mode. Confirm the final date in the official notification.
Is there an age limit for CLAT 2027?
No. There is currently no upper age limit to appear for CLAT UG. Candidates must, however, meet the Class 12 minimum-marks requirement (typically 45% for General/OBC and 40% for SC/ST).
How many NLU seats are available through CLAT 2027?
Approximately 3,520 undergraduate seats are offered across 26 National Law Universities, including new entrants. Your NLU preference order in the application form determines seat allotment during counselling.
Disclaimer: All dates and figures are indicative and based on the Consortium of NLUs’ communication and past-year patterns as of publication. Always verify the latest details on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, before applying.
