The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has revised the reservation categories and seat matrix for Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, for CLAT 2027 admissions. The update includes new reservation categories for transgender and orphan candidates in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Candidates appearing for CLAT 2027 should update their reservation category by October 31 to be eligible under the revised criteria.
- 1% of total seats reserved for transgender candidates.
- 1% of total seats reserved for orphan candidates.
- Reservation categories updated for both UG and PG programs at MNLU Mumbai.
- CLAT 2027 application deadline is October 31; exam on December 6.
- Reservation criteria also revised for NLU Meghalaya and WBNUJS Kolkata.
What are the new reservation categories at MNLU Mumbai?
The Consortium of NLUs has introduced two new reservation categories at MNLU Mumbai: one percent of the total sanctioned intake is reserved for transgender candidates and another one percent for orphan candidates. These changes apply to both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Hons) and the Master of Laws (LLM) programs.
How has the seat matrix changed for CLAT 2027 at MNLU Mumbai?
MNLU Mumbai offers 100 seats for the BA LLB (Hons) program and 50 seats for the LLM program through CLAT 2027. The seats are divided according to Maharashtra state reservation norms approved by the Executive Council. The revised seat distribution includes categories such as All India General, Maharashtra State Reserved categories including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Denotified Tribes, Nomadic Tribes, Specially Backward Class, Other Backward Class, Economically Weaker Section, and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
| Category | Percentage (%) | BA LLB Seats | LLM Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India General Category | 27 | 27 | 12 |
| Maharashtra State Reserved Category | 73 | 73 | 38 |
| MH - Scheduled Caste | 13 | 13 | 7 |
| MH - Scheduled Tribe | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| MH - Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) (A) | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| MH - Nomadic Tribes (B) | 2.5 | 3 | 1 |
| MH - Nomadic Tribes (C) | 3.5 | 4 | 2 |
| MH - Nomadic Tribes (D) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| MH - Specially Backward Class | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| MH - Other Backward Class | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| MH - Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| MH - Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Each LLM specialization will have a maximum intake of 20 candidates. Seat allocation depends on merit, candidate preferences, and seat availability.
What are the other reservation criteria at MNLU Mumbai?
Additional reservation policies include:
- 30% of seats reserved for women across all categories.
- 5% of seats reserved for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) with a valid disability certificate.
- 5% of seats reserved for wards of Ex-Servicemen/Defence Personnel with required certificates.
- 1% of seats reserved for transgender candidates.
- 1% of seats reserved for orphan candidates.
MNLU Mumbai requires candidates to meet eligibility criteria and submit valid documents. The university may cancel admission if eligibility is not met or false documents are submitted.
Have other NLUs revised their reservation categories?
Yes, NLU Meghalaya and WBNUJS Kolkata have also revised their reservation categories for CLAT 2027 admissions. NLU Meghalaya added three reservation categories for UG and PG programs: Khasi and Jaintia of Meghalaya, Garo of Meghalaya, and other Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes of Meghalaya. WBNUJS Kolkata revised its West Bengal domicile reservation categories by removing OBC-A and OBC-B and adding a general OBC category.
When is the CLAT 2027 exam and application deadline?
The CLAT 2027 application process is open until October 31. The exam will be conducted offline on December 6, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates should update their reservation categories by the application deadline to ensure correct seat allocation.
