Introduction
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has started the online registration for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 from August 3, 2026. This exam is the gateway for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 27 National Law Universities and over 60 affiliated colleges. Candidates interested in applying must complete their registration by October 31, 2026. Below, you will find all the important information you need before filling out the application form, including key dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, required documents, and the step-by-step application process.
CLAT Registration 2027 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 |
| Notification Release Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration Last Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 6, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper, OMR-based) |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Programmes Covered | 5-year integrated UG law programmes, 1-year PG (LLM) programmes |
CLAT 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Official notification release | July 22, 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 registration begins | August 3, 2026 |
| Last date to register and apply | October 31, 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 exam date | December 6, 2026 (Sunday) |
CLAT 2027 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / PWD / NRI / OCI | ₹4,000 |
| SC / ST / BPL | ₹3,500 |
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Mode | Offline (pen-and-paper, OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Number of Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions |
| Sections | English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per correct answer; 0.25 negative mark for each wrong answer |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When does CLAT 2027 registration start?
A: Registration begins on August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. - Q: What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
A: The final date to submit your application is October 31, 2026. - Q: When will the CLAT 2027 exam be held?
A: The exam is scheduled for December 6, 2026 (Sunday), from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It will be conducted offline using pen-and-paper OMR sheets. - Q: Is there an age limit for applying to CLAT 2027?
A: No, there is no upper age limit for either the undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. - Q: What is the application fee for CLAT 2027?
A: The fee is ₹4,000 for General, OBC, PWD, NRI, and OCI candidates, and ₹3,500 for SC, ST, and BPL candidates.
