CLAT 2027 Registration Closes 31 October: Exam on 6 December, Fee ₹4,000 – Eligibility, Pattern and How to Apply
Consortium of NLUs has opened CLAT 2027 registration for UG and PG law admissions. Last date 31 October 2026; exam on 6 December 2026. Eligibility, application fee, UG exam pattern and step-by-step application process.
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CLAT 2027: Registration Open Till 31 October
The Consortium of National Law Universities is accepting applications for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. Registration began on 3 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
CLAT 2027 will be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for admission to 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) programmes at participating National Law Universities for the 2027-28 session.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Courses | 5-year integrated LLB (UG), LLM (PG) |
| Registration started | 3 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 6 December 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Admit card | Expected in November 2026 |
| Mode | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Official website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / NRI / PIO / OCI | ₹4,000 |
| SC / ST / BPL / PwD | ₹3,500 |
Eligibility
CLAT UG: Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). Students appearing in the Class 12 exam in 2027 can also apply. There is no upper age limit.
CLAT PG: LLB degree (3-year or 5-year) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Final-year LLB students can apply.
CLAT UG 2027 Exam Pattern
The UG paper has 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks in 2 hours. Each correct answer gets 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks. Questions are based on reading passages.
| Section | Approx. Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22 – 26 | About 20% |
| Current Affairs including GK | 28 – 32 | About 25% |
| Legal Reasoning | 28 – 32 | About 25% |
| Logical Reasoning | 22 – 26 | About 20% |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10 – 14 | About 10% |
How to Apply for CLAT 2027
Step 1: Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and click on CLAT 2027 registration.
Step 2: Register with your mobile number and email ID and verify with OTP.
Step 3: Fill in personal and academic details and choose exam centre preferences.
Step 4: Upload your photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable).
Step 5: Pay the fee online, submit the form and save the confirmation page.
Double-check your name, category and other details before final submission, as some fields may not be editable afterwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for CLAT 2027 registration?
31 October 2026.
Q2. When is the CLAT 2027 exam?
6 December 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Q3. Can Class 12 students appearing in 2027 apply?
Yes.
Q4. Is there negative marking in CLAT?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q5. Is there an age limit?
No, there is no upper age limit for CLAT UG or PG.
Conclusion
With about ten weeks left before the exam, apply for CLAT 2027 well before the 31 October deadline and focus on reading comprehension, legal reasoning and current affairs. Check the official Consortium website for the list of participating NLUs and any updates.