CLAT 2027 application deadline nears: apply by October 31

The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced that the application window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 will close on October 31, 2026. Aspiring candidates for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes at National Law Universities (NLUs) must submit their applications online through the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, before the deadline.

The CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted in offline mode on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. for general candidates. For eligible candidates belonging to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, the exam duration will be extended to 4:40 P.M.

CLAT 2027 Application Process and Key Dates

The online application portal for CLAT 2027 became operational on August 3, 2026. Candidates are required to register using a personal mobile number and email ID, followed by an OTP validation. The application form, complete in all respects and with payment of fees, must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. on October 31, 2026.

The Consortium has advised candidates to submit their forms early to avoid potential last-minute technical issues. Once an application is submitted and paid, candidates cannot change their program, category, or BPL field. Updates to the application form will not be entertained after the closure date. The CLAT 2027 application correction window will open after the registration process closes.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

Indian Nationals, NRIs, PIO card holders, and OCI card holders are eligible to appear for CLAT 2027 for UG programmes, while Foreign Nationals are not. There is no upper age limit for CLAT 2027 for both UG and PG programmes. For UG admissions, candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). Students appearing in their Class 12 examination in 2027 are also eligible to apply provisionally, provided they submit proof of passing at the time of admission.

For CLAT PG, candidates need an LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Final-year LLB students can also apply provisionally. The application fee is non-refundable. General/OBC/NRI candidates are required to pay Rs. 4,000, while SC/ST/BPL/PwD candidates pay Rs. 3,500. An additional Rs. 500 is required for those intending to purchase previous years’ CLAT question papers.

Documents and Admission Process

Candidates must upload several documents with their online application, including a recent front-facing passport-size photograph with a plain background, the candidate’s signature, and relevant certificates such as category (SC/ST/OBC), PwD, and BPL, if applicable. All documents and certificates must be uploaded in PDF format. The photograph and signature do not require attestation.

A total of 24 National Law Universities will accept CLAT 2027 scores for admission to UG and PG Law Courses. NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT scores, using AILET instead. Candidates are required to submit their preference order for all participating NLUs at the time of application, as subsequent changes will not be allowed. The Consortium will not allot seats for NRI/NRI Sponsored categories; candidates must approach respective NLUs directly.

Seat Reservation and Refund Policy

For seat reservation, General category candidates will be required to pay Rs. 30,000, while SC/ST/OBC/BC/EWS/PWD (All India Category) candidates will pay Rs. 20,000. If a candidate does not receive a seat after five lists, the full amount paid (Rs. 30,000 or Rs. 20,000) will be refunded without deductions. However, if a candidate withdraws after the fourth list, the Consortium will deduct Rs. 5,000 from the counselling fee.

The Consortium of National Law Universities, established on August 19, 2017, aims to improve standards of legal education and serve the justice system. The serving President of the Consortium is Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Vice-Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, and the Vice-President is Prof. (Dr.) Amar Pal Singh, Vice-Chancellor, RMLNLU, Lucknow. The official notification for CLAT 2027 was released on July 22, 2026. The Consortium’s press release stated that “further details regarding the admission process and CLAT 2027 shall be notified in due course.”

Further reading

• CLAT 2027 scorecard release expected in late December or early January
• CLAT 2027 application correction facility expected to open on November 2
• CLAT exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• AILET 2027 legal aptitude integrated into logical reasoning; apply by November 10
• MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 institutional round deadline extended: apply by 9 October Applications open
• CLAT: complete exam guide

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