CLAT 2027: Apply by Oct 31; correct forms from Nov 2

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is anticipated to open the application form correction window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 on November 2, 2026. This window is expected to allow candidates to review and modify certain details in their submitted application forms after the registration process concludes. However, the Consortium has not yet officially confirmed the opening or closing dates for this correction facility, nor the complete list of editable fields for CLAT 2027.

The online enrollment for CLAT 2027 commenced on August 3, 2026, with the final deadline for application submission and fee payment set for October 31, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. The CLAT 2027 examination, which supports admission to undergraduate (UG) 5-Year LLB and postgraduate (PG) 1-Year LLM courses, will be conducted offline on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Application Correction Details and Restrictions

While a correction window is expected, the Consortium of NLUs has specified certain restrictions on modifications. Candidates are unable to change their chosen program, category, or the BPL (Below Poverty Line) field once the application has been submitted and the fee paid. The Consortium will not entertain any requests for changes to these specific fields after the initial submission. The official application instructions also mandate that candidates’ names, including their parents’ names, must precisely match their relevant certificates, marksheets, or identity documents.

The CLAT 2027 examination will consist of 120 questions and will have a duration of two hours. There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in either CLAT UG or CLAT PG. The application fee for General, OBC, PwD, NRI, PIO, and OCI candidates is ₹4,000, while SC, ST, and BPL candidates are required to pay ₹3,500. This application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Important Dates and Test Centre Updates

The CLAT 2027 notification was released on July 22, 2026. The examination will be held in more than 80 CLAT test centres across the country. Notably, Vellore and Tiruvarur have been removed from the list of CLAT 2027 test centre cities. Candidates who had initially selected either Vellore or Tiruvarur as their preferred exam centre city must update their preference by October 31, 2026. NLU preferences are to be submitted during the counselling registration process and are not part of the initial application form.

Indian Nationals, NRIs, PIO card holders, and OCI card holders seeking admission to UG programmes are eligible to appear for CLAT 2027; Foreign Nationals are not eligible. In the event of a tie in CLAT 2027 marks, the tie-break procedure prioritises higher marks in Legal Aptitude, followed by higher age, and then a computerized draw of lots.

Document Upload Requirements

Candidates are required to upload specific documents with their online application. These include a front-facing passport-size recent photograph, a signature, and category certificates if applicable. All documents and certificates, with the exception of the photograph and signature, must be uploaded in PDF format only. The photograph should be in JPEG or PNG format and not exceed 500 KB in size. The signature should also be in JPEG or PNG format, with a maximum size of 100 KB. The state of domicile certificate, if applicable, must be in PDF format and not exceed 1.5 MB.

Further reading

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