CLAT 2027 registration closes today: apply by 11:59 PM

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is set to close the registration window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 today, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Prospective candidates for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) legal programs in India must complete their applications online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before the deadline.

The registration process, which commenced on August 3, 2026, is for admission to five-year integrated LL.B. and one-year LL.M. courses offered by 26 national law schools and other affiliated institutions for the Academic Year 2027–2028. The CLAT 2027 exam pattern and syllabus remain unchanged from the CLAT 2026 cycle.

Application Process and Fees

Candidates are required to submit their application forms exclusively online. No physical or offline applications will be accepted by the Consortium. The application fee varies by category, with General, OBC, PWD, NRI, PIO, and OCI applicants required to pay INR 4000. A reduced fee of INR 3500 applies to candidates from SC, ST, and BPL categories. In addition, previous years’ question papers can be purchased for an extra INR 500.

To apply, candidates must first register on the official portal using their name, email address, and mobile number. Following registration, they will log in with their allotted credentials, fill out the application form with personal and academic details, and then pay the applicable fee online. It is advised to carefully review all entered details before submission and to download the confirmation page for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria for UG and PG Programs

For undergraduate law programs, applicants must have cleared Class 12 or an equivalent board examination. General, OBC, and NRI category students need a minimum of 45% marks in their qualifying examination, while SC and ST category applicants require at least 40%. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 are also eligible to apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing at the time of admission. There is no upper age limit for CLAT 2027.

For LL.M. programs, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. 3 years / 5 years). The minimum marks required are 50% for General, OBC, and PwD categories, and 45% for SC and ST categories. Final-year LL.B. students are permitted to apply provisionally for LL.M. programs.

CLAT 2027 Examination Details

The CLAT 2027 exam is scheduled to be conducted offline (pen and paper) on December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, though this timing is subject to revision. The examination will last 2 hours and consist of 120 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer will be awarded +1 mark, while an incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks.

The CLAT 2027 notification was released on July 22, 2026. The exam pattern for both UG and PG programs remains consistent with CLAT 2026. The UG exam includes sections on English Language, Current Affairs (including GK), Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The PG exam comprises passage-based MCQs covering core subjects such as Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, International Law, and IPR.

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