CLAT 2027 Registration to Begin in August 2026; Consortium of NLUs Confirms

CLAT 2027 Registration: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has confirmed that the CLAT 2027 registration process will open in August  2026. This national entrance exam is the gateway for students seeking admission to the 2027-28 academic session for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs across India's prestigious National Law Universities.

Aspiring candidates should mark their calendars for the CLAT 2027 exam date, which is tentatively scheduled in December 2026. The official CLAT 2027 notification is expected to be released in July 2026, providing the complete schedule and any updates to the exam pattern.

The CLAT 2027 fee is structured based on the applicant's category: candidates belonging to the General, OBC, PwD, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories must pay ₹4,000, while a reduced fee of ₹3,500 is applicable for candidates from SC, ST, and BPL categories. Please note that any additional bank charges for the online transaction will be borne by the candidate, and the application is only considered complete once the payment is successfully processed.

CLAT 2027 Tentative Important Dates

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

For the CLAT UG 2027 (5-Year Integrated LLB), applicants must have successfully completed or be currently appearing for their Class 12 or an equivalent examination, with a minimum score of 45% required for General, OBC, PwD, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories, while a 40% threshold applies to SC and ST candidates.

Those applying for CLAT PG 2027 (LLM) must hold an LLB degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. The minimum qualifying marks for the postgraduate program are set at 50% for General, OBC, PwD, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories, and 45% for candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories.

How to Apply for CLAT 2027?

Candidates can complete their CLAT 2027 application form by following these simple steps on the official website:

1. Official Website: Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. New Registration: Click on the CLAT 2027 registration link and sign up with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill Details: Enter personal info, academic records, and select your NLU preferences carefully.
4. Upload Documents: You will need scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
5. Submit: Finalize your CLAT 2027 application and download the confirmation page.

The CLAT 2027 will be an offline (pen-and-paper) test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be solved in 2 hours. CLAT 2027 marking scheme is +1 for every correct answer; -0.25 for every incorrect answer. The UG section needs English Language, Current Affairs/GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The PG section has core law subjects, including Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Torts, and Contracts.

Candidates are advised to visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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