CLAT 2027 Common Law Admission Test

CLAT 2027 Common Law Admission Test Notification

The Consortium of National Law Universities has officially released the detailed admission notification for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. This national-level entrance exam facilitates admission into undergraduate (UG) 5-year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons) programs and postgraduate (PG) LL.B. degree courses across participating National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. Candidates interested in pursuing law education can complete their online applications starting from August 3, 2026, until October 31, 2026.

Overview of CLAT 2027 Admission

• Exam Name: Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027
• Conducting Body: Consortium of National Law Universities
• Courses Offered: Undergraduate (UG) 5-Yr B.A. LL.B. & Postgraduate (PG) LL.B.
• Vacancies/Seats: Based on NLU Intake Capacities
• Qualification Required: 10+2 Passed/Appearing (UG) | LL.B. Degree Passed/Appearing (PG)
• Application Fee: ₹4,000 (General/OBC) | ₹3,500 (SC/ST)
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

Recruitment & Entrance Details

CLAT is a centralized national-level entrance test aimed at assessing candidate aptitude for legal education. Successful candidates will be allocated seats across 25+ participating National Law Universities, including NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, and HNLU Raipur.

Course Details & Seats

• UG Program: 5-Year Integrated Law Course (B.A. LL.B. Hons / B.B.A. LL.B. Hons)
• PG Program: 1-Year / 2-Year Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

• Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2027 for both UG and PG courses.

Educational Qualification:

• Undergraduate (UG): Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 45% aggregate marks for General/OBC/Specially Abled categories and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates. Appearing candidates in 2027 board exams are also eligible.
• Postgraduate (PG): Passed LL.B. degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST candidates. Final year LL.B. students are also eligible to apply.

Documents Required

• Scanned Passport-size Photograph
• Scanned Signature of Candidate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• 10th & 12th Class Marksheets/Certificates
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)

How to Apply for CLAT 2027

1. Visit the official portal of the Consortium of NLUs.
2. Click on the registration button to create your user account using a valid mobile number and email address.
3. Login using your credentials and select your chosen program (UG or PG).
4. Fill in personal info, academic details, and NLU preferences.
5. Upload necessary documents like photo, signature, and category certificates.
6. Pay the required application fee through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
7. Review all filled details carefully before submitting the online form.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: August 3, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: October 31, 2026
• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: October 31, 2026
• CLAT 2027 Exam Date: December 6, 2026

Important Links

• Official Website: Official Consortium Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to submit the CLAT 2027 application form?

Candidates can submit their application online until October 31, 2026.

Q2. Is there any age limit to apply for CLAT 2027?

No, there is no upper age limit for applying to either CLAT UG or CLAT PG courses.

Q3. When will the CLAT 2027 examination take place?

The written exam for CLAT 2027 is scheduled for December 6, 2026.