The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT 2027 Notification. This is the gateway exam for admission to 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and LLM (PG) programmes at 24+ top National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.
Key Highlights of CLAT 2027
- Exam Date: 6 December 2026 (Sunday, expected – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes)
- Total Questions: 120 MCQs (for both UG & PG)
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
- Official Website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Notification Release: July 2026 (Live)
- Registration Start: August 2026 (1st week)
- Last Date to Apply: October–November 2026
- Admit Card: November 2026
- Result: December 2026 (3rd week)
- Counselling Start: January 2027
Eligibility Criteria
For UG (5-year LLB):
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (General/OBC/EWS) or 40% (SC/ST).
- No upper age limit.
- Appearing candidates in 2027 board exams are eligible.
For PG (LLM):
- LLB or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (General) or 45% (SC/ST).
- No upper age limit.
Registration Fees
- General / OBC / EWS / PwD / NRI: INR 4,000
- SC / ST / BPL: INR 3,500
- Previous Year Question Papers: Additional INR 500
Payment mode: Online (Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card).
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Pattern:
- 120 Multiple Choice Questions.
- Sections: English (20%), Current Affairs & GK (25%), Legal Reasoning (25%), Logical Reasoning (20%), Quantitative Techniques (10%).
Syllabus Overview:
- English: Comprehension passages, vocabulary, grammar, inferences.
- Current Affairs/GK: National & international events, history, science, awards.
- Legal Reasoning: Legal principles, situations, public policy.
- Logical Reasoning: Arguments, assumptions, conclusions, puzzles.
- Quantitative Techniques: Class 10-level Maths (ratios, percentages, averages, data interpretation).
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CLAT 2027 Notification Live: Exam Date, Eligibility & Registration FAQs
When does CLAT 2027 registration start?
Expected in the first week of August 2026 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
What is the eligibility for CLAT 2027 UG?
Minimum 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST). No upper age limit.
When will CLAT 2027 be conducted?
Tentatively on 6 December 2026 (Sunday, 2 PM – 4 PM).
How many questions will be in CLAT 2027?
120 MCQs (duration: 2 hours).
What is the application fee for CLAT 2027?
INR 4,000 (General/OBC) and INR 3,500 (SC/ST/BPL).
Where can I apply for CLAT 2027?
Online at the official website — consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
How many NLUs participate in CLAT 2027?
24+ NLUs offering thousands of seats in 5-year LLB and LLM programmes.
Is there negative marking in CLAT 2027?
Yes, -0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Can Class 12 appearing students apply for CLAT 2027?
Yes, they are eligible (final marks required at counselling).
What is the CLAT 2027 syllabus for UG?
English, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques (Class 10 level).
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