The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) is expected to release the official notification for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 soon. The notification will detail the application process, eligibility criteria, and exam schedule for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs in National Law Universities (NLUs).
CLAT 2027 Timeline
While the exact date for the CLAT 2027 notification is not set, the application period is anticipated to open in August 2026 . Candidates will likely have until mid-November 2026 to submit their applications. The admit cards are expected by the end of November 2026 . The CLAT 2027 examination is tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2026 .
| Exam Detail | Expected Dates |
| CLAT 2027 Notification Release | TBD (Soon) |
| Online Application Start | August 2026 |
| Online Application End | Mid-November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | End-November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Exam Date | December 6, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for CLAT 2027, candidates must have completed or be appearing for their Class 12 examinations. Specific requirements vary by category. Candidates from the unreserved category, including General, OBC, PWD, and NRI, need at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognized board. Candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, and BPL) require 40% aggregate marks . This represents a 5% relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Application Process
Interested candidates should visit the official CLAT website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The process involves registering for an account. After registration, applicants will log in and complete the application form with required personal and academic details. Document uploads must follow the specified format. The application fee must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or UPI. Candidates must review all submitted information and documents before final submission. Saving and downloading the application confirmation is advised.
Application Fee
The expected application fee for CLAT 2027 is Rs 4,000 for the unreserved categories. For candidates in reserved categories, including SC, ST, and BPL, the fee is expected to be Rs 3,500 .
Where to Find Updates
All official announcements, including the notification, syllabus, and application link, will be available on the consortiumofnlus.ac.in website. Candidates are advised to regularly check the site for the latest information regarding CLAT 2027.
