The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) will soon release the notification for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. Registration for CLAT 2027 is expected to open in August 2026. The exam is for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Past trends suggest the CLAT 2027 notification will be released around July 20, 2026 . The application portal will likely remain open until October 2026. The official website for registration is consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to UG law programs must have passed Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination. A minimum of 45 percent marks is required. This requirement is reduced to 40 percent for candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories.
For PG law programs, applicants need an LL.B. Degree. They must have secured at least 50 percent marks in their degree. SC/ST/PwD candidates require 45 percent marks or an equivalent grade.
CLAT 2027 Application Process
To apply for CLAT 2027, candidates must visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Locate and click on the "CLAT 2027" link on the homepage. Applicants will need to register using their mobile number and password.
The registration process involves submitting required documents and personal details. Successful completion of these steps will register candidates for the CLAT 2027 examination.
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
UG-CLAT Exam Pattern
The CLAT UG exam tests comprehension, reasoning, and current affairs knowledge. The exam duration is two hours . It features 120 multiple-choice questions . Each correct answer earns one mark. A penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for incorrect answers.
The UG-CLAT syllabus includes the following sections:
- English Language
- Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
PG-CLAT Exam Pattern
The CLAT PG exam follows a similar structure to the UG exam. However, it consists of objective-type questions rather than multiple-choice. The exam focuses on one section covering mandatory undergraduate subjects and specific law areas.
These areas include Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law.
