CLAT 2027 Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Apply Online

CLAT 2027 Overview

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

Dates may be revised by the conducting authority. Verify updates on the official portal.

CLAT 2027 Application Fee

The application fee is paid online. Bank transaction charges, if applicable, are extra. The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable under the official instructions.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

CLAT UG Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• Minimum marks: 45% for General category candidates.
• SC/ST candidates require at least 40% marks or an equivalent grade.
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in March/April 2027 may apply, subject to official conditions and producing proof of passing at admission.
• There is no upper age limit for CLAT UG 2027.

CLAT PG Eligibility

• Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree or an equivalent qualifying law degree.
• Minimum marks: 50% for General category candidates.
• SC/ST candidates require at least 45% marks or an equivalent grade.
• Final-year candidates may apply subject to official eligibility and admission conditions.

Read the official eligibility instructions and participating NLU brochures before applying. University-specific admission requirements may apply.

CLAT 2027 Courses and Admissions

• CLAT UG: Five-year integrated law programmes such as B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and other programmes offered by participating universities.
• CLAT PG: LL.M. postgraduate law programmes.

Course names, seat intake, reservation, fees and eligibility details may vary by university. Refer to each participating NLU’s official information brochure.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

CLAT UG Exam Pattern

CLAT UG Subject-Wise Weightage

Section-wise question counts are approximate. Refer to the official question format for exact details.

CLAT PG Exam Pattern

CLAT 2027 Syllabus

CLAT UG Syllabus

• English Language: Reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, inferences, arguments and central ideas.
• Current Affairs and General Knowledge: National and international events, awards, government policies, sports, history and contemporary issues.
• Legal Reasoning: Legal principles, application of rules to facts, legal issues, rights, duties and public policy.
• Logical Reasoning: Arguments, conclusions, assumptions, logical relationships, critical reasoning and evaluating arguments.
• Quantitative Techniques: Data interpretation, numerical reasoning, ratios, percentages, averages and elementary mathematics.

CLAT PG Syllabus

• Constitutional Law
• Jurisprudence
• Administrative Law
• Law of Contract
• Torts
• Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Property Law
• Company Law
• Public International Law
• Tax Law
• Environmental Law
• Labour and Industrial Law

Use the official UG/PG syllabus pages for the complete and latest syllabus.

Documents Required for CLAT 2027

• Recent passport-size photograph with plain background
• Scanned signature
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• BPL certificate, if applicable
• Class 10 and Class 12 details for UG applicants
• LL.B. qualification details for PG applicants
• Valid mobile number and email address
• Online payment method

Upload certificates/documents in the formats prescribed by the official application instructions. Check the portal for exact file size and format requirements.

How to Apply Online for CLAT 2027

1. Visit the official CLAT 2027 website.
2. Register using your mobile number and email address.
3. Verify your mobile number using the OTP and log in.
4. Select the correct UG or PG programme.
5. Fill in personal, academic and contact details carefully.
6. Select test centre preferences and NLU preferences as requested by the form.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable certificates.
8. Pay the application fee online.
9. Review the details and submit the application before 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
10. Download the final confirmation and payment receipt.

Important: Check every detail before final submission. The official instructions state that certain fields, including programme, category and BPL details, cannot be changed after submission and payment.

CLAT 2027 Selection Process and Counselling

1. Online application and fee payment
2. CLAT 2027 entrance examination
3. Result and rank publication
4. Counselling registration and seat allotment, as applicable
5. Document verification and admission formalities at the allotted university

Admission depends on rank, NLU preferences, seat availability, reservation rules and the admission policies of participating universities. Follow the official counselling schedule and instructions.

CLAT 2027 Important Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The Consortium of National Law Universities is the authoritative source for CLAT 2027 dates, eligibility, fees and admission rules.