CLAT 2027: Applications Open Till 31 October

The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened applications for CLAT 2027, the entrance test for 5-year integrated LL.B. (UG) and LL.M. (PG) programmes at participating NLUs.

Key dates

The exam date and application window are from the Consortium’s press release of 22 July 2026.

Application fee (as reported)

The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.

Eligibility (as reported)

• UG: Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). There is no upper age limit.
• PG: an LL.B. degree with the minimum marks stated in the notification. Reports differ on the percentage, so check the official notification.

Exam pattern (UG)

• Mode: offline, pen-and-paper.
• Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions, 120 marks.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Marking: +1 for each correct answer and a 0.25 deduction for each wrong one.
• Pattern: the Consortium has confirmed no change to the syllabus or pattern this year.

Syllabus (UG)

1. English language: comprehension passages, grammar and vocabulary.
2. Current affairs including general knowledge: news, events and static GK.
3. Legal reasoning: legal principles applied to fact situations.
4. Logical reasoning: arguments, analogies and critical reasoning.
5. Quantitative techniques: basic maths and data interpretation.

All sections are passage-based. The PG paper is a single law-based section of 120 questions.

How to apply

1. Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and register.
2. Fill in personal, academic and course details, and choose your exam centre.
3. Upload your photograph, signature and certificates, including a category or BPL certificate if applicable.
4. Pay the fee online and save the confirmation.

Official links: Apply – consortiumofnlus.ac.in | CLAT 2027 Press Release (PDF)

Disclaimer:  Check the official CLAT 2027 notification for last date to apply, fee, exam date etc., before you apply.