CLAT 2027 Registration Open Till October 31: Check Eligibility, Exam Date And Steps To Apply

Last Updated:October 06, 2026, 12:48 IST

CLAT 2027 Registration: The CLAT 2027 exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026. The entrance test is used for admission to law programmes across participating NLUs.

CLAT 2027 applications open at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. (Representative/File Photo)

The registration process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 is underway, with candidates having until October 31, 2026, to submit their applications. The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) is accepting applications online through the official CLAT website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT scores will be used for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated institutions.

The CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026. The entrance test is used for admission to law programmes across participating NLUs.

CLAT scores are accepted by 26 National Law Universities and more than 60 affiliated law schools across India.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

For undergraduate law programmes, candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks. The minimum requirement is 40% for candidates belonging to SC, ST and differently-abled categories.

For postgraduate law programmes, candidates from the General, OBC and NRI categories must have secured at least 50% marks in an LLB degree. The minimum requirement for SC, ST and differently-abled candidates is 45%.

Candidates appearing for their final year of the LLB programme are also eligible to apply for CLAT 2027.

How To Apply For CLAT 2027

Candidates can complete the CLAT 2027 application process by following these steps:

– Visit the official CLAT website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

– Click on the CLAT 2027 application link.

– Register using the required details.

– Fill in the application form.

– Upload the necessary documents.

– Pay the application fee online.

– Submit the application form.

– Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

The top universities that will admit through CLAT include National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata, National Law University (NLUJ), Jodhpur, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack,  National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, among others.

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What is the last date to register for CLAT 2027?

The registration process for CLAT 2027 is currently underway, and candidates have until October 31, 2026, to submit their applications online through the official website.

When is the CLAT 2027 examination scheduled to be held?

The CLAT 2027 entrance examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026.

What are the eligibility criteria for undergraduate law programmes in CLAT 2027?

For undergraduate law programmes, candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks, while the minimum requirement is 40% for SC, ST, and differently-abled categories.

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