The Consortium of National Law Universities confirmed in a press release dated July 22 that The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 registration will begin on August 3, 2026. CLAT, the gateway to five-year integrated law programmes offered at 26 National Law Universities, will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Key Facts: CLAT 2027
- Application portal opens: August 3, 2026
- Last date to apply: October 31, 2026
- Exam date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Exam time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Decision taken by: Executive Committee and Governing Body of the Consortium of NLUs, at their meeting on July 18, 2026
- Official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
What This Means for Students
Class 12 students planning to pursue a five-year integrated law course BA LLB, BBA LLB, or similar integrated law degree at an NLU now have a clear timeline to work with. With just under three months between the portal opening and the exam, most of the preparation window falls during and right after board exam season for many state boards, so students juggling CLAT prep with school exams should begin planning their study timetable now. This will help them balance CLAT preparation with their board exam studies. The Consortium’s press release is brief and says “further details regarding the admission process and CLAT 2027 shall be notified in due course.” That means the detailed information bulletin, covering seat matrix, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and fee structure has not been released yet. Aspirants are advised to keep checking the official website rather than relying on unverified numbers circulating on social media or forums before the Consortium issues them officially.
Key Dates to Remember
Students should remember these three important dates for CLAT 2027: August 3, when the application process begins; October 31, the last date to apply; and December 6, when the exam will be held. Students should note there is roughly a three-month gap between the application deadline and the exam, giving a reasonable runway for revision once registration closes.
How to Apply
Applications for CLAT 2027 will be submitted online through the Consortium of NLUs’ official CLAT portal once it opens on August 3.
The candidates can fill out the CLAT exam application form with the help of the following steps:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLU at https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/
- Step 2: Click on the candidate’s CLAT Registration link in the notification bar.
- Step 3: Fill in the necessary details of the candidate, such as the mobile number and e-mail ID, to register on the website.
- Step 4: After submitting, an OTP will be generated on the candidate’s registered mobile no. for validation.
- Step 5: Now, the candidate will have to login using the registered mobile no. or email address.
- Step 6: Fill in all the necessary details.
- Step 7: Click on submit button (no further editing will be allowed after submitting the form).
- Step 8: Candidates should enter the preference order for all 22 NLUs as per their preference.
- Step 9: Upload all the required documents in the specified format and size.
- Step 10: Submit the form and pay the CLAT exam fee online using the Net banking/credit/debit card options.
- Step 11: After submitting the fees, the candidates must save the CLAT application form and take the printout for future reference.
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks (General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories) 40% in case of SC/ST category will be eligible to apply for Undergraduate (Five-year Integrated Law Degree) Program. Candidates who have completed LLB or equivalent examination with at least 50% (40% in case of SC/ST category) of marks or equivalent grade are eligible to apply for Postgraduate (one-year LLM Degree) Program. Students should confirm the exact criteria against the official bulletin once released rather than assuming last year’s rules carry over unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: When does CLAT 2027 registration start?
Ans. CLAT 2027 registration opens on August 3, 2026, through the official Consortium of NLUs website.
Question: What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
Ans. The application window closes on October 31, 2026.
Question: When will the CLAT 2027 exam be held?
Ans. The exam is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Question: Where can I check official CLAT 2027 updates?
Ans. All official notifications, including the detailed information bulletin, will be posted on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, not NTA, so students should not look for CLAT notices on the NTA website.
Question: Has the CLAT 2027 information bulletin been released yet?
Ans. Not as of this press release. The Consortium has said further details on the admission process will be notified in due course, likely closer to or on August 3 when the portal opens.
Next Steps
Students planning to appear for CLAT 2027 should visit the official Consortium website and look for the detailed information bulletin around August 3. The application window will be open until October 31. The exam is scheduled to be held on December 6, 2026. However, applying early can help avoid last-minute hassles related to document uploads and fee payment. Stay tuned for further updates as soon as the complete information bulletin and eligibility criteria are released.