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    CLAT 2027 Latest News & Updates: Notification (OUT), Registration (Aug 3), Exam Date (Dec 6)

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    JasmineUpdated on 23 Jul 2026, 10:37 AM IST

    The Consortium of National Law Universities will conduct the CLAT 2027 exam on December 6, 2026, in offline, pen-and-paper mode from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The consortium confirmed that the CLAT 2027 syllabus and exam pattern will not change for this year. The consortium will open the CLAT 2027 application form on August 3, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date of CLAT registration 2027 is October 31, 2026. The consortium will issue the CLAT admit card 2027 tentatively 15 days before the exam in online mode. Earlier, the CLAT 2027 advertisement notification was released on July 22, 2026. The CLAT 2027 notification will be available on the consortium's official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Through CLAT 2027, candidates will be able to gain admission into 5-year LLB programmes of participating NLUs. Through CLAT PG 2027, candidates will be able to gain admission into LLM programmes of the NLUs.

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    1. CLAT 2027 Advertisement Notification
    2. CLAT 2027 Exam Date
    3. CLAT 2027 Application Form Window
    4. CLAT 2027 UG Eligibility Criteria
    5. CLAT 2027 PG Eligibility Criteria
    6. CLAT Syllabus 2027
    7. CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
    CLAT 2027 Latest News & Updates: Notification (OUT), Registration (Aug 3), Exam Date (Dec 6)
    CLAT 2027 latest news and updates

    CLAT 2027 Advertisement Notification

    The CLAT 2027 notification was published on the consortium's official website and in various other print and electronic media channels on July 22, 2026. The notification includes the CLAT registration dates, exam date, and time.

    CLAT 2027 Exam Date

    The Consortium of National Law Universities has notified the CLAT exam date on the official website. In an official notification, the Consortium has informed that CLAT 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026, in offline mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. Other important dates for CLAT 2027 are expected to be announced soon on the official website.

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    CLAT 2027 Application Form Window

    The CLAT 2027 application process will start on August 3, 2026. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill out the CLAT application form 2027 from the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Such candidates will be required to register with their email ID and mobile number and also pay the required CLAT 2027 application fee. The CLAT 2027 registration fee is Rs 4,000 for general/OBC candidates and Rs 3,500 for SC/ST candidates. The deadline for the CLAT 2027 application form is October 31, 2026.

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    CLAT 2027 UG Eligibility Criteria

    CriteriaEligibility

    Educational Qualifications

    Class 12 pass from a recognised board.

    Candidates appearing for their Class 12 exams and due to pass out in 2027 are also eligible

    Minimum marks required in the qualifying exam

    45% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates

    40% for SC/ST category candidates

    Age Limit

    There is no age limit

    CLAT Sample Paper 2027 with Answer Key
    Download CLAT 2027 sample paper PDF with the latest exam pattern. Practice descriptive questions, improve accuracy, and strengthen your preparation for the upcoming CLAT exam.
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    CLAT 2027 PG Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    		Eligibility

    Educational Qualifications

    5-year LLB or 3-year LLB from any law college recognised by the Bar Council of India.

    Candidates appearing for their final year LLB exams are also eligible to apply.

    Minimum marks in the qualifying exam

    50% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates

    45% for SC/SC category candidates

    Age Limit

    There is no age limit

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    CLAT Syllabus 2027

    The consortium has released the 2027 syllabus, and the exam pattern will not change. The CLAT syllabus is available on its official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT 2027 syllabus informs candidates about the subjects and topics in the exam. Candidates must refer to the CLAT syllabus 2027 while preparing for the examination.

    CLAT UG Syllabus 2027

    SectionsTopics

    English

    Comprehension passages

    Grammar

    Mathematics

    Elementary mathematics, i.e., Maths taught up to 10th Class/Standard.

    General Knowledge & Current Affairs

    Static general knowledge

    Current affairs- national and international news

    Logical Reasoning

    Logical and Analytical reasoning skills

    Legal Aptitude

    Study of law

    Research aptitude

    Problem-solving ability

    Questions based on hypothetical situations

    CLAT PG Syllabus 2027

    Constitutional Law

    Law of Torts

    Jurisprudence

    Company law

    Intellectual Property Law

    International Law

    Family law

    Labour and industrial law

    Property law

    Public international law

    Administrative law

    Criminal Law

    Tax law

    Law of Contracts

    Environmental law


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    CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

    The exam pattern of CLAT 2027 informs candidates about the structure of the CLAT question paper. The exam pattern provides information on the number of questions, marking scheme, weightage, and time duration of the exam.

    CLAT Exam Pattern 2027

    SectionsWeightageNo. of questionsMarking Scheme

    English Language

    20%

    		22-261 mark per question. 0.25 negative mark for every wrong answer.

    Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

    25%

    		28-32

    Legal Reasoning

    25%

    		28-32

    Logical Reasoning

    20%

    		22-26

    Quantitative Techniques

    13%

    		10-14

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which NLU will conduct CLAT 2027?
    A:

    The Consortium of National Law Universities conduct the CLAT 2027 and not a single NLU. 

    Q: Can I apply for CLAT 2027 now?
    A:

    No, CLAT 2027 registration will open on August 3, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for CLAT 2027 by visiting the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date to complete the CLAT 2027 registration is October 31, 2026.

    Q: When is the CLAT exam 2027?
    A:

    The CLAT 2027 will be conducted on December 6, 2026 in offline mode.

    Q: When will CLAT result 2027 be out?
    A:

    The Consortium of NLUs will likely announce the CLAT exam result 2027 in a week from the exam date.

    Q: When will CLAT admit card 2027 be out?
    A:

    The CLAT hall ticket 2027 will be released tentatively two weeks before the exam in online mode.

    Q: What is the official website of CLAT 2027?
    A:

    The CLAT official website is consortiumofnlus.ac.in

    Q: Will CLAT be held twice in 2026?
    A:

    No, CLAT will not be held twice in 2026. The CLAT 2027 exam will be conducted once, on December 6, 2026 as confirmed by the Consortium of NLUs. 

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