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CLAT 2027: MNLU Mumbai Announces Reservation for Transgender and Orphan Candidates
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, has announced reservation for transgender and orphan category students participating in CLAT 2027. Accordingly, the university has released an updated admission brochure reflecting the changes in the CLAT 2027 seat matrix for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In this regard, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has issued a notice for students advising them to review the revised seat matrix and update their reservation category, if applicable. The changes in the CLAT 2027 application form can be made by October 31.
Updated MNLU Mumbai Reservation Category 2027
MNLU Mumbai has reserved 1% of the total sanctioned seats for each transgender and orphan category. This reservation is applicable horizontally across all categories. The CLAT 2027 MNLU Mumbai seat matrix is given below.
MNLU Mumbai 2027 Seat Intake
Categories | Percentage (%) | B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), 5 Years | LL.M. |
All India General Category – [A] | 27 | 27 | 12 |
Maharashtra State Reserved Category – [B] | 73 | 73 | 38 |
Maharashtra State – Scheduled Caste | 13 | 13 | 7 |
Maharashtra State – Scheduled Tribe | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Maharashtra State: Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) (A) | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Nomadic Tribes (B) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Nomadic Tribes (C) | 3.5 | 4 | 2 |
Nomadic Tribes (D) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
MH – Specially Backward Class | 2 | 2 | 1 |
MH – Other Backward Class | 19 | 19 | 10 |
MH – Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 | 10 | 5 |
MH – Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)* (refer to note) | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Total Seats | 100 | 100 | 50 |
Horizontal Reservation
30% for women across all categories.
5% seats for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) (certificate required)
5% seats are reserved for wards of Ex Servicemen/ Defence Personnel.
1% seats for each transgender and orphan.
How to Make Changes in the CLAT 2027 Application Form?
Candidates who have registered for the CLAT 2027 exam and want to make changes to their reservation category can follow the steps mentioned below.
Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Log in to the registered CLAT account
Click on ‘Edit Application Form’
Under Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, answer the ‘Are you a domicile of Maharashtra’ question
Select the updated category from the list
Click on the ‘Save/Submit button to save changes
CLAT 2027 Helpdesk
Email: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Mobile Number: 080-47162020
Candidates can reach out to the consortium in case of any CLAT 2027-related questions. The helpdesk is available on all working days from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
CLAT 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026, in offline mode. The CLAT scores will be accepted by MNLU Mumbai and 26 other NLUs across the country. Additionally, universities such as Delhi University, Lucknow University, Nirma University, and over 60 affiliated law schools accept CLAT scores.
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