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    CLAT 2027 Notification Soon; Syllabus & pattern likely to be changed

    CLAT 2027 Notification Soon; Syllabus & pattern likely to be changed

    JasmineUpdated on 02 Mar 2026, 03:27 PM IST

    The Consortium of National Law Universities is expected to release the CLAT 2027 notification soon on its official website. Candidates can expect changes in the upcoming CLAT exam’s syllabus and pattern. Last year, the consortium arranged the fourth advisory board meeting to cater to short and long-term changes in the CLAT exam. They opened a Google Form on October 15, 2025, for the public’s opinion on the required changes in the exam. Considering the feedback and suggestions shared by the public, the consortium will release the CLAT 2027 notification.

    CLAT 2027 Notification Soon; Syllabus & pattern likely to be changed
    CLAT 2027 Notification Soon; Syllabus & pattern likely to be changed

    CLAT 2027 Notification Expected Today

    Aspiring CLAT 2027 candidates can expect the notification to be released by today evening. They can visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in to download the notification. It includes the CLAT 2027 exam date, application date, deadline, and other related details. Based on the past year’s trend, the exam is expected to be conducted in December 2026. The notification will also include any changes made to the syllabus or exam pattern.

    CLAT 2027 Schedule

    Event

    Dates

    Release date CLAT 2027 admission notification

    July 2026

    CLAT 2027 application process


    First week of August 2026

    Last date for submission of the application

    Last week of October 2026

    Application correction window

    To be announced

    Release of the admit card

    15 days before the exam

    CLAT exam date

    December 2026

    CLAT 2027 result declaration

    3rd week of December 2026

    Start of CLAT 2027 counselling

    Soon after the result declaration

    Expected Changes in CLAT 2027

    The consortium created the advisory board with Justice Indu Malhotra as Chairperson and five expert committee members, including professors from top institutions like University of Oxford, LSE School of Law, Columbia Law School, BML Munjal University and University of Cambridge. They decided to make the required changes in the following areas:

    • Quality of questions asked: To reduce the number of questions with two correct answers. This has created a delay in the CLAT counselling process in the previous sessions.

    • CLAT exam format: Changes in the exam structure can lead to including only the important sections required for the law degree. For example, questions like argumentative writing create a risk of question bias as they are manually evaluated.

    • Exam syllabus: The changes can tighten the syllabus which might include clearer specifications of the topics included in the exam.

    • How CLAT compares to LSAT and LNAT exam: Changes can be made to create global benchmarks compared to the LSAT exam in the USA and the LNAT in the UK.

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    Previously, the consortium has made reforms in the CLAT exam’s screening process. They also introduced comprehension-based questions. This year, a few major reforms in the CLAT 2027 exam are expected to meet global benchmarks.

    Video: CLAT 2027 Notification Out Soon! Check Eligibility Now


    CLAT Exam Syllabus

    Candidates can expect a few changes in the CLAT 2027 syllabus and exam format. The exam syllabus followed in the previous CLAT session is detailed in the table below.

    CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus

    Subject

    Questions (approx.)

    Weightage

    English Language

    22–26

    ~20%

    Current Affairs & GK

    28–32

    ~25%

    Legal Reasoning

    28–32

    ~25%

    Logical Reasoning

    22–26

    ~20%

    Quantitative Techniques

    10–14

    ~10%

    Total

    120

    100%

    When will CLAT 2027 Registration begin?

    The consortium is likely to start the CLAT 2027 registrations in the first week of August 2026. The exact date will be announced in the CLAT 2027 notification soon. Eligible candidates can apply for the exam on the official website of the consortium. They are required to pay the CLAT 2027 application fees during the registration process.

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