CLAT NLUs Consortium - Examination, History, Member Universities, Seats

What is CLAT Consortium?

The CLAT consortium is a grouping of 24 NLUs who have come together with the common objective of taking legal education in India on par with global standards. The group's efforts have yielded results and several top NLUs are considered on par in the legal education field as are IITs for engineering and IIMs for management education.

History of CLAT NLUs Consortium

Previously Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) was conducted by National Law Universities on a rotational basis. However, to make the CLAT more organized, transparent and effective and to promote legal education in the country, around 18 NLUs came together and formed the Consortium of National Law Universities or CLAT Consortium on August 19, 2017. In later years, four more universities joined the CLAT Consortium. Today, except National Law University, Delhi, all other NLUs are part of CLAT Consortium. NLU Tripura and GNLU Silvasa are newly established NLUs and have joined the consortium recently.

Member universities of CLAT Consortium

Given below are the details of universities which are part of the Consortium of NLUs.

List of Colleges Accepting CLAT Score - UG Courses

CLAT Colleges - LLM

CLAT NLUs Consortium - Governing Body (2026)

Given below are the names of the members of the governing body of Consortium of National Law Universities

Governing Body Members

Executive Committee of Consortium of NLUs for CLAT 2026

The Governing Body elected a new executive committee for CLAT 2026. Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar, Director, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), has been elected as president of the Consortium of NLUs. Whereas, Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai was elected as Vice-President. The consortium of NLUS CLAT 2026 has also elected Amar Pal Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, (RMLNLU) as convenor for CLAT 2026.

Changes introduced in CLAT exam pattern and syllabus

The Consortium of NLUs has confirmed that there will be no changes to the CLAT 2027 syllabus or exam pattern. However, the Consortium has directed the CLAT Convenor, paper setters and moderators to consider the recommendations of the Expert Committee while preparing future question papers. The Expert Committee's proposed structural reforms, including changes to the syllabus and exam pattern, have been deferred and may be considered for implementation from CLAT 2028 after public feedback and further review.

In 2023, the Consortium introduced some changes in the pattern of CLAT. Although the syllabus was kept unchanged, the number of questions was reduced from 150 to 120. The change in pattern, according to the consortium, was to make the examination student-friendly. The CLAT 2027 will also have a similar pattern and syllabus.

Before this, the consortium had announced some major changes to the CLAT pattern and syllabus in 2020. It introduced comprehension-based questions designed in all sections of the CLAT syllabus to test the critical thinking and reading skills of the candidates.

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CLAT 2027 Notification

As per the Consortium of National Law Universities notification, the CLAT 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026. The CLAT application form window will open on August 03, 2026. Online registrations will continue till October 31, 2026. Candidates will be required to use the NLU consortium login portal to check further details.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the application form for CLAT. It is important that candidates ensure that they meet the CLAT eligibility criteria, which include conditions about minimum educational qualifications, minimum required passing marks and age limit, if any. The detailed requirements for CLAT 2027 UG and PG eligibility are given below:

Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses 2027

Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses 2027

CLAT 2027 Application Process

The detailed step by step process to register and complete the CLAT application process 2027 is given below:

• CLAT 2027 registration: The first step in the CLAT 2027 application process is setting up a CLAT account by completing CLAT registration. Candidates will have to visit the official website - consortiumofnlusa.ac.in and create their CLAT login by clicking on the new registration link. Applicants are required to provide basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID. The candidates will receive an OTP on their mobile number to set up their account.

• Filling up the CLAT 2027 application form: The second step in the CLAT 2027 application process is filling up the details in the application such as personal details, educational qualifications, reservation category, and address details.

• Document upload: Candidates are required to upload their photograph, signature, and category certificates (if applicable)

• Payment of fees: The last step in the CLAT 2027 application process will be the payment of application fees. The CLAT 2027 registration fee is Rs. 4000 for general and OBC candidates, and Rs. 3500 for SC/ ST candidates.

CLAT 2027 Syllabus

The CLAT syllabus will consist of the following subjects.

• General knowledge and Current affairs

• English language including comprehension

• Quantitative ability

• Legal aptitude

CLAT Syllabus 2027

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

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