The Consortium of NLUs will announce the detailed statistics on how many candidates appeared for CLAT PG 2027 after the results are announced. The CLAT PG 2027 will be conducted on December 6, 2026. Through the Common Law Admission Test PG, candidates will be admitted into the LLM programmes of participating NLUs and affiliated colleges. Read on to find out the CLAT 2026 exam statistics on the number of candidates appearing for CLAT PG 2027, success rate, and more.
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Around 18,000 candidates are expected to appear for the CLAT PG 2027 exam:
| Candidates Registered for CLAT PG 2027 | Percentage of CLAT PG Candidates in registrations | Number of candidates appeared for CLAT PG 2027 | Candidates Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Candidates can also refer to the statistics from the previous year to understand the trends.
Year | CLAT PG registrations | Percentage of CLAT PG Registrations in Total Registrations | Number of Candidates Appeared for CLAT PG | Candidates Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17,335 | 18.77% | 16,026 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 16082 | 20.37% | 14817 | 7.8% |
2024 | 12782 | 18.9% | 12005 | 6.07% |
2023 | 9490 | 17.4% | 8703 | 8.3% |
The success rate in CLAT PG 2027 will be low due to the wide gap between the number of CLAT PG seats available and the total number of candidates appearing for CLAT PG. The mismatch between the seats and the students competing for the seats makes the CLAT exam tough. Given below is a table that shows the maximum success rate in the exam as per the number of CLAT LLM seats available and the expected number of students appearing for CLAT PG 2027. The table shows that a maximum of 10.75% of the candidates will be able to secure a seat in the participating NLUs through the CLAT admission process this year.
Candidates Registered for CLAT PG 2027 | Number of Candidates Appeared for CLAT PG 2027 | Total Number of CLAT LLM Seats 2027 (including NRI and supernumerary seats) | Success Rate (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
19,000+ | 18,000+ | 1591+ | 8.5%+ |
The calculations around a good score in CLAT 2027 have changed in the CLAT 2024 exam due to the revised CLAT exam pattern. However, the Consortium did not make any changes in the CLAT PG exam pattern, so the CLAT LLM cut-off 2027 is expected to be in line with what has been observed in previous years. The number of candidates appearing in CLAT PG 2027 also has a bearing on the CLAT PG cut-off.
In CLAT PG 2026, the highest mark was 104.25. A good score in CLAT PG 2027 is expected to be around 70+ marks for admission into top NLUs which translates to a percentage score of around 67% and aligns with the pattern seen in earlier years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The success rate in CLAT PG 2027 is expected to be around 8.93%.
A good score in CLAT PG 2027 is expected to be around 70+ marks which translates into a percentage score of around 67%.
There are a total of 1591 seats in CLAT PG including the NRI/NRI sponsored/ FN and supernumerary seats.
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Hello! CLAT PG stands for Common Law Admission Test – Postgraduate. It is a national-level entrance exam for admission to LL.M. programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs).
You can learn more about the exam here: CLAT PG
Hello Student,
CLAT PG stands for Common Law Admission Test – Postgraduate.
It is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to LL.M. (Master of Laws) programmes offered by participating NLUs.
Eligibility for the exam: Generally, candidates need to have completed or
Hello Dear Student,
You can get CLAT PG Previous Year Question Papers (last 10 years) including answers from the Careers360 page below:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-pg-previous-year-question-paper
Best wishes for your CLAT PG preparation!
Hello Dear Student,
Several coaching institutes and online learning platforms offer preparation programs for CLAT PG and CLAT UG aspirants. The type of course you choose should depend on your preparation level, available time, and budget.
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For students who have already covered most of
Hello Dear Student,
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