CLAT 2027 Notification: Important Dates, Eligibility and Exam Pattern Explained
A complete guide to the CLAT 2027 notification covering exam dates, registration, eligibility, fees, and exam pattern for law aspirants.
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If you are aiming for a seat in one of India's National Law Universities, the CLAT 2027 notification is the document you cannot afford to skip. The Consortium of NLUs is set to release both the UG and PG notifications at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and this piece breaks down everything you need to track, from exam dates to fees, without making you dig through a hundred tabs.
Who Runs CLAT and Why It Matters
The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts CLAT every year for admission to 26 NLUs and more than 60 other law schools across India. If law school is on your list (apart from NLU Delhi, which has its own process), CLAT is the gate you walk through. No shortcuts here, sorry.
When Will the Notification Drop?
Last year, the notification came out on July 20, and registration opened on August 1. Going by that pattern, this year's CLAT UG and CLAT PG notifications are expected around the same window. Keep the official website bookmarked, because refreshing it every five minutes is a rite of passage for every law aspirant.
CLAT 2027 Exam Date
The tentative date for the CLAT 2027 exam is December 6, 2026. The test will run in offline mode, pen and paper style, across centres nationwide between 2 PM and 4 PM. Mark it on your calendar now so you are not caught off guard later.
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | MCQ |
| Total Questions | 120 (UG and PG each) |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 120 |
Who Can Apply?
For CLAT UG, you need to have passed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks required stand at 45% for General, OBC, NRI, PIO and OCI candidates, and 40% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. There is no upper age limit, so whether you are 17 or 47, you get a fair shot.
For CLAT PG, you need to have completed or be in the final year of your LLB degree from a recognised university.
Application Fee Breakdown
| Category | Application Fee | Fee with Question Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI | INR 4000 | INR 4500 |
| SC/ST/BPL | INR 3500 | INR 4000 |
The fee is non-refundable once submitted, so double-check every detail before you hit that pay button. Payments can be made through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. Offline forms will not be accepted, so save yourself the trip to the post office.
How to Download the CLAT 2027 Notification PDF
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the 'CLAT 2027' link on the homepage
- Select CLAT UG Notification or CLAT PG Notification
- Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference
What the Notification Will Cover
Once released, the notification PDF will lay out the full picture: registration schedule, exam date, eligibility rules, reservation policy, application fee, syllabus, exam pattern and the counselling process. Treat it as your single source of truth rather than piecing information together from ten different websites.
Tentative Timeline to Keep Handy
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Registration Opens | August 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 3rd Week of November 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 6, 2026 |
What You Can Do While You Wait
The syllabus for CLAT UG is expected to remain steady, covering English Language, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. For CLAT PG, expect questions from Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Property Law and more. While you wait for the official word, start solving previous year papers, revise landmark judgments, and take a few mock tests. Your future self, sitting in the exam hall in December, will thank you for it.
