CLAT 2027 Notification Out: Dates, Pattern and Syllabus Explained
CLAT 2027 notification is out, covering registration dates, exam pattern, syllabus and eligibility for law aspirants applying to NLUs across India.
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The Consortium of National Law Universities has released the CLAT 2027 notification, and if you are dreaming of studying law at a top NLU, this is the day you mark on your calendar. The notification carries every detail you need, from registration dates to exam pattern. Let us walk through it together.
When Can You Apply?
The CLAT 2027 application process opens on August 3, 2026. You get time until October 31, 2026 to submit your form, so there is no need to panic and rush on day one. The exam itself will take place on December 6, 2026, a Sunday, between 2 PM and 4 PM.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2026 |
| CLAT Exam Date | December 6, 2026 |
No Surprises in Exam Pattern
Here is some good news for students who like predictability: the exam pattern and syllabus stay the same as previous years. Both CLAT UG and CLAT PG will have 120 questions, each carrying 1 mark. You lose 0.25 marks for every wrong answer, but unattempted questions cost you nothing. The exam runs for 2 hours and follows an offline, pen-and-paper format.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Total Questions | 120 (UG and PG) |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 per wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
Who Should Apply?
If you have passed or are appearing for Class 12, you can apply for CLAT UG. This covers admission to the 5-year integrated LLB programmes. For CLAT PG, you need to have completed or be in your final year of an LLB degree from a recognised university. And here is a fun fact: there is no upper age limit. Whether you are 18 or 45, you can sit for this exam, as long as you meet the academic criteria.
What Does CLAT Open Doors To?
Your CLAT score is not just accepted by NLUs. It works across 26 National Law Universities and more than 60 other participating institutions in India. That is a lot of options for one exam. NLU Delhi remains the one exception, since it conducts its own entrance test called AILET.
Application Fee Details
Based on last year's structure, here is what you can expect to pay:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI | 4000 |
| SC/ST/BPL | 3500 |
You can pay online through debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. Simple and quick.
Syllabus at a Glance
For CLAT UG, focus on English Language, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. For CLAT PG, the subjects get more specific: Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Family Law, Property Law, Company Law, Environmental Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, and Taxation Law. It is a wide spread, so start early rather than cramming in the last month.
How to Download the Notification PDF
Getting your hands on the official notification takes just a few clicks:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the 'CLAT 2027' link
- Select CLAT UG Notification or CLAT PG Notification PDF, based on what you are applying for
- Download it and keep it handy for reference
Keep this PDF saved somewhere you will not forget. It has details on eligibility, reservation policy, counselling process, and more, so you will likely refer back to it multiple times.
Quick Prep Tips
Since the pattern has not changed, your preparation strategy does not need a complete overhaul either. A few things that consistently help students:
- Read Bare Acts to understand legal language
- Revise landmark judgments, they show up often
- Build a strong grip on legal principles rather than memorising blindly
- Practice previous years' papers to understand question style
- Take mock tests regularly, they train your speed and accuracy
Law aspirants often underestimate how much consistent practice matters here. CLAT is less about last-minute genius and more about steady, sensible preparation over months.
Stay Updated
The Consortium is also collecting feedback from students and experts about the exam, with submissions open until August 31, 2026. If you have thoughts on how CLAT should evolve, this is your chance to actually say something about it. Keep checking the official website for admit card release, which is expected around the third week of November 2026, along with any other updates leading up to exam day.
