CLAT 2027 Notification Out: Dates, Pattern and Syllabus Explained

The Consortium of National Law Universities has finally released the CLAT 2027 notification. If you are planning to sit for this exam, you can now find every detail you need at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Let's walk through what this means for you.

Key Dates You Cannot Miss

Mark your calendars, because the CLAT 2027 timeline is now official.

The exam will run from 2 PM to 4 PM on a Sunday, giving you a fair shot without clashing with weekday commitments.

No Surprises in Pattern or Syllabus

Here is some good news for anyone who already started preparing. The Consortium has confirmed there is no change in the exam pattern or syllabus for 2027. So if you have been following last year's structure, keep going. Your notes are not outdated.

Both CLAT UG and CLAT PG will have 120 questions, each worth 1 mark, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The exam stays offline, in pen and paper mode, and lasts 2 hours.

What the CLAT UG Syllabus Covers

If you are aiming for a five-year law programme, here is what to focus on:

• English Language
• Current Affairs and General Knowledge
• Legal Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Techniques

What the CLAT PG Syllabus Covers

For those eyeing an LLM seat, the syllabus leans heavily on core law subjects such as 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. Basically, everything you studied in law school, condensed into one paper.

Who Can Apply

For CLAT UG, you need to have passed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board. For CLAT PG, you should have completed or be in your final year of an LLB degree. And here is a small relief: there is no upper age limit. Whether you are 18 or 40, you are welcome to apply, as long as you meet the academic criteria.

Application Fee Breakdown

You can pay this online through debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. No need to stand in queues or fill out demand drafts.

How to Download the CLAT 2027 Notification PDF

Getting your hands on the official document 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 your eligibility
• Download it and keep a copy for reference

This PDF is worth bookmarking. It lays out everything, from eligibility and registration steps to the reservation policy, exam pattern, and counselling process.

Where Can You Use Your CLAT Score

CLAT scores are accepted by 26 National Law Universities and more than 60 other participating institutions across India. That is a wide net, so a good score opens quite a few doors. The only exception is NLU Delhi, which conducts its own separate exam called AILET.

Quick Prep Tips

Since the pattern remains the same, here is how past toppers have approached it:

• Read Bare Acts regularly
• Revise landmark judgments
• Build a strong grip on legal principles
• Solve previous years' question papers
• Take mock tests often, not just once a month

Consistency beats last-minute cramming every single time, especially for an exam that tests reasoning as much as memory.

A Few Changes on the Horizon

An expert committee under the Consortium has proposed a few tweaks for future sessions, including scrapping the GK section and removing NTA as the paper setter. These are not confirmed for 2027 yet, but worth keeping an eye on if you are planning to attempt CLAT again next year.

The Consortium is also collecting feedback from students, experts, and the public. If you have thoughts on how the exam should evolve, you can share suggestions through the official form before August 31, 2026.