Consortium of National Law Universities โ Consortium of NLUs
| Exam Date | 06 Dec 2026 |
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| Post Name | CLAT 2027 |
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| Qualification | Passed 10+2 for UG programmes; LL.B. degree or equivalent for PG programmes |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/PWD/NRI/OCI: 4000; SC/ST/BPL: 3500 |
| Selection Process | Entrance examination followed by centralized counselling |
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has initiated the registration process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. This national-level entrance examination serves as the gateway for admissions into 5-year integrated undergraduate (UG) law programmes and 1-year postgraduate (LLM) programmes offered by 27 participating National Law Universities and over 60 affiliated institutions across India.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | 2026-08-03 |
| Registration Last Date | 2026-10-31 |
| Exam Date | 2026-12-06 |
Candidates are required to pay the application fee through the official online payment gateway. The fee structure is as follows:
The examination is conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper mode. The test duration is 2 hours, comprising 120 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while a penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect response. The test evaluates candidates on English Language, Current Affairs (including General Knowledge), Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
The exam will be conducted offline using OMR-based sheets.
Securing a government position under Consortium of National Law Universities requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with Passed 10+2 for UG programmes; LL.B. degree or equivalent for PG programmes qualifications should focus on the following:
To avoid fraud and secure your candidature for the CLAT 2027 position, always complete the following checks before submitting your application:
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The educational qualification required for this recruitment is: Passed 10+2 for UG programmes; LL.B. degree or equivalent for PG programmes. Please always refer to the official notification PDF linked in the "Source/Official Links" section above for the most accurate and complete eligibility criteria, including age limits, experience requirements, and category-specific relaxations.
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