CLAT 2027 registration closes today; check eligibility, exam pattern and direct application link

CLAT 2027 registration closes today: Apply by October 31 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, check eligibility and exam pattern

CLAT 2027 registration: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will close the registration window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 on October 31, 2026. Candidates who have not completed the application process can submit their forms online through the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The examination is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities across the country.CLAT 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM in a single shift. According to the Consortium’s official notification, there has been no change in the syllabus or examination pattern this year. The entrance test covers five-year integrated LLB programmes and one-year LLM courses at more than 24 participating NLUs.CLAT 2027 important dates and examination detailsThe examination will be conducted in offline mode, with candidates appearing for the test during the prescribed two-hour period. The registration deadline is October 31, 2026.

CLAT 2027 eligibility criteriaFor the undergraduate programme, candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks. The minimum qualifying requirement is 40% for candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. There is no upper age limit for applicants.For the postgraduate programme, candidates must hold an LLB degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university. The minimum required marks are 50% for general category candidates and 45% for SC and ST candidates. There is no upper age limit for the LLM programme.CLAT UG 2027 examination patternThe undergraduate entrance examination will contain 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), carrying one mark each. Candidates will receive one mark for every correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.The question paper will cover five subjects:• English language• Current affairs, including general knowledge• Legal reasoning• Logical reasoning• Quantitative techniquesCandidates will have two hours to complete the examination.

How to apply for CLAT 2027

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:Step 1: Visit the official website, https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/.Step 2: Click on the CLAT 2027 registration link.Step 3: Register by providing the required details.Step 4: Log in using the registration credentials.Step 5: Complete the online application form.Step 6: Pay the prescribed application fee.Step 7: Submit the application form.Step 8: Download the confirmation page and retain a copy.Step 9: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.Direct application link: CLAT 2027 registration portal