The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) will close the registration window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 tomorrow, October 31. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by 26 NLUs can submit their applications on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
According to the official schedule, CLAT 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026, for admissions to the 5-year integrated LL.B. and 1-year LL.M. programmes commencing in the academic year 2027-2028.
Who Can Apply for CLAT 2027?
Candidates who satisfy the following eligibility requirements can apply for
CLAT 2027: For UG Courses:
- There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the UG Programme for CLAT 2027.
- Candidates who have passed in 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of:
Forty-five per cent (45%) of marks or its equivalent in grade or
Forty Percent (40%) of marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories.
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in March/ April, 2027 are also eligible to apply. However, they shall be required to produce evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission.
For PG courses:
- There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the PG Programme for the CLAT 2027
- Candidates who have passed an LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of :
Fifty per cent (50%) marks or its equivalent grade;
Forty-five per cent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027 are also eligible to apply. However, they shall be required to produce evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission.
How to Apply for CLAT 2027
Follow the given instructions to apply online:
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- On the homepage, look for the registration link and click it.
- Complete registration by entering basic information.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill out the application form.
- Upload the relevant documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for reference.