CLAT 2027 will be conducted on 6th December 2026, 2 to 4 pm on offline mode, application forms are open now, last late to apply is 31st October 2026.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 22 July 2026 |
| CLAT registration 2027 | 3 August 2026 10 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Application Correction | November First Week |
| Admit Card Release | November |
| CLAT 2027 exam date | 6 December 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | December 2026 |
| Objection Window | December 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | December 2026 |
| Result Declaration | December Last week |
| Counselling Registration | January 2027 |
| Seat Allotment Begins | January 2027 |
What is CLAT Exam? Law Entrance Exam Explained
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 27 National Law Universities (NLUs) and several participating private law colleges. The CLAT 2027 exam evaluates candidates in English, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques to assess their aptitude for legal education.
A good CLAT 2027 rank can secure admission to India's top law schools and is also accepted by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for legal officer recruitment. As it focuses on analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and reasoning skills rather than rote learning, CLAT remains the most preferred law entrance exam for aspiring lawyers in India.
CLAT 2027 Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for CLAT 2027 should have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 examination from a recognised board.
The educational CLAT criteria are summarised below.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PWD/NRI | 45% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
Students appearing for the Class 12 board examination in 2027 are also eligible to apply, provided they produce the qualifying certificate during admission.
These educational qualifications form an essential part of the CLAT exam eligibility requirements.
Important Facts about CLAT Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Upper CLAT age limit | No Limit |
| Lower Age | Must have completed Class 12 |
| Gap Year Allowed | Yes |
| Appearing Candidates Eligible | Yes |
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
Understanding the CLAT exam pattern 2027 is one of the first steps towards effective preparation. The paper evaluates comprehension, analytical ability, logical reasoning, legal aptitude, quantitative techniques, and current affairs.
The latest CLAT exam pattern 2027 is shown below.
Particular Details
Mode : Offline
Duration : 120 Minutes
Total Questions : 120
Question Type MCQs
Total Marks : 120
Correct Answer : +1 Marks
Incorrect Answer : -0.25 Marks
Language: English
Section-wise CLAT Exam Pattern 2027
Section Questions
English Language : 22–26
Current Affairs including GK : 28–32
Legal Reasoning : 28–32
Logical Reasoning : 22–26
Quantitative Techniques : 10–14
The CLAT exam subjects are entirely comprehension-based. Instead of asking direct factual questions, passages are provided from which candidates answer multiple-choice questions.
Best Books and Study Material for CLAT 2027
Choosing the right resources can make your preparation more efficient. Avoid collecting too many books; instead, revise a few quality resources multiple times.
| Section | Recommended Resources |
|---|---|
| English | Editorials, vocabulary books, reading comprehension practice |
| Current Affairs | Newspapers, monthly current affairs magazines |
| Legal Reasoning | Passage-based legal reasoning books and practice sets |
| Logical Reasoning | Analytical reasoning and critical reasoning books |
| Quantitative Techniques | Basic mathematics books and DI practice. |
CLAT 2027 Application Fee
application fee is payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Candidates should complete the payment within the prescribed deadline to ensure their application is accepted.
| Category | Application Fee (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PwD/NRI | ₹4,000 |
| SC/ST/BPL | ₹3,500 |
