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CLAT

Exam Mode:Online (CBT)
Level:Postgraduate Level
Conducted By:NTA / Inst.
Last Updated:May 2026
Frequency:Annual
Domain:Law
Quick specifications
Exam Name
CLAT
Level
Postgraduate Level
Stream
Law
Accepting Colleges

CLAT Overview

CLAT 2027 Exam Overview Details

What is CLAT 2027?

CLAT is an exam for admissions to Law programs. It is a national-level test. The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts this exam. Many students take CLAT every year. CLAT registration 2027 will start soon for interested students.

CLAT Highlights 2027

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCLAT
Conducting BodyConsortium of National Law Universities
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
Exam LevelNational
Exam ModeOffline (Pen-paper based)
Courses OfferedUndergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Law programs
Total Questions120 (UG), 120 (PG)
Total Marks120 (UG), 120 (PG)
Exam Duration2 hours
Negative MarkingYes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Websiteconsortiumofnlus.ac.in

CLAT Important Dates 2027

EventDate
Application Start DateAugust 2025
Application Last DateNovember 2025
Admit Card ReleaseDecember 2025
Exam DateDecember 2025
Provisional Answer Key ReleaseDecember 2025
Final Answer Key ReleaseDecember 2025
Result DeclarationDecember 2025
Counselling Start DateJanuary 2027

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027

You must meet certain rules to write CLAT. Check the CLAT eligibility criteria before applying. There is no upper age limit for CLAT.

  • For UG CLAT:

* You must have passed Class 12. * You need at least 45% marks in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST groups). * Students appearing for Class 12 exams can also apply.

  • For PG CLAT:

* You must have an LLB degree. * You need at least 50% marks in LLB (45% for SC/ST groups).

CLAT Application Process 2027

The application process is fully online. You need to visit the website. First, register with your basic details. Then, fill out the form. Upload your documents. Pay the form fee. Finally, submit the form. Keep a printout of the confirmation page.

Documents Required for CLAT Form

  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet (if available)
  • LLB mark sheets (for PG CLAT)
  • Group certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply for CLAT 2027

  1. Go to the official CLAT website.
  2. Click on "New Registration."
  3. Enter your name, mobile number, and email.
  4. Create a password.
  5. Log in using your registered details.
  6. Fill in all personal and academic information.
  7. Upload your photograph and signature.
  8. Upload required certificates.
  9. Pay the form fee online.
  10. Review your form carefully.
  11. Submit the application.
  12. Download and print the confirmation page.

CLAT Exam Pattern

The CLAT exam is offline. It has multiple-choice questions. You get 2 hours to finish the test.

SectionNumber of Questions (UG)Marks (UG)Number of Questions (PG)Marks (PG)
English Language28-3228-32--
Current Affairs, including GK35-3935-39--
Legal Reasoning35-3935-39Constitutional Law60
Logical Reasoning28-3228-32Other Law Subjects60
Quantitative Techniques13-1713-17--
Total120120120120

For every correct answer, you get 1 mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are cut.

CLAT Syllabus 2027

The CLAT syllabus covers five main areas for UG. You can find the detailed CLAT syllabus pdf on the website.

  • English Language: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar.
  • Current Affairs, including General Knowledge: News, history, arts, international affairs.
  • Legal Reasoning: Principles of law, legal facts, application of rules.
  • Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, syllogisms, analogies, critical reasoning.
  • Quantitative Techniques: Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics (Class 10 level).

For PG CLAT, the syllabus focuses on different law subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Torts, Criminal Law, Property Law, and Public International Law.

CLAT Cutoff 2027

The cutoff is the minimum score needed for admission. It changes every year. Factors like exam difficulty and number of students affect it. Different NLUs have different cutoffs. Higher ranks generally get better NLUs.

NLUUG Cutoff (Expected Rank)PG Cutoff (Expected Rank)
NLSIU Bengaluru1-1001-50
NALSAR Hyderabad101-20051-100
NLIU Bhopal201-350101-150
WBNUJS Kolkata351-500151-200
NLU Jodhpur501-700201-250

CLAT Marks vs Rank 2027

Your marks directly affect your rank. Higher marks mean a better rank. This table gives an idea.

MarksExpected Rank
100+1-100
90-99101-500
80-89501-1000
70-791001-2000
60-692001-4000

CLAT Preparation Tips 2027

Start early. Understand the syllabus well. Read newspapers daily for current affairs. Practice reading comprehension passages. Solve many logical reasoning puzzles. Work on your basic math skills. Take mock tests regularly. Analyze your mistakes in mocks. Revise all topics often. Manage your time during the exam. Stay calm and focused.

Colleges Accepting CLAT

Top direct college choices accepting candidate scores for admissions.

Amrita International School of Law, Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Arham Law College, Pune

Pune, Maharashtra

Alliance School of Law, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Pilani, Rajasthan

Adamas University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Alliance University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka

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