The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened online registration for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 from August 3, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to five-year undergraduate law programmes and one-year postgraduate law programmes at 26 member National Law Universities, along with more than 60 affiliated law schools, can now apply through the official portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT 2027: Key Dates Confirmed

As per the official press release issued by the Consortium on July 22, 2026, the Executive Committee and Governing Body decided at their meeting held on July 18, 2026, that CLAT 2027 will be conducted on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The online application portal opened on August 3, 2026, and will remain active until October 31, 2026, which is the last date for submission of applications.

The online application portal for CLAT 2027 will be operational from 3rd August, 2026 and will remain open until 31st October, 2026.— Consortium of National Law Universities, Official Press Release

No Change in Syllabus or Exam Pattern

In a separate notification, the Consortium confirmed that the syllabus and pattern for both the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) CLAT 2027 papers will remain unchanged from the previous year, following recommendations of the CLAT 2026 Expert Committee. However, the Consortium has also constituted a new Expert Committee to review and suggest reforms for the exam, which could shape changes from CLAT 2028 onward.

  • Registration opens: August 3, 2026
  • Last date to apply: October 31, 2026
  • CLAT 2027 exam date: December 6, 2026 (Sunday, 2 PM to 4 PM)
  • Mode: Offline, pen-and-paper based
  • Programmes: 5-year UG law programmes and 1-year PG (LLM) programme
  • Participating institutions: 26 member NLUs plus 60+ affiliated law schools
  • Syllabus and pattern: Unchanged from CLAT 2026

CLAT 2027 Important Dates at a Glance

EventDate
Notification and press release issuedJuly 22, 2026
Online registration opensAugust 3, 2026
Last date to applyOctober 31, 2026
Application correction window (expected)November 2026
Admit card release (expected)Third week of November 2026
CLAT 2027 exam dateDecember 6, 2026 (2 PM–4 PM)

Candidates should note that dates beyond the confirmed registration window and exam date are indicative, based on how the Consortium has structured previous CLAT cycles. Further details on the admission process, correction window, and admit card schedule are expected to be notified separately by the Consortium in due course.

How to Apply for CLAT 2027

  • Visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Click on the CLAT 2027 registration link available on the homepage
  • Register using a valid email ID and mobile number, and verify with the OTP sent
  • Log in using the generated credentials
  • Fill in personal, academic and communication details in the application form
  • Upload the required documents in the prescribed format
  • Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods
  • Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference

What Aspirants Should Do Next

With registration now open and running for nearly three months, candidates have a reasonable window to complete their application without last-minute rush. Since the exam pattern and syllabus remain unchanged, aspirants who have already been preparing can continue with their existing study plan, focusing on English language, logical reasoning, legal reasoning, general knowledge and current affairs, and quantitative techniques. Candidates should keep scanned copies of their academic documents, category certificates, and photographs ready in the prescribed format before starting the registration process, and avoid waiting until the final days to submit, as incomplete or unpaid applications will not be accepted.

This is a developing update, and further details on eligibility criteria, application fee structure, and correction windows will be added as the Consortium releases its detailed information bulletin for CLAT 2027.

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Official Sources

Official Press Release: CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Registration Notification

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