CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 Apply Online Form 2026: UG & PG NotificationDescription : Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the official admission notification for CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 for entry into 5-year integrated Under-Graduate (UG) law degrees—such as Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB), Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Legislative Law (BBA LLB), Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.Sc LLB), and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.Com LLB)—as well as 1-year Post-Graduate (PG) Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes. Candidates seeking entry through CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 can submit online registrations via consortiumofnlus.ac.in from 3 August to 31 October 2026. Review complete UG and PG exam dates, eligibility norms, paper patterns, and official links below. |
CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITIES (NLUS)CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 : Key Summary |
The Consortium has released the official schedule for CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 covering registration deadlines, hall ticket issuance, and national entrance examination dates for both UG and PG candidates.
| UG & PG Examination & Registration Schedule | |
| Admission Event | Official Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Portal Opens (UG & PG) | 03 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Fee | 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket Download | Late November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Offline Examination Date | 06 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| UG & PG Examination Timing | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (2 Hours) |
| PwD Category Examination Timing | 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM (2 Hours 40 Min) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | December 2026 |
| Declaration of Official Merit Results | December 2026 |
| Centralised Admissions Counselling | December 2026 to January 2027 |
| Check consortiumofnlus.ac.in for recent updates regarding CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027. | |
Registration fees must be deposited online through the integrated payment gateway. Candidates opting for previous years’ question paper compilations can add them during the application transaction.
| UG & PG Application Fee Details | |
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Rs. 4,000/- |
| Non-Resident Indian (NRI) / PIO / OCI | Rs. 4,000/- |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Rs. 3,500/- |
| PwD / Below Poverty Line (BPL) Candidates | Rs. 3,500/- |
| Previous Years’ Question Papers (Optional) | Rs. 500/- |
| Payment Gateway Modes | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking |
| Fee Refund Policy | Strictly Non-Refundable |
In accordance with the regulatory standards of the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Consortium, candidates of all age groups can apply for law admissions without upper boundary restrictions.
| Age Limit Criteria | |
| Programme Level | Prescribed Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Under-Graduate (UG) Integrated Law | No Upper Age Limit |
| Post-Graduate (PG) LL.M. Degree | No Upper Age Limit |
Academic standards established under CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 require candidates to meet minimum percentage thresholds in their qualifying 10+2 examinations or professional law graduation degrees.
| CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027: UG & PG Educational Eligibility | |
| Programme Stream | Prescribed Academic Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Under-Graduate (UG) Programmes (BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Sc LLB, B.Com LLB) | Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent examination with at least 45% aggregate marks for General/OBC/PwD/NRI categories and 40% marks for SC/ST categories. Candidates appearing in qualifying exams in March/April 2027 are also eligible. |
| Post-Graduate (PG) Programme (One-Year Master of Laws – LL.M.) | An LL.B. Degree (3-Year Bachelor of Laws or 5-Year Integrated Law) or equivalent from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks for General/OBC/PwD/NRI categories and 45% marks for SC/ST categories. Final year appearing students can also apply. |
The testing methodology for CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 features an offline OMR structure comprising passage-linked objective questions accompanied by a negative marking penalty.
| Common Law Admission Test UG & PG Pattern | |
| Test Element | UG & PG Specifications |
|---|---|
| Test Duration & Mode | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) | Offline Pen-and-Paper (OMR) Format |
| Number of Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark each for both UG and PG) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for correct answers; -0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| UG Syllabus Subjects | English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques. |
| PG Syllabus Subjects | Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law. |
Admission is allocated through centralised online counselling strictly in order of merit rank, institutional preferences submitted by the candidate, and applicable reservation quotas.
| Selection Architecture & CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 Guidelines | |
| Process Component | Guidelines & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Merit Determination | All India Rank compiled solely based on total marks obtained in the entrance test. |
| UG Tie-Breaking Rules | Higher marks in Legal Reasoning section, higher age, computerized draw of lots. |
| PG Tie-Breaking Rules | Higher age, followed by computerized draw of lots. |
| Mandatory Documents | Class 10th & 12th Certificates, LL.B. Degree/PDC (for PG), Category/BPL Proof, Valid Photo ID. |
| How to Apply for Common Law Admission Test (UG & PG): | |
| Step 1: Portal Access | Visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and open the registration portal. |
| Step 2: New Registration | Register on the official portal for CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027 using your mobile number and email ID to verify OTP. |
| Step 3: Program Selection | Select Under-Graduate (UG 5-Year Integrated) or Post-Graduate (PG 1-Year LL.M.), fill personal details, and qualifying marks. |
| Step 4: Document Upload | Upload recent front-facing passport photograph, signature, and relevant category certificates (PDF). |
| Step 5: Fee Payment | Pay the application fee online through net banking or cards and print the completed confirmation form. |
Direct links for downloading the official UG and PG instruction documents, completing the online candidate registration, and tracking examination updates are organized below.
| IMPORTANT USEFUL LINKS | |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| CLAT UG Instructions (Official) | Click Here |
| CLAT PG Instructions (Official) | Click Here |
| Participating Universities | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Registration Portal) | Click Here |
| Consortium of NLUs Official Website | Click Here |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
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Q1. What is the exam structure under CLAT Common Law Admission Test 2027? Q2. Is there an upper age limit to apply for Common Law Admission Test UG or PG? Q3. Can appearing students apply for the entrance test? Q4. What is the mode of examination for CLAT? |