CLAT 2027 FAQs 2026

Q1. What is CLAT 2027?
CLAT 2027 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to undergraduate (5-year integrated LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) law programmes.

Q2. When will CLAT 2027 be conducted?
CLAT 2027 is scheduled to be conducted on 6 December 2026.

Q3. When did CLAT 2027 registration start?
CLAT 2027 registration started on 3 August 2026.

Q4. What is the last date to apply for CLAT 2027?
The extended last date to submit the CLAT 2027 application form is 7 November 2026.

Q5. What is the eligibility criteria for CLAT UG 2027?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or an equivalent examination. General category candidates need at least 45% marks, while SC/ST candidates need at least 40%.

Q6. Is there an age limit for CLAT 2027?
No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2027.

Q7. Can students appearing for Class 12 apply for CLAT 2027?
Yes, students appearing for their Class 12 examinations in 2027 can apply, provided they meet the required eligibility conditions at the time of admission.

Q8. Is CLAT 2027 conducted online or offline?
CLAT 2027 will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode.

Q9. How many questions are asked in CLAT UG 2027?
The CLAT UG question paper contains 120 multiple-choice questions.

Q10. What is the duration of the CLAT 2027 examination?
The examination duration is 2 hours.

Q11. Is there negative marking in CLAT 2027?
Yes. One mark is awarded for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q12. What subjects are included in the CLAT UG syllabus?
The CLAT UG syllabus includes English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

Q13. Can candidates apply for both CLAT UG and PG?
Candidates may apply for both programmes if they meet the respective eligibility criteria and submit the required applications and fees.

Q14. How can I download the CLAT 2027 admit card?
Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in to the official CLAT website using their registered login credentials once the admit card is released.

Q15. When will the CLAT 2027 result be declared?
The official result date has not been announced. The result is tentatively expected around mid-December 2026.

Q16. How can I check my CLAT 2027 result?
Candidates can check their results by visiting the official CLAT website and logging in with their registered credentials.

Q17. What is the CLAT 2027 counselling process?
Qualified candidates are invited to participate in the centralised counselling process. Seats are allotted based on merit, preferences, reservation rules, and seat availability.

Q18. Which colleges accept CLAT 2027 scores?
CLAT scores are accepted by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and certain other participating institutions.

Q19. Can I get admission to an NLU without appearing for CLAT?
For admission through the regular CLAT route, candidates must appear for CLAT and meet the admission requirements of the participating university.

Q20. Where can I find CLAT 2027 updates?
Candidates should regularly visit the official Consortium of NLUs website for application announcements, admit cards, examination updates, results, and counselling information.