CLAT 2027 Registration Portal Now Live! Key Dates to Know.

CLAT 2027 Registration Portal Now Live! Key Dates, Fees, Eligibility, and Step-by-Step Application Guide

Attention Law Aspirants! The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially opened the application window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. Candidates seeking admission to 5-year integrated LL.B. and 1-year LL.M. courses across 24 participating NLUs for the 2027–2028 academic session can now register on the official portal.

Whether you're targeting top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, or WBNUJS Kolkata, here is a complete breakdown of all the critical data, eligibility requirements, and registration steps you need to know before applying.

 Key Schedule & Timeline

  Eligibility Criteria

For Undergraduate (UG - 5 Year Integrated LL.B.)

• Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of:

  • 45% marks for General / OBC / PwD / NRI / OCI candidates.

  • 40% marks for SC / ST candidates.

• Appearing Candidates: Students appearing for their Class 12 board examinations in Spring 2027 are also fully eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: No upper age limit.

For Postgraduate (PG - 1 Year LL.M.)

• Educational Qualification: Possess an LL.B. degree or equivalent with a minimum of:

• • 50% marks for General / OBC / PwD candidates.

  • 45% marks for SC / ST candidates.

• Appearing Candidates: Candidates in their final year of the LL.B. degree program can also apply.
• Age Limit: No upper age limit.

Application Fee & Payment Details

• General / OBC / PwD / NRI / OCI Candidates: ₹4,000
• SC / ST / BPL Candidates: ₹3,500
• Previous Years' Official Question Papers (Optional): ₹500
• Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking)

 Documents Required Before You Fill the Form

Keep scanned copies of the following ready in the specified formats:

1. Passport-size Photograph (clear, recent front-facing photo; JPEG format up to 500 KB)

2. Candidate's Signature (clear signature on white paper; JPEG format up to 100 KB)

3. Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer, if applicable; PDF format up to 2 MB)

4. PwD or BPL Certificate (if applying under these categories; PDF format up to 2 MB)

5. State Domicile Certificate (if claiming state-level NLU quota; PDF format up to 2 MB)

 Quick Step-by-Step Registration Guide

1. Visit Official Website: Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

2. New Registration: Click on "CLAT 2027" and register using a valid email address and active mobile number.

3. Verify OTP: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number and email to activate your account.

4. Fill Application Form: Enter your personal details, permanent address, and academic qualifications.

5. Select NLU Preferences: Choose your preferred examination city centres and fill out your order of preference for participating NLUs carefully (Note: NLU preference order cannot be altered after form submission).

6. Upload Documents: Attach your photograph, signature, and category certificates as required.

7. Pay Application Fee: Pay the prescribed application fee online and download the payment receipt.

8. Final Submission: Submit the form and print/save a copy of the confirmation page for your records.

 Quick Glance: Exam Structure (UG)

• Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Time: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark for correct answers; -0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Core Sections:

• • English Language

  • Current Affairs including General Knowledge

  • Legal Reasoning

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Quantitative Techniques (Elementary Math)