CLAT 2027: Common Law Admission Test
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is India’s centralized national law entrance examination organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities. CLAT scores govern admission into 5-year integrated undergraduate law programs (B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B. Hons.) across 24 National Law Universities and 60+ affiliated law colleges.
Examination Highlights & Structure
| Exam Name | CLAT 2027: Common Law Admission Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Examination Level | National Level Law Entrance Examination |
| Frequency & Mode | Once a year (First Sunday of December) • Pen and Paper (Offline OMR) |
| Duration & Total Marks | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) • 120 Marks (120 Questions) |
| Official Convener Portal | https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Eligibility Criteria & Statutory Norms
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions organized around reading passages of approximately 450 words each.
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 mark deduction for incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted.
| Section Name | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22-26 Questions (approx 20%) | 22-26 Marks |
| Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 28-32 Questions (approx 25%) | 28-32 Marks |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 Questions (approx 25%) | 28-32 Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 Questions (approx 20%) | 22-26 Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 Questions (approx 10%) | 10-14 Marks |
CLAT 2027 Exam Date & Crucial Schedule
When is the CLAT 2027 exam date?
The CLAT 2027 exam date is tentatively scheduled for First Sunday of December 2026 as a national computer-based test conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). The official notification bulletin and application registration window open in April – May 2027 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
| Milestone / Event | Expected / Notification Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Portal & Registration Opens | First Week of July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Registration Closes | First Week of November 2026 | Expected |
| Admit Card Download | Third Week of November 2026 | Expected |
| CLAT 2027 Examination | First Sunday of December 2026 | Expected |
| Results & Merit List | Third Week of December 2026 | Expected |
Syllabus Breakdown & Subject Highlights
Legal Reasoning
- •Constitutional Law principles & landmark Supreme Court judgments
- •Law of Torts & Negligence
- •Law of Contracts & Offer-Acceptance
- •Criminal Law (BNS/IPC) principles
- •International Treaties & Intellectual Property
Logical Reasoning
- •Identifying Premises & Conclusions
- •Strengthening & Weakening Arguments
- •Inferences & Flaws in Reasoning
- •Analogies & Paradoxes
Target Cutoffs & Participating Institutes
| Institution | Cutoff Benchmark | Fee Estimate | Median CTC / Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru (BA LL.B Hons) | AIR 1 – 110 | ₹4.0 Lakhs / Year | ₹18.0 LPA |
| NALSAR Hyderabad (BA LL.B Hons) | AIR 111 – 260 | ₹3.5 Lakhs / Year | ₹17.0 LPA |
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BA / B.Sc LL.B) | AIR 261 – 450 | ₹3.2 Lakhs / Year | ₹16.5 LPA |
| NLU Jodhpur | AIR 451 – 700 | ₹3.0 Lakhs / Year | ₹15.0 LPA |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | AIR 701 – 1,100 | ₹2.8 Lakhs / Year | ₹14.0 LPA |
Topper Strategy & Preparation Roadmap
Prioritize reading stamina: CLAT presents over 15,000 words across 120 minutes. Cultivate the ability to read and comprehend passages at 250+ words per minute.
In Legal Reasoning, remember that prior legal knowledge is not mandatory; you must apply the principles stated explicitly in the passage to the factual scenario without introducing external legal opinions.
Dedicate 30 minutes daily to tracking national and international legal developments, constitutional bench rulings, and statutory amendments.
Official Statutory Sources & Citations
Campus Gupshup editorial intelligence is compiled and verified against official gazette publications and statutory regulatory portals:
Permanent secretariat of 24 National Law Universities established to promote quality legal education.
Statutory body regulating legal practice and university law curriculums in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CLAT require prior memorization of IPC/BNS sections or constitutional articles?
No. The Legal Reasoning section provides the legal rule or principle directly in the passage. Your task is to apply that given principle strictly to the facts of the case.