📢 Page Updated for CLAT 2027:
This page contains the latest information for CLAT 2027 (expected December 6, 2026 (Sunday)),
plus CLAT 2026 counselling: Rounds 1–4 ✅ Completed | Round 5 Final: May 20, 2026 ⏳ (Fee window: May 20–25, 2026).
Last updated: May 14, 2026
✅ CLAT 2026 UG Rounds 1–4 Completed: Round 4 allotment was released on May 9, 2026 (2:00 PM) after the Allahabad High Court upheld the Consortium's Final Answer Key and allowed the delayed counselling to resume. Confirmation fee window for Round 4 was May 9–14, 2026 (2:00 PM). Round 5 Final allotment is on May 20, 2026 (10:00 AM). Confirmation fee window: May 20–25, 2026 (2:00 PM). University fee payment (Freeze R4–R5) deadline: May 30, 2026 (5:00 PM).
📅 CLAT 2026 Counselling Timeline (Latest)
Counselling Round
Allotment Date
Confirmation Period
Status
Round 1
January 7, 2026
Jan 7 – Jan 15, 2026
✅ Completed
Round 2
January 22, 2026
Jan 22 – Jan 29, 2026
✅ Completed
Round 3 (UG)
February 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Feb 25 – Mar 6, 2026 (1:00 PM)
✅ Completed
Round 3 (PG)
February 5, 2026
Feb 5 – Feb 12, 2026
✅ Completed
University Fee Deadline (R1–R3 Freeze)
April 24, 2026 (5:00 PM)
✅ Completed
Round 4 (UG)
May 9, 2026 (2:00 PM) [Originally May 2 — postponed due to Allahabad HC judgment]
Understanding previous year cut-offs helps set realistic targets. Below are CLAT 2025 actual closing ranks for top NLUs (General category, Round 1):
📊 Note: Cut-offs vary each year based on difficulty level, number of applicants, and seat availability.
Use these as reference points, not absolute benchmarks. Round 1 closing ranks shown below.
National Law University
General (Open)
General (Close)
OBC (Close)
SC (Close)
NLSIU Bangalore
1
112
1,541
3,133
NALSAR Hyderabad
17
159
1,219
3,273
WBNUJS Kolkata
57
327
4,168
4,753
NLU Jodhpur
159
367
1,776
5,445
NLIU Bhopal
257
480
1,757
5,763
GNLU Gandhinagar
381
621
2,103
6,218
RMLNLU Lucknow
456
742
2,341
6,891
NLU Delhi(⚠️ Does NOT participate in CLAT — uses AILET)
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is India's premier national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admissions to BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs at 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.
🎯 CLAT 2027 Quick Facts:
Exam Date: December 6, 2026 (Sunday) (Expected)
Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Registration: August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (Expected)
Notification: July 20, 2026 (Expected)
Mode: Offline — Pen & Paper-Based Test
Total Questions: 120 MCQs | Total Marks: 120
Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer
Competition: 75,000+ candidates for ~3,952 seats
📌 Important: CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in July 20, 2026 and close on October 31, 2026.
The exam is highly competitive — early structured preparation is essential for success.
💡 Pro Tip: Dates are based on previous year patterns. Keep checking
consortiumofnlus.ac.in
for confirmed dates after official notification in July 20, 2026.
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern & Structure
CLAT 2027 UG consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (120 marks)
to be completed in 2 hours. It uses a unique passage-based comprehension format
with passages of 300–450 words followed by 4–5 questions each.
Section
Questions (Approx.)
Topics Covered
English Language
22–26
Reading comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
Current Affairs & GK
28–32
Contemporary events, Static GK, Indian & World affairs
Legal Reasoning
28–32
Legal principles, Constitutional law, Application to facts
⚠️ Negative Marking:-0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Unattempted questions = 0 marks. Strategic answering is crucial.
🎯 Comprehension-Based Approach
Each section tests reading & comprehension, analysis, application and inference through passages. Traditional rote-learning does NOT work — you must develop strong reading speed and analytical thinking.
CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Requirements
Qualifying Examination
10+2 or equivalent from recognized board
Minimum Marks
45% aggregate in Class 12 (all categories)
Stream
Any stream — Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Age Limit
No upper age limit (BCI guidelines)
12th Appearing
Provisional application allowed; marks needed at admission
Attempts
Unlimited attempts
📊 Category-Wise Minimum Marks
Category
Minimum Marks in Class 12
General / Unreserved
45% aggregate
OBC (Other Backward Classes)
45% aggregate
SC (Scheduled Caste)
45% aggregate
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
45% aggregate
⚠️ Note:No relaxation in minimum percentage for SC/ST in CLAT. All categories require 45% marks.
✅ Class 12 Appearing: Students appearing in final Class 12 exams can apply provisionally. Must produce certificate showing 45%+ at time of NLU admission.
26 National Law Universities Participating in CLAT 2027
📊 Total Seats: ~3,952 UG BA LLB seats + 1,378 LLM seats across 26 participating NLUs through CLAT 2027 (including all categories and state quota).
🏆 Top NLUs & Expected Cutoff Ranks
NLU
Highlights
Expected General Rank
NLSIU Bangalore
India's #1 Law School, Best placements
1–112
NALSAR Hyderabad
Top 3, Strong moot court tradition
17–159
NLIU Bhopal
Top 5, Strong academics & placements
257–480
WBNUJS Kolkata
Top 5, Excellent faculty & alumni
57–327
NLU Jodhpur
Top 10, Good campus environment
159–367
GNLU Gandhinagar
Modern infrastructure, specialized programs
381–621
RMLNLU Lucknow
Established reputation, North India
456–742
RGNUL Patiala
Punjab campus, growing reputation
612–1,024
📋 Complete List of 26 NLUs
NLSIU Bangalore
NALSAR Hyderabad
NLIU Bhopal
WBNUJS Kolkata
NLU Jodhpur
HNLU Raipur
GNLU Gandhinagar
RMLNLU Lucknow
RGNUL Patiala
CNLU Patna
NUALS Kochi
NLUJ Guwahati
NUSRL Ranchi
MNLU Mumbai
MNLU Nagpur
MNLU Aurangabad
NLUA Assam
DSNLU Visakhapatnam
TNNLS Tiruchirappalli
DBRANLU Sonipat
HPNLU Shimla
MPDNLU Jabalpur
NLIU Jorhat
GNLU Silvassa
NLU Tripura (NLUT Agartala)
RPNLU Prayagraj
IIULER Goa
⚠️ Important:NLU Delhi does NOT participate in CLAT. It conducts its own exam — AILET (All India Law Entrance Test).
🎓 Other Universities Accepting CLAT Scores
Jindal Global Law School (Sonipat) — Top private law school
Alliance University (Bangalore)
Nirma University (Ahmedabad)
UPES (Dehradun)
Christ University (Bangalore)
And several other reputed institutions
CLAT 2027 Syllabus — Detailed Breakdown
The CLAT 2027 syllabus is comprehension-based across all 5 sections.
Click below for the complete section-wise breakdown:
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