CLAT 2027 Eligibility: Age Limit, Qualification and Attempts

CLAT 2027 requires a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12 for UG admission (40% for SC/ST students), with no upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to 5-year integrated LLB programmes and 1-year LLM programmes across 24 NLUs in India. Before you fill out the CLAT 2027 application form, confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions — educational qualification, age limit, and nationality requirements.

• For UG programmes, you need Class 12 with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST students).
• For PG programmes, you need an LLB degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST students).
• No upper age limit applies for CLAT 2027 — both UG and PG are open to students of all ages.
• Students appearing in Class 12 examinations in 2027 are also eligible to apply provisionally.
• No cap on the number of attempts — you can appear in CLAT any number of times.

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CLAT 2027 UG Eligibility Criteria

To apply for CLAT 2027 UG (5-year integrated BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Sc LLB), you must satisfy the following conditions:

Students currently appearing in their Class 12 exams in 2027 can apply provisionally. They must submit proof of passing with the required percentage before the deadline notified by the Consortium of NLUs. Failure to produce this proof will result in cancellation of the provisional admission.

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CLAT 2027 PG Eligibility Criteria

For CLAT 2027 PG (1-year LLM programme at NLUs), you must meet the following requirements:

Final-year LLB students appearing in their degree examinations in 2027 may apply provisionally for CLAT PG. They need to furnish proof of LLB completion with the required percentage before joining the NLU they are allotted through counselling.

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Age Limit for CLAT 2027

There is no upper age limit for CLAT 2027 for either UG or PG programmes. The Consortium of NLUs removed the age cap in 2020, making the exam accessible to students and working professionals of all ages.

This change benefits working professionals, gap-year students, and people returning to education after a break. You can appear in CLAT 2027 even if you are in your 30s, 40s, or beyond — there is no age-related disqualification, as long as you hold the required educational qualification.

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Educational Qualification for CLAT 2027

Your academic background is the most critical eligibility factor for CLAT 2027. The requirements differ for UG and PG programmes:

For UG Programmes: You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from any recognised board — CBSE, ICSE, state boards, IB, Cambridge IGCSE, and others are all accepted. The minimum aggregate is 45% for General/OBC/EWS students and 40% for SC/ST students. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2027 may also apply provisionally.

For PG Programmes: You must hold an LLB degree — either a 3-year LLB after graduation or a 5-year integrated LLB programme — from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India. The minimum aggregate is 55% for General/OBC/EWS students and 50% for SC/ST students. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally.

Aggregate Calculation: The percentage is calculated on the aggregate of all subjects in the qualifying examination. Where boards prescribe a best-of-five or best-of-six formula, the percentage as declared on your marksheet is taken into account. You do not need to calculate it separately.

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Number of Attempts for CLAT 2027

CLAT 2027 imposes no restriction on the number of attempts. You can appear in the exam as many times as you want, provided you continue to satisfy the educational qualification requirement at the time of each application.

Students who appeared in CLAT 2025 or CLAT 2026 but did not secure their preferred NLU can attempt CLAT 2027 without any restriction. There is no penalty for re-appearing and your score from the current year’s exam is used for seat allotment.

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Category-wise Eligibility Relaxation for CLAT 2027

The Consortium of NLUs provides a relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks for students from reserved categories. The table below shows the category-wise eligibility cutoff:

SC and ST students who scored between 40% and 44% in Class 12 are fully eligible for CLAT 2027 UG and must not miss applying due to the misconception that 45% is universal. A valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority must be submitted at the time of document verification to claim the reservation benefit. Similarly, SC/ST students with 50%–54% in LLB are eligible for CLAT 2027 PG.