CLAT 2027 is expected to offer approximately 3,950–4,100 undergraduate seats across all participating National Law Universities, based on CLAT 2026 data where 3,952 UG seats were distributed across the consortium.
The Consortium of NLUs releases the official CLAT seat matrix along with the detailed information brochure, typically in July–August. Each NLU follows central government reservation norms — 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL where applicable, and 10% for EWS — alongside institution-specific state domicile quotas ranging from 25% to 62%. Knowing the seat distribution across NLUs and categories helps you set realistic college targets during CLAT 2027 counselling.
- Total expected UG seats in CLAT 2027: ~3,950–4,100 (based on CLAT 2026 trends)
- General/Unreserved category holds approximately 40% of all-India quota seats after reservations and state domicile adjustments.
- NLSIU Bengaluru has the highest UG intake (~310 seats) among all NLUs in the consortium.
- Most NLUs reserve 25–62% of seats for home-state domicile students, significantly reducing all-India open seats.
- PwD students get a 5% horizontal reservation across all categories at every NLU.
- NRI and Foreign National seats are supernumerary — over and above the stated intake — ranging from 10–40 seats per NLU.
| Direct Link to CLAT 2027 Official Notification and Seat Matrix (UPCOMING) |
CLAT 2027 Total Seats Overview
Based on CLAT 2026 data, approximately 3,952 UG seats and 1,590 LLM seats are expected across all participating NLUs in CLAT 2027. The seat matrix is anticipated to remain similar, with possible marginal additions if newly affiliated NLUs join the consortium. The confirmed figures will appear in the official CLAT 2027 notification published by the Consortium of NLUs.
| Program | Expected Seats in CLAT 2027 |
|---|---|
| BA LLB 5-Year (UG) | ~3,950–4,100 |
| LLM (PG) | ~1,550–1,600 |
| NRI / Foreign National Seats | ~300–400 (supernumerary, over and above intake) |
NLU-Wise Seat Matrix for CLAT 2027
The table below lists the expected UG seat intake for each participating NLU in CLAT 2027, based on CLAT 2026 trends. All figures are expected and based on 2026 data — the confirmed 2027 seat matrix will be published with the official CLAT 2027 notification.
| S.No. | NLU | Location | Expected UG Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLSIU Bengaluru | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 310 |
| 2 | MNLU Nagpur | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 240 |
| 3 | NLIU Bhopal | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 202 |
| 4 | NUSRL Ranchi | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 201 |
| 5 | NLU Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | 196 |
| 6 | RMLNLU Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 191 |
| 7 | WBNUJS Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | 182 |
| 8 | RGNUL Patiala | Patiala, Punjab | 180 |
| 9 | HNLU Raipur | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 180 |
| 10 | NLUO Cuttack | Cuttack, Odisha | 180 |
| 11 | HPNLU Shimla | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | 180 |
| 12 | GNLU Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 172 |
| 13 | CNLU Patna | Patna, Bihar | 138 |
| 14 | NALSAR Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Telangana | 132 |
| 15 | DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 132 |
| 16 | TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 120 |
| 17 | MNLU Aurangabad | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 120 |
| 18 | NLUJA Guwahati | Guwahati, Assam | 120 |
| 19 | DNLU Jabalpur | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | 120 |
| 20 | DBRANLU Sonepat | Sonepat, Haryana | 120 |
| 21 | MNLU Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 100 |
| 22 | GNLU Silvassa | Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 66 |
| 23 | NUALS Kochi | Kochi, Kerala | 60 |
| 24 | NLUT Agartala | Agartala, Tripura | 60 |
| 25 | RPNLUP Prayagraj | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| Total (Expected) | ~3,952 | ||
Category-Wise Seat Distribution
All NLUs in the CLAT consortium follow central government reservation norms. These percentages apply to all-India quota seats and, separately, to state domicile quota seats where the NLU has implemented a home-state reservation. The table below shows the standard category-wise reservation across NLUs.
| Category | Reservation | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | ~40.5% (post-EWS inclusion) | Vertical |
| Other Backward Classes – NCL (OBC-NCL) | 27% | Vertical |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% | Vertical |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% | Vertical |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% | Vertical |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% | Horizontal (across all categories) |
| Women (select NLUs) | 20–30% | Horizontal (e.g. NALSAR, NLU Jodhpur) |
| State / Domicile Quota | 25–62% | Horizontal (within each vertical category) |
| NRI / Foreign Nationals | 10–40 seats per NLU | Supernumerary (over and above intake) |
OBC-NCL note: Most NLUs now apply 27% OBC-NCL reservation as per central norms. However, actual implementation may vary by institution and the sub-categories recognized in each state.
Category-Wise Breakdown for Major NLUs
The table below shows the expected category-wise seat split for select top NLUs in CLAT 2027, based on CLAT 2026 data and expected to remain similar. Figures marked (~) are approximate. Refer to the official CLAT 2027 brochure for confirmed numbers.
| NLU | Total UG Seats | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwD (horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 300 | 121 | 45 | 23 | 81 | 30 | 15 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 132 | ~63 | 19 | 8 | 26 | 13 | 6 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 132 | 73 | 20 | 8 | 7 | — | 4 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 202 | 78 | 24 | 30 | 21 | — | — |
| NLU Jodhpur | 196 | 85 | 25 | 12 | 34 | — | — |
| MNLU Mumbai | 100 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 10 | — |
State Domicile Quota at Key NLUs
Most NLUs reserve a portion of seats in every category for students domiciled in the home state. All-India students compete only for the remaining open seats, which significantly raises the effective CLAT score required for admission to NLUs with large state quotas.
| NLU | State Domicile Quota | Approx. All-India Open UG Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MNLU Mumbai | 62% (Maharashtra) | ~38 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 50% (Madhya Pradesh) | ~101 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 45% (Uttar Pradesh) | ~105 |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 25% (Karnataka) | ~225 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 25% (Telangana) | ~99 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 25% (West Bengal) | ~99 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 25% (Rajasthan) | ~147 |
| MNLU Nagpur | 25% (Maharashtra) | ~180 |
CLAT 2027 LLM Seats
CLAT also serves as the gateway for LLM admissions at participating NLUs. Based on CLAT 2026 data, approximately 1,550–1,600 LLM seats are expected to be available for CLAT 2027. The same category-wise reservation norms apply to LLM seats. The table below lists expected LLM seat counts for select NLUs.
| NLU | Expected LLM Seats |
|---|---|
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 100 |
| HNLU Raipur | 90 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 88 |
| RGNUL Patiala | 80 |
| HPNLU Shimla | 80 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 69 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 66 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 66 |
| CNLU Patna | 66 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 57 |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 60 |
| Others (remaining NLUs) | ~620 |
| Total (Expected) | ~1,590 |
CLAT 2027 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are available in CLAT 2027?
Ans. Based on CLAT 2026 data, approximately 3,950–4,100 UG seats and 1,550–1,600 LLM seats are expected in CLAT 2027. The official seat matrix will be confirmed in the CLAT 2027 notification available at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Ques. Which NLU has the most UG seats in CLAT 2027?
Ans. NLSIU Bengaluru has the highest expected UG seat intake at approximately 310 seats, followed by MNLU Nagpur (240 seats) and NLIU Bhopal (202 seats), based on CLAT 2026 trends.
Ques. What is the category-wise reservation in CLAT 2027?
Ans. CLAT 2027 follows standard central norms: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL, 10% for EWS, and approximately 40.5% for General/Unreserved. PwD students receive a 5% horizontal reservation across all categories. Most NLUs also reserve 25–62% of seats for home-state domicile students separately.
Ques. Which NLU has the highest state domicile quota in CLAT 2027?
Ans. MNLU Mumbai has the highest state domicile quota at 62% reserved for Maharashtra students, leaving only around 38 all-India open UG seats. NLIU Bhopal reserves 50% for MP domicile and RMLNLU Lucknow reserves 45% for UP domicile. Most other NLUs maintain a 25% home-state quota.
Ques. Are NRI seats included in the CLAT 2027 total seat count?
Ans. No. NRI and Foreign National seats are supernumerary — over and above the regular intake at each NLU. Each NLU typically allocates 10–40 such seats, which do not reduce the number of seats available for Indian students.
Ques. When will the CLAT 2027 official seat matrix be released?
Ans. The Consortium of NLUs releases the official CLAT seat matrix as part of the detailed information brochure, usually in July–August for a December exam. You can check consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the confirmed CLAT 2027 figures once the notification is published.
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