CLAT PG 2027: Registration Open till Oct 31, Exam Date, Syllabus and Cutoff

CLAT PG 2027, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), is the national-level entrance exam for admission to LLM (Master of Laws) programmes at 26 participating NLUs across India. The exam is scheduled for December 6, 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline mode. Registration is currently open — the last date to apply is October 31, 2026.

• Registration Deadline: The CLAT PG 2027 application window closes on October 31, 2026. The window opened on August 3, 2026. You must register on consortiumofnlus.ac.in before this date — late applications are not accepted.
• Admit Card: The CLAT PG 2027 admit card is expected in the 3rd or 4th week of November 2026. In the previous cycle (CLAT PG 2026), the admit card was released about 14 days before the December 7, 2025 exam.
• Exam Date: CLAT PG 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The exam is 2 hours long with 120 passage-based MCQs carrying 120 marks.
• Result: The CLAT PG 2027 result is expected in mid-December 2026. In the previous cycle, the result was declared on December 16, 2025 — just 9 days after the exam. Counselling is expected to start in January 2027.

What is CLAT PG 2027?

CLAT PG stands for Common Law Admission Test for Post Graduates. It is the single national-level entrance exam that gives LLB graduates access to LLM programmes across 26 National Law Universities in India. The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), a body made up of all participating NLUs, conducts the exam every year.

More than 17,000 candidates appeared for CLAT PG 2026, competing for approximately 1,590 LLM seats across these NLUs. The exam tests knowledge of core law subjects through a passage-based multiple-choice format — you read a legal passage and answer questions based on it, rather than recall provisions directly.

One important point to note: NLU Delhi does not participate in CLAT PG. It runs its own separate entrance exam, AILET, for LLM admissions. All other major NLUs — including NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, and NLU Jodhpur — accept CLAT PG scores and offer LLM seats through this exam.

The exam is held once a year, typically on the first or second Sunday of December. The academic year in which the LLM programme begins gives the exam its cycle name. So CLAT PG 2027 refers to the exam conducted in December 2026 for LLM admissions starting in 2027. The Consortium released the official CLAT PG 2027 notification on July 22, 2026.

CLAT PG 2027 Key Highlights

The table below covers the most important facts about CLAT PG 2027 at a glance.

Source: Consortium of National Law Universities

CLAT PG 2027 Important Dates

The table below shows the full CLAT PG 2027 event schedule. Upcoming events appear first so you can act on what matters right now. Past events appear at the bottom for reference.

The registration deadline is October 31, 2026 — only 13 days away. No extension has been announced. Complete your application before this date.

Dates for admit card, result, and counselling are expected based on the CLAT PG 2026 cycle pattern. The Consortium will publish official dates separately. Verify all dates on consortiumofnlus.ac.in before taking any action.

CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You should check your eligibility carefully before applying for CLAT PG 2027. The Consortium has set minimum educational and marks requirements for all categories. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a seat — it only makes you eligible to appear for the exam and participate in counselling.

Educational Qualification

You need an LL.B. degree (3-year programme) or a 5-year integrated BA LLB / BBA LLB / BSc LLB degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Degrees from foreign universities may be accepted if they are equivalent to an Indian LLB and recognised by the BCI — verify this with the Consortium before applying.

If you are in the final year of your LLB, you can still apply for CLAT PG 2027. At the time of counselling and document verification, you must provide proof of passing (final marksheets and degree certificate). If you cannot furnish this, your allotted seat will be cancelled.

Minimum Marks Required

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for CLAT PG 2027. Candidates of any age who meet the educational qualification and marks criteria can apply.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

If two candidates secure the same score in CLAT PG 2027, the Consortium resolves the tie using the age of the candidate — the older candidate is ranked higher. If marks and age are both identical, a computerised draw decides the rank. This is specific to CLAT PG and differs from the tie-breaking method used in CLAT UG.

How to Apply for CLAT PG 2027: Application Process

CLAT PG 2027 applications are accepted only through the official CLAT website. There is no offline application process. The window is open until October 31, 2026 — complete your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

• Step 1 – New Registration: Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and click on the CLAT PG 2027 registration link. Enter your name, email ID, and mobile number to create your login. A verification link will be sent to your registered email — click on it to activate your account.
• Step 2 – Fill the Application Form: Log in and fill in your personal details (name, date of birth, gender, category, PwD status, nationality) and your educational details (LLB institution, year of passing, marks obtained). Final-year candidates should enter current available marks and update when final results are out.
• Step 3 – Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background) and your signature in the required format and size. Upload your category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD) if applicable. Check the file size and format specifications on the portal before uploading.
• Step 4 – Choose Exam City: Select your preferred exam city from the list provided. The Consortium allocates the final exam centre based on your city preference and availability. You cannot change the exam city after form submission.
• Step 5 – Pay the Application Fee: Pay online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The fee is Rs. 4,000 for General / OBC / NRI candidates and Rs. 3,500 for SC / ST / BPL / PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
• Step 6 – Save Confirmation: After successful payment, download and save the application confirmation page. This is your proof of registration. No physical confirmation is sent by post.

Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying

• Class 10 marksheet or certificate (for date of birth verification)
• LLB degree certificate or final-year admit card and available marksheets
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD), if applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph with white background
• Scanned signature on white paper

CLAT PG 2027 Application Fee

The CLAT PG 2027 application fee is paid online at the time of registration. It is non-refundable in all circumstances — including if you do not appear for the exam or withdraw your application after payment.

Payment can be made through net banking, UPI, debit card, or credit card on the official portal. Keep the payment receipt and transaction ID safe — you will need them if there is a technical error with your application status.

Top NLUs Accepting CLAT PG 2027 Score

All 26 participating NLUs accept CLAT PG scores for their LLM programmes. The table below covers the most sought-after NLUs by reputation and demand. Seats and closing ranks are based on the CLAT PG 2026 cycle — official 2027 data will be available after counselling concludes in 2027.

LLM seat figures are approximate and may vary year to year. Closing ranks marked with ~ are indicative estimates based on secondary sources from the 2026 cycle. Some NLUs offer specialisation-based LLM programmes (Business Law, Criminal Law, IPR, Constitutional Law) rather than a general LLM — check each NLU’s official website for programme specifics. NLU Delhi is not listed as it does not participate in CLAT PG.

The total LLM seats across all 26 NLUs in CLAT PG 2026 was approximately 1,590, including NRI and supernumerary seats. With roughly 17,335 registered candidates competing for these seats, the overall competition ratio was around 11 candidates per seat.

CLAT PG 2027 Preparation Tips

With about 7 weeks left before the December 6, 2026 exam, this is a focused sprint phase. The CLAT PG format rewards analytical reading and legal reasoning over memorisation — which means your preparation approach matters as much as the hours you invest.

Subject-wise Strategy

• Constitutional Law (Top Priority): Constitutional Law forms the backbone of most CLAT PG papers. Focus on landmark Supreme Court judgements — read the full judgement in cases like Kesavananda Bharati (1973), Maneka Gandhi (1978), S.R. Bommai (1994), and Puttaswamy (2017). Understand the ratio, not just the ruling. The Consortium regularly draws passages from constitutional law debates around fundamental rights, federalism, and judicial review.
• Jurisprudence: Legal philosophy passages appear in almost every paper. Focus on the key schools — Natural Law (Aquinas, Finnis), Legal Positivism (Austin, Hart, Kelsen), and American Legal Realism. Practice connecting jurisprudential theories to current legal developments. The Consortium often picks passages from law review articles that apply classical theories to contemporary issues.
• Contracts and Torts: These subjects are tested heavily through application questions. Practice applying doctrines like frustration of contract, vicarious liability, and the Rylands v Fletcher rule to novel fact situations. The exam will not ask you to quote section numbers — it will give you a fact pattern and test whether you can apply the right principle correctly.
• Criminal Law: Pay attention to the general exceptions (Section 84 insanity, private defence), murder vs culpable homicide distinctions, and the law of abetment and conspiracy. With the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) now in force, passages may compare BNS provisions with the old IPC — prepare for both.
• International Law and Administrative Law: Follow current international legal developments — climate law, WTO disputes, diplomatic immunity cases. Administrative law passages often test the principles of natural justice and judicial review of executive action.

General Strategy for the Final 7 Weeks

• Daily passage practice: Solve at least 20–25 passage-based MCQs every day from different subject areas. Speed and accuracy on passage questions is a skill that only develops with consistent practice.
• One full-length mock test per week: Take at least one timed full-length mock test (120 questions, 2 hours) every week. More importantly, spend equal time after the test analysing every mistake — categorise errors as knowledge gaps, misreading, or time management failures.
• Landmark case revision sheet: Build a quick-reference sheet of 50–60 landmark cases across all subjects, noting the core principle (ratio decidendi) of each. This is more useful than re-reading textbooks in the final weeks.
• Negative marking discipline: With -0.25 per wrong answer, a wild guess on 4 wrong answers costs you 1 full mark. In the exam, skip questions where you are truly unsure and come back. If you can eliminate 2 options, attempt the question — the expected value is positive.
• Read legal commentary and judgements: The Consortium sources passages from law journal articles, Law Commission reports, and Supreme Court judgements. Regularly reading The Wire Law, Bar and Bench, or SCC Online headnotes keeps you familiar with the style and density of legal writing you will face in the exam.