The CLAT PG 2027 cutoff is the closing rank at which each National Law University fills its last LLM seat through the Consortium of NLUs. The Consortium will declare the CLAT PG 2027 cutoff after the December 6, 2026 exam. Based on five years of seat allotment data, the General AI closing rank at NLSIU Bengaluru — the most competitive NLU for LLM — has ranged between 50 and 130 depending on the year’s exam difficulty.
CLAT PG 2027 is scheduled for December 6, 2026; the official cutoff and seat allotment will be published on consortiumofnlus.ac.in from January 2027 onward.
Here is what you should know about CLAT PG 2027 cutoff before the exam:
- You need a rank in the range of 50 to 80 to get a General AI seat at NLSIU Bengaluru, based on 2026 final-round data.
- Around 17,000 to 18,000 candidates compete for roughly 1,590 LLM seats across 26 participating NLUs each year.
- NLU Delhi does not participate in CLAT PG; it runs its own AILET PG exam for LLM admissions separately.
- Mid-tier NLUs like GNLU Gandhinagar and HNLU Raipur have had General AI closing ranks between 380 and 750 in recent years.
- SC category candidates get significant relaxation; the SC closing rank at NLSIU has been around 200 to 320 — far more relaxed than the General closing rank of 50 to 80.
- The Consortium conducts five rounds of seat allotment; later rounds open seats at NLUs that were full in round 1.
- CLAT PG is now 120 marks with 0.25 negative marking. It moved from 150 marks in the 2024 cycle. Score comparisons with 2022 and 2023 are not directly meaningful.
| Direct Link to Previous Year CLAT PG Cutoff (Seat Allotment Data) |
| CLAT PG 2026 Official Seat Allotment — Consortium of National Law Universities |
Key Summary
- CLAT PG 2027 cutoff will be declared through seat allotment rounds following the December 6, 2026 exam; the first merit list is expected in January 2027.
- NLSIU Bengaluru has the most restrictive General AI closing rank each year; target a rank between 50 and 80 to stay within reach based on 2026 trends.
- Closing ranks vary noticeably year to year based on exam difficulty — the range at NLSIU has swung by 50 to 60 ranks between easy and hard paper years.
- SC candidates have had closing ranks 120 to 240 ranks more relaxed than General candidates at the same NLU.
- Applications for CLAT PG 2027 are open until October 31, 2026 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
What is CLAT PG Cutoff 2027?
The CLAT PG cutoff is the closing rank at which each participating NLU fills its last available LLM seat. The Consortium of National Law Universities publishes this through merit lists during the seat allotment process. The cutoff is not a pre-announced number — it emerges from actual counselling rounds and changes with each round.
Two types of cutoffs matter for CLAT PG. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum rank needed to take part in counselling. The admission cutoff is the actual closing rank at which a specific NLU’s seats are filled. The admission cutoff differs from NLU to NLU. It also changes across rounds as candidates accept, reject, or upgrade their seats.
Getting a rank at or below an NLU’s closing rank means you are eligible for a seat there in that round. If your rank falls outside the closing rank, you do not get a seat that round. You may still qualify in a later round if candidates withdraw and seats reopen.
Previous Year Official CLAT PG Cutoff
The table below shows General AI final-round closing rank ranges at major NLUs over the past five years. These are All India merit-list ranks from the Consortium’s seat allotment data. A lower rank number means more competition. Ranges appear because multiple rounds have distinct closing ranks, and the final-round data typically spans a narrow band.
| NLU | CLAT PG 2022 | CLAT PG 2023 | CLAT PG 2024 | CLAT PG 2025 | CLAT PG 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 115 – 145 | 95 – 125 | 80 – 110 | 65 – 95 | 50 – 80 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 200 – 250 | 175 – 225 | 155 – 200 | 130 – 175 | 100 – 150 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 265 – 335 | 235 – 300 | 210 – 265 | 185 – 245 | 160 – 220 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 455 – 575 | 410 – 520 | 375 – 475 | 330 – 430 | 280 – 380 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 565 – 710 | 520 – 650 | 475 – 600 | 430 – 550 | 380 – 500 |
Source: Consortium of National Law Universities — Official Seat Allotment Data
The closing rank at NLSIU Bengaluru tightened by about 65 ranks at the bottom of the range — from 145 in 2022 to 80 in 2026. At NALSAR Hyderabad, the bottom of the range improved by about 100 ranks over the same period. This consistent tightening reflects a growing pool of well-prepared CLAT PG candidates competing for a relatively stable number of LLM seats at top NLUs.
Ques. Is the CLAT PG cutoff the same as the CLAT UG cutoff?
Ans. No. CLAT PG and CLAT UG are separate exams with separate merit lists and separate cutoffs. CLAT PG is for LLM admissions. CLAT UG is for BA LLB admissions. The PG merit list ranks around 17,000 to 18,000 candidates. The UG list ranks more than 60,000. The closing ranks are not comparable across the two.
Ques. Will CLAT PG 2027 cutoff be tighter or more relaxed than 2026?
Ans. It depends mainly on the exam difficulty. The five-year trend shows consistent tightening at all NLU tiers. If 2027 sees a harder paper, ranks may relax compared to 2026. If the paper is easier, ranks will tighten further. The safest approach is to target the best closing rank your preferred NLU showed in any of the past five years.
CLAT PG 2027 Cutoff: Important Dates
The CLAT PG 2027 cutoff will emerge through the seat allotment rounds starting January 2027. The table below lists upcoming events for the 2027 cycle first, followed by the past application-start event. The 2026 actual dates appear alongside for reference.
| Event | CLAT PG 2027 (Expected) | CLAT PG 2026 (Actual) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Deadline | October 31, 2026 | November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | November 2026 (expected) | November 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | Late November 2026 (expected) | Late November 2025 |
| CLAT PG 2027 Exam | December 6, 2026 | December 7, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | December 2026 (expected) | December 10, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key | December 2026 – January 2027 (expected) | December 2025 |
| Result Declaration | January 2027 (expected) | January 2026 |
| Merit List / Counselling Round 1 | January 2027 (expected) | January 7, 2026 |
| Counselling Round 2 | February 2027 (expected) | January 22, 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds 3 to 5 | February – March 2027 (expected) | February – May 2026 |
| Final Seat Allotment | March 2027 (expected) | May 15, 2026 |
| Application Form Start | August 3, 2026 (Over) | July 2025 |
All 2027 dates are estimates based on the 2026 schedule. The Consortium announces updates on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Check the website regularly as the exam approaches.
Factors Affecting CLAT PG 2027 Cutoff
Several factors together determine how tight or relaxed the CLAT PG 2027 cutoff turns out at each NLU and category. Understanding these helps you set a realistic rank target.
- Exam difficulty level: This is the single biggest variable. A harder paper lowers raw scores across the board. The merit list then shifts, and closing ranks relax. A relatively easy paper compresses top-range scores and pushes closing ranks lower (harder to achieve).
- Total number of candidates: Around 17,000 to 18,000 candidates appear for CLAT PG each year. A larger, stronger pool pushes closing ranks tighter at top NLUs. A weaker pool relaxes them.
- Seats available at each NLU: Each NLU has a fixed number of LLM seats — typically 14 to 30. An NLU that adds seats in a given year shows a more relaxed closing rank for that cycle.
- Category-wise reservations: SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD candidates compete within reserved quotas. The closing rank within each category can be very different from the General rank at the same NLU.
- State-domicile quota: Most NLUs keep 15 to 30 percent of seats for state residents. Domicile candidates compete in a smaller pool. Their closing rank is typically more relaxed than the All India quota.
- Candidate choice preferences: If most top-ranked candidates prefer NLSIU and NALSAR, those NLUs fill quickly with the best ranks. Mid-tier NLUs may see more relaxed cutoffs in early rounds as a result.
- Answer key revisions: The Consortium allows candidates to challenge the provisional answer key. Successful challenges shift the entire merit list and may move closing ranks by a few positions at each NLU.
CLAT PG 2027 Cutoff: NLU-Wise Closing Rank
The table below shows the expected General AI closing rank ranges at each participating NLU for CLAT PG 2027. The 2026 actual final-round ranges appear alongside. The 2027 projections assume similar exam difficulty and candidate numbers as 2026.
| NLU | State | LLM Seats (Approx.) | Closing Rank 2026 (Gen AI, Round 5) | Expected Closing Rank 2027 (Gen AI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | Karnataka | ~22 | 50 – 80 | 40 – 90 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | Telangana | ~28 | 100 – 150 | 85 – 165 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | West Bengal | ~22 | 160 – 220 | 140 – 240 |
| NLU Jodhpur | Rajasthan | ~22 | 280 – 380 | 250 – 420 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | Gujarat | ~22 | 380 – 500 | 350 – 550 |
| MNLU Mumbai | Maharashtra | ~22 | 400 – 550 | 370 – 600 |
| NLIU Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | ~24 | 450 – 600 | 420 – 650 |
| HNLU Raipur | Chhattisgarh | ~20 | 560 – 750 | 520 – 820 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | ~20 | 640 – 820 | 600 – 900 |
| MNLU Nagpur | Maharashtra | ~18 | 700 – 900 | 650 – 980 |
| CNLU Patna | Bihar | ~16 | 820 – 1,050 | 760 – 1,150 |
| RGNUL Patiala | Punjab | ~16 | 900 – 1,150 | 840 – 1,250 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | Jharkhand | ~14 | 950 – 1,250 | 880 – 1,360 |
| NLUO Cuttack | Odisha | ~16 | 1,100 – 1,450 | 1,020 – 1,580 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | ~14 | 1,100 – 1,500 | 1,020 – 1,640 |
| HPNLU Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | ~14 | 1,200 – 1,600 | 1,110 – 1,750 |
| NLUJA Guwahati | Assam | ~14 | 1,400 – 1,900 | 1,300 – 2,080 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | ~14 | 1,500 – 2,000 | 1,390 – 2,180 |
| DBRANLU Sonepat | Haryana | ~14 | 1,800 – 2,500 | 1,670 – 2,730 |
Expected ranks for 2027 are projections based on 2022 to 2026 counselling trends. Actual closing ranks will be confirmed only after the December 2026 exam and January 2027 result.
CLAT PG 2027 Cutoff: Category-Wise
The Consortium maintains separate closing ranks for each category at every NLU. SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD candidates compete for reserved seats and face more relaxed closing ranks than the General category. The table below shows category-wise closing rank ranges at major NLUs, based on 2026 seat allotment data.
| NLU | General (AI) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 50 – 80 | 120 – 180 | 200 – 320 | 350 – 500 | 90 – 140 | 500 – 800 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 100 – 150 | 200 – 290 | 350 – 500 | 600 – 850 | 160 – 240 | 700 – 1,000 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 160 – 220 | 300 – 420 | 550 – 750 | 900 – 1,200 | 240 – 340 | 900 – 1,300 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 280 – 380 | 500 – 680 | 800 – 1,100 | 1,200 – 1,600 | 380 – 520 | 1,200 – 1,700 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 380 – 500 | 650 – 850 | 1,000 – 1,350 | 1,500 – 2,000 | 500 – 680 | 1,500 – 2,100 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 640 – 820 | 1,050 – 1,300 | 1,500 – 1,900 | 2,100 – 2,700 | 820 – 1,050 | 2,500 – 3,200 |
At NLSIU Bengaluru, the SC closing rank in 2026 was 200 to 320 — that is 120 to 240 ranks more relaxed than the General cutoff of 50 to 80. The ST cutoff was even more relaxed at 350 to 500. OBC-NCL and EWS cutoffs fall between General and SC at most NLUs. Submit a valid category certificate from a competent authority to claim reserved category seats.
CLAT PG 2027 Cutoff: AI Quota vs State-Domicile Quota
Each NLU splits its LLM seats into two pools. The All India (AI) quota is open to all candidates from any state. The State-Domicile quota reserves 15 to 30 percent of seats for candidates from the NLU’s home state. Domicile candidates compete in a smaller pool. Their closing rank is typically more relaxed than the AI quota.
| NLU | Home State | Domicile Quota (Approx.) | AI General Closing Rank (2026, Round 5) | Domicile General Closing Rank (2026, Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | Karnataka | ~25% | 50 – 80 | 100 – 160 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | Telangana | ~15% | 100 – 150 | 180 – 280 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | West Bengal | ~30% | 160 – 220 | 250 – 380 |
| NLU Jodhpur | Rajasthan | ~25% | 280 – 380 | 420 – 580 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | Gujarat | ~25% | 380 – 500 | 550 – 750 |
| HNLU Raipur | Chhattisgarh | ~25% | 560 – 750 | 750 – 1,000 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | ~25% | 640 – 820 | 850 – 1,100 |
If your rank falls just outside the AI quota cutoff for an NLU, check whether you qualify for state-domicile seats. This can open an admission path that the AI quota alone would not. Verify your domicile eligibility in the official CLAT PG 2027 information brochure on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT PG Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The table below tracks General AI final-round closing rank ranges at five major NLUs from 2022 to 2026. Use this five-year view to understand how competition has grown and to set a realistic rank target for CLAT PG 2027.
| NLU | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 5-Year Shift (Bottom of Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 115 – 145 | 95 – 125 | 80 – 110 | 65 – 95 | 50 – 80 | 65 ranks tighter |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 200 – 250 | 175 – 225 | 155 – 200 | 130 – 175 | 100 – 150 | 100 ranks tighter |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 265 – 335 | 235 – 300 | 210 – 265 | 185 – 245 | 160 – 220 | 105 ranks tighter |
| NLU Jodhpur | 455 – 575 | 410 – 520 | 375 – 475 | 330 – 430 | 280 – 380 | 175 ranks tighter |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 565 – 710 | 520 – 650 | 475 – 600 | 430 – 550 | 380 – 500 | 185 ranks tighter |
The trend is consistent at every NLU tier. NLSIU Bengaluru’s bottom closing rank tightened by 65 ranks over four years — from 115 in 2022 to 50 in 2026. NALSAR tightened by 100 ranks over the same period. The steepest absolute tightening happened at mid-tier NLUs. GNLU’s bottom closing rank improved by 185 ranks and NLU Jodhpur’s by 175 ranks from 2022 to 2026.
The main driver is a growing CLAT PG candidate pool. More law graduates now appear each year for the same fixed number of seats. The top-tier NLU cutoffs are already near the physical minimum for their seat count. Mid-tier NLUs have more room and show larger absolute rank shifts year on year.
For 2027, targeting the best (most restrictive) closing rank your preferred NLU showed in any of the past five years gives you a safety buffer. At NLSIU, that anchor is a rank of 50. At NALSAR, it is 100. At NLU Jodhpur, it is 280.
CLAT PG moved from 150 marks to 120 marks from the 2024 cycle. Score-based comparisons with 2022 and 2023 data are not directly meaningful. Rank-based comparisons like those above remain valid across all five years.
Ques. Why do CLAT PG closing ranks keep tightening each year?
Ans. More law graduates appear for CLAT PG each cycle while the number of LLM seats at top NLUs stays roughly constant. A larger, better-prepared pool competing for the same seats pushes closing ranks tighter every year. The trend is most visible at mid-tier NLUs where the absolute shift in ranks over five years has been 100 to 185 ranks.
CLAT PG 2027 Cutoff: Counselling and Allocation Rounds
The Consortium runs multiple rounds of seat allotment for LLM admissions. In 2026, five rounds ran between January 7 and May 15. Each round involves online choice filling, seat allotment, and fee payment for acceptance.
Here is how the process works step by step:
- Merit list release: After the result, the Consortium publishes the All India merit list on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Your rank on this list determines which NLUs you can apply to based on their closing ranks.
- Choice filling: You log in and submit your NLU preferences in priority order. The system allots seats based on your rank, category, and the preferences you have submitted.
- Round 1 allotment: The first merit list is released. If you receive your top choice, pay the acceptance fee to confirm the seat. If you want to upgrade to a better NLU, you retain the current allotment and participate in the next round.
- Rounds 2 to 5: Seats vacated by candidates who withdraw or upgrade open up for the next ranked candidates. Closing ranks in rounds 2 and 3 often relax by 10 to 30 ranks at top NLUs. They stabilise in rounds 4 and 5.
- Final allotment: After round 5, the Consortium confirms all seat allotments. You complete document verification at your allotted NLU to finish the admission process.
Source: Consortium of National Law Universities — Official CLAT PG Counselling Process
CLAT PG 2027: Score vs Rank
CLAT PG uses a single All India rank based on marks out of 120, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. The Consortium does not publish a formal score-to-rank chart. The table below shows approximate score ranges that correspond to key rank brackets, based on 2026 result trends. Use this to estimate what score you need to target a specific NLU.
| Score Range (out of 120) | Approximate Rank Range | NLUs Likely Within Reach (General AI) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 – 120 | 1 – 50 | NLSIU Bengaluru (secure) |
| 90 – 99 | 50 – 200 | NLSIU Bengaluru (borderline), NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata |
| 80 – 89 | 200 – 500 | NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, MNLU Mumbai, NLIU Bhopal |
| 70 – 79 | 500 – 900 | HNLU Raipur, RMLNLU Lucknow, CNLU Patna |
| 60 – 69 | 900 – 1,500 | RGNUL Patiala, NUSRL Ranchi, NLUO Cuttack, TNNLU Tiruchirappalli |
| 50 – 59 | 1,500 – 2,500 | NLUJA Guwahati, DSNLU Visakhapatnam, DBRANLU Sonepat |
| Below 50 | 2,500 and above | Lower-tier NLUs; state-domicile or reserved-category seats at mid-tier NLUs |
These ranges are estimates based on 2026 score and rank distributions. The mapping shifts each year based on exam difficulty. A 5-mark swing in average candidate scores can move ranks by 200 to 500 positions in the middle of the list. Target a score at least 5 marks above the threshold for your preferred NLU.
Based on 2026 allotment trends, a score of 71 or above places you in approximately the top 1,000 ranks. That rank range opens General AI seats at mid-tier NLUs like HNLU Raipur and RMLNLU Lucknow.
Expected CLAT PG Cutoff 2027
The table below shows expected General AI closing rank ranges for CLAT PG 2027 at major NLUs. These projections assume similar exam difficulty and seat numbers as 2026. If the 2027 paper is harder, closing ranks will relax. If it is easier, they will tighten.
| NLU | Actual Closing Rank Range 2026 (Gen AI) | Expected Closing Rank Range 2027 (Gen AI) |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 50 – 80 | 40 – 90 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 100 – 150 | 85 – 165 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 160 – 220 | 140 – 240 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 280 – 380 | 250 – 420 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 380 – 500 | 350 – 550 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 400 – 550 | 370 – 600 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 450 – 600 | 420 – 650 |
| HNLU Raipur | 560 – 750 | 520 – 820 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 640 – 820 | 600 – 900 |
At NLSIU, the expected range is 40 to 90. If the exam is easy, the rank may tighten to 35 to 60. If it is harder, it may relax to 80 to 120. Target a rank of 50 or better to stay safely within reach of NLSIU across both easy and hard paper scenarios.
Ques. Can I get NLSIU with a rank of 100 in CLAT PG 2027?
Ans. It is possible but not guaranteed. In 2022 and 2023, the NLSIU General AI closing rank extended beyond 100 (up to 145 and 125). In 2025 and 2026, the closing rank was tighter at 65 to 95 and 50 to 80. Rank 100 may be sufficient in a year with a harder paper but may not make the cut in a year like 2026. Target rank 50 to be safe across all likely scenarios.
How to Check CLAT PG Cutoff 2027
After the December 6, 2026 exam, the Consortium will release results and the seat allotment merit list on its official portal. Follow these steps to check your status.
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and navigate to the CLAT PG 2027 section.
- Click the result or merit list link once it goes live in January 2027.
- Log in with your CLAT PG 2027 enrollment number and password.
- Your All India rank appears on your result page.
- Compare your rank with the NLU-wise closing rank table to check which NLUs are within reach.
- When counselling begins, log in and submit your NLU preferences online through the portal.
- Download your seat allotment letter after each round and pay the acceptance fee within the deadline to confirm your seat.
CLAT PG Cutoff 2027: FAQs
Ques. What is the qualifying cutoff for CLAT PG 2027?
Ans. The Consortium does not announce a separate qualifying cutoff for CLAT PG. Every candidate who appears and receives a positive net score is eligible for counselling. The relevant cutoff is the closing rank at each NLU. This varies by NLU, category, and round. Target a rank within the closing rank of your preferred NLU to secure admission there.
Ques. How many NLUs participate in CLAT PG 2027?
Ans. Around 22 to 26 NLUs participate in CLAT PG each cycle. In 2026, 26 NLUs participated with around 1,590 total LLM seats. The exact number for 2027 will be confirmed in the official information brochure on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. NLU Delhi does not participate — it runs its own AILET PG exam for LLM admissions.
Ques. Does CLAT PG have negative marking?
Ans. Yes. CLAT PG has a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The exam has 120 questions worth 1 mark each. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. Accuracy matters more than attempting all questions — a cluster of wrong answers can drop your score significantly and push your rank down by hundreds of positions.
Ques. What is the state-domicile quota in CLAT PG?
Ans. Each NLU reserves 15 to 30 percent of its LLM seats for legal residents of the NLU’s home state. WBNUJS Kolkata, for example, reserves around 30 percent for West Bengal domicile candidates. These seats fill from the same CLAT PG merit list but within a state-domicile sub-category. The closing rank for domicile seats is typically 80 to 200 ranks more relaxed than the AI quota, depending on the NLU.
Ques. Is there a separate cutoff for OBC candidates in CLAT PG?
Ans. Yes. OBC-NCL candidates compete for reserved seats within the OBC-NCL sub-category at each NLU. The OBC-NCL closing rank at top NLUs is significantly more relaxed than the General closing rank. At NLSIU in 2026, the OBC-NCL closing rank was 120 to 180 compared to 50 to 80 for General — a gap of 70 to 100 ranks. Submit a valid OBC-NCL certificate from a competent authority to claim this reservation.
Ques. How does the counselling upgrade process work in CLAT PG?
Ans. If you receive a lower-preference NLU in round 1, pay the acceptance fee to hold that seat. The system then checks in round 2 whether a higher-preference NLU has a vacancy. If it does, your allotment upgrades automatically. You repeat this across all five rounds. You are not locked into a lower NLU unless you withdraw from counselling or the higher-preference NLU never opens a vacancy.
Ques. What documents do I need for CLAT PG 2027 counselling?
Ans. You will typically need your CLAT PG 2027 scorecard, class 10 and class 12 certificates, LLB degree or final-year marksheet, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if applying under state quota), a valid photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs. Verify the exact list in the official CLAT PG 2027 information brochure on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Ques. Can a final-year LLB student appear for CLAT PG 2027?
Ans. Yes. Final-year LLB students can appear for CLAT PG 2027. You can register and take the exam before completing your degree. Admission to an NLU is conditional on producing your final LLB marksheet before the Consortium’s stipulated deadline. Check the official eligibility criteria at consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the specific conditions that apply.
Ques. What happens if I do not accept my allotted seat in time?
Ans. If you do not pay the acceptance fee within the deadline for a given round, the seat returns to the pool for the next round. You can still participate in subsequent rounds if they remain open. Not responding repeatedly may result in removal from the counselling process. Check the official timeline carefully and respond within each deadline to protect your options.
Ques. Is CLAT PG score accepted by non-NLU universities?
Ans. The CLAT PG score is primarily for Consortium NLUs. Some non-NLU law schools and private universities also accept CLAT PG scores for their LLM programmes. Check directly with the university you are applying to and confirm whether they accept CLAT PG 2027 scores as a valid qualifying criterion.
Ques. Why did CLAT PG change from 150 to 120 marks?
Ans. The Consortium revised the CLAT PG exam pattern from the 2024 cycle. The total marks reduced from 150 to 120. This change means score-based comparisons across 2022–2023 and 2024–2026 are not directly meaningful. However, rank-based comparisons remain valid across all five years. The merit list and all counselling cutoffs use rank. You can still use the five-year rank trend to plan your 2027 target.
Ques. How does the Consortium prepare the CLAT PG merit list?
Ans. The merit list is based on net CLAT PG scores. Candidates with higher marks receive a better rank. In a tie, the Consortium applies a tie-breaking rule — typically based on comparative performance in specific sections, then age (older candidate ranked higher). Your final rank drives seat allotment across all NLUs in each counselling round.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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