The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced the CLAT 2027 exam date on July 22, 2026, via a press release. CLAT 2027 will be conducted on December 6 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has also released the official CLAT 2027 notification on its website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- The CLAT 2027 registration will open from 3rd August, 2026
- The last date to register for CLAT 2027 is 31st October, 2026.
- The CLAT 2027 admit card will be released in November, 15-20 days before the CLAT Exam.
- Further details regarding the admission process and CLAT 2027 shall be communicated in due course.
Source: CLAT Press Release Notification
You can fill out CLAT 2027 application form till October 31, 2026 on the official website after it is released. There are 24 National Law Universities and IIULER Goa that participate in the CLAT examination 2026. There are more than 60 other affiliated colleges that accept CLAT scores. CLAT 2027 will have 3,213 seats for UG courses and 1,217 for PG courses.
| Download CLAT 2027 Notice PDF: CLAT 2027 - Press Release |
The announcement date for the result of CLAT 2027 will be in December 2025. Just before the publication of results, the provisional CLAT answer key will be released in the second week of December, 2025.
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- CLAT 2027 Application Timeline: Registration to Result
- CLAT 2027 Information Bulletin: Direct Download and Key Highlights
- CLAT 2027 Notification Live: Exam on Dec 6, Registration Starts 3rd August at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
CLAT 2027 Exam Date: Check Full Schedule
The CLAT Application Process 2026 has begun. Candidates must note that the last date to fill CLAT Application Form 2026 is October 31, 2025. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) released all important CLAT Dates 2026:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | October 31, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date (Out) | December 6, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 10 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Challenging Answer Key | 12 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result Announcement | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling Date | December 2026 (Tentative) |
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- CLAT 2027 Registration: Dates, Application Form, Fee, Eligibility and How to Apply
- CLAT Exam Eligibility: Check Age Limit for CLAT, Academic Qualification, Minimum Percentage
- CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Class 12 Marks and Attempts
CLAT 2027 Notification Date (July 22, 2026)
The CLAT 2027 notification was released on July 22, 2026, and this is where your exam cycle officially begins. The notification confirms the exam date, eligibility criteria, application process, fee structure, and exam pattern.
As an aspirant, your first action after the notification should be to read it end-to-end instead of relying on social media summaries.
What's New in CLAT 2027?
- No changes for CLAT 2027: The syllabus and pattern/sections of both UG and PG papers remain unchanged. Paper setters will only adopt the Expert Committee's suggestions on question format and quality where feasible.
- CLAT Expert Committee Report published: It's available on the consortium's website for public feedback. Feedback can be submitted via the online form by August 31, 2026.
- Changes possible for CLAT 2028: The CJI's office will constitute a committee to consider the report's recommendations. The Governing Body will engage with these recommendations and public feedback while preparing for CLAT 2028.
CLAT 2027 Exam Timings
The event-wise exam timings/ bell timings for CLAT 2027 is as under:
| Particulars | Bell type | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry inside the examination hall begins | Long bell | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Entry of Candidates inside the hall/ classroom | Long bell | 1:30 pm |
| Distribution of the sealed Envelopes and announcement of Instructions by the Invigilators | Short bell | 1:50 pm |
| Exam begins and candidates can open the seal of QB | Long bell | 2:00 pm |
| Last chance to enter inside the exam centre | Short bell | 2:15 pm |
| Completion of 60 minutes | Short bell | 3:00 pm |
| Warning bell for 10 minutes remaining for the exam | Short bell | 3:50 pm |
| Exam ends | Long bell | 4:00 pm |
| Candidates allowed to exit from the test centre | Short bell | 4:15 am |
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CLAT 2027 Registration Date (August 3, 2026)
The Consortium began the CLAT registration 2027 on August 3, 2026. CLAT 2027 application dates were released along with the official notification in a press release. The CLAT Application Form will be available on the official website of CLAT; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can fill CLAT Application Form 2026 until October 31, 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Registration Starts | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register for CLAT 2027 Exam | October 31, 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Admit Card Release Date | November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Exam Date | December 6, 2026 |
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CLAT 2027 Admit Card Date
To download CLAT Admit Card 2027, candidates need to log in to the official website. After the completion of the entire CLAT application process, the CLAT admit card will be available on the website. Some of the most important CLAT dates of the events regarding CLAT Admit Card and exam date are tabulated below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Admit Card Release Date | November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Exam Date | December 6, 2025 |
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CLAT 2027 Answer Key Date
CLAT 2027 Answer Key will be released after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates need to challenge the official answer key before releasing the final answer key. In the below table, some events and dates regarding the official answer key and the result are mentioned.
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| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Provisional Answer Key Release | December 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge CLAT 2027 Answer Key | December 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key Release | December 2026 |
CLAT 2027 Result Date
CLAT 2027 Result will be released 2-3 weeks after the conclusion of the exam. CLAT result will be released in the scorecard format on the official website, which can be accessed by using the login credentials provided during the time of the registration process.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Result Releases | December 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Result Scorecard Downloading Starts | December 2026 |
CLAT 2027 Counselling Date
CLAT Counselling 2027 is going to commence in December 2026. To participate in CLAT Counselling, shortlisted candidates need to register themselves through online mode. The entire counselling process will be conducted in four rounds. In the table below, events and dates for the counselling rounds are given.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Result Announcement | December 2026 |
| CLAT Counselling 2026 Registration starts | December 2026 |
CLAT Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
Ques. When will CLAT 2027 be conducted?
Ans. CLAT 2027 exam date notifications have been released. The Consortium of NLUs has released an official notification regarding CLAT exam date. As per the schedule, CLAT 2027 is to be conducted on December 6, 2026.
Ques. When will CLAT 2027 Application forms be released?
Ans. The online application form for CLAT 2027 will be released on August 3, 2026. Interested candidates can register for the same by visiting the official website, which is consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Ques. What is the last date to submit CLAT 2027 application form?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application form for CLAT 2027 is October 31, 2026. CLAT 2027 registration will start on August 3, 2026. Only through the official website can candidates submit the duly filled application form.
Ques. When will CLAT 2027 admit card be downloaded?
Ans. CLAT 2027 admit card will be released sometime in November 2026. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in to the official website.
Ques. When can I raise objections against CLAT 2027 Answer Key and when will final answer keys be released?
Ans. The official answer key for CLAT 2027 will be released in December 2026. Candidates can check it only from the official website. Soon after the release of answer keys candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections against the answer key within deadline.
Ques. When will CLAT 2027 Result be declared and how can I check and download my scorecard?
Ans. CLAT 2027 results will be declared in December 2026, 2 – 3 weeks after the exam. CLAT 2027 results and scorecard can be accessed from the official website by using the login credentials provided during the time of registration process.
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