CLAT 2027 Applications Open: Last Date, Exam Date and Pattern
CLAT 2027 applications opened on 3 August and close on 31 October 2026. The offline examination is scheduled for 6 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, subject to necessary revision.
Upcoming official schedule: Checked against the linked official sources on 3 September 2026. Dates can be revised; the newest signed notice or candidate login always takes priority.
Key timeline
- Application: 3 August–31 October 2026
- Exam: 6 December 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM
- PwD duration: follow the official instructions
- NLU counselling: after the result
Who this update is for
Eligible Class 12 candidates for UG CLAT and eligible LL.B. graduates/final-year candidates for PG CLAT.
Exam and admission structure
- Offline examination
- UG: 120 MCQs across five areas
- PG: 120 objective questions focused on legal comprehension
- Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
What candidates should do now
- Apply before 31 October
- Choose programme and reservation category carefully
- Download and verify the admit card when released
Preparation and planning
UG candidates should combine reading, current affairs, legal/logical reasoning and quantitative practice; PG candidates should revise core law through judgments and passages.
Documents to keep ready
- Name and date-of-birth proof
- Qualifying-examination marksheets/certificate
- Recent photograph, signature and valid photo ID
- Category, EWS, PwD, domicile or experience certificate where applicable
- Application confirmation, fee receipt, admit card, scorecard and allotment records
Official sources
Editorial note: This is a factual update, not an official notification. Never rely on an old date, third-party payment link or predicted schedule.