The Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs) has released the official press notification for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026 – 2027). Applications are invited for admission to 5-year Integrated Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Law programmes across 24 participating National Law Universities.
Eligible candidates can fill out the online application form on the official portal consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
📌 CLAT 2026 / 2027 Exam Overview
- Exam Name: Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026 – 2027)
- Conducting Body: Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs)
- Courses Offered: 5-Year Integrated UG (BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB) & PG (1-Year LLM)
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-Paper / OMR Based)
- Official Website:consortiumofnlus.ac.in
📅 Official Important Dates CLAT 2026 Online Form
| Event | Official Dates |
| Official Press Release Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 October 2026 |
| CLAT Exam Date | 06 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (2 Hours) |
💰 Application Fee CLAT 2026 Online Form
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / PwD / NRI Candidates | ₹4,000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS Candidates | ₹3,500/- |
| Previous Question Papers (Optional) | ₹500/- |
| Payment Mode: | Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria CLAT 2026 / 2027
Undergraduate (UG) Course (5-Year BA LLB / BBA LLB):
- Qualification: Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Minimum Marks: Minimum 45% aggregate marks for General/OBC/PwD/NRI candidates and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates.
- Appearing Candidates: Students appearing in the 12th board exams are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: No upper age limit.
Postgraduate (PG) Course (1-Year LLM):
- Qualification: Must possess an LL.B. Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
- Age Limit: No upper age limit.
📚 Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus
The exam consists of 120 passage-based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be solved in 120 minutes (2 Hours).
- Marking Scheme:+1 Mark for every correct answer.
- Negative Marking:-0.25 Marks deducted for every wrong answer.
UG-CLAT Section-Wise Breakdown: CLAT 2026
| Section | Number of Questions | Weightage | Key Topics / Syllabus |
| English Language | 22–26 | 20% | Passages (~450 words), Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Inference & Conclusions. |
| Current Affairs & GK | 28–32 | 25% | Contemporary Events, National/International News, Arts & Culture, Static GK & Legal Updates. |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 | 25% | Passage-based Legal Scenarios, Identifying Legal Principles, Application of Law to Facts. |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 | 20% | Arguments, Assumptions, Strengthening/Weakening Statements, Analogies & Inferences. |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 | 10% | Class 10th Maths, Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts), Percentages, Ratio & Proportion. |
PG-CLAT (LLM) Syllabus:
- Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, and Public International Law.
🏛️ Participating National Law Universities (NLUs)
| S.No. | University Name | Official Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | NLSIU Bengaluru | Click Here |
| 2. | NALSAR Hyderabad | Click Here |
| 3. | NLIU Bhopal | Click Here |
| 4. | WBNUJS Kolkata | Click Here |
| 5. | NLU Jodhpur | Click Here |
| 6. | HNLU Raipur | Click Here |
| 7. | GNLU Gandhinagar | Click Here |
| 8. | GNLU, Silvassa Campus Silvassa | Click Here |
| 9. | RMLNLU Lucknow | Click Here |
| 10. | RGNUL Punjab | Click Here |
| 11. | CNLU Patna | Click Here |
| 12. | NUALS Kochi | Click Here |
| 13. | NLUO Odisha | Click Here |
| 14. | NUSRL Ranchi | Click Here |
| 15. | NLUJA Assam | Click Here |
| 16. | DSNLU Visakhapatanam | Click Here |
| 17. | TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | Click Here |
| 18. | MNLU Mumbai | Click Here |
| 19. | MNLU Nagpur | Click Here |
| 20. | MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Click Here |
| 21. | HPNLU Shimla | Click Here |
| 22. | DNLU Jabalpur | Click Here |
| 23. | DBRANLU Haryana | Click Here |
| 24. | NLUT AGARTALA | Click Here |
| 25. | RPNLUP Prayagraj | Click Here |
| 26. | IIULER Goa | Click Here |
| 27. | NLU Meghalaya Shillong | Click Here |
💻 How to Fill CLAT 2026 Online Form
- Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on the “CLAT 2026 / 2027” link on the homepage.
- Click on “Register” and enter your Mobile Number, Email ID, and Name to create an account.
- Log in using your registered credentials and select your course (UG or PG).
- Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, and select preferred NLU test center cities.
- Upload scanned photo and signature as per required dimensions.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online and click Submit.
- Download and print a copy of the final application form for future reference.
🔗 Direct Important Links
| Description | Direct Link |
| CLAT Online Registration / Apply Link | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Press Release Notification PDF | Download Official PDF |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
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Q1: What is the last date to apply online for CLAT?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 31 October 2026.
Q2: When will the CLAT 2026 exam be held?
Ans: The offline exam will be held on 06 December 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Q3: Is there any negative marking in CLAT 2026?
Ans: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q4: I will be given the board exam in March 2027. Can I apply now?
If you are appearing for your qualifying examination in March/ April, 2027 you would be eligible to appear for the CLAT 2027 examination. However, you would be required to produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which you would lose your right to be considered for admission.
Q5: My class 12/ Ll.B. results will not be declared by the time counselling commences. How would this affect my admission?
Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in April/May 2027 are also eligible to apply. More details on the exact manner of admissions, including how you may produce the results from your qualifying examination to the NLU concerned, will be made available by the NLUs at the time of admission.
Q6: What is the time frame for the Current Affairs Including General Knowledge section?
There is no specific time for Current Affairs including General Knowledge for both Under Graduate and Post Graduate.
Q7: I don’t have a reservation certificate right now. Can I apply now and get the certificate later?
Yes, you may apply now. Please note however that you would be required to submit such documents at the time of admission, failing which you would ineligible for admission to the course you may have applied for.