CLAT 2027: Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes in National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Here, all the details regarding the UG-CLAT 2027 (5-year integrated law programmes) are given. 

CLAT is conducted once a year by the Consortium of National Law Universities. It oversees exam details such as scheduling, syllabus, eligibility, and admissions. The exam serves as the gateway to NLUs and many affiliated law colleges. 

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CLAT 2027 Overview

CLAT 2027 is a national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs in National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Below is an overview of CLAT 2027:

CLAT 2027 Exam Dates

While the official notification for CLAT 2027 has not yet been released, based on past patterns (especially the CLAT 2025 timeline) and consortial practice, the expected tentative dates are:

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027

The official CLAT 2027 notification will include details about the CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027. Based on the previous year (CLAT 2025 criteria), here is the eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualifications

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board or institution.

• Minimum marks required:
    • For General / OBC / Others / Persons with Disability: 45% in Class 12 exams
    • For SC / ST: 40% in Class 12 exams

• Students who are appearing for the Class 12 examination in March/April 2027 should also be eligible to apply. They should provide the proof of passing later.

• If a candidate fails to produce a Class 12 passing certificate after admission, their candidature is liable to be cancelled. 

Age Limit

• There is no upper age limit prescribed for CLAT. As long as the educational qualification is satisfied, a candidate may appear.

It is important to verify the exact CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027 once the official notification is released.

List of Documents Required for CLAT Application Form 2027

When filling out the CLAT 2027 application form, candidates need to upload and furnish certain documents. Based on the previous year, here is the List of Documents Required for the CLAT Application Form 2027: 

• Photograph (in JPEG / PNG format)

• Signature (in JPEG / PNG format)

• Category Certificate (for SC / ST / OBC candidates) in PDF format

• Disability Certificate (for PWD / PwD candidates) in PDF format

• BPL Certificate (if applying under BPL quota) in PDF format

Additionally, candidates may be required to keep:

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheets / passing certificates

• Proof of identity (Aadhar card, passport, voter ID, etc.)

• Proof of address

Always check the official form instructions for exact formats, size limits, and specifications.

CLAT 2027 Application Process

CLAT 2027 Application Process for UG courses is as follows:

1. Registration: Visit the official CLAT / Consortium of NLUs website. Register using a valid mobile number and email address. An OTP (one-time password) is sent to the mobile number for verification.

2. Login and Fill Form: After registration and verification, log in with your credentials. Fill in the personal details, academic qualifications, choice of NLUs, exam centre preferences, etc.
   

3. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), etc.

4. Pay Application Fee: Pay the fee as per category (the amounts will be published in the notification). For reference, in the CLAT 2025 notification, the application fees were: General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI : ₹4,000 and for SC / ST / EWS : ₹3,500

5. Submit and Confirm: Once submitted, no changes are allowed in program, category, BPL status, etc. If discrepancies or mismatches are found (especially in name), candidature may be rejected.

CLAT Syllabus 2027

CLAT 2027 syllabus covers five major sections to evaluate a candidate’s aptitude for legal studies. Candidates must prepare systematically for each section to score well. Below is the CLAT 2027 syllabus:

CLAT Exam Pattern 2027

Understanding the CLAT 2027 exam pattern is important for effective preparation, as it specifies question format, duration, marking scheme, section-wise questions, and weightage. 

The exam will be conducted offline (pen-and-paper) and has a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). Each question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers. Below is the CLAT Exam Pattern 2027: