CLAT 2027 Notification Out at consortiumofnlus.ac.in; Exam on December 6, Registration Begins August 3

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the CLAT 2027 Notification, announcing the complete schedule for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. As per the notification, the CLAT 2027 exam will be conducted on December 6, 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The Consortium has also announced that the CLAT 2027 registration process will begin on August 3, 2026, and candidates can submit their online applications until October 31, 2026 through the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The notification was issued following the decisions taken during the Annual Meeting of the Governing Body of the Consortium of NLUs held on July 18, 2026.

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

CLAT 2027 Registration

The CLAT 2027 application form will be available online from August 3, 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) can complete the registration process through the Consortium's official portal.

Applicants are advised to complete the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

No Changes in CLAT 2027 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

One of the biggest announcements in the notification is that there will be no changes to the CLAT 2027 syllabus or exam pattern.

The Consortium has confirmed that both the UG and PG question paper structure, sections, and syllabus will remain the same as the previous examination.

However, the CLAT 2027 Convenor and paper setters will consider the recommendations made in the CLAT Expert Committee Report 2026 regarding the quality and format of questions wherever feasible.

This means aspirants can continue preparing using the existing syllabus and previous year's preparation strategy without worrying about any major changes.

CLAT 2027 Exam Schedule

According to the official notification, the examination will be conducted as follows:

Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates regarding admit cards, examination guidelines, and other important announcements.

CLAT Expert Committee Report Open for Public Feedback

The Consortium has announced that the CLAT Expert Committee Report 2026 will be published on its official website for public consultation.

Students, legal experts, academicians, and other stakeholders can submit their feedback and suggestions through the online feedback form available on the Consortium website.

Last Date to Submit Feedback

August 31, 2026

The feedback received will help the Consortium evaluate future reforms in the CLAT examination process.

Recommendations Likely to be Considered for CLAT 2028

Although CLAT 2027 will continue with the existing syllabus and examination pattern, the Consortium has indicated that the recommendations of the Expert Committee, along with public feedback, may be considered while planning CLAT 2028.

According to the notification, a committee proposed by the Office of the Chief Justice of India will further examine the recommendations made by the Expert Committee before any future changes are implemented.

Therefore, aspirants appearing for CLAT 2027 need not worry about any syllabus revisions this year.

What Should CLAT 2027 Aspirants Do Now?

With the notification now released, candidates should begin preparing for the application process and examination.

Students are advised to:

• Complete the online registration once applications open on August 3, 2026.

• Keep all required documents ready before filling out the application form.

• Continue preparing according to the existing CLAT syllabus.

• Solve previous years' question papers and mock tests.

• Regularly visit the official website for updates regarding admit cards and examination instructions.

Why This Notification is Important for CLAT Aspirants

The release of the CLAT 2027 Notification removes uncertainty regarding the examination schedule and preparation strategy. Since there are no changes in the syllabus or exam pattern, students can continue their preparation with confidence.

The early announcement of the registration schedule also gives aspirants sufficient time to complete the application process and plan their preparation effectively before the December examination.