The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is yet to release the official CLAT 2027 Notification, and as of 10 July 2026, aspirants are awaiting its release, which is anticipated around 15-16 July 2026 on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Once published, the notification is expected to confirm the exam date, application window, eligibility norms, and fee structure for admission to India’s National Law Universities. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 exam itself is expected to be held on 6 December 2026, following the Consortium’s established pattern of conducting the test on the first Sunday of December.
CLAT 2027 Notification: What Is Expected
According to the anticipated schedule, registration for CLAT 2027 is likely to open around 1 August 2026 and remain open for roughly three months. The exam is expected to be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode across more than 130 cities in India. Ahead of this year’s cycle, an Expert Committee has reportedly been formed by the Consortium to review question quality and structure, meaning aspirants should be prepared for a possible refinement in the exam pattern once the notification is out.
Expected Eligibility Criteria for CLAT 2027
Based on established norms, candidates hoping to apply for the UG programme should keep the following in mind:
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or be appearing in 2027) from a recognised board
- Minimum 45% marks required for General/OBC/PWD categories
- Minimum 40% marks required for SC/ST candidates
- There is no upper age limit to apply for the UG programme
For the PG programme, candidates are generally required to hold a bachelor’s degree in law with a minimum of 45-50% marks, depending on category.
Expected Registration Process via Consortium of NLUs Portal
Once the notification is officially released, candidates will likely be able to follow this process through the Consortium of NLUs portal:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in and register with a valid mobile number and email ID
- Verify the account through OTP
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificates
- Pay the applicable registration fee online and submit the form
Aspirants are advised to rely only on the official Consortium website for confirmed dates once the notification is published, since all current figures remain provisional until then. Candidates preparing for CLAT 2027 in the meantime can continue building their fundamentals in English, Legal Reasoning, and Current Affairs while keeping an eye out for the official announcement.
