CLAT 2027 | Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Period | July – November 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Result Date | December 2026 |
| Application Fee (General) | ₹4,000 |
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22–26 Qs | 22–26 marks |
| Current Affairs & GK | 28–32 Qs | 28–32 marks |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 Qs | 28–32 marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 Qs | 22–26 marks |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 Qs | 10–14 marks |
| Total | ~120 Qs | 120 marks |
Negative Marking: -0.25 for each wrong answer
College Cutoffs via CLAT 2027
| College & Program | Required Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore (Rank 1 NLU) | Score 95+ | Most competitive NLU |
| NALSAR Hyderabad (Rank 2) | Score 93+ | Top South India NLU |
| NLU Delhi via AILET | AILET exam | Separate exam | not CLAT |
| WBNUJS Kolkata (Rank 3) | Score 90+ | Top East India NLU |
| NLU Jodhpur (Rank 5) | Score 85+ | Good choice in North India |
FAQs | CLAT 2027
What is CLAT 2027 exam date?+
CLAT 2027 (for 2026-27 admission) will be conducted in December 2026. Registration typically opens in July 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. CLAT is conducted once a year.
Which NLU is the best in India?+
NLSIU Bangalore (National Law School of India University) is consistently ranked #1 by NIRF and industry surveys. NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Delhi (via AILET), and NLU Jodhpur follow closely.
Is NLU Delhi part of CLAT?+
No. NLU Delhi (NLU Delhi | Faculty of Law) conducts its own entrance exam called AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) separately. It is not part of the CLAT consortium. Students must apply to AILET separately if they want NLU Delhi.