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CLAT
CLAT 2027 exam, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: 6 Dec 2026 (official — consortiumofnlus.ac.in). Official site: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT — Common Law Admission Test (UG), Consortium of National Law Universities
CLAT, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is the admission test for the undergraduate (five-year integrated LLB) programmes of the participating National Law Universities. CLAT 2027 is on Sunday 6 December 2026, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; the online application portal is open from 3 August to 31 October 2026 (Consortium press release, 22 July 2026). UG paper: 120 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each in 2 hours, with 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer — English Language 22–26 questions, Current Affairs including General Knowledge 28–32, Legal Reasoning 28–32, Logical Reasoning 22–26 and Quantitative Techniques 10–14 (approximate numbers, per the Consortium). Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with 45% marks (40% for SC, ST and PwD); candidates appearing in the qualifying exam in March/April 2027 may apply; no upper age limit. The postgraduate (LL.M.) CLAT is a separate paper not described here.
Updated 26 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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CLAT — official facts
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- Conducting body
- Consortium of National Law Universities consortiumofnlus.ac.in ↗
- Exam pattern
- UG paper: 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes, −0.25 per wrong answer. CLAT 2027 UG Question Paper Format (Consortium of NLUs) ↗(read 27 Sept 2026)
- Official syllabus
- Open the official syllabus ↗(read 27 Sept 2026)
- Eligibility
- 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam in March/April 2027 may apply, with proof of passing at admission. consortiumofnlus.ac.in ↗(read 27 Sept 2026)
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CLAT eligibility
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- Education
- Class 12 with minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST/PwBD) from any recognised board.
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 in the same year can apply.
- There is no stream restriction — Science, Commerce and Humanities students are all eligible.
- Attempts
- Unlimited attempts.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, NRI, OCI, PIO or foreign national (separate seat quotas apply for foreign categories).
CLAT cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
NLU closing ranks — General category, all-India (2024 admissions)
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLSIU Bangalore | Rank 1 – 80 |
| 2024 | NALSAR Hyderabad | Rank ~80 – 150 |
| 2024 | WBNUJS Kolkata | Rank ~150 – 230 |
| 2024 | NLU Jodhpur | Rank ~230 – 360 |
| 2024 | GNLU Gandhinagar | Rank ~360 – 580 |
| 2024 | HNLU Raipur / NLU Patna | Rank ~580 – 1,200 |
| 2024 | Other NLUs (state-quota cutoffs higher) | Up to ~3,000+ |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
CLAT paper analysis — what actually got asked
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
English Language
24/120 marks avg
Reading comprehension passages + inference
~24 marks(20%)
Current Affairs incl. GK
28/120 marks avg
Last 12 months news + static GK
~28 marks(23%)
Legal Reasoning
28/120 marks avg
Case-based legal principle application
~28 marks(23%)
Logical Reasoning
22/120 marks avg
Passage-based critical reasoning, arguments, assumptions
~22 marks(18%)
Quantitative Techniques
14/120 marks avg
Data interpretation, arithmetic basics
~14 marks(12%)
Takeaways for prep planning
- CLAT has been a comprehension-based paper since 2020. Reading speed and inference accuracy matter more than subject knowledge.
- Current Affairs + Legal Reasoning together carry ~50% of marks — most rank-improvement happens here.
- Quant in CLAT is much lower-bar than CAT — strong arithmetic + DI basics are enough.
CLAT — Frequently asked questions
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What can I get from CLAT?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 50 — Elite tier
98–100% · Rank 1 – 50
- •NLSIU Bangalore — BA LLB (top bracket, All-India Rank typically under 50)
- •NALSAR Hyderabad — BA LLB (premium position)
- •NLU Delhi — BA LLB (elite cohort)
- •Potential for All-India topper recognition and prizes
- •Strong candidacy for full merit scholarships
- •Optimal positioning for Supreme Court clerkships, international law firms
- •Foundation for judicial services toppers / civil services law optional
All-India Top 150
95–98% · Rank 50 – 150
- •NLSIU Bangalore — BA LLB (assured admission, General category cut-off rank ~100-150)
- •NALSAR Hyderabad — BA LLB (guaranteed seat, top-tier position)
- •NLU Delhi — BA LLB (confirmed admission)
- •Eligible for merit scholarships at top NLUs
- •Excellent placement prospects in top law firms
- •Strong positioning for Rhodes/other international scholarships post-graduation
Top 3 NLUs strong contenders
90–95% · Rank 150 – 400
- •NLSIU Bangalore — BA LLB (strong chance, General cut-off rank ~200-400)
- •NALSAR Hyderabad — BA LLB (excellent prospects, cut-off rank ~150-350)
- •NLU Delhi — BA LLB (very competitive position, cut-off rank ~200-400)
- •Assured admission to any other NLU of choice
- •Consider merit scholarships at various NLUs
- •Strong foundation for future judicial services / corporate law careers
Top NLUs within range
82–90% · Rank 400 – 1,200
- •NLSIU Bangalore — BA LLB (General category cut-off rank ~700-900)
- •NALSAR Hyderabad — BA LLB (cut-off rank approximately 500-800)
- •NLU Delhi — BA LLB (cut-off rank around 600-1000)
- •WBNUJS Kolkata — BA LLB (safe admission, cut-off rank ~800-1200)
- •NLUJ Jodhpur — BA LLB (comfortable admission)
- •GNLU Gandhinagar — BA LLB (excellent chances)
Established NLUs accessible
72–82% · Rank 1,200 – 3,500
- •GNLU Gandhinagar — BA LLB (General category cut-off rank ~2000-3000)
- •NLUJ Jodhpur — BA LLB (cut-off rank approximately 1800-2800)
- •NLIU Bhopal — BA LLB (cut-off rank around 2200-3200)
- •NLU Delhi — BA LLB (cut-off rank ~1500-2500, highly competitive)
- •WBNUJS Kolkata — BA LLB (cut-off rank approximately 1400-2200)
- •NLSIU Bangalore (remote chance in later rounds) — BA LLB
Mid-tier NLUs in reach
60–72% · Rank 3,500 – 8,000
- •HNLU Raipur — BA LLB (General category cut-off rank ~5000-7000)
- •RMLNLU Lucknow — BA LLB (approximate cut-off rank ~4000-6000)
- •MNLU Mumbai — BA LLB (cut-off rank around 4500-6500)
- •NLU Odisha — BA LLB (cut-off rank approximately 5000-7500)
- •NUALS Kochi — BA LLB (Kerala NLU, cut-off rank ~3500-5500)
- •Tamil Nadu NLU Tiruchirappalli — BA LLB (cut-off rank ~4000-6000)
Lower-tier NLUs possible
45–60% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
- •NLU Assam — BA LLB (General category cut-off rank ~12000-14000)
- •NLU Tripura — BA LLB (newer NLU, cut-offs around rank 10000-13000)
- •DSNLU Visakhapatnam — BA LLB (approximate cut-off rank ~9000-12000)
- •NLU Meghalaya — BA LLB (cut-offs typically rank 8000-11000)
- •Wait for subsequent counselling rounds for better options
Below cut-off range
0–45% · Rank 15,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
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Important dates
CLAT 2027 press release: exam on 6 December 2026, applications 3 August – 31 October 2026
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