The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has extended the registration deadline for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 by one week, giving aspiring law students additional time to submit their applications. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes can now complete the online application process by November 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM.The earlier deadline for submitting CLAT 2027 applications was October 31, 2026. With the revised schedule, candidates who have not yet registered can visit the Consortium’s official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and complete the application process within the extended window.The extension applies to both CLAT UG and CLAT PG examinations. Candidates must ensure that their application forms are duly filled in and the prescribed examination fee is paid before the deadline. Applications that remain incomplete or do not have successful fee payment may not be considered.
CLAT 2027 examination scheduled for December 6
The Consortium will conduct CLAT 2027 on December 6, 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The examination will be held in offline, pen-and-paper mode at designated examination centres across the country.CLAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by 26 National Law Universities across India. The examination facilitates admission to five-year integrated Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programmes and one-year Master of Laws (LLM) courses for the academic year 2027–28.With the examination date unchanged, candidates will have a limited preparation window after completing their registration. Aspirants should keep track of subsequent announcements concerning admit cards, examination centres and other admission-related procedures through the official portal.
CLAT 2027 exam pattern and syllabus
The Consortium has retained the existing examination pattern and syllabus for CLAT 2027. The undergraduate question paper will comprise 120 multiple-choice questions divided into five sections.The sections include:
- English Language
- Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
Candidates will receive one mark for every correct answer. However, the examination will follow a negative marking system, under which 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.A clear understanding of the sectional distribution and marking scheme will be important for candidates planning their preparation strategy. Aspirants should also focus on time management and accuracy while attempting the paper.
