The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) has officially announced the schedule for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027, bringing clarity for thousands of law aspirants seeking admission to National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. The announcement was made through a press release dated July 22, 2026, following the decisions taken by the Consortium’s Executive Committee and Governing Body at their meetings held on July 18, 2026.
CLAT 2027 Exam Date Announced
As per the press release, CLAT 2027 will be conducted on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The examination will serve as the gateway for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by the participating National Law Universities for the 2027–28 academic session.
Application Window
The Consortium has also announced the registration schedule for the examination. The online application portal for CLAT 2027 will become operational on August 3, 2026, and candidates will be able to submit their applications until October 31, 2026, which has been notified as the last date for registration.
More Details to Follow
While confirming the examination and application dates, the Consortium stated that further details regarding the admission process and CLAT 2027 will be notified in due course. The detailed notification is expected to provide information regarding eligibility criteria, application fee, examination pattern, syllabus, counselling process, and other admission-related guidelines.
Key Dates for CLAT 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Examination | December 6, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Examination Timing | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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With the announcement of the examination schedule nearly four months in advance, the Consortium has given CLAT aspirants sufficient time to prepare for one of India’s most competitive law entrance examinations. Candidates are advised to keep track of further notifications from the Consortium, which will contain detailed information regarding the admission process and other important instructions.
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