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📢 Page Updated for CLAT 2027: This page contains the latest information for CLAT 2027 (expected December 6, 2026 (Sunday)), plus current CLAT 2026 counselling: Round 3 OUT (Feb 25) | Fee Deadline: March 6, 1:00 PM | Round 4: May 2, 2026.
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🎓 CLAT 2026 Counselling — Live Updates (Mar 2026)

📍 Current Status — Updated 11 Mar 2026

  • UG Round 3 Allotment: Released — February 25, 2026 ✅ | Fee payment deadline: March 6, 2026 (1:00 PM)
  • PG Round 3 Merit List: Released — February 5, 2026 ✅ | Fee confirmation completed
  • Round 2 Seat Confirmation: Deadline was January 29, 2026 (Completed)
  • Total Seats: 3,705 UG seats + 1,436 PG seats = 5,141 seats across 26 NLUs
  • Official Portal: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
✅ CLAT 2026 UG Round 3 Released: The Consortium released the UG Round 3 allotment list on February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Candidates must pay the confirmation fee by March 6, 2026 (1:00 PM) to confirm their seat. Round 4 list is expected on May 2, 2026.

📅 CLAT 2026 Counselling Timeline (Latest)

Counselling Round Allotment Date Confirmation Period Status
Round 1 January 7, 2026 Jan 7 – Jan 15, 2026 ✅ Completed
Round 2 January 22, 2026 Jan 22 – Jan 29, 2026 ✅ Completed
Round 3 (UG) February 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) Feb 25 – Mar 6, 2026 (1:00 PM) 🟠 FEE DUE: Mar 6
Round 3 (PG) February 5, 2026 Feb 5 – Feb 12, 2026 ✅ Completed
Round 4 May 2, 2026 (10:00 AM) May 2 – May 8, 2026 (1:00 PM) ⏳ Upcoming
Round 5 (Final) May 15, 2026 (10:00 AM) May 15 – May 20, 2026 (1:00 PM) ⏳ Upcoming
Withdrawal from R1-R3 Deadline: April 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) 📅 April 24
University Fee Payment (Freeze R4-R5) Deadline: May 30, 2026 (5:00 PM) 📅 May 30

🔍 How to Check CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment

  1. Visit official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2. Click on "CLAT 2026 Counselling" in the menu
  3. Login with Application Number + Password
  4. Check dashboard for allotment status
  5. Download allotment letter if seat allocated
  6. Pay confirmation fee before deadline

✅ Seat Allotment Options Explained

✅ FREEZE

Accept and permanently lock the allotted seat. No participation in further rounds.

Best for: Got your dream NLU or top-5 NLU

🔄 FLOAT

Accept current seat but remain in pool for better NLU in next rounds. Fee must be paid.

Best for: Waiting for higher preference NLU

❌ EXIT

Reject seat and withdraw completely. Cannot re-enter counselling after this.

⚠️ Warning: Permanent — choose only if sure

💡 Important Counselling Tips

  • ⚠️ Urgent Deadline: Round 3 fee payment deadline is March 6, 2026 (1:00 PM) — pay immediately to confirm your seat
  • Don't miss deadlines: Confirmation fee must be paid within stipulated time
  • Preference order: List 15–20 NLU preferences in true priority order
  • Keep documents ready: Class 10, 12 mark sheets, ID proof, category certificate
  • Float wisely: Top-5 NLU received → consider Freeze unless targeting top-3

📋 Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Admission

  • CLAT 2026 Admit Card
  • CLAT 2026 Score Card
  • Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
  • Transfer & Migration Certificate
  • Passport size photographs (recent)
  • Aadhar / PAN / Passport (ID Proof)

All documents should be self-attested. Originals verified at admission time.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not paying confirmation fee on time → Seat auto-cancelled, no refund
  • Selecting EXIT accidentally → Cannot re-enter counselling
  • Incomplete document upload → Admission rejected at verification
  • Wrong preference order → May get lower-ranked NLU with good rank
  • Ignoring email notifications → Miss important deadline updates

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CLAT 2024 Cut-off Ranks Reference (For CLAT 2026/2027 Aspirants)

Understanding previous year cut-offs helps set realistic targets. Below are CLAT 2024 actual closing ranks for top NLUs (General category):

📊 Note: Cut-offs vary each year based on difficulty level, number of applicants, and seat availability. Use these as reference points, not absolute benchmarks. Round 1 closing ranks shown below.

National Law University General (Open) General (Close) OBC (Close) SC (Close)
NLSIU Bangalore 1 102 971 3007
NALSAR Hyderabad 4 167 1116 3574
WBNUJS Kolkata 140 279 1342 4503
NLU Jodhpur 112 379 1424 5178
NLIU Bhopal 159 452 1315 5178
GNLU Gandhinagar 262 548 1635 5649
RMLNLU Lucknow 352 612 1782 6249
NLU Delhi 287 663 1856 6445
NLUJ Assam 512 802 2187 7234
CNLU Patna 598 891 2456 7892
💡 Cut-off Trends for CLAT 2026/2027:
  • Top-3 NLUs (NLSIU, NALSAR, WBNUJS): Expect closing ranks under 300 (General)
  • Top-10 NLUs: Closing ranks typically between 300–900 (General)
  • Top-15 NLUs: Closing ranks between 900–1500 (General)
  • All 26 NLUs: Last NLU closing rank around 3000–3500 (General)
  • SC/ST categories: Up to 5× relaxation in closing ranks
  • OBC categories: Typically 1.5–2× relaxation in closing ranks

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What is CLAT 2027? Complete Overview

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is India's premier national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admissions to BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programs at 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.

🎯 CLAT 2027 Quick Facts:
  • Exam Date: December 6, 2026 (Sunday) (Expected)
  • Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • Registration: August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (Expected)
  • Notification: July 20, 2026 (Expected)
  • Mode: Offline — Pen & Paper-Based Test
  • Total Questions: 120 MCQs | Total Marks: 120
  • Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer
  • Competition: 75,000+ candidates for ~3,000+ seats

📌 Important: CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in July 20, 2026 and close on October 31, 2026. The exam is highly competitive — early structured preparation is essential for success.

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CLAT 2027 Important Dates & Timeline

Event / MilestoneExpected Date / Status
Official Notification ReleaseJuly 20, 2026 (Expected)
Registration OpensAugust 1, 2026 (Expected)
Last Date for RegistrationOctober 31, 2026 (Expected)
Correction WindowTo be announced
Admit Card ReleaseNovember 2026 (Tentative)
CLAT 2027 Exam DateDecember 6, 2026 (Sunday) (Expected)
Exam Timing2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Provisional Answer KeyWithin 7–10 days of exam
Objection Window2–3 days after answer key release
Final Answer Key & ResultLate December 2026 (Expected)
Counselling BeginsDecember 2026 – January 2027
Classes CommencementJuly/August 2027 (Academic Year 2027-28)

💡 Pro Tip: Dates are based on previous year patterns. Keep checking consortiumofnlus.ac.in for confirmed dates after official notification in July 20, 2026.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern & Structure

CLAT 2027 UG consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (120 marks) to be completed in 2 hours. It uses a unique passage-based comprehension format with passages of 300–450 words followed by 4–5 questions each.

SectionQuestions (Approx.)Topics Covered
English Language22–26Reading comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
Current Affairs & GK28–32Contemporary events, Static GK, Indian & World affairs
Legal Reasoning28–32Legal principles, Constitutional law, Application to facts
Logical Reasoning22–26Arguments, Analogies, Puzzles, Pattern recognition
Quantitative Techniques10–14Class 10 Maths, Data interpretation, Calculations
TOTAL120 Questions120 Marks | 120 Minutes

⚠️ Negative Marking: -0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions = 0 marks. Strategic answering is crucial.

🎯 Comprehension-Based Approach

Each section tests reading & comprehension, analysis, application and inference through passages. Traditional rote-learning does NOT work — you must develop strong reading speed and analytical thinking.

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaRequirements
Qualifying Examination10+2 or equivalent from recognized board
Minimum Marks45% aggregate in Class 12 (all categories)
StreamAny stream — Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Age LimitNo upper age limit (BCI guidelines)
12th AppearingProvisional application allowed; marks needed at admission
AttemptsUnlimited attempts

📊 Category-Wise Minimum Marks

CategoryMinimum Marks in Class 12
General / Unreserved45% aggregate
OBC (Other Backward Classes)45% aggregate
SC (Scheduled Caste)45% aggregate
ST (Scheduled Tribe)45% aggregate

⚠️ Note: No relaxation in minimum percentage for SC/ST in CLAT. All categories require 45% marks.

✅ Class 12 Appearing: Students appearing in final Class 12 exams can apply provisionally. Must produce certificate showing 45%+ at time of NLU admission.

26 National Law Universities Participating in CLAT 2027

📊 Total Seats: ~3,705 UG BA LLB seats + 1,436 LLM seats across 26 NLUs through CLAT 2027 (including all categories and state quota).

🏆 Top NLUs & Expected Cutoff Ranks

NLUHighlightsExpected General Rank
NLSIU BangaloreIndia's #1 Law School, Best placements1–100
NALSAR HyderabadTop 3, Strong moot court tradition100–300
NLIU BhopalTop 5, Strong academics & placements300–600
WBNUJS KolkataTop 5, Excellent faculty & alumni300–700
NLU JodhpurTop 10, Good campus environment500–1000
GNLU GandhinagarModern infrastructure, specialized programs1000–2000
RMLNLU LucknowEstablished reputation, North India1200–2500
RGNUL PatialaPunjab campus, growing reputation1500–3000

📋 Complete List of 26 NLUs

  1. NLSIU Bangalore
  2. NALSAR Hyderabad
  3. NLIU Bhopal
  4. WBNUJS Kolkata
  5. NLU Jodhpur
  6. HNLU Raipur
  7. GNLU Gandhinagar
  8. RMLNLU Lucknow
  9. RGNUL Patiala
  10. CNLU Patna
  11. NUALS Kochi
  12. NLUJ Guwahati
  13. NUSRL Ranchi
  14. MNLU Mumbai
  15. MNLU Nagpur
  16. MNLU Aurangabad
  17. NLUA Assam
  18. DSNLU Visakhapatnam
  19. TNNLS Tiruchirappalli
  20. DBRANLU Sonipat
  21. HPNLU Shimla
  22. MPDNLU Jabalpur
  23. NLIU Jorhat
  24. GNLU Silvassa
  25. NLU Tripura (NLUT Agartala)
  26. RPNLU Prayagraj
  27. IIULER Goa

⚠️ Important: NLU Delhi does NOT participate in CLAT. It conducts its own exam — AILET (All India Law Entrance Test).

🎓 Other Universities Accepting CLAT Scores

  • Jindal Global Law School (Sonipat) — Top private law school
  • Alliance University (Bangalore)
  • Nirma University (Ahmedabad)
  • UPES (Dehradun)
  • Christ University (Bangalore)
  • And several other reputed institutions

CLAT 2027 Syllabus — Detailed Breakdown

The CLAT 2027 syllabus is comprehension-based across all 5 sections. Click below for the complete section-wise breakdown:

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📄 CLAT 2027 Detailed Syllabus

📘 English Language (22–26 Questions)

  • Comprehension passages from fiction, non-fiction, news, opinion pieces
  • Grammar — active/passive, tenses, sentence correction
  • Vocabulary — word meanings, usage, synonyms/antonyms in context
  • Summary & inference from passage

📰 Current Affairs & General Knowledge (28–32 Questions)

  • Current events — national & international (1–1.5 years before exam)
  • Arts, culture, sports, politics, economy
  • Historical developments in law & legal affairs
  • Static GK — polity, geography, science basics

⚖️ Legal Reasoning (28–32 Questions)

  • Legal principles provided in passage — applied to given facts
  • Constitutional law basics (rights, duties, judiciary)
  • Torts, contracts, criminal law — principle-based questions
  • No prior legal knowledge required — reasoning skills tested

🧩 Logical Reasoning (22–26 Questions)

  • Arguments — identifying assumptions, strengthening/weakening
  • Analogies & pattern recognition
  • Critical reasoning from passages
  • Inferences and conclusions

📐 Quantitative Techniques (10–14 Questions)

  • Class 10 level: ratios, percentages, averages, profit-loss
  • Data interpretation — tables, charts, graphs
  • Basic algebra and arithmetic
  • Speed, distance, time problems
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