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CLAT Registration 2027: Dates, Fees, Process, Portal Link

CLAT registration for the admission year 2027 opened on 3 August 2026. Completed application form and fee could be paid until 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes at National Law Universities (NLUs) can apply through the official CLAT registration portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

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The registration process includes creating an account, entering personal and academic details, selecting exam-centre preferences, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. Candidates should complete every stage before the deadline because applications submitted without the required information or fee payment will not be considered.

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CLAT 2027 Registration Dates

Check the details carefully to ensure that you do not miss any important information: 

Event

Date and Time

Registration Start Date

3 August 2026

Registration Last Date

31 October 2026, 11:59 PM

Exam Date

6 December 2026

Exam Timing

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

PwD Exam Timing with Compensatory Time

2:00 PM to 4:40 PM

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CLAT 2027 Registration Portal

Candidates can check the official consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the registration process. Use this portal to create an account, complete the application form, upload documents, and pay the registration fee.

To create your registration account:

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Select CLAT 2027.
  • Click New Registration.
  • Enter your mobile number and email ID.
  • Complete OTP verification.
  • Create your login credentials.

How to Fill CLAT Application Form 2027?

Enter your personal, communication, and academic details, provide reservation information, select exam centres, upload documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form.

Step 1: Register Online

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Select CLAT 2027.
  • Click New Registration.
  • Enter your mobile number and email ID.
  • Complete OTP verification.
  • Create your login credentials.

Step 2: Fill Personal Information

  • Enter your name and your parents' names exactly as they appear on your certificates, mark sheets, or identity proof.
  • Provide your date of birth and gender.
  • Enter your parents' names as required in the application form.
  • Add nationality and residential details.
  • Provide NRI status, where applicable.

Step 3: Contact Information

  • Enter your mobile number and email ID.
  • Provide your permanent address.
  • Enter your correspondence address.

Step 4: Enter Academic Details

The academic details required depend on whether you are applying for CLAT UG or PG.

  • Enter Class 10 details.
  • Add Class 12 details for UG.
  • Add LL.B. details for PG.
  • Select passing or appearing status.
  • Enter marks, percentage, or CGPA.
  • Provide board or university details and passing year.

Step 5: Reservation and Category Details

Select the applicable category and provide the required reservation information.

  • Select your category: General, SC, ST, or OBC.
  • Enter PwD status.
  • Enter BPL status.
  • Provide domicile details, where applicable.
  • Upload the required certificates in PDF format.

Step 6: Select Exam-Centre Preferences

You must select the available exam-centre preferences in the required order.

  • Select up to three preferences in priority order, as available on the application portal.
  • Check centre availability.
  • Do not select Vellore or Tiruvarur because both cities have been removed as CLAT 2027 test-centre cities. Candidates who had selected either city must update their preference before 31 October 2026.

Step 7: Upload Documents

Upload the required documents according to the specifications mentioned on the registration portal.

  • Upload your photograph and signature.
  • Upload applicable certificates.
  • Use PDF format where required.
  • Follow the file-size limits specified on the portal.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online after completing the required details.

  • Pay through the available online payment options shown on the portal.
  • Confirm successful payment.
  • Save the payment receipt.

Step 9: Review and Submit the Form

Review the complete application before submitting the form.

  • Check all details carefully.
  • Confirm payment status.
  • Submit the application.
  • Download and save the Confirmation Page.

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Who is Eligible to Register for CLAT 2027?

The CLAT 2027 eligibility criteria vary for UG and PG programmes. The requirements cover age, educational qualification, minimum marks, and qualifying examination status.

Eligibility Criteria

CLAT UG 2027

CLAT PG 2027

Age Limit

No upper age limit

No upper age limit

Educational Qualification

Passed Class 12/equivalent or appearing in the qualifying examination

LL.B. degree/equivalent or appearing in the qualifying examination

CLAT Minimum Marks

45% or equivalent grade; 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates

50% or equivalent grade; 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates

Qualifying Examination

March/April 2027: Class 12 candidates can apply; proof of passing must be produced at admission

Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027 can apply; proof of qualification must be produced at admission

Tie-Breaker

Higher marks in Legal Aptitude, higher age, then computerised draw of lots

Higher age, then computerised draw of lots

Documents Required for CLAT Registration 2027

The CLAT registration documents include a recent photograph, signature, and applicable category or reservation certificates. You should keep the required documents ready before completing the application form.

Document Requirement

CLAT UG 2027

CLAT PG 2027

Passport-Size Photograph

Recent photograph; front-facing view; plain background

Recent photograph; front-facing view; plain background

Candidate’s Signature

Required; attestation not required

Required; attestation not required

SC/ST/OBC Certificate

Upload if applicable; issued by competent authority

Upload if applicable; issued by competent authority

PwD Certificate

Upload if applicable; issued by competent authority

Upload if applicable; issued by competent authority

BPL Certificate

Upload if applicable; issued by competent authority

Upload if applicable; issued by competent authority

Document Format

PDF format only

PDF format only

Original Documents

Keep originals ready; submit at admission as specified

Keep originals ready; submit at admission as specified

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CLAT 2027 Registration Fee for UG and PG

The CLAT registration fee 2027 can be paid online. The amount depends on the candidate category.

CLAT Category

CLAT UG Registration Fee

CLAT PG Registration Fee

General/OBC/NRI Candidates

₹4,000

₹4,000

SC/ST/BPL/PwD Candidates

₹3,500

₹3,500

Previous Years’ Question Papers

₹500 extra

₹500 extra

Note: The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are payable separately by the candidate.

 

CLAT Registration 2027: Important Instructions

Before submitting your CLAT 2027 application form, check the information entered in the form, selected programme, category, documents, exam-centre preferences, and payment status.

  • Ensure your name, date of birth, and parents' names match your Class 10/12 certificates and government ID proof.
  • Check your UG/PG programme and General, SC, ST, OBC, PwD, BPL, and domicile details.
  • Once the application is submitted and the fee is paid, the programme, category, and BPL fields cannot be changed.
  • Verify your photograph, signature, supporting certificates, prescribed dimensions, file size, and PDF format.
  • Select available exam-city preferences in the required priority order.
  • Confirm successful fee payment and save the payment receipt and Confirmation Page.
  • Retain original certificates and qualifying-examination mark sheets for verification.

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Important Update: Exam Centre Changes for CLAT 2027

Vellore and Tiruvarur have been removed as CLAT 2027 examination centres. Candidates who had selected either location must update their examination-centre preference before 31 October 2026.

As per the Consortium's CLAT 2027 examination-centre update, affected candidates should review their test-centre preferences and select an available alternative.

You should select an available alternative exam centre preference in the required priority order while updating the application form.

CLAT 2027 Application Correction Window

The CLAT 2027 application window closes on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Consortium has stated that updates to the application form will not be entertained after the closure date.

You cannot change the programme, category, or BPL field after submitting the application and paying the fee. The current facility for candidates affected by the removal of Vellore and Tiruvarur is specifically for updating the test-centre city preference; the facility should not be treated as a general application correction window.

What After CLAT Registration 2027?

After submitting the CLAT application form 2027, you must download the admit card and appear for the offline CLAT 2027 examination on 6 December 2026.

After the examination, you can check the provisional answer key and result on the official portal. Candidates who qualify for counselling must register for the process, fill in their NLU preferences, and complete the required document verification and fee payment for seat allotment.

FAQs on CLAT Registration

If you submit more than one online application form, only the last submitted application form will be considered. The application fee paid for the previous form will not be refunded.

No. Foreign nationals are not eligible to appear for CLAT 2027. Indian Nationals, NRIs, PIO card holders, and OCI card holders can appear for CLAT 2027, subject to applicable admission rules.

Yes. You can apply without the reservation certificate at the time of registration. However, you must submit the required certificate at the time of admission. Failure to provide the document can affect your eligibility for admission under the claimed reservation category.

CLAT 2027 is for admissions to 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programmes commencing in the 2027–2028 academic year. The exact academic-session commencement date will be confirmed by the respective NLUs.

There is no specific time frame prescribed for the Current Affairs, including General Knowledge section of CLAT UG 2027. Candidates can refer to the official CLAT 2027 syllabus for further details.

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