The CLAT exam date 2027 is Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The official notification was released by the Consortium of NLUs on July 22, 2026, confirming the schedule. Here’s the complete timeline — registration, admit card, results, and counselling — so you can plan your final months of prep around it.
CLAT 2027 Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Release of CLAT 2027 notification | July 22, 2026 |
| Start of registration | August 3, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 31, 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 2026 |
| Admit card release | Third week of November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 exam date | December 6, 2026 (Sunday, 2 PM–4 PM) |
| Provisional answer key release | December 8–9, 2026 |
| Objection window for answer key | December 2026 |
| Final answer key release | Mid-December 2026 |
| Result declaration | Third week of December 2026 |
| Start of counselling | Late December 2026 |
Bookmark this page — it’ll be updated as each stage of the schedule is confirmed or revised by the Consortium.
CLAT 2027 Notification
The Consortium of NLUs released the official CLAT 2027 notification on July 22, 2026, confirming the exam date and opening the registration timeline. The notification is available as a downloadable PDF on the official Consortium website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) and covers eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, application fees, and the participating NLU list. The Consortium has confirmed there are no changes to the CLAT 2027 syllabus or exam pattern from previous years.
Separately, the Consortium has also published an Expert Committee Report reviewing CLAT’s format — public feedback on that report is being accepted until August 31, 2026, but any resulting changes would apply to CLAT 2028, not this year’s exam.
CLAT 2027 Registration Dates
How to Register
- Visit the official Consortium of NLUs website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Register with a valid email ID and phone number
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details
- Upload photograph, signature, and applicable category/PwD/BPL certificates
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation
Registration opened on August 3, 2026, and the window stays open until October 31, 2026. An application correction window will follow in November 2026 for candidates who need to fix errors in submitted forms.
Application Fee
Application fees are typically non-refundable and vary by category (General/OBC vs. SC/ST/PwD/BPL, which usually get a reduced rate). Exact fee figures for CLAT 2027 are specified in the official notification PDF — check that directly, since fee amounts can shift slightly year to year.
CLAT 2027 Exam Day Details
Exam Mode & Timing
CLAT 2027 will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode, in a single shift on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Exam Pattern
- 120 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 2 hours
- +1 mark for every correct answer
- −0.25 marks for every incorrect answer (no penalty for unattempted questions)
- Sections remain unchanged from previous years across both UG and PG papers
CLAT 2027 Admit Card Date
The admit card is expected to be released in the third week of November 2026 — roughly 15 days before the exam, consistent with past years. It will be available for download on the official Consortium website and is mandatory to carry to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
CLAT 2027 Answer Key & Result Date
- Provisional answer key: Expected December 8–9, 2026
- Objection window: Candidates can raise objections to the provisional key during a window in December 2026
- Final answer key: Expected mid-December 2026
- Result declaration: Expected in the third week of December 2026
CLAT 2027 Counselling Date
Counselling is expected to begin in late December 2026, shortly after results are declared, and will proceed through multiple rounds of seat allotment based on CLAT rank, category, and preferences filled during registration. Once results are out, it’s worth comparing cutoffs across NLUs before finalising your preference order — see our guides on NLUO, HNLU, and CNLU for course-wise and category-wise cutoff trends.
Will the CLAT Exam Date Change?
As of this update, December 6, 2026 is the officially confirmed date from the Consortium of NLUs’ July 22, 2026 press release — it is not a tentative or expected date. That said, exam dates have occasionally shifted in past years due to unforeseen circumstances (holidays, administrative changes, or state-level disruptions). If any change is announced, the Consortium will notify it through an official press release on their website, and this page will be updated accordingly. Always cross-check with the official Consortium website before finalising your travel or exam-day plans.
FAQs About CLAT Exam Date
What is the CLAT 2027 exam date? CLAT 2027 will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
What time does the CLAT exam start? The exam is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on exam day.
When is the CLAT 2027 registration deadline? Registration opened on August 3, 2026, and closes on October 31, 2026.
When will the CLAT 2027 admit card be released? The admit card is expected in the third week of November 2026, about 15 days before the exam.
Can the CLAT exam date change? The December 6, 2026 date is officially confirmed by the Consortium of NLUs, though candidates should keep checking the official website for any updates, as dates have occasionally shifted in past years.