The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) is expected to publish the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 notification shortly on the official website, nlus.ac.in consortium. It is very important for admission to various law programs for the academic year 2027-28. Candidates seeking admission to any of the NLUs and other participating universities are advised to visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, for information on the notification and application process.As per the trend of previous years, CLAT Notification 2027 may be released in the second fortnight of July, while the online application process may start in the month of August.
CLAT 2027 Notification probably around 20th July
Although the Consortium has not made an official announcement about the schedule, it can be said from the previous year’s admission process that the CLAT 2027 notification is expected to come out in mid-July 2026. The registrations started on August 1 last year, and the entrance test was held in December.Based on the same calendar this year, it can be said that aspirants will probably have time to apply from August to October 2026, after which the entrance test will be conducted.All details about the program will be officially communicated by the Consortium in the form of an official notification.
Eligibility criteria for CLAT 2027
The eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate law courses are different from each other. To join UG law programs, a candidate must pass class 12 or its equivalent with a minimum percentage of 45. Students from SC, ST and PwD categories must have a minimum percentage of 40.To join PG law courses, a candidate must hold an LL.B. degree with a minimum percentage of 50. Reserved category candidates must score at least 45 percent or its equivalent.
CLAT 2027 Exam: Steps to apply
Once the registration window opens, candidates can complete the online application process by following these steps:
- Go to CLAT official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on the “CLAT 2027” registration link available on the home page.
- Sign up with a valid mobile number and create your login credentials.
- Complete the application form with the required personal, academic and communication details.
- Upload the prescribed documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants are advised to verify all details carefully before submitting the application to avoid any discrepancies during the admission process.