CLAT 2027 · Undergraduate
CLAT 2027: the complete guide
Dates, fees, eligibility, the exam pattern and how to prepare, in one place. Every figure below is checked against the Consortium of NLUs' official CLAT 2027 notices, and we update this page when they change.
CLAT 2027 at a glance
- Exam date
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eligible PwD candidates until 4:40 p.m.
- Applications
- 3 Aug to 31 Oct 2026
- Close at 11:59 p.m. on 31 October. Online.
- Application fee
- ₹4,000 · ₹3,500
- ₹4,000 for General and OBC. ₹3,500 for SC, ST, BPL and PwD. Non-refundable.
- The paper
- 120 questions, 2 hours
- 120 marks. Five sections. The exam is held offline.
- Marking
- +1 · −0.25 · 0
- +1 for a right answer, −0.25 for a wrong one, 0 if unanswered.
- Eligibility
- 45% in Class 12
- 40% for SC, ST and PwD. No upper age limit. Class 12 students can apply.
Key dates and what is still to come
- 3 Aug 2026Applications openedDone
- 31 Oct 2026Applications close, 11:59 p.m.Open
- To be announcedAdmit card release. The Consortium says the date will be announced on its website. Admit card statusNot announced
- 6 Dec 2026CLAT 2027 UG exam, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Exam
- To be announcedResult. When will the result be declared?Not announced
- To be announcedCounselling and seat allocation. How counselling worksNot announced
Status as of 10 October 2026. The Consortium notes that dates are subject to revision. See all dates on the CLAT 2027 important dates page.
The paper: five sections
| Section | Questions | Share of paper | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22–26 | ~20% | What it tests |
| Current Affairs, including GK | 28–32 | ~25% | What it tests |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 | ~25% | What it tests |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 | ~20% | What it tests |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 | ~10% | What it tests |
The Consortium publishes approximate weightage, so the exact split varies a little between papers. The official format gives one 2-hour limit for the whole paper and does not mention sectional time limits or cut-offs. If scores tie, higher marks in the Legal section come first. Details in the exam pattern and marking scheme guides.
Every CLAT 2027 guide
The exam
What the paper looks like and how it is marked.
- CLAT Exam Pattern: Sections, Marks and Timing120 questions, two hours, five sections, pen and paper. One mark for a correct answer, 0.25 deducted for a wrong...
- CLAT Syllabus: The Complete BreakdownAll five sections, what each covers, and how much it is worth. A map rather than a wall of text...
- How Many Questions Are in CLAT? 120, 5 Sections120 questions in 120 minutes, across five sections. Here is the split, and what it leaves you per question.
- CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme: +1, −0.25 and Tie-BreaksHow a CLAT score is calculated, what different attempt patterns are worth, and how ties are broken. With a score...
- Is There Negative Marking in CLAT? Yes, 0.25Wrong answers lose 0.25 marks. Understand the expected value of guessing and why a positive average is not a guaranteed...
- What Type of Questions Come in CLAT? Examples by SectionFive short, original multiple-choice examples with answers and reasoning. These teach the tasks, not the full length or difficulty of...
Applying and exam day
Dates, fees, eligibility and what to carry.
- CLAT 2027 Important Dates and DeadlinesEvery confirmed CLAT 2027 UG date in one place, and which ones have not been announced yet.
- CLAT Registration: Dates, Fees and the Form, Step by StepApplications for CLAT 2027 close on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The fee is ₹4,000, or ₹3,500 for SC,...
- CLAT 2027 Exam Fee: By Category, Payment and RefundsThe application fee for every category, what costs extra, what cannot be refunded, and what happens if you apply twice....
- CLAT Eligibility 2027: Marks, Age Limit, Stream and Class 1245% in Class 12, or 40% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. No upper age limit, no stream listed, and...
- CLAT Age Limit: There Isn't OneCLAT UG 2027 has no upper age limit. Educational qualifications still apply, including the required Class 12 marks.
- CLAT 2027 Admit Card: Release Date and How to DownloadNo release date has been published yet. How the admit card will be downloaded, what to check the moment it...
- Documents Required on CLAT Exam Day: A ChecklistA preparation checklist, with permitted IDs and items to confirm from the CLAT 2027 admit card and test-day instructions.
- CLAT Exam Day: Timings and a Practical PlanThe confirmed exam slot, how to plan your journey, and which details must come from your admit card.
English Language
About 20% of the paper.
- What Is the English Section in CLAT? Comprehension, Not GrammarThe English section is comprehension from 450-word passages — inference, tone and main idea. Vocabulary lists and grammar drills are...
- How to Prepare for CLAT English: A Reading Plan That WorksA reading and question-practice routine covering fiction, non-fiction, inference, tone and vocabulary in context.
- CLAT English Topics and Question TypesInference, tone, main idea and vocabulary in context — what each question type looks like, and what the correct answer...
- CLAT Reading Comprehension: How to PractiseMost of CLAT is read-then-answer. A practice routine for passages, the mistakes that cost marks, and a way to track...
Current Affairs and GK
About 25% of the paper.
- What Is Current Affairs & GK in CLAT? A Quarter of the PaperRoughly 28–32 questions on current affairs and general knowledge, using passages that can require knowledge beyond the text.
- How to Prepare Current Affairs for CLAT: Passages, Not ListsCombine current-affairs knowledge, relevant background, recall and passage practice in a manageable revision routine.
- CLAT GK Topics: What Is Actually AskedThe categories CLAT's news passages really draw on, how far back current affairs is examined, and where static knowledge fits....
- Is Static GK Important for CLAT? How the Section Really SplitsYes. Background knowledge and historical events of continuing significance are part of preparation; there is no official static-versus-current percentage.
- Do You Need to Read a Newspaper Daily for CLAT? What Actually HelpsA newspaper is one way to build reading practice and current-affairs knowledge. Here is how to use it selectively.
Legal Reasoning
About 25% of the paper.
- What Is Legal Reasoning in CLAT? How the Section WorksRead a legal, public-policy or moral passage, identify its principles and apply them. Prior legal knowledge is not required.
- How to Prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning: Find the Rule, Then Apply ItIdentify rules in the passage, test their conditions and exceptions, and review the reasoning behind each answer.
- Legal Reasoning Topics for CLAT: Areas to PractiseLegal, public-policy and moral scenarios to practise, without treating a topic list as a prediction of the paper.
Logical Reasoning
About 20% of the paper.
- What Is Logical Reasoning in CLAT? Understanding ArgumentsPassage-based reasoning: conclusions, assumptions, inferences, analogies and the effect of new evidence.
- CLAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus: Question Types and MethodsAssumption, inference, strengthen, weaken, flaw and method — what each looks like on the paper, and the test that cracks...
Quantitative Techniques
About 10% of the paper.
- What Are Quantitative Techniques in CLAT? Class 10 Maths, From a PassageQuantitative Techniques is data interpretation built on arithmetic — ratios, percentages, averages. Nothing beyond Class 10, and the smallest section...
- Is Maths Necessary for CLAT? Class 10 Is EnoughCLAT UG includes roughly 10–14 Quantitative Techniques questions. Taking maths in Class 11 or 12 is not an eligibility requirement....
- CLAT Maths Topics: Class 10 SyllabusThe official Class 10 maths areas, plus a practical checklist for calculation and data interpretation.
Preparing
Plans, mocks and habits.
- How to Start Preparing for CLAT: Your First MonthWeek one, month one, and what to deliberately ignore at the start. Concrete, unglamorous, and designed to survive a bad...
- CLAT 2027 Study Plan: The Last 60 Days, Week by WeekA week-by-week plan from 5 October to the exam on 6 December, built around mocks, a weak-section fix and a...
- How Many Months Are Enough for CLAT Preparation? Plans for 6, 12 and 24There is no single right answer. Here is what each runway realistically allows, and what you have to give up...
- How to Prepare for CLAT from Class 12: Plan for the Months You HaveCount back from the December exam, balance school work, and build a plan around your current skills.
- How to Prepare for CLAT from Class 11: A Plan Around Your Exam DateBuild reading, maths and reasoning together, then increase timed practice as your actual exam date approaches.
- How to Prepare for CLAT at Home: Structure Without a ClassroomRoutine, environment and accountability when nobody is checking. The four things a classroom supplies, and how to build each one...
- Is Self-Study Enough for CLAT? What a Complete Plan Has to IncludeSelf-study can be a workable route if you have a plan, useful explanations, regular practice and a way to resolve...
- Is Coaching Necessary for CLAT? What It Gives You, and What It Doesn'tCoaching is not an eligibility requirement. Decide whether you need the structure, feedback and practice support a course offers.
- How to Improve Reading Speed for CLAT Without Losing AccuracyMeasure reading time alongside accuracy, practise on fresh passages, and set targets from your own results.
- Time Management in the CLAT Exam: A Per-Section BudgetA worked 120-minute allocation, including review time, and a method for adapting it to your mock results.
- How Many Mock Tests Should You Take for CLAT?There is no official number. A way to decide how many you need, how often to take them, and why...
- How to Analyse a CLAT Mock Test ProperlyReview mistakes, guesses and omissions, then turn recurring problems into the next week’s practice plan.
After the exam
Scores, ranks, results and counselling.
- CLAT Score vs Rank: How Marks Actually ConvertYour rank depends on how everyone else did, not on your marks alone. Why the conversion shifts every year —...
- CLAT Previous Year Cutoffs: How to Read ThemWhat closing ranks actually mean, why they move every year, and how to use them for your preference list without...
- When Will the CLAT Result Be Declared?No confirmed result date is provided here. Use the official CLAT 2027 notices for the release date and any answer-key...
- CLAT Counselling Process, Round by RoundHow registration, allotment, freeze, float and exit work. The previous cycle explains the terms; CLAT 2027 dates and payment rules...
CLAT Champ is independent and not affiliated with the Consortium of National Law Universities. Figures come from the official CLAT 2027 UG notices and were checked on 10 October 2026; the Consortium's notices take precedence if anything differs.