CLAT 2027
Complete Guide: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, NLU Admission & Counseling
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CLAT 2027 Overview
Everything you need to know about the Common Law Admission Test.
Exam Dates (Expected)
| CLAT 2027 | December 2027 (Tentative) |
| Registration | July-November 2027 (Tentative) |
| Result Declaration | December 2027 (Tentative) |
| NLU Counseling | December-January 2027-28 (Tentative) |
Key Highlights
- Conducting Body: Consortium of NLUs
- Mode: Pen & Paper (Offline)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 120
- Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
View Full Details →Understand the structure, marking scheme, and question distribution of CLAT.
| Section | Questions | Weightage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22-26 | 20% | Passage-based MCQs |
| Current Affairs & GK | 28-32 | 25% | Passage-based MCQs |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 | 25% | Passage-based MCQs |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 | 20% | Passage-based MCQs |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 | 10% | Passage-based MCQs |
| Total | 120 Questions | 100% | 2 Hours |
Marking Scheme
- ✅ +1 mark for correct answer
- ❌ -0.25 mark for incorrect answer
- ➖ 0 marks for unattempted
- 📊 All questions are compulsory
Question Types
- • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- • Passage-based questions
- • 4-5 questions per passage
- • Focus on comprehension
CLAT 2027 Syllabus
View Full Details →Complete subject-wise syllabus breakdown for CLAT.
English Language
- • Reading Comprehension
- • Vocabulary in Context
- • Grammar & Sentence Correction
- • Tone & Inference Questions
- • Main Idea Identification
Current Affairs & GK
- • National & International Events
- • Legal Developments
- • Awards & Honors
- • Government Schemes
- • Economic & Business News
Legal Reasoning
- • Application of Legal Principles
- • Identifying Arguments
- • Logical Reasoning in Law
- • Principle-Fact Application
- • Distinguishing Relevant Facts
Eligibility Criteria
View Full Details →Check if you are eligible for CLAT 2027.
Academic Eligibility
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent
- General/OBC: 45% aggregate
- SC/ST: 40% aggregate
- Appearing in 2027 are eligible
Age & Other Criteria
- No upper age limit
- Indian citizens & NRIs eligible
- PwD candidates: 40+ minutes compensatory time
- Scribe facility available for eligible candidates
NLU Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)
View Full Details →Previous year closing ranks for top National Law Universities.
| NLU | General (Closing Rank) | OBC (Closing Rank) | SC (Closing Rank) | ST (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 112 | 1541 | 3133 | 3396 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 159 | 1219 | 3273 | 3621 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 327 | 4168* | 4753 | 6343 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 367 | 1776 | 5445 | 5955 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 444 | 2303 | 5934 | 8568 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 480 | 1757 | 5763 | 8243 |
* State category reservation. Based on CLAT 2025 first allotment data.
Preparation Tips
View Full Details →Expert strategies to crack CLAT with a top rank.
Daily Reading Habit
Editorials & legal blogs
Timed Practice
8-10 min per passage
Mock Tests
30-40 full-length tests
Expert Guidance
Personalized counseling
CLAT 2027 Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions - CLAT
Common questions about CLAT 2027 and NLU admission.
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