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CLAT 2027

CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit, Academic Qualification, Category-wise Requirements & More

Check if you are eligible for CLAT 2027. Understand the complete eligibility criteria including academic qualifications, age limit, category-wise requirements, and important rules. Know your eligibility before applying!

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Quick Eligibility Check

Check if you meet the basic eligibility criteria for CLAT 2027.

Academic

Class 12 from recognized board

✔ Required

Minimum Marks

45% (General/OBC)
40% (SC/ST)

✔ Required

Age Limit

No Age Limit

✔ No Restriction

Attempts

Unlimited

✔ Allowed
Most candidates are eligible for CLAT

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Complete breakdown of CLAT 2027 eligibility requirements.

Academic Qualification

  • Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board
  • Candidates appearing in 2027 are also eligible
  • Any recognized board: CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, etc.
  • 45% aggregate for General/OBC/PWD/NRI
  • 40% aggregate for SC/ST
  • No specific subject requirements

Age Limit

  • No upper age limit for CLAT UG
  • Candidates of any age can apply
  • No lower age restriction (must have passed Class 12)
  • Age relaxation is not applicable (no age limit)

Number of Attempts

  • No limit on number of attempts
  • Candidates can appear every year
  • Subject to academic eligibility
  • Best attempt considered for admission

Nationality & Other Criteria

  • Indian citizens are eligible
  • Foreign nationals (NRIs, OCIs, PIOs) can also apply
  • PwD candidates get 40+ minutes compensatory time
  • Scribe facility available for eligible candidates
  • NRI candidates can apply for NRI seats

Category-wise Eligibility Requirements

Minimum marks requirements for different categories.

Category Minimum Marks Required Age Limit Relaxation
General 45% in Class 12 No Limit None
EWS 45% in Class 12 No Limit 10% seat reservation
OBC (NCL) 45% in Class 12 No Limit 27% seat reservation
SC 40% in Class 12 No Limit 15% seat reservation
ST 40% in Class 12 No Limit 7.5% seat reservation
PwD 40% in Class 12 No Limit 5% horizontal reservation
Foreign Nationals As per university norms No Limit Special quota

Important Rules & Updates

Key points to remember about CLAT eligibility.

No Age Limit

Candidates of any age can apply for CLAT.

Unlimited Attempts

No limit on number of attempts, subject to eligibility.

45% Criteria

General: 45%, SC/ST: 40% in Class 12.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Eligibility

Common questions about CLAT eligibility criteria.

There is no upper age limit for CLAT 2027. Candidates of any age can appear for the exam as long as they meet the academic qualification requirements.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. General/OBC candidates need 45% aggregate, SC/ST candidates need 40% aggregate.
There is no limit on the number of attempts for CLAT. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they wish, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
There is no age limit for CLAT, so age relaxation is not applicable. Candidates of any age can apply.
Yes, candidates can take CLAT after 12th. They can also appear in the exam if they are appearing in Class 12 in the current academic year.
Candidates who have passed or appearing in Class 12 from a recognized board are eligible. There is no age limit. Category-wise minimum marks requirements apply.
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