Application Window Extended

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially announced an extension for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 registration deadline. Aspirants now have until November 7 to submit their application forms through the official portal.

The entrance examination serves as the primary gateway for admission into both undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered across participating National Law Universities in India for the academic session.

Examination Schedule

According to the revised timeline released by the Consortium, the CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026. The test will be held in offline mode across various designated centers. The examination caters to candidates seeking entry into five-year integrated undergraduate law programs as well as one-year postgraduate LLM degrees.

Application Fee Structure

The application fee varies depending on the applicant's category:

- General and OBC candidates: Rs 4,000 - SC, ST, BPL, and PwD candidates: Rs 3,500

All fees must be paid online via the available digital payment gateways during the submission process. Candidates are strongly advised to secure and retain their payment receipts along with a copy of the final confirmation page for future administrative reference.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Eligible candidates who have yet to complete their submissions can follow these instructions to register:

1. Navigate to the official Consortium of NLUs website. 2. Access and click on the designated CLAT registration link. 3. Provide the necessary credentials to generate a profile. 4. Log in using the newly created credentials. 5. Fill out the comprehensive application form with accurate personal and academic information. 6. Upload all required supporting documents in the specified formats. 7. Complete the transaction for the application fee and submit the application. 8. Download and save the final confirmation page.

Officials urge all applicants to meticulously review their submitted details to prevent errors before final submission.