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CLAT UG 2027
CLAT UG 2027 is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Admission to five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at participating NLUs. It is used for admission to integrated undergraduate law programmes. The exam date in the official notice is 6 December 2026. Format: a pen-and-paper test; 120 minutes. This page lists 2 eligibility rules, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.
Consortium of National Law Universities / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
Admission to five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at participating NLUs.
- Integrated undergraduate law programmes
Requirements to check
For 2027: Class 12 or equivalent with 45% marks, or 40% for SC, ST and PwD. There is no upper age limit.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Candidates appearing in March/April 2027 may apply, but must produce passing evidence at admission.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Exam format
Pen-and-paper test / 120 minutes
- English language
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
- Current affairs including general knowledge
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
- Legal reasoning
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
- Logical reasoning
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
- Quantitative techniques
Not published or not applicable; see the format note.
Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 mark.
Format note: 120 questions and 120 marks in total. Section counts are published as ranges, not fixed numbers.
The full guide on one page
The main facts from the tool above, written out so you can read them in one go.
What is CLAT UG used for?
Admission to five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at participating NLUs.
- Integrated undergraduate law programmes
- Conducted by
- Consortium of National Law Universities
- Course areas
- Law
Who can take CLAT UG?
For 2027: Class 12 or equivalent with 45% marks, or 40% for SC, ST and PwD. There is no upper age limit.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Candidates appearing in March/April 2027 may apply, but must produce passing evidence at admission.
Official source checked. Last checked .
What is the CLAT UG exam pattern?
- Mode
- Pen-and-paper test
- Duration
- 120 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English language | Not published | Not published |
| Current affairs including general knowledge | Not published | Not published |
| Legal reasoning | Not published | Not published |
| Logical reasoning | Not published | Not published |
| Quantitative techniques | Not published | Not published |
Marking: Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 mark.
Format note: 120 questions and 120 marks in total. Section counts are published as ranges, not fixed numbers.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: Consortium of National Law Universities; Consortium of National Law Universities; Consortium of National Law Universities
What is the CLAT UG syllabus?
English language
- Reading passages, inference and vocabulary in context
Current affairs
- Understand contemporary events and their background
Legal reasoning
- Apply the principles given in a passage to a situation
Logical reasoning
- Arguments, assumptions and conclusions
Quantitative techniques
- Interpret numerical information and apply school mathematics
When are the CLAT UG 2027 dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 online registration opened | (last cycle) | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 | |
| CLAT 2027 application deadline (11:59 PM) | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 | ||
| CLAT 2027 examination (2:00-4:00 PM; until 4:40 PM for eligible PwD candidates) | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to CLAT UG?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- Lawyer
Study rules, organise evidence and explain legal options within professional responsibilities.
Where can I find official CLAT UG papers?
- UG question booklets, large PDF; includes answer keys (the provisional UG key was confirmed as final on 16 December 2025), 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 6 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- CLAT 2027 UG format, Consortium of National Law Universities, accessed
- CLAT 2027 UG eligibility, Consortium of National Law Universities, accessed
- CLAT 2027 instructions, Consortium of National Law Universities, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.