CLAT Exam Guide 2027

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test (UG)) is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. It is used for admission to five-year integrated law programmes at the National Law Universities and other accepting colleges. This guide covers who can apply, how selection works, what is tested and how to prepare.

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CLAT at a glance

Full name: Common Law Admission Test (UG)
Conducted by: the Consortium of National Law Universities
Used for: admission to five-year integrated law programmes at the National Law Universities and other accepting colleges
Mode: Pen and paper
Who can apply: Class 12 with the minimum marks set by the Consortium; final-year students can apply.
What is tested: English, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques
Official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in

How CLAT selection works

1CLAT UG
2Rank list and counselling
3Seat allotment

How to prepare for CLAT

Read one newspaper daily and revise current affairs every month.
The paper is passage-heavy; train reading speed with mock tests.
Before you apply, read the latest official notification at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change every cycle and are not listed here.

Choosing CLAT coaching

Coaching helps most when you need structure, regular tests and a peer group. Ask any centre for the batch size, the full fee including GST, a trial class and last year's results with roll numbers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CLAT?+

Who can apply for CLAT?+

Class 12 with the minimum marks set by the Consortium; final-year students can apply.

What are the stages of CLAT?+

CLAT runs in 3 stages: 1. CLAT UG; 2. Rank list and counselling; 3. Seat allotment.

What does CLAT test?+

CLAT covers English, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques.

Are the dates and fees for CLAT on this page?+

No. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change each cycle, so confirm them in the official notification at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before you apply.