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If you are in Class 11 or 12 and planning to pursue a five year law course, or you are a law graduate considering an LL.M, the CLAT Exam is an important law entrance test to understand.
The CLAT Exam is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to participating undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. It has two main routes: CLAT UG 2027 for students seeking an integrated law course after Class 12 and CLAT PG 2027 for law graduates planning to pursue an LL.M.
The two routes have different eligibility requirements, exam structures and areas of study. For the 2027–28 admission cycle, the examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026 in offline mode. Students should check the official Consortium of NLUs website for the latest dates, notices and admission updates.
| Particular | CLAT 2027 Information |
| Admission cycle | Academic year 2027–28 |
| UG stream | Five year integrated LL.B. programmes |
| PG stream | LL.M. programmes |
| Examination date | 6 December 2026 |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| UG paper | 120 MCQs, 2 hours |
| PG paper | 120 objective questions, 2 hours |
| Main purpose | Admission related to participating law programmes |
The Consortium states that CLAT 2027 is for admissions to five year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programmes at participating universities for the 2027–28 academic year.
The CLAT exam stands for Common Law Admission Test. It is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities and is used for admission related to participating National Law Universities and certain other law admission pathways.
There are two main levels:
CLAT is not a compulsory entrance test for every law college in India. Colleges and universities can have their own admission rules, so students should always check the requirements of the institution and programme they want to join.
For a wider subject and pattern overview, students can read the CLAT 2027 syllabus and exam pattern.
CLAT UG 2027 is meant for students who want to enter undergraduate law education after Class 12.
The UG route is mainly connected with five year integrated law programmes. These programmes combine legal education with another academic stream and lead towards an integrated LL.B. degree.
A student in Class 11 can start understanding the examination, while a Class 12 student can apply if the qualifying requirements are met.
The current eligibility information requires candidates to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in March or April 2027 can also appear, but they must provide proof of passing at the admission stage. The current rules state that there is no upper age limit for UG CLAT.
The current minimum marks are:
Students should still check the latest official notification before applying because admission rules can be updated.
If you need a detailed subject-wise explanation later, the CLAT UG 2027 syllabus provides a separate breakdown.
CLAT PG 2027 is for candidates who want to pursue postgraduate legal education after completing an LL.B. or an equivalent qualifying law degree.
Unlike the UG exam, PG candidates already come from a legal education background. Therefore, the CLAT PG exam focuses on undergraduate level legal knowledge and comprehension of legal material.
The current PG format has 120 objective questions, carries 120 marks, and has a two hour duration. A wrong answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 marks. The official PG format lists Constitutional Law and other major areas of undergraduate law.
The current eligibility information requires an LL.B. or equivalent law degree, with the applicable minimum marks depending on the candidate category. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in 2027 may also apply subject to the official conditions.
For the detailed subject list, students can refer to the CLAT PG 2027 syllabus.
| Area | CLAT UG 2027 | CLAT PG 2027 |
| Who can apply | Students who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 | Law graduates or eligible final year law students |
| Academic stage | After 10+2 | After LL.B. or equivalent law degree |
| Broad outcome | Five year integrated LL.B. programmes | LL.M. programmes |
| Examination focus | Aptitude, comprehension, reasoning, current affairs and basic quantitative skills | Legal knowledge and comprehension |
| Question format | 120 MCQs | 120 objective questions |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
This difference is important. A Class 12 student should not prepare for the CLAT PG exam, while a law graduate should not use the UG syllabus as the basis for PG preparation.
The CLAT exam pattern 2027 depends on whether you are appearing for UG or PG.
The current UG paper has 120 questions in two hours. The official format includes five broad areas: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
In simple terms, the UG examination checks whether a student can:
Students do not need to study a full law degree before taking the UG examination. The Legal Reasoning section is designed around understanding and applying information presented in the question.
The CLAT PG exam has a different focus. The official 2027 format lists Constitutional Law along with areas such as Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour and Industrial Law.
The PG examination therefore expects candidates to work with legal knowledge at the undergraduate law level.
The CLAT admission process can be understood as a broad sequence:
Check eligibility → Submit application → Appear for CLAT → Receive result/rank → Participate in counselling → Seat allotment → Complete admission
The application stage is only the beginning. After the examination, eligible candidates need to follow the counselling and seat allocation process according to the applicable rules.
The Consortium states that seat allotment and admission offers are subject to the rules of the participating universities, and students should check the relevant university information before making choices.
For the actual application and official updates, candidates should use the CLAT application portal provided by the Consortium of NLUs.
Students looking for the detailed application procedure can read the CLAT Registration 2027. This broad article does not repeat the complete form-filling process because registration is a separate search intent.
The term CLAT participating universities mainly refers to universities that take part in the CLAT admission system, including participating National Law Universities.
The exact programmes, seats, fees, reservation rules and other admission conditions can differ between universities. The Consortium advises candidates to check the individual university information before making admission choices.
This means students should not assume that one rule applies to every participating university.
For example, the course offered, eligibility conditions and admission requirements may need to be checked separately before accepting a seat.
For UG students, 5 year integrated law through CLAT can lead to programmes such as integrated LL.B. courses offered by participating institutions.
The exact course names depend on the university. A student may find programmes such as BA LL.B. or BBA LL.B., among other integrated law options.
For PG candidates, CLAT is connected with postgraduate law programmes such as LL.M. at participating universities.
Students should check the programme list of each university instead of assuming that every university offers the same course.
Before applying, ask a few basic questions:
A Class 12 student normally looks at UG CLAT. A law graduate looks at PG CLAT.
Check the latest official requirements rather than relying on old articles or social media posts.
Review the current university list and the programmes offered.
Look at the course structure, academic environment and the type of law programme offered.
Understand counselling, preference filling, seat allotment and the admission requirements of the institutions you are considering.
This basic check can prevent students from choosing a course only because they have heard its name.
No. CLAT for law graduates and Class 12 students is important for its participating institutions, but CLAT is not a universal requirement for every law programme in India.
Different universities and colleges may use different admission routes. Some may accept other entrance examinations, while others may follow their own admission process.
For this reason, a student searching for CLAT after 12th should not assume that not appearing for CLAT means they cannot study law at all.
The admission route must be checked for the specific college and programme.
For example, CPJ College currently lists B.A. LL.B(H) as a five year integrated programme and its admission information states that UG CLAT and CUET are relevant entrance routes for its law programmes.
Students interested in alternative routes can also read the CPJ article on BA LL.B admission without CLAT to understand why admission rules need to be checked college by college.
If you are looking at law colleges in Delhi or Delhi NCR, getting a CLAT score is not the end of the decision-making process.
Before choosing a programme, check:
Students considering a BA LL.B(H) course at CPJ College can separately review the programme details and current admission requirements rather than assuming that the general CLAT rules automatically cover every institutional requirement.
The CPJ College BA LL.B(H) course provides programme-specific information for students exploring integrated law education in Delhi.
Before moving ahead with your application or preparation, keep this checklist handy:
The current official CLAT 2027 information confirms the examination date as 6 December 2026 and advises candidates to regularly check the CLAT website for updates.
The CLAT exam is the Common Law Admission Test conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. It is used for admission related to participating undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. UG CLAT is for students entering integrated law programmes, while PG CLAT is for candidates seeking postgraduate legal education.
CLAT UG 2027 is the undergraduate version of the Common Law Admission Test. It is intended for students who have completed or are appearing for Class 12 and want admission to participating five year integrated law programmes.
CLAT PG 2027 is the postgraduate version of CLAT. It is intended for eligible law graduates seeking admission to LL.M. and other applicable postgraduate law programmes at participating institutions.
Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination can apply, subject to the applicable marks and other conditions. Students appearing for their qualifying examination in March or April 2027 can also appear, provided they meet the admission requirements later.
CLAT PG is for candidates with an LL.B. or equivalent law degree, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions. Eligible final year candidates may also apply according to the current rules. Students should check the latest official notification before submitting an application.
No. CLAT is not compulsory for every law college or university in India. Participating institutions can use CLAT as an admission route, while other institutions may have different entrance examinations or admission rules. Always check the official admission information of the specific programme.
The current official schedule places the CLAT 2027 examination on 6 December 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The examination is scheduled in offline mode, subject to official revision.
CLAT UG is for students entering undergraduate integrated law programmes after Class 12. CLAT PG is for law graduates seeking postgraduate legal education. The UG paper tests aptitude, comprehension, reasoning, current affairs and quantitative skills, while PG focuses on legal knowledge and comprehension.
CLAT UG is mainly connected with five year integrated LL.B. programmes at participating institutions. The exact course name depends on the university. CLAT PG is connected with postgraduate law programmes such as LL.M. Students should check each university's current programme list before applying.
After the examination, candidates receive their result and rank. Eligible candidates then follow the applicable counselling and seat allotment process. The final admission depends on the relevant university's rules, available seats, candidate preferences and other applicable conditions. CPJ College students should also check its current law admission requirements separately.
The most important thing to understand about CLAT Exam 2027 is that it is not one identical path for every law aspirant.
A Class 12 student preparing for CLAT UG 2027 is looking towards integrated undergraduate legal education. A law graduate preparing for CLAT PG 2027 is entering a different stage and needs to understand postgraduate legal admission requirements.
Before applying, check your eligibility, understand the correct examination format, review participating universities and programmes, and keep track of official updates. Also remember that the CLAT examination is scheduled in 2026 for the 2027 admission cycle, so do not confuse the exam year with the academic admission year.
If you are exploring integrated law education in Delhi, CPJ College's current information on its BA LL.B(H) programme can help you understand the programme and its admission requirements. For questions about the programme, eligibility or admission process, students and parents can use the CPJ College admission enquiry to request relevant information.
Most importantly, use the latest official CLAT and university information when making your application decisions because dates, rules and admission requirements can change.
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