CLAT 2027 applications begin today at consortiumofnlus.ac.in; five-year registration trend shows rising competition for NLU seats

CLAT 2027 registrations begin August 3, 2026 at 10:00 am IST on consortiumofnlus.ac.in, with the last date to apply October 31, 2026.

The CLAT 2027 exam is scheduled for December 6, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; the examination pattern and syllabus remain unchanged.

Admissions are offered across 27 National Law Universities (NLUs) for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes.

Registration data from the past five years shows a consistent increase in applicants, indicating rising competition for NLU seats.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 45% marks for the undergraduate programme.