The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) has officially announced the schedule for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. As per the press release issued on July 22, 2026, the CLAT 2027 examination will be conducted on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The announcement marks the beginning of the admission cycle for one of India’s most competitive law entrance examinations. Candidates aspiring to secure admission to participating National Law Universities (NLUs) should now begin their preparation in line with the officially announced timeline.
CLAT 2027: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Press Release Issued | July 22, 2026 |
| Online Application Portal Opens | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | October 31, 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Examination | December 6, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Examination Timing | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
According to the Consortium, the online application portal for CLAT 2027 will remain open from August 3, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Official Confirmation by the Consortium
The decision regarding the examination schedule was taken during the meetings of the Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities, held on July 18, 2026. The Consortium has also stated that further details regarding the admission process and CLAT 2027 will be notified in due course.
What Aspirants Should Do Next
With the examination date now confirmed, CLAT aspirants should make the most of the available preparation time. Candidates may consider:
- Preparing a subject-wise study plan.
- Revising legal reasoning, logical reasoning, English, current affairs, and quantitative techniques.
- Solving previous years’ CLAT question papers.
- Attempting full-length mock tests regularly.
- Keeping the necessary documents ready for the application process beginning on August 3, 2026.
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