The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is conducted once a year by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Since 2024, the exam has been held consistently in the first or second week of December. While the Consortium has not yet released the official notification for CLAT 2027, the expected exam date falls in December 2027 — almost certainly on the first or second Sunday of the month. This page provides the complete expected timeline, historical date comparisons, a six-month preparation countdown, and an exam-day checklist so that you can plan with precision, not guesswork.
The following dates are projections based on the CLAT 2024, 2025, and 2026 cycles. The Consortium of NLUs typically follows a consistent calendar. Treat these as planning anchors — not confirmed dates.
These projections are based on historical patterns. Always verify dates from the official Consortium of NLUs website once the notification is published.
A comparison of the last three CLAT cycles shows a clear pattern: registration opens mid-year, the exam falls in the first week of December, and results follow within the same month. This consistency is the basis for our CLAT 2027 projections.
The shift to December as the standard CLAT month began in 2024. Prior to that, CLAT was held at various times including May and June. The December window is now well-established, and there is no reason to expect the Consortium will deviate from it for CLAT 2027.
If the exam is in December 2027, your preparation clock starts in June. Here is a month-by-month breakdown of what to focus on, when to intensify, and when to ease off. Structure beats motivation — follow the plan.
Begin with a diagnostic test to identify weak areas. Start daily newspaper reading for Current Affairs. Cover the fundamentals of all five CLAT sections — English comprehension, basic legal principles, logical reasoning patterns, and Class 10 mathematics. Aim for 2–3 hours of focused study daily. Build a reading habit: editorials, opinion pieces, and long-form journalism will pay dividends across English, Legal Reasoning, and Current Affairs.
Shift from general reading to targeted section practice. Attempt 2 full-length mock tests per week. Analyse every mock — identify question types you consistently miss and drill those patterns. Legal Reasoning should now include passage-based practice with principles from tort, contract, criminal law, and constitutional law. Quantitative Techniques practice should focus on data interpretation speed.
Attempt 3–4 full-length mocks per week under timed conditions. Your goal is not just accuracy but speed — 120 questions in 120 minutes means 1 minute per question. Focus on time allocation strategy: which sections to attempt first, when to skip, and how to manage negative marking. Review Current Affairs of the past 6 months intensively.
Stop learning new material. Revise your Current Affairs notes, formula sheets, and frequently-tested legal principles. Take 2 more mocks but spend more time on analysis than on the test itself. Finalise your exam-day strategy: section order, time per section, skip threshold. Download and verify your admit card.
Reduce study to 1–2 hours per day. Read your consolidated notes and flashcards. Take one final mock 5 days before the exam, then stop. Focus on sleep, nutrition, and mental calm. Visit your exam centre to confirm the location and route. Prepare your exam-day kit.
Wake up early. Eat a light, familiar meal. Reach the centre at least 60 minutes before reporting time. Carry your admit card, photo ID, blue/black ballpoint pens, and a water bottle. Read the instructions on the question paper carefully before starting. Stick to your section-order strategy. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question — mark it and return later if time permits.
CLAT is an offline, pen-and-paper exam. There are no second chances if you forget a document or arrive late. Use this checklist the night before and the morning of the exam.
Knowing the exam date is the first step. The next step is building a structured study plan that covers every section, every week, until exam day.
Common questions about the CLAT 2027 exam date, registration process, and exam-day logistics.
Based on the pattern from CLAT 2024 to CLAT 2026, the CLAT 2027 exam is expected in the first or second week of December 2027 — most likely on the first or second Sunday of the month. The Consortium of NLUs has not yet released the official notification for CLAT 2027.
CLAT is held once per year. There is no second attempt or supplementary exam. If you miss the exam date or fail to register before the deadline, you must wait for the next annual cycle.
No. The Consortium of NLUs does not accept late registrations under any circumstances. The registration portal closes on the published deadline, and no extensions have been granted in previous years. Register as early as possible to avoid last-minute issues.
CLAT results are typically declared within 2 to 3 weeks of the exam date. Based on past years, if the exam is held in the first week of December 2027, expect results by the last week of December 2027 or the first week of January 2028.
Yes, CLAT has consistently been conducted on a Sunday in recent years — 1 December 2024 (Sunday), 7 December 2025 (Sunday), and 6 December 2026 (Sunday). CLAT 2027 is expected to follow the same pattern.
The Consortium of NLUs does not reschedule CLAT for individual candidates due to date clashes with other exams. In rare cases where there is a clash with a major national examination, the Consortium may consider rescheduling — but this is not guaranteed. Plan your exam calendar in advance and prioritise accordingly.
No. CLAT is conducted exclusively in offline mode (pen-and-paper) at designated test centres across India. You must appear in person at the allotted centre. There is no option for online or remote examination.
CLAT UG and CLAT PG are conducted on the same date, in different sessions or time slots. You do not need to choose between them on different days. However, the registration for each is separate, and you must apply individually for UG and PG if you wish to attempt both.
CLAT 2027 counselling is expected to begin in January 2028, shortly after the results are declared. Counselling is conducted online through the Consortium portal, where candidates fill preferences for NLUs based on their rank. Multiple rounds of counselling are held to fill all available seats.
Based on the consistent pattern from 2024 to 2026, CLAT 2027 is expected in December 2027. The exam was shifted to December starting from CLAT 2024 and has remained in December since. There is no indication of a shift to January.
The candidates who score highest on CLAT are the ones who start earliest. The syllabus is known, the pattern is set, and the date is predictable. Every week you delay is a week your competition gains.