
CLAT 2027 Important Dates
CLAT 2027 registration officially opened on 3 August 2026 and is scheduled to close on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Eligibility
For UG CLAT 2027:
• There is no upper age limit. • General-category candidates need at least 45% in Class 12 or equivalent. • SC/ST/PwD candidates need at least 40%. • Students appearing for their Class 12 qualifying examination in March/April 2027 may also apply, subject to producing proof of passing at admission.
How to Apply
The application is online even though the examination itself is conducted offline.
The broad steps are:
Documents Required
The official instructions identify uploads such as:
• Recent passport-size photograph • Candidate signature • Category certificate where applicable • PwD certificate where applicable • BPL certificate where applicable
Application Fees
For CLAT 2027:
General/OBC: ₹4,000 SC/ST/BPL/PwD: ₹3,500
The fee is non-refundable.
One Important Warning
Once the form has been submitted and paid, certain information such as programme, category and BPL status may not be changeable.
Therefore:
Check twice. Submit once.
Conclusion
Do not leave CLAT registration until the final evening.
Application errors are preventable.
Prepare early, keep documents ready and use only official Consortium information for critical admission details.
Talk to a Thinkplus counsellor and turn this article into a realistic preparation plan.