Missed CLAT 2027 registration? Consortium extends application deadline for law aspirants

Candidates who have not yet completed their applications for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 can now register until Nov 7, following an extension announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs).

The Consortium has extended the registration deadline, giving law aspirants additional time to submit their application forms through the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by participating National Law Universities across India.

The examination provides an admission route for candidates seeking to pursue five-year integrated undergraduate law courses and one-year postgraduate Master of Laws (LLM) programs.

The entrance test is conducted for admission to the 2027-28 academic session. Candidates interested in securing seats in participating NLUs must complete the application process within the revised deadline and appear for the entrance examination.

CLAT 2027 exam date and mode

As per the official examination schedule, CLAT 2027 will take place on December 6, 2026. The examination will be conducted in offline mode.

The test will cover admissions to five-year integrated undergraduate law programs as well as one-year postgraduate LLM courses for the 2027-28 academic session.

Candidates planning to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate law programs through CLAT must register online before Nov 7. They should also keep track of the examination schedule and complete the required application formalities.

How to apply for CLAT 2027?

Applicants who have not submitted their forms can complete the registration process by visiting the Consortium's official website. The application process involves online registration, entering personal and academic information, uploading the required documents and paying the prescribed fee.

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their CLAT 2027 applications:

1. Visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Locate and click on the CLAT 2027 registration link available on the homepage.
3. Enter the required information to complete the initial registration.
4. Log in to the portal using the registered credentials.
5. Fill out the application form with the required personal and academic details.
6. Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
8. Review the information entered in the form and submit the application.
9. Download the confirmation page and retain a copy for future reference.

Candidates should carefully verify the information provided in their application forms before submitting them. Any errors or discrepancies in personal details, academic information or uploaded documents could create difficulties during subsequent stages of the admission process.

Applicants are also advised to keep their registration credentials, submitted application form and payment receipt safe for future reference.

CLAT 2027 application fee

The Consortium has prescribed different application fees for candidates belonging to different categories. Applicants must pay the applicable amount online to complete their registration.

The category-wise application fee for CLAT 2027 is as follows:

The payment can be made through the online payment methods provided on the registration portal. Candidates should ensure that the transaction is completed successfully and save the payment receipt along with the application confirmation page.

With the registration deadline now extended to Nov 7, candidates who missed the earlier application window have another opportunity to apply for the national-level law entrance examination.

Applicants seeking admission to participating National Law Universities should complete the registration process before the revised deadline rather than waiting until the final day.

The examination is scheduled for Dec 6, 2026, and will be conducted in offline mode for undergraduate and postgraduate law admissions in the 2027-28 academic session.