Ranchi, Oct 27: Students aspiring to pursue law at National Law Universities (NLUs) have until October 31 to submit their applications for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027, with the entrance examination scheduled for December 6.
The application window will close at 11.59 pm on October 31, 2026. The examination will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, December 6.
CLAT serves as the entrance examination for admission to five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes and one-year Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes at participating National Law Universities across the country.
Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes must have passed Class XII or an equivalent examination. Applicants from the general category are required to secure at least 45 per cent marks, while candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories need a minimum of 40 per cent marks.
Students appearing for their Class XII examinations in 2027 may also apply, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions. There is no upper age limit for admission to undergraduate law programmes or LL.M. programmes, according to the information provided.
Eligible candidates can complete the application process through the official website, https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027/. Applicants must fill out the online form, upload the required documents and pay the prescribed examination fee. Candidates have been advised to review the eligibility criteria and application instructions carefully and submit their forms before the deadline.
For students seeking legal education in Jharkhand, the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is among the available options. Located in the state capital, the university offers five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes, along with a one-year LL.M. programme.
The university focuses on legal education, research and practical learning. Students can develop their legal knowledge and professional skills through academic research, moot court activities and other educational engagements. It also seeks to expand awareness of legal education opportunities among students from rural, tribal and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Candidates have been advised to consult the official CLAT website for the latest information on eligibility, application requirements and examination-related notifications and complete their applications before October 31.
