CLAT 2027 registration extended to November 7; exam stays December 6
By Aditi KulkarniEducation Writer, Peepals Bharat
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The Consortium of NLUs on 1 November 2026 extended CLAT 2027 registration to 7 November; the exam remains on 6 December, 2 pm to 4 pm.
What Happened
The Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the last date to register for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 to 7 November 2026, 11:59 pm. The extension, announced on Sunday, 1 November, gives candidates one more week after the earlier deadline of 31 October. The exam date has not changed: CLAT 2027 will be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, in offline mode. Applications are made on the consortium's website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Key Facts
- New registration deadline: 7 November 2026, 11:59 pm; the earlier last date was 31 October 2026.
- The extension was announced on 1 November 2026 by the Consortium of National Law Universities, which conducts the test.
- Exam date: Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, as a pen-and-paper (offline) test.
- Application fee, as listed for this cycle: Rs 4,000 for General, OBC and NRI candidates and Rs 3,500 for SC, ST, BPL and candidates with disabilities.
- Registration is complete only after the fee is paid and the form is submitted on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- The consortium has not yet announced dates for correcting submitted forms, or an official date for the admit card.
Why It Matters
CLAT is the entrance test used by the national law universities that make up the consortium to admit students to their undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. For students across India, including those outside the metros, a CLAT score is one of the main routes into a law degree at these universities.
The extension matters most for students who were still finishing their forms when the original deadline passed, or who were waiting for school board or college paperwork. It also helps those who had trouble paying the fee or uploading documents in the last days of October. With the exam on 6 December, candidates now have about a month between the close of registration and the test.
The extension does not change the pattern of the exam or its date. Students should treat 7 November as a firm last date: the consortium has given one extension, and there is no indication of another. Because correction dates have not been announced, candidates should check every detail before submitting, especially their name, category and contact information, since these affect the admit card and later counselling.
What should a CLAT 2027 aspirant do next? Complete registration and pay the fee on consortiumofnlus.ac.in before 11:59 pm on 7 November, save a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt, and keep checking the website for the correction window and admit card date.
| CLAT 2027 | Date |
|---|---|
| Original registration deadline | 31 October 2026 |
| Extension announced | 1 November 2026 |
| New registration deadline | 7 November 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Exam | 6 December 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm |
Impact
Short-term: More students can apply in the coming week, which may raise the number of candidates for the December test. The consortium is expected to announce the correction window and admit card date after registration closes.
Long-term: CLAT 2027 results will decide admissions to the national law universities for the 2027-28 academic year, shaping the next batch of law students and, over time, the legal profession.
Who is affected: Class 12 students and graduates planning a law degree, their parents and teachers, coaching institutes, and the national law universities that admit students through CLAT.
Key Takeaway
CLAT 2027 registration is now open until 11:59 pm on 7 November 2026, and the exam stays on 6 December 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Questions and Answers
What is the new last date for CLAT 2027 registration?
The Consortium of National Law Universities has extended CLAT 2027 registration to 7 November 2026, 11:59 pm. The earlier deadline was 31 October 2026.
When is the CLAT 2027 exam?
CLAT 2027 will be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The extension has not changed the exam date.
What is the CLAT 2027 application fee?
The fee listed for this cycle is Rs 4,000 for General, OBC and NRI candidates and Rs 3,500 for SC, ST, BPL candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Has the CLAT 2027 correction window opened?
Not yet. The consortium has not announced the dates for correcting submitted forms, so candidates should check their details carefully before submitting.
Where do I apply for CLAT 2027?
Applications are made only on the consortium's official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. A form counts as complete once it has been submitted and the fee has been paid before 11:59 pm on 7 November 2026.
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