CLAT 2027 Exam Date (Expected): Notification, Registration & Complete Schedule
CLAT 2027 Exam Date: Expected Schedule, Notification & Important Updates
Updated: 19 June 2026
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is India’s most prestigious law entrance examination for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by the National Law Universities (NLUs). As thousands of aspirants begin their preparation journey, one of the most frequently asked questions is: When will CLAT 2027 be conducted?
Has the CLAT 2027 Exam Date Been Announced?
As of June 2026, the official CLAT 2027 examination date has not yet been announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. However, the Consortium has confirmed that the CLAT 2027 application process is expected to begin in August 2026, while the examination is likely to be conducted in December 2026, following the trend of recent years.
Expected CLAT 2027 Exam Date
Based on previous CLAT examination schedules, experts expect CLAT 2027 to be conducted on:
Expected Exam Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026
Several education portals and law entrance experts have projected the first Sunday of December 2026 as the most probable examination date. However, students should wait for the official notification from the Consortium for final confirmation.
Expected CLAT 2027 Timeline
| Event | Expected Date |
| Official Notification Release | July 2026 |
| Application Form Begins | August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October–November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | November 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 Exam | 6 December 2026 (Expected) |
| Provisional Answer Key | December 2026 |
| Result Declaration | December 2026 / January 2027 |
These dates are tentative and based on previous examination cycles.
Why Is CLAT Held in December?
Over the last few years, the Consortium of NLUs has shifted CLAT to December to ensure that the admission and counselling process concludes well before the commencement of the academic session. This allows students to plan their admissions and college preferences more efficiently.
What Should CLAT 2027 Aspirants Do Now?
Instead of waiting for the official notification, serious aspirants should begin preparation immediately. CLAT has become increasingly competitive, with more than 75,000 candidates appearing every year for a limited number of NLU seats.
Preparation Priorities
- Build strong reading comprehension skills.
- Develop legal and logical reasoning abilities.
- Follow current affairs daily.
- Practice quantitative techniques regularly.
- Attempt full-length mock tests consistently.
Students targeting top NLUs such as National Law School of India University, NALSAR University of Law and The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences should ideally begin serious preparation at least 12–18 months before the examination.
Final Words
While the official CLAT 2027 exam date is still awaited, current indications suggest that the examination will most likely be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026. Aspirants should keep an eye on the official Consortium announcements and continue their preparation without delay.
Crack CLAT Tutorials will provide immediate updates once the official CLAT 2027 notification and exam schedule are released.
