About CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate)
CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate) is the national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate law programmes, including one-year LL.M. courses, at participating National Law Universities. It is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). CLAT PG 2027 is for admissions commencing in the 2027-2028 academic year. The Consortium's current portal lists applications as open, the last date to apply as 31 October 2026, and the examination on 6 December 2026.
This page is specific to the postgraduate test. The Consortium also conducts a separate undergraduate CLAT paper; its UG sections and pattern are not part of the CLAT PG syllabus. Historical IndCareer records include CLAT LL.M. question-paper pages from 2008 to 2018. Those years are retained as legacy URL redirects and are provided for historical reference only; use the current official 2027 format when preparing.
| Exam detail | CLAT PG 2027 information |
|---|---|
| Full name | CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate) |
| Conducting body | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Admission level | Postgraduate law; LL.M. programmes at participating NLUs |
| Academic intake | 2027-2028 |
| Official portal | CLAT 2027 - Consortium of NLUs |
| Application period | Opened 3 August 2026; last date listed as 31 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 6 December 2026 |
| Duration and marks | 2 hours; 120 objective questions; maximum 120 marks |
| Marking | +1 for a correct answer; -0.25 for an incorrect answer |
| Question coverage | Constitutional Law and other core undergraduate law subjects; passage-based comprehension and application |
| Application fee | Check the live CLAT 2027 candidate portal for the amount applicable to the candidate's category and any optional services before payment |
CLAT PG 2027 eligibility
- Qualifying degree: A candidate must have passed an LL.B. degree or an equivalent examination.
- Minimum marks: At least 50% or equivalent grade; at least 45% or equivalent grade for candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories.
- Appearing candidates: Candidates taking their qualifying examination in 2027 may apply. They must produce evidence of passing at admission or lose eligibility for admission.
- Age limit: The Consortium states there is no upper age limit for the PG programme.
- Reservation and documentation: Category eligibility, certificates and any NLU-specific admission conditions must be checked in the current brochure and with the university concerned.
Application fee and registration
Applications are submitted through the official CLAT 2027 portal. The publicly accessible official pages checked for this update did not state a current category-wise fee amount, so this guide does not repeat historical fee figures. Sign in to the candidate portal and verify the amount, payment methods, any optional previous-paper purchase, and the non-refundable or other payment conditions shown before submitting payment. Save the application and payment confirmation.
CLAT PG 2027 exam pattern
| Component | Official format |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Objective questions | 120 multiple-choice questions, one mark each |
| Maximum marks | 120 |
| Correct response | +1 mark |
| Incorrect response | -0.25 mark |
| Unanswered question | No deduction is specified for an unanswered question |
| Question style | Extracts from primary legal materials, including judgments, statutes or regulations, followed by comprehension and application questions |
Subjects and skills tested
The official PG syllabus centres on Constitutional Law and other subjects taught in an undergraduate law programme: Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour and Industrial Law. Passages are drawn from primary legal materials. Candidates need to understand the passage and its arguments, identify related legal issues and facts, summarise the text, and apply knowledge of the relevant field. The official format does not publish a fixed question quota by subject.
CLAT PG 2027 important dates
The Consortium portal currently lists applications opening on 3 August 2026, the last date for receiving applications as 31 October 2026, and the examination on 6 December 2026. Admit-card, answer-key, result and counselling schedules should be treated as unannounced until published in an official notice.
Official sources: CLAT 2027 portal, PG eligibility, PG syllabus, and PG question format.