CLAT FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions About CLAT 2027

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes at 22 National Law Universities across India. CLAT 2027 is expected in December 2026.

CLAT 2027 UG consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in 120 minutes. The five sections are: English Language (22-26 questions), Current Affairs & GK (28-32), Legal Reasoning (28-32), Logical Reasoning (22-26), and Quantitative Techniques (12-16). Each correct answer carries 1 mark with 0.25 negative marking.

For CLAT UG 2027, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board. General/OBC/PWD candidates need a minimum of 45% marks, while SC/ST candidates need 40%. There is no upper age limit for CLAT UG.

As of 2026, 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) accept CLAT scores for UG admissions. These include NLSIU Bangalore (ranked #1), NALSAR Hyderabad, NLU Delhi (NLUD accepts AILET, not CLAT), WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, and 17 others across India.

Based on CLAT 2026 trends, the expected cutoff for top NLUs in CLAT 2027 is: NLSIU Bangalore (General: 110-115/150), NALSAR Hyderabad (105-110), WBNUJS Kolkata (100-105), NLU Jodhpur (95-100), and NLIU Bhopal (90-95). Cutoffs vary by category and reservation.

A 6-month CLAT preparation plan should include: (1) First 2 months — cover basics of all 5 sections and start daily newspaper reading, (2) Months 3-4 — practice 50+ MCQs daily, take sectional tests, (3) Months 5-6 — full-length mock tests twice a week, revise current affairs, and work on time management. Daily practice of 2-3 hours is essential.

CLAT Gurukul is a Patna-based CLAT coaching institute offering both online and offline preparation for CLAT 2027 and CLAT 2028. Founded by Anurag Choubey, it provides daily 50 MCQ practice, weekly mock tests, personalized mentoring, and AI-powered evaluation. Courses start at ₹999/year for the Daily MCQ plan.

CLAT Gurukul offers multiple plans: Daily MCQ Practice at ₹999/year, Prabodh (Free Foundation Course), Sankalp 2027 Comprehensive at ₹85,500, Prahar Crash Course at ₹29,999, and Siddhi Mock Tests at ₹4,999. Classroom batches in Patna are also available. EMI options through Razorpay are available.

Yes, CLAT Gurukul has two offline centres in Patna, Bihar: (1) Sri Krishna Puri — 24-B, Ground Floor, Children's Park Road, Patna 800001, and (2) Ashiana More — 4th Floor, Abhilash Enclave, Khajpura, Patna 800014. Both centres are rated 4.8+ stars on Google Maps.

CLAT is accepted by 22 NLUs and has 150 MCQs in 120 minutes. AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is only for NLU Delhi with 150 MCQs in 90 minutes. LSAT India is accepted by 80+ private law schools and uses a different format (92-100 MCQs, no GK section, no negative marking). CLAT is the most widely accepted law entrance exam in India.

The CLAT 2027 application fee is expected to be ₹4,000 for General/OBC/PWD/NRI candidates and ₹3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates. Payment can be made online through credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.

Recommended books for CLAT 2027: Legal Reasoning — A.P. Bhardwaj's Legal Aptitude; English — Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis; Logical Reasoning — RS Aggarwal; Quantitative Techniques — RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude; Current Affairs — daily newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) and monthly magazines. Additionally, practicing with previous year CLAT papers is essential.

Yes, CLAT UG has negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and unattempted questions carry no marks. This means for every 4 wrong answers, 1 mark is deducted. Strategic guessing should be done only when you can eliminate at least 2 options.

CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in August-September 2026 on the official CLAT Consortium website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in). The exam is expected in December 2026. Candidates should keep their Class 12 marksheet, Aadhaar card, and a recent photograph ready for registration.

Yes, many CLAT toppers have cracked the exam through self-study. However, structured preparation with daily practice, mock tests, and expert guidance significantly improves your chances. CLAT Gurukul offers affordable online plans starting at ₹999/year that provide daily MCQ practice with AI evaluation — making quality coaching accessible without expensive fees.