The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the CLAT PG 2027 Notification, announcing the examination schedule and registration dates for admission to one-year Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes offered by participating National Law Universities across India.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, once the registration window opens.
According to the official notification, the online application process will begin on August 3, 2026, and candidates will be able to submit their applications until October 31, 2026. The CLAT PG 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026.
The examination calendar was finalised after the meetings of the Executive Committee and Governing Body of the Consortium held on July 18, 2026. During the meetings, the recommendations of the CLAT Expert Committee were reviewed before approving the schedule for the upcoming admission cycle.
The Consortium has clarified that while the examination schedule has now been announced, detailed information regarding the counselling process, admission guidelines, and other important instructions will be released separately in the coming months.
Candidates can note the following important dates:
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Released | July 22, 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | November 2026 |
| CLAT PG 2027 Examination | December 6, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | December 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | December 2026 |
Applicants are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT PG) serves as the entrance examination for admission to LL.M. programmes offered by National Law Universities. Apart from postgraduate admissions, CLAT PG scores are also accepted by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment to legal positions, making the examination important for candidates pursuing careers in both academia and the legal profession.
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
1. Visit the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Click on the CLAT PG 2027 Registration link.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Log in using the generated credentials.
5. Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and communication details.
6. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Conclusion
With the release of the CLAT PG 2027 Notification, postgraduate law aspirants can now begin preparing for the admission process. The registration window will remain open from August 3 to October 31, 2026, while the examination will be conducted on December 6, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official Consortium website for updates regarding admit cards, answer keys, counselling, and other admission-related announcements.