The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) has announced that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 will be conducted on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In a press release issued on July 22, 2026, the Consortium stated that the decision was taken by its Executive Committee and Governing Body at their meetings held on July 18, 2026.

The Consortium also announced that the online application portal for CLAT 2027 will become operational on August 3, 2026, and will remain open until October 31, 2026, which has been fixed as the last date for submission of applications.