CLAT Result 2027 – Score Card, Rank List, Merit List & Counselling Process
The CLAT 2027 Result will be declared by the Consortium of National Law Universities on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in, tentatively in the third week of December 2026, shortly after the release of the final answer key. The result is released in PDF format and contains the candidate's All India Rank (AIR), total marks, and category rank.
For reference, the CLAT 2026 result was declared on 16 December 2025, following the exam held on 7 December 2025.
CLAT 2027 Result – Key Dates
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Event |
Expected Date |
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CLAT 2027 Exam |
6 December 2026 |
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Provisional Answer Key Released |
6–7 December 2026 |
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Objection Window Closes |
9–10 December 2026 |
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Final Answer Key Released |
12–13 December 2026 |
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CLAT 2027 Result Declared |
15–17 December 2026 |
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CLAT Score Card Available |
Same day as result |
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All India Rank (Merit) List Released |
15–17 December 2026 |
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Counselling Round 1 |
January 2027 |
What the CLAT 2027 Score Card Contains
The official CLAT score card is a downloadable PDF that includes:
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Information on Score Card |
Details |
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Candidate's Name |
As registered during application |
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Roll Number / Application Number |
Unique identifier |
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Date of Birth |
As entered during registration |
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Category |
General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD |
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Total Marks Obtained |
Out of 120 |
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All India Rank (AIR) |
Overall rank among all candidates |
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Category Rank |
Rank within the candidate's reservation category |
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Programme Applied For |
UG (LLB) or PG (LLM) |
The score card must be saved and printed. It is required for the counselling process, NLU document verification, and final admission.
How to Check CLAT 2027 Result
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Step |
Action |
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Step 1 |
Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
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Step 2 |
Click on "CLAT 2027 Result" link |
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Step 3 |
Log in using your registered mobile number and password |
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Step 4 |
View and download the result/score card PDF |
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Step 5 |
Note your All India Rank and category rank |
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Step 6 |
Save and print multiple copies for counselling |
CLAT 2027 Merit List (Rank List)
The Consortium releases a separate merit list (rank list) for:
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Merit List |
Basis |
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UG Merit List |
All India Rank for 5-Year LLB applicants |
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PG Merit List |
All India Rank for 1-Year LLM applicants |
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Category-wise Lists |
Separate lists for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD |
Merit List Details Include:
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Admit card number
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Candidate's All India Rank (AIR)
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Total marks obtained
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Category
A separate merit list is released after each round of counselling, reflecting the updated seat allotment status.
CLAT 2026 Result Highlights (For Reference)
|
Statistic |
CLAT 2026 Data |
|
Total Registrations |
~92,344 |
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Total Appeared (UG) |
~75,009 |
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Total Appeared (PG) |
~17,335 |
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Topper (UG) |
Geetali Gupta – 112.75 marks |
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Female Participation |
57% |
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Male Participation |
43% |
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Transgender Candidates |
9 |
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Total UG Seats |
~3,952 across 25 NLUs |
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Total PG Seats |
~1,590 across 25 NLUs |
CLAT 2027 Counselling Process
After the result, the Consortium conducts 5 rounds of online counselling based on merit-cum-preference:
Round-Wise Counselling Overview
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Round |
Key Activity |
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Round 1 |
Initial seat allotment based on rank and NLU preference |
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Round 2 |
Vacancies from withdrawals filled; upgrades offered |
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Round 3 |
Further upgrades and new allotments |
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Round 4 |
Seats from rounds 2–3 surrenders reallocated |
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Round 5 (Final) |
Last round; no further movement after this |
Counselling Process Steps
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Step |
Action |
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1 |
Register for counselling on the Consortium website |
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2 |
Pay counselling registration fee (General: ₹30,000; SC/ST: ₹10,000 approx.) |
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3 |
Fill NLU preferences in order of choice |
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4 |
Seat allotted based on rank and preferences |
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5 |
Choose Freeze (accept seat), Float (keep seat; eligible for upgrade), or Withdraw |
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6 |
Report to allotted NLU for document verification |
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7 |
Pay first-semester fee to confirm admission |
Freeze, Float & Withdraw Options Explained
|
Option |
Meaning |
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Freeze |
Accept the allotted seat; will not be considered for upgrades |
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Float |
Keep current seat and participate in next round for a better NLU |
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Withdraw |
Exit counselling; ₹5,000 deducted from counselling fee if exiting after seat allotment |
Documents Required at NLU Reporting
|
Document |
Details |
|
CLAT 2027 Score Card |
Printed copy |
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CLAT 2027 Admit Card |
Printed copy |
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Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets |
Originals and photocopies |
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Class 12 Passing Certificate |
Original |
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Category Certificate |
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (if applicable) |
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Domicile Certificate |
If applying under state quota |
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Passport-size Photographs |
6–10 recent photos |
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Aadhar Card / ID Proof |
Government-issued photo ID |
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Medical Certificate |
For PwD candidates |
Tie-Breaking Rules for CLAT 2027 Result
In case two or more candidates score equal marks, the Consortium uses the following tie-breaking criteria in order:
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Priority |
Criterion |
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1 |
Higher marks in Legal Reasoning section |
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2 |
Higher marks in English Language section |
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3 |
Higher marks in Current Affairs & GK section |
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4 |
Higher marks in Logical Reasoning section |
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5 |
Higher marks in Quantitative Techniques |
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6 |
Older candidate (date of birth) |
CLAT 2027 Result – What to Do After Checking
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If rank is within top 500: Target NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS — participate in Round 1 counselling eagerly
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If rank is 500–2000: Target top 10 NLUs; use Float option for upgrades
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If rank is 2000–5000: Target mid-tier NLUs; consider newer NLUs with quality programmes
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If rank is above 5000: Consider private law schools accepting CLAT scores (JGLS, Nirma, NMIMS, etc.)
The CLAT 2027 result is a gateway not just a number. Understanding your rank and using the counselling process strategically is what determines your final NLU.
