CLAT 2027: Scorecard PDF Link, Toppers, Rank List & Tie-breaker Rule

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

Anupama Mehra
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 14:37 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

Overview

The Consortium of NLUs will announce the CLAT Result 2027 within one week after the exam is over as per the past trends. CLAT Exam 2027 is expected to be held on December 6, 2026, tentatively. The CLAT Results will be prepared based on CLAT Final Answer Key 2027. Along with the CLAT Result, the consortium will also release the CLAT Counselling Dates 2027. Candidates who will clear the exam will be sent an email to participate in the counselling process. 

CLAT 2027 Result will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must use their CLAT login credentials to sign into their account and check the CLAT result update. The CLAT UG result and CLAT PG result will be announced together. Read further to know more about CLAT Scorecard, Steps to download and other details.

Table of contents
  • How to Check CLAT 2027 Result?
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to download CLAT Merit List 2027?
  • How is CLAT Rank calculated?
  • What after CLAT Result 2027?
  • CLAT Cutoff 2027
  • CLAT 2027 Important FAQs
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How to Check CLAT 2027 Result?

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Candidates can check the steps to download the scorecard here

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Login using the Registration Number and Password 
  • Under Result tab, click on the View Score Card tab.
  • Your result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen
  • Download and take a printout of result PDF to refer it at the time of counselling registration, and seat allotment process.

Details mentioned on CLAT 2027 Result & Scorecard

The CLAT 2027 scorecard will have these details

  • Name
  • Father's Name
  • Roll Number
  • Application Number
  • Category 
  • Sectional and overall scores
  • All India Rank
  • Category Rank

Please note that the students will not provide hard copies of the scorecard to candidates.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the CLAT 2027 result be released?
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The Consortium of NLUs is likely to announce the CLAT Result 2027 on December 11, 2026. The result will be announced on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q:   What are the websites to check CLAT 2027 Result?
A: 

To check the CLAT Result, candidates must note that there is only one website. CLAT Result can be checked on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Scorecard will be released on the same website. 

Q:   Will I receive CLAT Scorecard through post?
A: 

No, the CLAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit CLAT portal; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Enter their login ID and password. The CLAT Result will appear on their screen. 

CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Objection Window

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Result

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration

TENTATIVE
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How to download CLAT Merit List 2027?

Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list PDF 2027 by following the process below

  • Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Navigate to the Notifications section
  • Click on the CLAT 2027 Allotment List link
  • View and download the CLAT first allotment list 2027

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CLAT Marks vs Rank

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When CLAT Merit List will be released?
A: 

The Consortium will release the CLAT Counselling Schedule along with the result. The CLAT First Merit List will likely be released by December end. The Consortium will release five round merit list.

Q:   Do I need a scorecard to appear in CLAT Counselling?
A: 

Apart from the other important documents required for CLAT Counselling, the CLAT Scorecard is must. Candidates must ensure to cross check the details mentioned on the scorecard before downloading it. In case of discrepancies, reach out to the consortium before the counselling day.

Q:   How many merit list will be released by the Consortium?
A: 

The Consortium will release atleast five merit list to complete the admission process through CLAT Score. However, the number of merit list might change in case of some discrepancy in answer key or result.

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How is CLAT Rank calculated?

Candidates can check the CLAT Rank through these steps to understand which NLU they can get.

  • Calculating the Raw Score

Based on the marking scheme, i.e., one mark for a correct answer and -0.25 for each wrong attempt, the raw score is calculated. For example, if a candidate answers 100 questions correctly and 20 incorrectly out of 150, the score will be

Raw Score = (100 × 1) – (20 × 0.25) = 100 – 5 = 95

  • Merit List

The consortium will then prepare a merit list based on the raw scores of all candidates. The one with the highest score will be marked Rank 1 and so on.

  • Tie-breaking Rule 

In case, two or more candidates score the same marks in CLAT 2027, the consortium will follow the sequence given below to decide the merit rank:

CLAT Exam Tie-breaker Rule
CLAT UG

The tie will be decided in the following sequence

  1. Higher marks in the legal aptitude section of CLAT 2026
  2. Higher age
  3. Computerised draw of lots. 
CLAT PG

The tie will be decided in the following sequence:

  1. Higher age
  2. Computerised draw of lots
  • Predict NLU

Based on the CLAT Raw Score, candidates can get an idea which NLU they might get. Candidates can use Shiksha's free CLAT College Predictor tool too to know the same. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When CLAT Topper List 2027 will be released?
A: 

The CLAT Topper List will be released along with the CLAT 2027 Result. It must be noted that the admission to the NLU will be given based on the preference choosen by the candidate while filling the application form. 

Q:   Can I access the CLAT Result offline?
A: 

There is no such provision to check the CLAT Result offline. Candidates must go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in to check the Result once announced. CLAT 2027 Scorecard can be downloaded from the same website. 

Q:   Can an AILET Topper participate in CLAT Counselling Round?
A: 

While the CLAT Exam is held for NLUs, it is not for NLU Delhi. So, candidates who wish to get admission at NLU Delhi will have to clear AILET Exam and score expected cutoff. 

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What after CLAT Result 2027?

The CLAT 2027 admission process after the results are as mentioned below:

  • CLAT counselling: The number of candidates invited for CLAT counselling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in every category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counselling registration.
  • CLAT cutoff: The Consortium of NLUs will release it online at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the next step after the CLAT Result is out?
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Once the CLAT Result has been announced, the consortium will begin CLAT Counselling Registration. Only those candidates who have registered will be called for CLAT Counselling. So, candidates must register to participate in counselling. Once the counselling is over, candidates will have to pay the fees at the respective NLU to confirm their admission.

Q:   What is good rank in CLAT exam?
A: 

A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs. 

Q:   Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?
A: 

No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

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CLAT Cutoff 2027

The CLAT 2027 cutoff will be released at the time of counseling and seat allotment. The cutoff will be released NLU-wise for UG and PG courses separately. The cutoff will be released in the form of closing ranks. 

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CLAT 2026 Topper Roshan Sengupta says 'Sticking to one mock test pattern will not be useful' CLAT 2026 Topper Chhavi Poplani says 'Analysed my mistakes after each mock tests'
CLAT 2025 Topper Saanvi Khulbe says 'every mock was a learning opportunity, tracked my progress daily' CLAT 2025 Topper AIR 1 Saksham Gautam says 'biggest challenge was staying away from social media'
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CLAT 2024 Topper Interview: Sritama Goswami shares how solving mock tests, less study hours helped her ace in CLAT

CLAT 2024 Topper AIR 1 Jai Bohara says 'Good score in Boards doesn't guarantee good college'

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CLAT 2023 Topper, AILET 2023 Topper (AIR 1) Abhinav Somani read newspapers religiously, made notes from them

CLAT 2023 Topper Interview: Arnav Maheshwari (AIR 4) says read newspapers regularly to keep up with current affairs

CLAT 2023 Topper Interview: Himang Gupta (AIR 5) says don't delay solving mock tests

CLAT Topper 2023 Interview: Sana Singh (AIR 11) says she treated GK, Quantitative Aptitude as score boosters

Meet CLAT 2023 Topper Priyam Mitra (AIR 13) who cracked the exam with two weeks of preparation

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CLAT, AILET 2020 Topper Interview: Take mocks, manage time to score good, says Anhad Kaur CLAT Topper Interview 2019: AIR 5 Mouli Jain used Pomodoro technique for preparation
CLAT 2019 Topper Interview: AIR 8, Shubh Mittal wants to be a politician CLAT 2018 Topper Interview: AIR 1, Aman Garg shares his success mantra
CLAT 2018 Topper: AIR 6, Shikhar Agarwal shares that being calm & focused is important CLAT 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 1 Rajat Maloo shares his Success Mantra
CLAT 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 4, Sumit Kumar Gupta wants to join NUJS Meet CLAT 2017 Girl Topper Radhika Sarda
CLAT 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 5, Himanshu Ashwani advises aspirants to take mock tests regularly CLAT 2016 Topper Viraj Ananth to join NLSIU Bangalore – Know more about how he got AIR 1
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CLAT PG 2026 Topper AIR 2 Yashvi Arora says 'Focus on what is in your control & stay consistent' -
CLAT PG 2020 Topper Interview: Sahil, AIR 5, says take mock tests for better results CLAT PG Topper Interview 2019: AIR 5, Shiwali Agarwal wants to become a Legal Advisor
CLAT PG 2019 Topper Interview: AIR 9, Anshuman Singh wants to join judicial services CLAT PG Topper Interview 2019: AIR 10, Sourabh Jain shares his success mantra
CLAT PG Topper Interview 2018: AIR 1, Aayush Singhal shares his success mantra CLAT PG 2017 Topper: AIR 1, Pranav Tripathi is from NLSIU Bangalore
CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 2, Swati Verma is from Delhi University CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 5, Rajat Shukla wants to get into a PSU
CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 6, Satyendra Kumar Tiwari shares his success mantras CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 9, Saptarshi Das wants to become a Judge

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What does CLAT cutoff mean?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

Q:   How is CLAT cutoff calculated?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors

Total Number of Candidates Appeared

Difficulty Level of the Exam

Total Number of Seats Available

Category-wise Reservations

Q:   What factors decide CLAT Cutoff?
A: 

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors

  • Exam Difficulty
  • Number of Applicants
  • Seat Availability
  • Reservation Policy
  • Domicile Quota
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CLAT 2027 Important FAQs

Candidates can check important Frequently Asked Questions related to CLAT here

Q:   Can I challenge CLAT 2027 Result?
A: 

Yes, you can. But you have to contact the Consortium helpdesk as officially no window will be opened to challenge the result.

Q:   Which are the top ranked NLUs in India?
A: 

As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.

Top NLUs in India

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking

1

1

1

National Law University, Delhi Ranking

2

2

2

NLU Kolkata Ranking

4

4

4

GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking

7

8

5

NLU Bhopal Ranking

18

21

27

NUSRL Ranchi Ranking

24

22

30

NLU Odisha Ranking

30

26

15

NLU Assam Ranking

28

27

35

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Q:   What is good rank in CLAT exam?
A: 

A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs. 

Q:   When will the CLAT 2027 result be released?
A: 

The Consortium of NLUs is likely to announce the CLAT Result 2027 on December 11, 2026. The result will be announced on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Q:   Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in CLAT?
A: 

According to the CLAT exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempted rather than doing a guess work, to avoid negative marking.

Q:   Is CLAT exam difficult?
A: 

Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough. 

Q:   How many NLUs participate in CLAT Exam?
A: 

As of 2026, 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). These universities offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs, with over 5,600 seats available in total. NLU Delhi is the only exception, conducting its own entrance exam (AILET) rather than participating in CLAT

Q:   When will the result of CLAT 2026 be declared?
A: 

 CLAT 2026 result will be released within a week after the exam is over. After the result is issued, the counselling for CLAT will commence for the shortlisted candidates to attend and secure their seats. Candidates must note that the CLAT Scorecard will be published on the basis of the CLAT Final Answer Key.

Q:   How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?
A: 

There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time. 

Q:   What all details will be mentioned on CLAT Result 2027?
A: 

The CLAT Result will carry following details personal information (Name, Roll No., DOB), application data (App No., Category), exam performance (Sectional & Total Marks), and rankings (All India Rank, Category Rank)

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