The CLAT 2027 seat matrix is expected to offer approximately 3,200 undergraduate seats across 26 participating National Law Universities, based on CLAT 2026 data published by the Consortium of NLUs.
CLAT 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admissions to the 5-year BA LLB and 1-year LLM programmes. The official CLAT 2027 seat matrix will be released with the information brochure on the Consortium’s website. Until then, CLAT 2026 seat distribution is the best available reference for planning your application strategy.
- Total expected UG (BA LLB) seats: approximately 3,200 across 26 NLUs (based on 2026 data)
- Total expected PG (LLM) seats: approximately 1,400 across 21 NLUs (based on 2026 data)
- NLSIU Bengaluru has the highest UG intake at 310 seats
- Standard reservation at most NLUs: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%
- 5% seats are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) within each category
- NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya are expected to join CLAT from the 2027-28 academic session
- NLU Delhi does not participate in CLAT — it conducts its own AILET entrance test
| Direct Link — CLAT 2027 Official Portal (Active): consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
CLAT 2027 Seat Matrix at a Glance
CLAT 2027 is the gateway to admissions across 26 NLUs for UG law programmes and 21 NLUs for PG programmes. The official seat matrix will be confirmed in the Consortium brochure. Based on CLAT 2026 data, the expected distribution is as follows:
| Parameter | Details (Based on 2026 Trends) |
|---|---|
| Total Participating NLUs | 26 |
| Total UG Seats (BA LLB 5-year) | ~3,200 (expected) |
| Total PG Seats (LLM 1-year) | ~1,400 (expected) |
| NLUs Offering LLM | 21 out of 26 |
| NLU with Highest UG Intake | NLSIU Bengaluru (310 seats) |
| Newly Expected NLUs for 2027 | NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya (60 seats each) |
| Standard Reservation Structure | SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal |
| Supernumerary NRI Seats | 5–10% above sanctioned intake (NLU-specific) |
| NLU Not in CLAT Pool | NLU Delhi (conducts AILET separately) |
NLU-Wise Seat Matrix for CLAT 2027
The table below lists all 26 CLAT-participating NLUs with their expected UG and PG seat intake based on CLAT 2026 data. The official CLAT 2027 seat matrix will be published in the Consortium’s information brochure when the notification is released.
| NLU | City, State | UG Seats (BA LLB) | PG Seats (LLM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU — National Law School of India University | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 310 | 100 |
| NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad, Telangana | 132 | 66 |
| NLIU — National Law Institute University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 150 | 60 |
| WBNUJS — West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | Kolkata, West Bengal | 132 | 66 |
| NLU Jodhpur — National Law University Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | 120 | 60 |
| HNLU — Hidayatullah National Law University | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 120 | 60 |
| GNLU — Gujarat National Law University | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 180 | 60 |
| RMLNLU — Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 120 | 30 |
| RGNUL — Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Patiala, Punjab | 120 | 60 |
| CNLU — Chanakya National Law University | Patna, Bihar | 120 | 40 |
| NUALS — National University of Advanced Legal Studies | Kochi, Kerala | 80 | 40 |
| NLUO — National Law University Odisha | Cuttack, Odisha | 120 | 40 |
| NUSRL — National University of Study and Research in Law | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 120 | 40 |
| DSNLU — Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 | 40 |
| TNNLU — Tamil Nadu National Law University | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 120 | 40 |
| MNLU Mumbai — Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 120 | 40 |
| MNLU Nagpur — Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 120 | 40 |
| MNLU Aurangabad — Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra | 120 | 40 |
| HPNLU — Himachal Pradesh National Law University | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | 90 | 40 |
| DBRANLU — Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University | Sonepat, Haryana | 120 | 40 |
| NLUJAA — National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam | Guwahati, Assam | 60 | 30 |
| DNLU — Dharmashastra National Law University | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | 60 | 20 |
| GNLU Off-Campus Centre, Silvassa | Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 60 | — |
| NLU Tripura* (expected) | Agartala, Tripura | 60* | — |
| NLU Meghalaya* (expected) | Shillong, Meghalaya | 60* | — |
| Approximate Total | — | ~3,054+ | ~1,012+ |
*NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya are expected to join CLAT from the 2027-28 session. All figures are based on CLAT 2026 data and are subject to change in the official CLAT 2027 information brochure.
Category-Wise Reservation Breakdown at CLAT 2027 NLUs
Seats at CLAT NLUs are distributed through two types of reservation: vertical (social and economic categories) and horizontal (PwBD across all categories). The table below shows the standard reservation framework applicable at most NLUs:
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 40.5% | Vertical |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% | Vertical |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Vertical |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Vertical |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | Vertical |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 5% within each category | Horizontal |
For a representative NLU with 120 UG seats following full central reservation, the approximate category-wise seat count is as follows:
| Category | Seats (out of 120) | of which PwBD (5% horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 49 | 2 |
| OBC-NCL | 32 | 2 |
| SC | 18 | 1 |
| ST | 9 | 1 |
| EWS | 12 | 1 |
| Total | 120 | 7 |
OBC-NCL reservation is not uniform across all CLAT NLUs. Institutions governed by state acts — including GNLU, NALSAR and NUALS — have their own reservation structures that may not include OBC-NCL under the All India quota. For these NLUs, the General (UR) share rises to approximately 67.5% of the sanctioned intake. Always check the individual NLU’s information brochure for exact category seat counts.
State Domicile Quota at NLUs
Most NLUs reserve a portion of their seats for students domiciled in the state where the university is located. This domicile quota is a vertical reservation applied within each category (General, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS). Students who do not qualify for the domicile quota compete only for the All India quota seats, which are typically the larger share at most NLUs.
| NLU | State Domicile Quota | All India Quota |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 25% (Karnataka) | 75% |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 15% (Gujarat) | 85% |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 30% (Uttar Pradesh) | 70% |
| CNLU Patna | 40% (Bihar) | 60% |
| MNLU Mumbai | Up to 73% (Maharashtra) | 27% |
| MNLU Nagpur | Up to 73% (Maharashtra) | 27% |
| MNLU Aurangabad | Up to 73% (Maharashtra) | 27% |
| HNLU Raipur | 30% (Chhattisgarh) | 70% |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | 25% (Tamil Nadu) | 75% |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 25% (Jharkhand) | 75% |
| NLU Jodhpur | 25% (Rajasthan) | 75% |
| HPNLU Shimla | 25% (Himachal Pradesh) | 75% |
Domicile quota percentages are indicative based on 2026 data and are subject to revision. Check the individual NLU brochure for confirmed CLAT 2027 figures.
NRI and Supernumerary Seats at CLAT 2027 NLUs
All CLAT 2027 participating NLUs offer supernumerary seats for Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and foreign nationals. These seats are over and above the sanctioned intake and do not reduce seats available to students under the regular All India merit quota.
- NRI and foreign national seats are typically 5–10% above the sanctioned UG intake at each NLU.
- Admission to NRI seats is based on CLAT scores but these students pay an enhanced fee structure set by the individual NLU.
- NLSIU Bengaluru offers 21 NRI supernumerary seats for BA LLB based on 2026 data.
- OCI cardholders and foreign nationals may apply under the NRI/Foreign National category subject to eligibility conditions in the CLAT brochure.
- Exact NRI seat counts at each NLU are disclosed in the university’s own information brochure published on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2027 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What is the total number of UG seats in CLAT 2027?
Ans. Based on CLAT 2026 trends, approximately 3,200 UG (BA LLB) seats are expected across 26 participating NLUs. The Consortium of NLUs will publish the official CLAT 2027 seat matrix in the information brochure at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before applications open.
Ques. Which NLU has the highest seat intake in CLAT 2027?
Ans. NLSIU Bengaluru has the highest UG seat intake at 310 BA LLB seats based on 2026 data. GNLU Gandhinagar (180 seats) and NLIU Bhopal (150 seats) also rank among the larger NLUs by intake.
Ques. Does OBC-NCL reservation apply at all CLAT NLUs?
Ans. No. OBC-NCL reservation of 27% applies only at NLUs that follow the central government reservation framework. NLUs governed by state acts such as GNLU, NALSAR and NUALS may have their own reservation structures that do not include OBC-NCL under the All India quota. Check the individual NLU information brochure for exact category seat counts.
Ques. What is the state domicile quota in CLAT NLUs?
Ans. Most NLUs reserve 15% to 40% of their seats for students who are domiciles of the state in which the NLU is located. Maharashtra NLUs — MNLU Mumbai, MNLU Nagpur and MNLU Aurangabad — reserve up to 73% for Maharashtra domicile students under their state act. The remaining seats form the All India open quota accessible to students from all states.
Ques. Are NRI seats included in the CLAT 2027 sanctioned seat intake?
Ans. NRI and foreign national seats are supernumerary — they are offered over and above the sanctioned intake and do not reduce the number of seats available to Indian students under the regular CLAT merit process. NLSIU Bengaluru, for instance, offers 21 NRI supernumerary seats for BA LLB. Each NLU discloses its NRI seat count in its individual information brochure.
Ques. Is NLU Delhi part of CLAT 2027?
Ans. No. National Law University Delhi conducts its own entrance test called AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) and is not a member of the Consortium of NLUs. Students who want to apply to NLU Delhi must register separately for AILET and cannot use their CLAT score for admission there.
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