CLAT 2027 Reservation Criteria Revised: Check MNLU Mumbai Adds New Quotas Details

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has revised the CLAT 2027 reservation criteria for Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, introducing separate reservation provisions for transgender candidates and orphan candidates. The changes apply to the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes and are reflected in its revised seat matrix.

Eligible candidates should review the updated reservation options and check whether they need to update their CLAT 2027 application. The deadline to submit application forms and make the relevant changes is October 31, 2026, according to the official CLAT 2027 website. The Common Law Admission Test is scheduled for December 6, 2026.

CLAT 2027 Reservation Criteria Revised for MNLU Mumbai

Under the revised criteria, MNLU Mumbai has introduced 1% reservation each for transgender candidates and orphan candidates out of the institute’s total sanctioned intake. These provisions apply horizontally across categories, as reported in the revised reservation information.

The change covers both the five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) programme and the one-year LLM programme. Candidates seeking admission to MNLU Mumbai through CLAT 2027 should review the updated rules and ensure that the category selected in their application matches their eligibility and supporting documents.

New Reservation Categories Added to the MNLU Mumbai Seat Matrix

The revised criteria introduce two categories that candidates may need to consider while completing or updating their application. The reported provisions are summarised below.

These are additional horizontal reservation provisions. Candidates should read the revised university brochure to understand how the provisions operate alongside the existing category-wise and Maharashtra state reservation rules. The applicable eligibility conditions and certificate requirements should be confirmed before claiming a benefit.

MNLU Mumbai Seat Intake for CLAT 2027

The revised information reported for MNLU Mumbai lists an intake of 100 seats for BA LLB (Hons.) and 50 seats for the LLM programme through CLAT, subject to the applicable university and Maharashtra state reservation rules.

The existing seat matrix includes All India General Category seats and Maharashtra state-reserved seats. The reported division is as follows.

The new transgender and orphan provisions are horizontal reservations, so candidates should not interpret them as an additional number of seats on top of the sanctioned intake. The final allocation will depend on the university’s published seat matrix and applicable admission rules.

How to Update the Reservation Category in CLAT 2027

Candidates who need to review their reservation details can follow these steps, subject to the options available in their account.

1. Visit the official CLAT 2027 website.
2. Log in to the candidate account using the registered credentials.
3. Open the application form or edit option available on the dashboard.
4. Navigate to the reservation details section.
5. Review the options relevant to MNLU Mumbai and the candidate’s eligibility.
6. Select the appropriate category, if applicable, and check all entered details.
7. Save or submit the changes and retain a copy of the confirmation, if provided.

Candidates should not select a category solely because it appears in the application form. They must meet the relevant eligibility conditions and be able to provide the prescribed documentation when required.

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