The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has revised the reservation categories for admission to Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, through CLAT 2027. Transgender and orphan categories have been added for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. Eligible candidates who wish to claim a revised category should update their reservation details in their CLAT account by October 31, 2026.
The Consortium notification is dated October 16, 2026. Candidates should check the official notification on the revised MNLU Mumbai reservation categories and refer to the updated MNLU Mumbai brochure on the Consortium website.
CLAT 2027 MNLU Mumbai Reservation: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
| New categories | Transgender and orphan |
| Programmes covered | UG and PG programmes |
| Last date to update reservation | October 31, 2026 |
| Notification date | October 16, 2026 |
| CLAT 2027 exam date | December 6, 2026 |
What Has Changed in the MNLU Mumbai Reservation Criteria?
The Consortium’s notification confirms that the transgender category and orphan category have been added for both UG and PG admissions at MNLU Mumbai. Candidates should review the revised seat matrix and update their category only if the change applies to them and they are eligible under the revised categories.
The report states that 1% of the total sanctioned seats will be reserved for transgender students and 1% for orphan candidates. The official notification confirms that the two categories have been added, but does not itself specify these percentages or provide the seat-wise breakdown. Candidates should check the updated MNLU Mumbai brochure for the revised details.
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MNLU Mumbai Seat Matrix Reported for CLAT 2027
According to the Notification, MNLU Mumbai has 100 seats in the BA LLB programme and 50 seats in the LLM programme. The reported distribution is:
| Programme | Total seats | All India General Category seats | Maharashtra domicile seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB | 100 | 27 | 73 |
| LLM | 50 | 12 | 38 |
The report says the Maharashtra state reservation includes Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), denotified tribes, nomadic tribes, the Specially Backward Class, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). The official notification advises candidates to refer to the updated MNLU Mumbai brochure for the revised seat matrix.
How to Update Your CLAT 2027 Reservation Category
- Visit the Website https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027/ .
- Log in to your CLAT account and select Edit Application Form.
- Open the Reservations tab.
- Under Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, answer the question: “Are you a domicile of Maharashtra?”
- Select the category you wish to claim using the checkbox displayed.
- Click Save/Submit to save the changes.
Update your information by October 31, 2026, if you are eligible and the revised category applies to you.
CLAT 2027 Application and Exam Dates
According to the Notification/circular report, the CLAT 2027 online registration and application window closes on October 31, 2026. The examination is scheduled for December 6, 2026. The report says the dates for the exam city slip and admit card were yet to be announced at the time of publication.
Contact the Consortium for Help
For queries or assistance with the reservation update, the official notification lists the following Consortium of NLUs contact details:
- Email: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Helpdesk: 080-47162020
- Helpdesk hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days
Frequently Asked Questions
Which new reservation categories have been added for MNLU Mumbai through CLAT 2027?
The transgender and orphan categories have been added for both UG and PG admissions, according to the Consortium notification.
What is the last date to update the MNLU Mumbai reservation category?
Candidates who are eligible and wish to claim a revised category should update their reservation details by October 31, 2026.
Where can candidates update their reservation details?
Log in to the CLAT account, choose Edit Application Form, open the Reservations tab, update the relevant MNLU Mumbai category and save or submit the changes.
When will CLAT 2027 be held?
CLAT 2027 is scheduled to be conducted on December 6, 2026, according to the Notification report.
Sources: The Consortium of NLUs notification.