Candidates will be able to download the CLAT 2026 question paper PDF for free for both UG and PG courses from consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The consortium released the CLAT answer key along with the question paper, and omr sheet. Check the CLAT 2026 exam analysis and previous year's question paper as released by the Consortium of NLUs on this page below.
The CLAT previous year's question paper is one of the relevant preparation materials that one should practice to prepare for the upcoming sessions of the law entrance exam. The Consortium of NLUs has released the CLAT Question Paper and Answer Key PDF together on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2026 can download the CLAT official question paper 2026 with solutions on this page below. CLAT Exam was held on December 7, 2025, in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can check the expected CLAT 2026 Cutoff, CLAT 2026 Question Paper, CLAT Exam Analysis, and other important in this article.
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CLAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
Candidates can check the CLAT question paper Analysis 2026 taken by Shiksha from test-takers at the exam centre below. This will help them to understand the overall difficulty and also what to expect
- Rohit, one of the students said, exam was moderate, with Legal Reasoning and English as easiest and Maths as toughest. He expects a score between 70–80, and feels he has a fair chance due to his category.
- Utkarsh found the exam slightly tough, mainly Logical Reasoning, and rated difficulty level 8 out of 10. He attempted around 110 questions, but isn’t sure about his score or cut-off expectations.
- Suhana said the exam was moderate but lengthy, with the quant section being the most difficult. She said multiple tricky questions from patterns and logical relations, and expects cut-offs around 95 for top NLUs.
- Faraz felt the paper was difficult than expected, with Legal reasoning easiest and Quant lengthy and more calculation-based. He is hopeful due to strong Current Affairs performance.
Overall, students found the CLAT 2026 difficulty level is moderate. Check the section-wise exam analysis below
| CLAT 2026 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to Moderate | 20+ | |
| Easy | 28+ | |
| Moderate | 18+ | |
| Easy | 20+ | |
| Difficult | 10+ |
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Yes, candidates who have regsitered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials. They can practice the questions for all the sections. This exercise will help to evaluate the areas that are strong and weak and needs more attention.
In CLAT Exam there will be 120 questions. The exam paper will be in MCQ format. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the paper. Since there is a negative marking candidates must attempt carefully.
CLAT 2026 Exam Analysis
The candidates can check subject wise defined difficulty level below
| CLAT 2026 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
Questions details |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
Easy to Moderate |
Questions were lengthy; however, they required focused reading to understand. |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
Easy |
The questions were easy based on current affairs. Easy questions from predictable topics. |
| Logical Reasoning |
Moderate, because of lengthy questions |
The section was quite tricky. The questions asked were pattern, colour, and relation-based. |
| Legal Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate, due to a few tricky questions |
The section was easy and predictable. The questions were asked from legal maxims, Indian Constitution, Same-sex marriage related passages, Fundamental Rights,etc. |
| Quantitative Techniques |
Difficult |
Questions asked were length, required heavy calculation, also are time consuming asked on the basis of the CLAT syllabus released by the consortium earlier. some question also were out of general trend. |
| Overall difficulty level |
Moderate |
Moderately difficult and lengthy questions |
Also Read: How many Students Appeared for CLAT 2026?
CLAT 2026 PG Exam Analysis
CLAT PG Analysis 2026 is available now. Candidates can check the complete CLAT PG Exam Analysis below:
| CLAT 2026 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Moderate |
| Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. | Moderate to Difficult |
| Law topics and Contemporary issues | Easy |
| Total |
Moderate |
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CLAT Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key PDF
The Question papers of CLAT for 2026 with the CLAT answer key will be uploaded soon, and the question paper will be available to download from the website. Meanwhile, candidates can download the previous years’ question papers of CLAT for practice below:
| CLAT Sample Papers |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| CLAT UG 2026 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT PG 2026 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT PG 2025 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT UG 2025 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT UG 2024 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT PG 2024 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT UG 2023 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT PG 2023 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT UG 2022 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT PG 2022 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT UG 2021 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT PG 2021 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2020 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2019 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2018 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2017 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2016 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2015 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2014 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2013 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2012 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2011 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2010 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2009 | Download PDF Here |
| CLAT 2008 | Download PDF Here |
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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, you can join an LLB programme without CLAT at many law colleges in Mumbai. The most common entrance exam is not CLAT, but MHCET Law for 30+ government colleges in Mumbai. Find more about them below.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, students do not need CLAT exam score for admission into BA LLB programme. The college offers merit-based admission based on score in Class 12. The students who score atleast 45% marks in Class 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, you can absolutely get admission to law college without taking the CLAT exam by applying to private colleges with direct/merit-based admission, taking state-level entrance exams, or appearing for university-specific tests like SLAT or AILET for other colleges. Many colleges base admission on Cl
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can find some good private law colleges in Chandigarh that do not necessarily require CLAT scores for LLB or related programmes. For instance, you can check Chitkara University's BA LLB course, which has merit-based admissions. without an entrance exam. If you are particularly looking for a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in offline; pen and paper mode. The exam will be conducted from 2 to 4 pm.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted in over 131 test centres spread across 89 cities in 25 states and 5 union territories throughout India. The exam, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is a pen-and-paper-based test, with these numerous centers providing extensive access to la
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Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can check the allotted CLAT Exam Centre on their admit card. It must be noted that there is no way to know the exam centre except checking the hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 8
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Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted.
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While filling the CLAT application form 2026, candidates have to select three CLAT centres. Based on the preferences added by the candidate, authorities will allot the exam centre based on the choices added. Candidates must select the districts which are near their permanent or present address and
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The CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted at over 130 test centres spread across 89 cities in India. These centers cover 25 states and 5 union territories. Candidates can select up to three, or sometimes more, test city preferences during the application process, with the exact number of venues subject t
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The practice the sample papers of CLAT 2027 released by the consortium follow these steps