Candidates will be able to download CLAT 2027 question paper PDF for free for both UG and PG courses from consortiumofnlus.ac.in, once available. Here, they can check and download CLAT question papers with answer key and OMR sheet of last few years on this page.
CLAT 2027 Question Paper PDF
CLAT previous year's question paper is valuable resources for candidates preparing for upcoming law entrance exam. Solving previous papers helps them understand exam pattern, question types, difficulty level and time management. After exam concludes, Consortium of NLUs releases CLAT Question Paper and Answer Key PDF on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can download official CLAT 2027 question paper with solutions from this page once it is released.
CLAT Exam 2027 is expected to be conducted in December in pen-and-paper mode. Along with CLAT previous year's question paper, candidates can also check answer key, expected cutoff, exam analysis and other important updates. These resources will help them evaluate their performance, identify improvement areas and prepare for admission to top National Law Universities (NLUs).
CLAT 2027 Exam Beginner's Guide
Access CLAT exam syllabus, paper pattern, prep tips, study plan, recommended books and latest NIRF LAW Ranking.
- CLAT Sample Papers
- CLAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
- CLAT 2026 Exam Analysis
- CLAT 2026 PG Exam Analysis
CLAT Sample Papers
Candidates appearing for CLAT 2027 must solve these sample papers of last few years to understand paper pattern. Also, question papers with CLAT answer key for 2027 will be uploaded soon. It must be noted that question paper will be available to download at official website.
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day.
CLAT Exam Analysis helps those who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for next session. The analysis helps candidates to know the type of questions asked, the difficulty level and how to attempt the paper.
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.
The practice the sample papers of CLAT released by the consortium follow these steps
Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Login and click on attempt sample paper
You will now see instructions on your screen
Read the instructions and click on Start Mock Test
Attempt the question paper
CLAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
Candidates can check CLAT question paper Analysis 2026 taken by Shiksha from test-takers at exam centre below. This will help them to understand 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 CLAT 2026 difficulty level is moderate. Check section-wise exam analysis below
| CLAT 2026 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to Moderate | 20+ | |
| Easy | 28+ | |
| Moderate | 18+ | |
| Easy | 20+ | |
| Difficult | 10+ |
CLAT 2026 Exam Analysis
Candidates can check subject wise difficulty level below for CLAT
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates who have registered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials.
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.
Yes there is negative marking in CLAT Exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted if the answer is wrong. For each correct answer one marks will be awarded.
There will be no sectional qualifying criterion for CLAT 2027. The overall marks will be considered while preparing the merit list for CLAT. But to ensure a good score, candidates must ensure a high number of attempts with full accuracy.
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CLAT 2026 PG Exam Analysis
CLAT PG Analysis 2026 is available now. Candidates can check 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Chanakya University considers the score of CLAT for admission into BA LLB programme. However, admission is offered by considering the valid score of other entrance exams such as: CLAT/LSAT or CUPP (Chanakya University Pravesh Pariksha).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) at VIT-AP University without CLAT. Aspirants can appear for VSLAT instead or submit scores in LSAT to be considered for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, CLAT is compoulsory for admission in BA LLB at Oriental University. The college accepts CLAT as one of the accepted entrance exams for BA LLB admission at Oriental University. It also considers merit in Class 12 for admission in BA LLB.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
CLAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at VIT-AP University. Aspirants can also get admission based on their VSLAT or LSAT scores. Selected aspirants are called for an interview round.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
No, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune does not accept CLAT-UG scores for BBA LLB admissions. This institute conducts its own entrance exam called BVP CET for law whose scores determine admission for all applying candidates.
Thus, if a candidate has appeared in CLAT-UG, they still need to appear in
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No, CLAT is NIT required to get admission in BA LLB at GITAM Visakhapatnam. To get admission into the BA LLB programme at GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam, candidates can also qualify through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or the LSAT exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
CLAT is one of the option to get admission in BA LLB (Hons) programme of Amity Ranchi. Aspirants can also get admission based on their CUET or Class 12 scores. However, students 70 and above score in CLAT do get direct admission in the course. They do not have to participate in the selection process
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
No, CLAT-UG is not an accepted entrance exam for New Law College of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Candidates are only admitted based on BVP CET scores only if they fulfill BA LLB eligibility criteria. Thus, candidates who have a valid CLAT-UG will still be required to appear in BVP CET during BA LLB adm
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Aspirants with CLAT scores can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) course at Invertis University. However, it is not mandatory. Candidates can also get admission based on their scores in AILET, CUET-UG or IUCET.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
Yes, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University does accept CLAT scores for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. However, aspirants can also get admission via CUET or CSMU-CET scores. Candidates must also complete Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate.
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