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CLAT 2026 Exam was conducted in pen-and-paper format. The CLAT 2026 Question Paper PDF with solutions has been provided below for aspirants to prepare well in upcoming exam. CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to 26 NLUs in the country. The Consortium every year releases the question paper and answer key together. Read further to know more.

CLAT 2026 Exam was conducted in pen-and-paper format. The CLAT 2026 Question Paper PDF with solutions has been provided below for aspirants to prepare well in upcoming exam. CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to 26 NLUs in the country. Read further to know more. 

The CLAT 2026 question paper with answer key PDF was released by the Consortium of NLUs after the exam. The exam was held in pen-and-paper mode. The CLAT Exam was held for admission to 26 NLUs and other participating universities in the country. Candidates were allowed to carry the question paper along with them after the exam is over. The CLAT Answer Key PDF helps candidates to calculate their probable scores before the announcement of the results. To help candidates, we have provided CLAT 2026 Question Paper with solutions PDF below.

The Consortium published the answer key in two phases: provisional and final. Candidates could object the provisional answer key. Based on the objections received, the final answer key was published, following which the CLAT 2026 result was declared. Candidates can download the CLAT 2026 Question Paper PDF, official answer key, marking scheme, previous years' question papers etc. 

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Table of contents
  • How to Download CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF?
  • CLAT Marking Scheme 2026
  • CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
  • CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
  • Benefits of Solving CLAT Question Papers
  • CLAT Sample Paper with Solutions by Shiksha

How to Download CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF?

Candidates can download the official PDFs by following these steps

  1. Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2. Click on the CLAT 2026 notification.
  3. Select the CLAT Answer Key link.
  4. Login if required using registered credentials.
  5. Download the PDF.
  6. Save the document for future reference.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How solving CLAT Mock Test helps?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What are the important topics of CLAT Legal Reasoning?
A: 

Some of the important topics of CLAT Legal Reasoning include 

  • Legal Maxims
  • Important Supreme Court Judgments
  • Legal GK
  • Indian Constitution
  • Important Acts and Amendments of the Legislature
  • Current Affairs
Q:   How to practice CLAT Official Sample Papers?
A: 

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

Q:   Can I practice CLAT sample papers?
A: 

Yes, candidates who have registered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials. 

CLAT Marking Scheme 2026

The CLAT 2026 exam pattern remains unchanged. The consortium released the marking scheme for CLAT 2026 Exam. Check the marking scheme below

CLAT Marking Parameters Marks Awarded
Correct answer +1 marks
Incorrect answer -0.25 marks
Un-attempted question 0 marks
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CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF 

Candidates can download the official CLAT 2026 Question Paper with answer key PDF below

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CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

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Q:   Is there negative marking in CLAT Exam?
A: 

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. 

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CLAT 2026 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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Benefits of Solving CLAT Question Papers

Practising official CLAT question papers offers several advantages:

  • Understand the latest exam pattern.
  • Learn the type of comprehension passages asked.
  • Improve time management skills.
  • Identify strengths and weak areas.
  • Analyse frequently asked topics.
  • Increase speed and accuracy.
  • Build confidence before the examination.

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