CLAT Exam Analysis 2026 (OUT): Section-wise Difficulty Level, Student Reviews, Good Attempts
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
The CLAT Exam is now over. The Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF soon. Along with that, the consortium will also published the CLAT 2026 Question Paper PDF too. Read further to get overall analysis of CLAT Exam.
CLAT 2026 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis, Check Exam Difficulty, Expected Cut-off
The CLAT 2026 Exam is now over. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 was conducted across 140+ test centres across the country. The CLAT Exam was conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF soon. Along with that, the consortium will also publsih the CLAT 2026 Question Paper PDF too. Candidates who appeared for the Common Law Admission Test can check the Answer Key by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Shiksha connected with the test-takers to provide the detailed CLAT 2026 Question Paper analysis. This will help candidates to overall difficulty level, expected cut-off and section-wise syllabus weightage. The question paper carried 120 MCQs with every question carrying one marks. To get a detailed overview of the CLAT 2026 exam, read the article below.
- CLAT 2026 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis
- CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme
- CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF
- What after CLAT Exam 2026?
CLAT 2026 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis
The student reaction and paper analysis can be checked below:
Utkarsh said the exam was tough. Logical Reasoning was tough as compared to other subjects. Out of 10, he rated the difficulty level of the question paper as 8. He attempted 110 questions out of 120.
Rohit said he appeared for the CLAT Exam for the first time. He was happy with his performance in the exam. He found the legal reasoning and current affairs section easier as compared to quantitative techniques. But he said his maxiumum time went in logical reasoning as it was bit tough. Overall he feels the question paper difficulty was of moderate level.
Alam said the question paper was not tough. He felt that General Knowledge section was tough. He is expecting that the cutoff will go high as exam difficulty level was moderate. He is aiming for top 5 NLUs.
Mridul said that the English Section was good. But Maths and Logical Reasoning were tough. He is expecting that cutoff will go high.
Amna said that the difficulty level of exam was tough. Most difficult was maths. She said she found GK section easier. No questions were out of syllabus.
Farhaz Rashid said that the exam was tough. Legal Reasoning was easier. He missed maximum questions in Maths as the section was tough. The cutoff might go low as paper was easy.
Aishwarya said that the exam was easier. This was her second attempt. She found logical reasoning and GK was easier. The cutoff will go low as paper was easy she is expecting.
Candidates can check the CLAT Student Reaction Video below:
Commonly asked questions
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.
Top NLUs in India | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
7 | 8 | 5 | |
18 | 21 | 27 | |
24 | 22 | 30 | |
30 | 26 | 15 | |
28 | 27 | 35 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
A bad rank in CLAT is relative and depends on factors like your category, the NLUs you target, and overall competition. For general category candidates, ranks above 15,000 to 20,000 are typically considered weak, reducing chances of admission into top or even mid-tier National Law Universities. For reserved categories, the threshold might be higher, but still, a rank significantly above the cutoff range may be viewed unfavorably. Ultimately, a "bad rank" hampers your chances of securing a coveted seat and may force you to consider alternative law schools or reattempt the exam in subsequent years. Improving your score remains essential.
Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough.
CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Candidates can check CLAT Marking Scheme below as per CLAT Exam Pattern
| CLAT Marking Parameters |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 marks |
| Incorrect answer |
-0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question |
0 marks |
CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF
Candidates must note that the Consortium will release the CLAT Answer Key in two phases. First, the provisional and then the CLAT Final Answer Key 2026. Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the CLAT 2026 Answer Key PDF
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- On the homepage, click on the link ‘Provisional Answer Key, CLAT 2026’
- You will be redirected to a PDF
- Download the CLAT Answer Key PDF
- Cross check your answer
- Calculate your score as per the marking scheme
CLAT 2026 Paper Analysis: Section-wise
The exam analysis for CLAT 2026
| Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Easy but lengthy | |
| Tricky but moderate | |
| Tough | |
| Moderate | |
| Tough |
CLAT 2026 Expected Cut off
The student reaction after the exam will help to know what to expect. Like if the exam was easy, it is expected the CLAT Cutoff will go high. However, if not, then it will go low. Candidates can check the expected cut off marks for CLAT as under:
| Sections |
Expected cut off |
|---|---|
| English Language |
18+ |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
4+ |
| Logical Reasoning |
28+ |
| Legal Reasoning |
14+ |
| Quantitative Techniques |
8+ |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
The CLAT syllabus is considered challenging due to its comprehensive, passage-based nature. Candidates will have to solve the questions within two hour time limit for 120 questions. The syllabus is tough and exam is difficult to crack.
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What after CLAT Exam 2026?
The Consortium will now release the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF. The objection window will be opened after that. Based on the objections received on CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2026, the Final Answer Key will be published. It is expected that the Consortium will release the CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key and CLAT 2026 Result together.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, candidates who fulfill OP Jindal Global University BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria cannot apply with a CLAT-UG score. This institute only accepts admission based on LNAT-UK exam. No other entrance exams are accepted during admissions to this course.
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