CLAT Exam Analysis 2026 (OUT): Section-wise Difficulty Level, Student Reviews, Good Attempts
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 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 CLAT exam can check the CLAT Answer Key 2026 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.
Latest Update:
- 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
Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam.
Yes it is very much possible to clear the CLAT Exam in first go. You just need to be consistent and prepare well. Candidates must include attempting mock test and solving past years question paper in their study plan.
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.
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
While it is bit challenging as its syllabus is not defined. Candidates can expect question on CLAT Current Affairs from anywhere. But if you do prepare well your chances to score high in this section also increases. The best way to prepare is to read the newspaper on a daily basis. Rest is to read GK books.
The difficulty level of CLAT 2027 is considered to be moderate. The exam is conducted to assess candidates' ability to think critically and solve problems. There will be five sections.
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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 12 hours ago
Yes, you can join a few law colleges in Patna without CLAT.
- CUSB BA LLB requires CUET
- Bihar Institute of Law's BA LLB course does not require any entrance.
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 15 hours ago
Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
No, the CLAT Admit Card 2027 is not out yet. The admit card will likely be released on November 15, 2026. The official schedule has not been announced yet.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
Yes you can apply for LLM at without competitive exams score as you may appear toh IILM's entrance test or interview based on competitive exam merit. The benefit of these include that you may avail to scholarships and get wavier on tuition fees according to laws of IILM's University. You can check f
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 days ago
No, the CLAT scores are not accepted for BA (hons) admissions at National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Candidates need to appear for the NLSAT-BA in order to qualify for National Law School of India University, Bangalore admissions.
Candidates with a CLAT score will need to apply to app
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, the CLAT is compulsory entrance exam for all candidates who wish to apply for National Law University, Bangalore BA LLB (hons) admissions. In addition to the CLAT, candidates are also required to fulfill te BA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria to secure a seat.
The admission will be based on the c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Admission to the IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) programme is now strictly and only integrated with the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) framework. As a member of the Consortium of NLUs, IIULER no longer conducts an independent entrance test for this program. Prospective students must register for CLAT during
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
No. Since IIULER has officially joined the Consortium of NLUs, it no longer conducts a separate entrance test for admission to IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) course. Admission is strictly based on the CLAT (UG) merit list. If you miss the CLAT window, you generally cannot apply for that academic year.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Candidates who score 60% and above in CLAT are eligible for various levels of tuition fee reduction as follows:
- AIR 1 to 5,000 in CLAT: The adjusted tuition fee is Rs. 4.2 Lacs for the first year, with a total annual fee of INR 7.2 lakh.
- AIR 5,001 to 10,000 in CLAT: The adjusted tuition fee is INR 4.5
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Your CLAT rank acts as a direct "discount key" for your entire five-year journey at IIULER. If you work hard and rank in the top 5,000, your total expenditure drops significantly to INR 29,88,610. Even if your rank is between 10,001 and 15,000, you still benefit from a reduced total cost of INR 32,3
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