CLAT PG 2026 Exam Analysis (OUT): Paper Difficulty, Section-wise Review & Student Feedback
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CLAT LLM 2026 Exam is over. Candidates who appeared for the CLAT 2026 PG Exam can check the analysis student reactions and paper analysis here. Read further to get insights on the expected cutoff, difficulty level, and exam details as shared by test takers.
CLAT 2026 PG Exam Analysis
CLAT PG Exam 2026: The Consortium of NLUs conducted the CLAT PG Exam 2026 today. The exam was held in more than 130+ CLAT Test Centres across the country. Candidates must note that now the exam is over, CLAT 2026 Answer Key will be released shortly. Along with the Answer Key, the Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 Question Paper with answer key.
Shiksha covered the exam and gathered student reactions. Read further to know what candidates have to say about the CLAT 2026 Exam, including the difficulty level, tricky questions, expected cutoff, subject-wise topics, and more.
- How CLAT Exam Analysis help?
- CLAT 2026 PG Students' Reaction and Paper Analysis
- CLAT 2026 PG Answer Key PDF
- CLAT PG 2026 Marking Scheme
- CLAT LLM 2025 Paper Analysis - Section-wise
How CLAT Exam Analysis help?
The CLAT 2026 Exam Analysis plays a major role in helping candidates understand their performance and the NLU they might get. It also helps in understanding how low or high the cutoff will go.
Latest Update: CLAT 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Direct Link, Provisional Answer Key PDF at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, Raise Objection
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 PG Students' Reaction and Paper Analysis
The CLAT Exam Analysis 2026 for PG Analysis is here
Rahul, who appeared for CLAT PG 2026 Exam said that the exam was bit tough as the questions were asked from newly introduced laws. He feels since the exam was tough the CLAT Expected 2026 PG Cutoff will go high.
Another test taker, bhawana said that question was not easy but moderate. All the questions were asked from the prescribed syllabus by the consortium.
Kushagara, however, believes that consortium should allow students to carry bare acts like in AIBE exam. He said he was able to attempt maximum questions but felt if they were allowed bare acts it would have been much easier.
Ashish is happy with his exam performance. He is happy that no expected questions were asked. The exam was as per the pattern and syllabus precribed.
Pooja said that the the question paper was easy at the same time it was tricky. If candidate has read for exam properly it won't be tough to crack.
Candidates can check the CLAT Student Reaction Video below:
CLAT 2026 PG Answer Key PDF
Candidates can download the CLAT Answer Key PDF by following the steps below
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on tab 'CLAT PG Answer Key PDF with Question Paper'
- Download it
- Save
- Cross check your answers
- Calculate your score
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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CLAT PG 2026 Marking Scheme
Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 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 LLM 2025 Paper Analysis - Section-wise
As per the test-takers, the exam analysis for CLAT PG sections is as under:
| CLAT Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Moderate |
| Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. | Tough |
| Law topics and Contemporary issues | Moderate |
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Neither online coaching nor classroom coaching is better than the other; in any case, it all depends on your discipline and timing. Online coaching will save you time from travelling through Lucknow, whereas classroom coaching gives you discipline and instant solutions to your doubts.
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There are several renowned CLAT coaching institutes in Lucknow which conduct weekend or flexible batches for school-going students. The top ones are Law Prep Tutorial, CLAT Possible, Career Launcher, Grace Elite Academy, and others.
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The best CLAT coaching centre in Lucknow is one that should be selected on the basis of experienced faculty, mock tests followed by thorough analysis, study materials and smaller batch sizes. The major coaching institutes in Lucknow are LegalEdge (Toprankers), LawPrep Tutorial and Career Launcher. A
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While there is no available audit and comparison of success rate made officially and released to the public, LegalEdge by Toprankers, LawPrep Tutorial, and CLAT Possible have been known to be among those with the best success rate for CLAT preparation in Lucknow.
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For professional students in Lucknow, top coaching institutes that provide the best guidance include LegalEdge from Toprankers (Hazratganj), Career Launcher (Hazratganj & Aliganj), and LawPrep Tutorial (Hazratganj). These coaching institutes provide a hybrid/online batch facility, a video backup fac
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The cost of CLAT preparation course in Lucknow comes in the range of INR 60,000-INR1,65,000, while the premium offline classes in Lucknow cost between INR1,00,000 to INR1,30,000 annually. There is variation in costs due to various factors, including the nature of the institute and the duration of co
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To improve CLAT Legal Reasoning preparation, candidates should stick to the facts and rules provided in the passage. Candidates should also practice reading comprehension and learn basic legal terms.
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To prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning, candidates are suggested to refer to Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj and Universal's Guide to CLAT & LL.B .
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Candidates should start the CLAT 2027 Legal Reasoning preparation as soon as they begin their preparation.
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No, Legal Reasoning is an integral part of the CLAT syllabus and must be prepared.
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