CLAT PG 2026 Exam Analysis (OUT): Paper Difficulty, Section-wise Review & Student Feedback
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 22 Jan '26
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.
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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.
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 emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. Listed below are the other NLUs in India along with their top NLU in India rank wise 2025:
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.
- 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
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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
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.
To prepare for this section which cover 10 percent marks of the total CLAT paper it is important to have a right approach. Candidates must note that you can score really well if you study the Class 19 level mathematics properly. Be regular and plan strategically rather than trying to learn advance maths,
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 |
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
No, the CLAT 2026 registrations have been closed for VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) admissions. The regiteration window for CLAT 2026 was scheduled between August 1st 2025 and November 7th 2025.
The CLAT 2026 was scheduled on December 7th 2025. Candidates who missed the CLAT 2026 exam can still appea
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
In IILM University Greater Noida LLM course, candidates are shortlisted based on CLAT PG or CUET-PG scores. However, university also considers equivalent entrance examinations as per admission guidelines, followed by evaluation and a personal interview.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
- CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs while NLSAT is conducted by NLSIU Bangalore
- CLAT is mainly for admissions to 5 Year LLB and LLM from top NLUs and other private universities, whereas NLSAT is for 3-Year LLB Hons. admission in NLSIU, Bangalore.
- You can aim for CLAT if you have passed or are
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, CLAT is not a mandatory entrance exam for Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University BBA LLB (Hons) admissions. Candidates can also appear for the CUET or KUAT as well to qualify for BBA LLB (Hons) at Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University. The dates for these exams are conducted i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
CNLU Patna LLM cutoff 2026 is out, wherein the first round closing rank is 968 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Apart from the General category, the cutoff has been released only for the PWD category, for which the cutoff rank is 6270.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
GNLU Gandhinagar LLM cutoff 2026 released has been released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the students belonging to the OBC category, the CLAT first round closing rank for LLM admission is 1212 in the AI quota. GNLU offers multiple specialisations under its LLM course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, with a CLAT cutoff rank of 500, it is possible to secure a seat at any courses offered at HNLU Raipur for the students belonging to the General AI quota. During the NLU Raipur CLAT cutoff 2026, the maximum recuired cutoff was 773. Therefore, a cutoff rank of 500 is considered as a safe rank for
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Getting a seat at NLU Jodhpur depends on various factors, including category, quota, course and round. During the CLAT first round cutoff 2026, the maximum cutoff was 310 for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) programme. Therefor, if you belong to the General AI quota and aiming for BA LLB (Hons) course
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
NLIU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2026 for admission to the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) was 666 in the first round, for the students belonging to the General AI quota. In the Home State quota, the round 1 closing rank for the same course stood at 1950. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course for all categories under the Home State and the All India quota.
According to the Round 1 closing ranks, the cutoff ranged from 2258 to 3527, with LLM course specialisations being the popular choice among p
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