Confused about how to approach passage-based questions in CLAT 2026 exam? Read the article below for complete insights on the right ways to attempt comprehension-based questions in Current Affairs including General Knowledge section of the CLAT exam.
CLAT 2026 preparation among aspirants has to be top-notch as only a year left for the preparation. While hard work is essential for success in CLAT exam, it is also extremely important to adopt a smart and effective CLAT preparation strategy to ace the law entrance exam. Candidates must note that the consortium has not shared the CLAT Exam Pattern. While keeping that in mind, candidates should know the right techniques to attempt passage-based questions. The Consortium will release the CLAT Exam pattern along with the CLAT 2026 Admission Notification. Read on to know the best ways to approach passage-based questions in Current Affairs including the General Knowledge section of the CLAT exam 2026.
- CLAT Preparation 2026 for Current Affairs including GK: Syllabus Highlights
- Exam Analysis for CLAT 2026 GK and Current Affairs
- CLAT Preparation 2026 for Current Affairs including GK: Skills to Enhance
- How to Attempt CLAT 2026 Current Affairs including GK Questions?
- CLAT Preparation for Current Affairs including GK: Tips & Tricks
- CLAT 2026 Free Mock Tests
CLAT Preparation 2026 for Current Affairs including GK: Syllabus Highlights
To start with, let us first check out the CLAT syllabus highlights for Current Affairs including GK section:
- There will be passages of about 450 words
- There will be around seven passages in the section
- The passages will be derived from news, journalistic sources and other non-fiction writing
- The passages will test not only fact-based knowledge but also your depth of understanding of issues and events of significance
Types of questions that will be asked in the section include:
- Fill in the blanks for missing information
- Identification of causes and consequences of events described in the passages
- Questions about personalities and events associated with the events in the passage
- Questions about awards, recognitions and other events of significance associated with persons mentioned in the passage
- Questions about laws and other events of legal significance (such as judgements) associated with the events in the passage
- Some questions may also test you on historical information and significance of the recent and current events
- Questions may also relate to matters associated with events mentioned in the passage. For example, for a passage about natural calamity, questions will not only be around that calamity but similar events around the world.
Commonly asked questions
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
Candidates must note that CLAT 2027 Objection Window will open once the answer key is released. Candidates can raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before the last date. Once the objections are received, the consortium will publish the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced.
Exam Analysis for CLAT 2026 GK and Current Affairs
It is important for candidates preparing to appear for CLAT 2026, to know about the actual scenario of the GK and Current Affairs. In the CLAT 2025 question paper, the section was analyzed as under:
- A lot of unexpected questions were asked from current affairs.
- Some questions were based on Ukraine war, Drone Shakti, CSR for Business, ISRO etc.
Watch the video below for student reaction and exam analysis of CLAT 2025 UG and PG papers:
CLAT Preparation 2026 for Current Affairs including GK: Skills to Enhance
In order to ace this section of the law entrance exam, your focus should not just be on standalone facts. Rather, you should be curious to see the universe of facts within which an individual situation manifests.
For example, if there is a question in the exam about the forest fires in Amazon then you should be curious enough to find out information on forest fires in general, the Amazonas, international climate change policy, Brazil and so on.
Apart from that, having good reading and analytical abilities is important to crack this section of the exam.
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How to Attempt CLAT 2026 Current Affairs including GK Questions?
Check out the important pointers to keep in mind while reading the passages and attempting questions under Current Affairs including GK section:
- Make sure to read the entire passage before attempting the questions. This is important so that you can pick up valuable clues about the answers to all the questions on the passage.
- After reading the passage, ensure you have a good idea about the overall theme or point of focus of the passage. Remember, cramming or remembering every detail of the passage is not important.
- At the time of attempting the questions, pay close attention to the wordings Sometimes, the language of the questions might be such that it can trick you. For instance, the questions might be framed in a negative manner – Which of the following is not an example of x?
- Make sure of reading all the four options before answering a particular option to avoid errors
CLAT Preparation for Current Affairs including GK: Tips & Tricks
Some of the best ways in which you can prepare for Current Affairs including GK section of CLAT 2026 exam are:
- Develop a habit of reading good newspapers and periodicals such as The Hindu, The Telegraph, etc. Do not skip reading the editorial and opinion sections of the newspapers.
- Apart from reading the daily newspapers, you can also visit different websites online to keep track of the latest events around the world
- Discuss events and issues of significance within your study group or peers to gain more insights and develop strong opinions on a particular topic
- Do not memorise the long lists of facts without understanding their wider context. The same is also discouraged by the CLAT Consortium.
- Practice as many CLAT previous year question papers as possible. Practicing CLAT 2025, CLAT 2024, CLAT 2023, CLAT 2022, CLAT 2020 question paper and CLAT 2021 question paper is especially important as it is set on the new exam pattern.
- Attempt as many CLAT mock tests as possible
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates who have registered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials.
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Answered a week ago
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
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Answered a week ago
Yes, students can take admissions to BITS Law School without appearing from CLAT exam. BITS Law School admissions also conducts its own entrance exam called BITS Law Admission Test. Shortlisted candidates need to appear for Personal Interview rounds for admissions.
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No, CLAT is not compulsory to take admission in the law courses at Innovative Institute of Law. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit achieved in last qualifying exam. However, the institute accepts CLAT score as well.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
To check the merit list for NLU Silvassa, students can refer to the list of pointers below.
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs website.
- Click on the CLAT OPTION in the top-right corner
- Scroll down to the notification section
- Check the merit list for all courses at the UG and PG levels.
Students shou
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Answered 2 weeks ago
To get a seat at GNLU Silvassa for the UG and PG-level law courses, students have to appear for the CLAT entrance examination and then the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission.
The GNLU Silvassa CLAT cutoff 2026 was concluded after 5 rounds of seat allotment for the above-ment
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Yes, you could get into GNLU Silvassa with a 4000 rank if you belong to the SC AI category. For this category, the overall cutoff range was 2843 to 8902. Hence, a rank of 4000 could get you a seat at this institute.
Students can see the table below to know the last round closing ranks for available
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
GNLU Silvassa CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded after the release of the final round of seat allotment for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was out for several AI and HS quota categories.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 336 to 1500 for both courses, with LLM course
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Answered 2 weeks ago
To get a seat at Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University for the BA LLB and LLM courses, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance exam and then sit for the CLAT counselling process to be considered eligible for admission to the above-mentioned courses.
The NLU Sonepat CLAT cutoff 2026 was
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Yes, you could get into NLU Sonepat with a CLAT rank of 300 if you belong to the OBC AI category.
For this category, the overall cutoff ranged from 3409 to 4684 for the BA LLB and LLM courses. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for this category.
| Course | Round 1 | Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. LL.B. | 3409 | 3780 |
| Master of Legislative Laws (LL.M.) | 3526 | 4684 |
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