CLAT 2026 Exam Date is December 7, 2025. We have provided the weekly and monthly preparation plan to study for the Common Law Admission Test. Check the article for detailed information.
CLAT 2026: Week-by-Week and Month-by-Month Guide
The Common Law Admission Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered at 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other private institutes. Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) conducts the CLAT.
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Preparation for the Common Law Admisison Test requires a proper study plan covering all major topics. Check the article for the preparation tips.
- When is CLAT 2026?
- CLAT 2026 Application Process
- Key Points for CLAT 2026 Application Form
- How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026?
- CLAT Exam Pattern 2026
- CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme
- CLAT Syllabus 2026
- Monthly preparation strategy for CLAT
When is CLAT 2026?
Common Law Admission Test will be held on December 7, 2025. The test will be conducted offline.
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Commonly asked questions
CLAT Exam Analysis helps those who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for next session. The analysis helps candidates to know the type of questions asked, the difficulty level and how to attempt the paper.
The CLAT exam for both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be conducted for 2-hour; i.e. 2 pm to 4 pm. Candidates must note that the exam will be conducted in offline mode. There will be 120 MCQs. Total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
There will be no sectional qualifying criterion for CLAT 2027. The overall marks will be considered while preparing the merit list for CLAT. But to ensure a good score, candidates must ensure a high number of attempts with full accuracy.
Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme below
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question | 0 marks |
CLAT 2026 Application Process
The registration for the Common Law Admission Test is closed. The CLAT application form was released on August 1, 2025. The form was available online on the website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Students had to apply before October 31, 2025.
Also Read: How to fill Common Law Admission Test application form 2026?
Key Points for CLAT 2026 Application Form
Keep the following items handy before you start the registration process:
- Signature and Photograph ready as per the specifications.
- Payment details ready (Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking).
- Education documents.
- Check eligibility criteria.
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How to fill CLAT Application Form 2026?
The steps to apply for the Common Admisison Test are mentioned below:
- Go to the website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on the ‘Register’ button.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload the photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Save the form.
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CLAT Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates can check the exam pattern of CLAT 2026 online. The paper pattern comprises the marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of test, and types of questions. The question paper consists of 120 MCQs. The duration of the test is two hours. The questions will be based on English, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, and Logical Reasoning.
| Subjects |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| English |
28-32 questions (20%) |
| Current Affairs and General Knowledge |
35-39 questions (25%) |
| 28-32 questions (25%) |
|
| Legal Reasoning |
35-29 questions (20%) |
| 13-17 questions (10%) |
CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Candidates must note that it is compulsory to understand the Common Law Admission Test Marking Scheme 2026 before appearing for the Exam. The marking scheme is mentioned below.
- +1 mark for each correct answer.
- -0.25 for each incorrect answer (negative marking).
CLAT Syllabus 2026
Students can check the syllabus for the exam online. Five main sections are covered in the CLAT UG Syllabus for the 5-year integrated LLB program. Each section will test the candidate’s abilities in different areas, such as language skills, legal knowledge, logical reasoning, and mathematics. Detailed syllabus is provided below.
| Subject | Topics |
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension: Passages of around 450 words based on contemporary or historically significant topics. The questions will assess comprehension, inferences, and vocabulary. Key Focus Areas
|
| Current Affairs, General Knowledge |
Passage-based questions: Each passage will be around 450 words related to current events, historical events, and developments. Key Focus Areas
|
| Legal Reasoning |
Passage-based questions: Around 300 words in each passage that test logical reasoning and analytical skills. Key Focus Areas
|
| Quantitative Techniques |
Mathematical questions: Questions based on graphs, charts, or other numerical data, testing basic mathematical knowledge. Key Focus Areas
|
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Monthly preparation strategy for CLAT
The weekly and monthly preparation plan for CLAT is provided below. The following tips can help students pass the exam on their first attempt.
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Topics |
| Month 1: Understanding the Syllabus and Building a Foundation |
Week 1:
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Week 3:
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| Month 2: Strengthening Key Areas |
Week 5:
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| Month 3: Practice and Time Management |
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| Month 4: Final Revision and Mock Test |
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CLAT Preparation Tips 2026
You can check few preparation tips here.
- Understand the Paper Pattern & Syllabus.
- Create a Realistic Study Schedule.
- Make a Daily Schedule.
- Focus on Weak Areas.
- Practice Reading Comprehension.
- Keep Updated with Current Affairs.
- Attempt Mock Test & Previous Paper.
- Work on Time Management.
- Focus on Legal Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning
- Revise daily
- Stay Consistent and Motivated.
- Join a Study Group or Coaching.
- Stay Healthy.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 19 hours 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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Answered 19 hours ago
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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To know how to check the merit list for NLU Sonepat admission to the UG and PG-level courses, see below:
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs portal.
- Click on the CLAT option on the top bar.
- Find the merit list declared for UG and PG programmes.
- Candidates can also log in to the CLAT portal to access
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Answered 19 hours ago
To get into HPNLU for the BA LLB (Hons), LLM and BBA LLB (Hons) courses, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance examination, followed by its counselling process. Only those students who appear for the counselling process are considered eligible for admission.
The HPNLU CLAT cutoff 2026
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Answered 20 hours ago
The NLU Shimla CLAT cutoff 2026 was released for both the SC All India and the SC Home State quota. The cutoff was out for admission to the BBA LLB (Hons), LLM and BA LLB (Hons) courses.
For the ST AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 4544 in the first round to 13896 in the last round. As per
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To check the merit list for NLU Aurangabad, 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 among the UG and PG-level courses
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The NLU Nagpur cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the UG and PG-level courses based on the CLAT entrance exam and its counselling process. The cutoff was in the form of ranks for the BA LLB (Hons), LLM and BBA LLB (Hons) programmes.
The NLU Nagpur CLAT cutoff 2026 for the PWD AI category rang
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Yes, NLU Mumbai does accept the CLAT entrance exam for admission to the UG and PG-level courses. NLU Mumbai CLAT cutoff 2026 was released in the form of ranks for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses.
The cutoff was out for several All India and Home State quota categories for a total of 5 rounds of se
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The needed rank to get DSNLU would depend on the course you have chosen and the category you belong to. The DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded with the release of the final cutoff list for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses.
If you belong to the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 1279
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DSNLU Cutoff 2026 was released for various All India categories, including the OBC AI category. The cutoff was published for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses.
The DSNLU OBC Cutoff 2026 ranged from 2199 to 3182 for both courses. Students can refer to the table below to know the first an
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