How to Get a High Rank in CLAT 2027 is among the top questions asked by aspirants aiming for admission in top NLUs. Know the best preparation strategy to score good marks in the CLAT exam and experts' suggestions to score well in CLAT LLM 2027 exam here.
The subject-wise important topics are given below:
Constitutional Law
In this section, questions will be asked based on LLB subjects. From Constitutional Law, important topics are as follows:
- Constitution of India
- Judicial and Quasi-Judicial bodies which include Supreme Court, High Court, District Court and Tribunals
- Elections of President, Vice President and Legislative Assembly
- Rights and Duties
- Official Languages and Panchayati Raj Acts, etc.
Law of Contracts
From the Law of Contracts section, some of the important topics are: Nature of Contracts
- Quasi Contracts
- Contracts Formation
- Void and Illegal Contracts
- Contracts Discharge
- Agency Contracts and Insurance – Guarantee, etc.
Law of Torts
Understand and learn the law of torts clearly as some of the high-weightage questions in the exam come from this section. Some of the important topics are:
- Definitions
- Types of Liability especially Strict and Absolute Liability
- Tort Feasors, Conspiracy, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution and Remedies & Negligence, etc.
Criminal Law
The students must understand and learn the general principles of criminal law. The important topics of this section are:
- General Principles
- Conspiracy, Offenses, Liability, Punishments and Criminal Conceptions, etc.
International Law
To score high in this section, students must be aware of the International Law of World Bank, WTO, UN, IMF, etc. The important topics of this section are given below:
- Settlements of Disputes
- International Treaties
- Law of the Sea
- UN Charter
- State Recognition
- Environmental Laws
- Territorial Disputes and Terrorism, etc.
General Tips
- Apart from the topics given above, also go through Patents and its Acts (1970), WTO IPR Rules, etc.
- Read newspapers and magazines regularly as this would not only improve reading skills but would also enhance knowledge
- Keep up-to-date with the current happenings and its causes around the world
- Try to give maximum mocks as possible and improve scores in every mock test
Commonly asked questions
Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
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.
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.
To get good marks in CLAT 2027, focus on reading comprehension, daily current affairs, and consistent mock test practice. The exam consists of 120 questions, making speed and accuracy crucial. Prioritize Legal and Logical Reasoning, and use daily newspaper reading to boost your score in all sections.
Study Material
Right study material is important to crack any exam. The important study material is given below:
- The Constitution of India – P.M.Bakshi
- Indian Contract Act – Dr Paras Diwan
- Law of Torts – R.K.Bangia
- Criminal Law – P.S.A. Pillai
- International Law – Dr Rakesh Kumar Singh
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No you don't need to memorise every section. Focus on important concepts key provisions definitions and CLAT style application questions. Understanding legal principles is more important than memorising section numbers.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
No, both are different exams, but both are conducted nationwide. CUET LLB will be conducted by NTA, while CLAT 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, CLAT is generally considered more difficult than CUET as CLAT exam requires more intense reading and preparation. It also involves intense time pressure as candidates are required to read around 15,000 words across 30 passages before answering the questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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