Here's How to Score Well in CLAT (PG) 2027 by Legal Experts
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
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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.
Students who are willing to know how to get a high rank in CLAT 2027 can read this article to get experts' insights. Those who are willing to get admission in top National Law Universities through CLAT scores are provided with the experts' tips to crack CLAT exam 2027. Securing a seat in postgraduate legal programmes requires a good preparation plan. Candidates searching for tips to score well in CLAT LLM 2027 must focus on advanced legal areas. The Consortium of NLUs conducts CLAT to evaluate comprehensive analytical skills.
Achieving a high score in CLAT PG 2027 needs consistent practice with case laws and recent judgments. Candidates should solve CLAT mock tests regularly to improve speed. Experts recommend a good study schedule to cover international law, contracts, torts, and criminal law. Standard study materials and current legal affairs updates must be taken care of to improve knowledge significantly.
This article discusses some of the important topics and reference books for preparing and scoring well in the exam. Let’s begin with the pattern of the exam. Every student needs to know the pattern of the exam before preparation. The exam structure consists of 120 questions of one mark each. Among all sections, the Constitutional Law has more weightage in the exam every year.
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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.
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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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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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