How To Score 100+ In CLAT 2027? Get Tips, Tricks for Section-wise Preparation

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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This article provides expert tips and strategies to help you score 100+ marks in CLAT 2027. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of India's most competitive law entrance exams, with over 60,000 aspirants competing each year for a coveted spot in one of the 26 prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country.

Aspirants who wish to know how to score 100+ marks in CLAT 2027 can check the article below. Every year, more than 60,000 students appear for the CLAT exam to get admission to National Law University (NLUs) across the country. Read below to know CLAT answer key dates to calculate your CLAT 2027 score.

How to score 100 in CLAT Exam 2027?

 Are you determined to score 100+ in the CLAT 2027?  You have come to the right place! The article focuses on providing expert tips and tricks to score 100+ marks in CLAT. Every year, over 60,000 candidates appear to secure a spot in 24  National Law Universities nationwide. With the right strategy, you can clear the CLAT Exam. Even with the tough competition, it is not impossible to score over 100 marks in CLAT.

Candidates can check the CLAT exam analysis once the exam is over. The Consortium will also release the CLAT answer key through which the candidates can check their scores. Through the CLAT provisional answer key, candidates can calculate their score and also challenge the answer key if there are any errors or discrepancies in the question and answers. The candidates can go through this page to know the important tips to score better in CLAT. Before heading to understand the tricks to gain better marks, candidates must know exam structure and marking scheme as provided below.

Table of contents
  • CLAT 2027 Sectional Weightage
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
  • CLAT 2027 Expected Questions
  • When is the Right Time to Start Preparing for CLAT 2027 to Score 100+?
  • Section-wise CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips

CLAT 2027 Sectional Weightage

It is very important to understand the sectional weightage in CLAT question paper. As per the CLAT Exam Pattern, the question paper will have 120 passage-based multiple-choice questions for a total of 120 marks. Candidates can check the section-wise weightage of questions below:

Sections

MCQs per section

Maximum Marks

Approximate Weightage (in %)

English Language

28-32 

28-32 

18.66 - 21.33

Current Affairs including GK

35-39 

35-39 

23.33 - 26

Logical Reasoning

28-32 

28-32

18.66 - 21.33

Legal Reasoning

35-39 

35-39

23.33 - 26

Quantitative Techniques (Elementry Mathematics up to Class 10)

13-17 

13-17 

8.66 - 11.33

Total 

120

120

100%

Also Read: CLAT Past Year Question Paper with Answers: Download 17 Years CLAT PYQ PDFs

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I prepare for CLAT Exam in one week?
A: 

Though CLAT Preparation takes months of practice, it is still not impossible. You can prepare for the CLAT Exam in one week with a correct and dedicated focus. But you should have at least some understanding of concepts to clear the exam. 

Q:   Is CLAT exam tough for an average student?
A: 

Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough. 

Q:   Is CLAT exam difficult?
A: 

Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough. 

Q:   Which are the top ranked NLUs in India?
A: 

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

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking

1

1

1

National Law University, Delhi Ranking

2

2

2

NLU Kolkata Ranking

4

4

4

GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking

7

8

5

NLU Bhopal Ranking

18

21

27

NUSRL Ranchi Ranking

24

22

30

NLU Odisha Ranking

30

26

15

NLU Assam Ranking

28

27

35

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

The Consortium of NLUs changed the CLAT Exam Pattern in 2024. Hence, it is unlikely that it will be changes this year. Candidates can check the marking scheme for the UG courses below

CLAT Marking Parameters

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

+1 marks

Incorrect answer

-0.25 marks

Un-attempted question

0 marks

 How to Score 100+ in CLAT 2027: Preparation Tips

Preparing for CLAT 2027 Exam requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Below are some important tips to ensure better scores in the exam-

  • Know the exam pattern first.
  • Know how to manage your time properly.
  • Do practice as many CLAT mock tests as possible.
  • Revise regularly.
  • Make sure you stay aware of current affairs.
  • Work on Your Reading Speed.
  • Practice the previous year papers.
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CLAT 2027 Expected Questions

The most important part during the CLAT exam preparation is to practice the questions from previous year or other competitive exams. This will provide an idea to the candidates about the expected questions to be asked in the exam. The Consortium provides a facility to the registered candidates to access the previous year papers and CLAT sample papers. The following are some benefits of solving the question papers- 

  • Provides an overall idea about the exam
  • Improves speed to attempt the paper
  • Helps to understand the kind of questions asked

Also Read: CLAT Expected Questions for Practice with Solutions: Free PDF Download

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I get good marks in CLAT?
A: 

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.

Q:   How can I prepare for CLAT Exam?
A: 

To prepare for CLAT Exam you need right books and good study plan. You must solve past-year question papers and mock tests. 

Q:   How to prepare GK for CLAT?
A: 
Hi Paras, The strategy for the GA portion is: Current Affairs: The Hindu Newspaper + Daily current affairs through any good online website (bankers adda, Mrunal, Insight, etc.). Also, focus on business, sports, international, national, etc. news Static GK: A basic knowledge of History, Geography and Sciences will suffice.Try to focus more on Indian history. The world history questions are rarely asked. In geography, the emphasis should be laid on world and Indian geography. For science, please focus more on the day to day general science questions. Also, give due weightage to Inventors, discoveries and past Nobel prize winners etc.
Q:   Which section is difficult to prepare in CLAT Exam?
A: 

The Quantitative Techniques & Logical Reasoning sections are considered the most difficult to prepare for in the CLAT exam. 

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When is the Right Time to Start Preparing for CLAT 2027 to Score 100+?

One of the most asked questions is when to start preparing for the CLAT exam to score 100+ marks. Some of the points are:

  • Start way earlier than others.
  • Put your main focus on building your core concepts.
  • Attempt mock tests.
  • Revise regularly.

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Section-wise CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips

To score above 100 in the CLAT exam, aspirants must understand the right preparation strategy for each section.

Section Preparation Tips
English 

To prepare for the English section, read newspapers, practice grammar, and improve your vocabulary.

Current Affairs including GK 

For the GK and current affairs section, read the newspaper daily, along with some magazines covering wide range of topics such as national and international events, awards, etc.

Legal Reasoning 

To improve the legal reasoning section, read blogs related to static and current legal issues. Practice related questions from previous year papers or CLAT books available in the market. 

Logical Reasoning  This section is closely related to the English Language and Legal Reasoning sections. Some of the important topics to prepare include Logic Games, Syllogisms, Relationships and Analogies. 
Mathematics  Key topics to focus on for the Mathematics section include Basic Algebra, Ratios and Proportions, Mensuration, and Statistics.

Also Read: How to prepare for CLAT from Class 11- Tips, Tricks & Study-plan

A well-rounded approach to each subject is compulsory to crack CLAT with a high score

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CLATDATE: December 6, 2026

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam

Participating colleges-26+ National Law Universities (NLUs) including NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata

SLAT

DATE: Phase 1 on December 19, 2026

Phase 2 on December 26, 2026

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/college/symbiosis-law-school-symbiosis-international-pune/slat-exam

Participating colleges-Symbiosis Law Schools located in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur

AILETDATE: December 13, 2026

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam

Participating colleges-NLU Delhi only (scores are not accepted by other NLUs).

IPU CETDATE:  Session 1 in December and Session 2 in April of the admission year

Previous year paper-

https://www.shiksha.com/law/ailet-exam-question-papers

Participating colleges-GGSIPU main campus and numerous affiliated management and law institutes across Delhi-NCR.

CHRISTDATE: Conducted in multiple phases corresponding with admission windows

Previous year paper- You can check college portal.

 

Participating colleges-

Christ University campuses in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Yeshwanthpur), Delhi-NCR, and Pune Lavasa.

AllianceDATE: Alliance University does not follow a single fixed national calendar date for its internal tests like AMAT or AUSAT. Sorry, but I couldn't find it. You can check college portal for the same.

Participating colleges-

Alliance University constituent schools (Alliance School of Law, Alliance Ascent College, and Alliance School of Business) in Bengaluru.

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Batch timings vary by institute and change with each admission cycle. Aspirants should confirm current weekend or flexible-batch availability directly with the institute before enrolling.

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Contributor-Level 9

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Compare city presence, batch size, mock-test volume and teaching format before choosing. Visiting the centre and checking past student outcomes can also help build a stronger CLAT preparation plan.

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Shobhit Saini

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Most institutes do not publish independently verified success rates. Aspirants should ask each institute directly for past selection results and NLU placement data before enrolling.

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Fees vary by institute, city and course duration. They range from around ₹20,000 for shorter crash courses to over ₹2,00,000 for longer programmes. Aspirants should confirm current fees directly with the institute.

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Shobhit Saini

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Yes, you can apply for admission to Techno India University for the BA LLB (Hons) course without a CLAT score. You just need to appear for the TNJEE entrance exam.

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Students can increase their reading speed through consistent practice. They should build a strong vocabulary and practice passage-based questions daily.

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