CLAT Exam Analysis 2027: Difficulty Level, Student Reaction, Good Score, Good Attempts

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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Updated on Jun 6, 2026 15:27 IST

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The exam analysis for the CLAT 2027 will be released soon after the exam is over. Every year, Shiksha connects with students to get details of the question papers and the level of questions asked in the exam. The CLAT Analysis not only helps in understanding the difficulty level but also to get an idea about the CLAT Expected Cut off.

Read on to know all about CLAT exam along with the details of the kind of questions asked and the important topics. Meanwhile, students can check the previous year's CLAT Exam Analysis here.

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  • CLAT Syllabus 2027 - Subjects & Weightage
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Highlights
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Analysis
  • Expected CLAT 2027 Cutoff
  • CLAT Students' Reaction and Paper Analysis (2025)
  • Important CLAT FAQs
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CLAT Syllabus 2027 - Subjects & Weightage

Candidates can refer to the table given below to get an idea about weightage and marks distribution as per the CLAT Syllabus

Section Questions Marks Weightage (%)
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge 28-32 35 - 39 23.33 - 26
English Language 22-26 28 - 32 18.66 - 21.33
Logical Reasoning 22-26 28 - 32 18.66 - 21.33
Quantitative Techniques 10-14 13 - 17 8.66 - 11.33
Legal Reasoning 28-32 35 - 39 23.33 - 26
Total 120 120 100

In all the subjects, candidates will be evaluated on their reading skills, critical thinking and analytical ability. Further, check the detailed CLAT 2027 syllabus for all the sections of the exam as released by the Consortium.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who releases the CLAT Syllabus?
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The CLAT Syllabus is published by the Consortium. The syllabus has been announced. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must note that there are no changes made in the syllabus so far.  Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website. You can only download the PDF from website.

Q:   Who conducts the CLAT Exam?
A: 

The CLAT Exam is conducted by consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All those candidates who are looking forward to getting admission at NLUs must appear for the exam. Apart from NLU Delhi, admission to all the NLUs are done through CLAT. 

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CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Highlights

Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam Pattern is different for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Check the CLAT Exam Pattern here

CLAT 2027 UG Exam Pattern

Feature Details
Mode of Exam Offline
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions 120
Subjects Covered - English Language
- Current Affairs & General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
Marks per Question 1 mark
Negative Marking -0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Duration of Exam 2 hours

CLAT 2027 PG Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for CLAT LLM Exam can check the CLAT PG Exam Pattern below

Feature Details
Mode of Exam Offline
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions 120
Marks per Question 1 mark
Negative Marking -0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Duration of Exam 2 hours
Subjects Covered

Constitutional Law

Jurisprudence

Other major law subjects

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CLAT Exam Pattern?
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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. 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of CLAT Exam?
A: 

The difficulty level of CLAT 2027 is considered to be moderate. The exam is conducted to assess candidates' ability to think critically and solve problems. There will be five sections.

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CLAT 2027 Exam Analysis

The CLAT 2027 Exam Analysis will be uploaded soon. Until then, candidates can check the CLAT Exam Analysis of past years to understand the details including type of questions, difficulty level, syllabus topics, and expected cutoff marks. It will be helpful in 

  • Understanding the CLAT exam pattern
  • Expected CLAT 2027 cutoff marks
  • Subject-wise difficulty level

CLAT 2026 Exam Analysis

Utkarsh said the exam was tough. Logical Reasoning was tough as compared to other subjects. Out of 10, he rated the difficulty level of the question paper as 8. He attempted 110 questions out of 120. 

Rohit said he appeared for the CLAT Exam for the first time. He was happy with his performance in the exam. He found the legal reasoning and current affairs section easier as compared to quantitative techniques. But he said his maxiumum time went in logical reasoning as it was bit tough. Overall he feels the question paper difficulty was of moderate level. 

Amna said the exam was tough. Most difficult was maths. She said she found GK section easier. No questions were out of syllabus.

Farhaz Rashid said that the exam was tough. Legal Reasoning was easier. He missed maximum questions in Maths as the section was tough. The cutoff might go low as paper was easy.

Aishwarya said that the exam was easier. This was her second attempt. She found logical reasoning and GK was easier. The cutoff will go low as the paper was easier than she expected. 

Candidates can check the CLAT Student Reaction Video below:

CLAT 2026 UG Paper Analysis: Section-wise

The exam analysis for CLAT 2026 will be provided below soon:

 Sections

Difficulty Level

English Language

Easy but lengthy

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

Tricky but moderate

Logical Reasoning

Tough

Legal Reasoning

Moderate

Quantitative Techniques 

Tough

 Also Read: CLAT Cutoffs for NLUs

CLAT PG Exam Analysis 2026

Rahul, who appeared for CLAT PG 2026 Exam, said that the exam was a bit tough as the questions were asked from newly introduced laws. He feels since the exam was tough the CLAT Expected 2026 PG Cutoff will go high. 

Another test taker, Bhawana, said that the question was not easy but moderate. All the questions were asked from the prescribed syllabus by the consortium.

Kushagara, however, believes that the consortium should allow students to carry bare acts like in the AIBE exam. He said he was able to attempt maximum questions but felt if they were allowed bare acts, it would have been much easier.

CLAT LLM 2025 Paper Analysis - Section-wise

As per the test-takers, the exam analysis for CLAT PG sections is as under:

CLAT Sections

Difficulty Level

Constitutional Law Moderate
Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. Tough
 Law topics and Contemporary issues Moderate

Also Read: Top 10 NLUs in India

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why CLAT Exam Analysis is important?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will I receive CLAT Scorecard through post?
A: 

No, the CLAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit CLAT portal; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Enter their login ID and password. The CLAT Result will appear on their screen. 

Q:   Who conducts the CLAT Exam?
A: 

The CLAT Exam is conducted by consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All those candidates who are looking forward to getting admission at NLUs must appear for the exam. Apart from NLU Delhi, admission to all the NLUs are done through CLAT. 

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Expected CLAT 2027 Cutoff

The CLAT 2027 expected cutoff is likely to cross 100+ marks this year. Candidates must know that the score needed for admission to different NLUs or colleges accepting score is what CLAT cutoff is. It is calculated based on

  • Number of applicants
  • Total seats
  • Difficulty level
  • Your overall performance
  • Past year cutoff

Also Read: NLUs Fee Structure

CLAT 2027 Expected Cut off 

On the basis of the exam analysis, the expected cutoff marks for CLAT 2027 will be updated below. Candidates can check last year's CLAT Cutoff below.

Subjects

Expected cut off

English Language

20+

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

30+

Logical Reasoning

20+

Legal Reasoning

15+

Quantitative Techniques

10+

Total

95 expected cut off marks

 

CLAT LLM 2027 Expected Cut off 

After the exam analysis shared by the test-takers, the expected cut off marks for CLAT LLM will be updated below. Meanwhile, candidates can check the expected CLAT LLM Cutoff below:

CLAT 2027 Sections

Expected cut off

Constitutional Law

35+

Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

30+

 Law topics and Contemporary issues

30+

Total

90+ expected cut off marks

Also Read:

CLAT Counselling

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is CLAT cutoff calculated?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors

Total Number of Candidates Appeared

Difficulty Level of the Exam

Total Number of Seats Available

Category-wise Reservations

Q:   What does CLAT cutoff mean?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

Q:   Is CLAT syllabus difficult?
A: 

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.

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CLAT Students' Reaction and Paper Analysis (2025)

Yuvaan Shami, another CLAT UG candidate, felt that the exam was quite easy overall. He found the English section to be the easiest, while Logical Reasoning was the section he struggled with. The majority of the questions came from Legal Reasoning topics.

As per Ria, who appeared for CLAT UG Exam the exam was manageable, especially for those who were well-prepared and had practiced across all sections. As always, staying calm and focused on each section seemed to be key for a successful attempt. Legal Reasoning was however, a bit more challenging due to its length and depth of the questions, but not impossible for well-prepared candidates.

Also Read: List of NLUs in India

Aditya felt that some of the sections especially logical reasoning section was easy to moderate however it has some little confusing passages. Since the length of the passages was not that long he was able to solve it in less time. 

Vani shared that since the paper was tough as per her preparation, there is a possibility that the CLAT Cutoff will go high this year.  Some of the passages in the General Knowledge section have been updated, although there was at least one straightforward passage, the section was still considered moderately difficult overall.

Anika Shankar shared that the section was comparatively easier with short passages on different laws like the Juvenile Justice Act, Void and Voidable Marriage, etc. With all the questions coming from the current legal knowledge, the section was easy. She will also be appearing for AILET Exam next Sunday.

Watch the video below for exam analysis for CLAT as shared by test-takers: 

Also Read:

CLAT Result

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is CLAT syllabus difficult?
A: 

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.

Q:   If I forget my CLAT Login ID or password. How should I fill the application form?
A: 

You don't have to worry. In case you have forgotten your ID and password, which is pretty much normal. You can go and click on the forgot password tab in the registration window. You will receive the mail and then you have to reset your password. Once day you will be able to login. 

Q:   What does CLAT cutoff mean?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

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Important CLAT FAQs

Candidates can check the important frequently asked questions related to CLAT here

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   Can I complete CLAT Syllabus in a month?
A: 

While it is not impossible, it is a really challenging task. To score well, you must start preparing for CLAT at least six months before. It is very important to score well if you are looking forward to getting into good NLU. For top 10 NLU, you at least need to score between 100 to 105 as per past trends.

Q:   What is CLAT 2027 date?
A: 

The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet. 

Q:   Can I submit the CLAT Application Form without paying the application fee?
A: 

No, your form will not be considered valid if you submit it without paying the application fee. The application fee is mandatory. Candidates can pay it online only.

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Yes, Babu Banarasi Das University offers admission in BA LLB based on Class 12 merit to candidates who qualify the eligibility criteria. But CLAT qualified candidates are given preference in admission. So you can get a seat in BA LLB without CLAT but by qualifying CLAT you can improve your chances o

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Aspirants do not require CLAT score for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course of SAGE University Bhopal. Candidates need to appear for SEE or SAGE Entrance Exam for admission. Aspirants must also complete Class 12 to get a seat in the course.

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KIIT provides BBA LLB (hons) admissions on the basis of K-LAT or CLAT. Students who have not given CLAT can still apply for K-LAT to get admission. Interested candidated can apply for K-LAT in the month of Novemeber. However, If any candidate missed the both entrance can still apply through KIITEE.

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Yes, candidates who want to apply for Gujarat University BBA LLB course can do so without appearing in CLAT-UG. No mandatory entrance exams are mandatory to qualify for BBA LLB admissions. All candidates are admitted based on Class 12 board exam result during GCAS counselling.

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Manav Rachna University considers CLAT scores for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also appear for MRNAT for admission. It is a entrance cum scholarship test conducted by the university. 

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While researching whether CLAT-UG is required for the BA LLB eligibility criteria at Gujarat University provides a good foundation for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative. LPU offers premier law programs featuring an industry-aligned curric

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Yes, candidates can admission in BA LLB in Amity University, Raipur without CLAT if they fulfill eligibility criteria. Admission is given based on Class 12 merit. No entrance test is needed.

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No, SAGE University, Indore does not accept scores of CLAT-UG for BBA LLB (hons) admissions. All candidates who fulfill SAGE University, Indore BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria must appear in SEE in order to qualify for admissions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, candidates can apply for BA LLB (hons) admissions at SAGE University, Indore without appearing in CLAT-UG. The aforementioned entrance exam is not accepted for BA LLB (hons) at SAGE University, Indore. Instead, selection of candidates is based on merit in Class 12th.

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No, CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in BA LLB at Amity University Kolkata. While the university accepts CLAT and CUET scores for admission, you can alternatively get in through their standard merit-based process, which evaluates Class 12th board marks and an English language test/personal in

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