CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) will release the CLAT 2027 exam pattern for UG and PG courses on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The Consortium will publish the CLAT Exam Pattern 2027 along with the CLAT Notification. Candidates looking forward to appearing in CLAT 2027 must know the CLAT Paper Pattern 2027 properly. The questions will be asked from five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs including GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques.
CLAT Exam will be held on December 6, 2026. Read below all about the CLAT exam pattern 2027, including sectional weightage, exam structure, sectional time limit, marking scheme and sections.
- CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Highlights
- CLAT 2027 Sectional Weightage
- CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
- CLAT 2027 Sections & Important topics
- CLAT 2027 Frequently Asked Questions
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Highlights
It must be noted that the CLAT exam is designed not to check candidates' prior knowledge of law but to check their aptitude and skills for legal education. Check the CLAT Exam Pattern here
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | CLAT UG 2027: 120 CLAT PG 2027: 120 |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Language | English |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 120 for both UG and PG |
Commonly asked questions
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.
The CLAT exam duration is two hours for both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate. It will have 120 multiple choice questions. For each correct answer one makrs will be given and -0.25 will be deducted for incorrect ones.
It totally depends on you that when you should start preparing for CLAT. If you want really good marks in board exams, focus on that at first and then prepare for CLAT. If you can manage boards and CLAT preparation side by side then go for it, but do not affect your board scores.
CLAT 2027 Sectional Weightage
The CLAT section-wise marks differs as per the weightage of subjects in the exam. As per the CLAT Exam Pattern, the current affairs and legal reasoning section has the highest weight. Candidates are given two hours to complete the CLAT 2027 exam.
As per the CLAT 2027 pattern, the section-wise CLAT weightage is given below:
| Sections |
MCQs per section |
Maximum Marks |
Approximate Weightage (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-32 |
28-32 |
18.66 - 21.33 | |
| 35-39 |
35-39 |
23.33 - 26 | |
| 28-32 |
28-32 |
18.66 - 21.33 | |
| 35-39 |
35-39 |
23.33 - 26 | |
| Quantitative Techniques (Elementary Mathematics up to Class 10) |
13-17 |
13-17 |
8.66 - 11.33 |
| Total |
120 |
120 |
100% |
Commonly asked questions
The mode of the CLAT exam is offline or paper-based mode. Candidates are handed over hardcopy of CLAT question paper and OMR sheets to answer the questions. Candidates will have to be careful while filling OMR sheet as any scratch or cuts in the OMR sheet will lead to disqualification.
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 |
The CLAT exam duration is two hours for both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate. It will have 120 multiple choice questions. For each correct answer one mark will be given and -0.25 will be deducted for incorrect ones.
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
The CLAT 2027 exam pattern remains unchanged. The consortium has released the marking scheme for CLAT 2027 Exam. Aspirants can refer to the marking scheme for UG/PG courses below
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question | 0 marks |
Also Read: How To Score 100+ In CLAT?
Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes there is negative marking in CLAT Exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted if the answer is wrong. For each correct answer one marks will be awarded.
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.
CLAT 2027 Sections & Important topics
It is important to know the section-wise CLAT syllabus and important topics related to it to prepare well for the exam. Check the table below to know more.
| CLAT Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language |
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| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| Legal Reasoning |
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| Quantitative Techniques |
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Commonly asked questions
The CLAT 2027 UG syllabus includes five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The exam will be for 120 MCQs. Candidates will get 2 hours to complete the exam.
CLAT 2027 Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can check important FAQs related to CLAT below
Commonly asked questions
See, it doesn't matter that you fill the form through laptop or phone. What matters is you fill the form. Yes, you should have good network connection and internet speed. It should not happen that you have filled the form and when you reach the last step you loose the connection. So what is important is network connection not the phone or laptop to fill the application form.
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.
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.
The Consortium has not announced the last date to submit the CLAT Application Form yet. However, once the application process starts it mostly remain opens for three months. This gives candidates sufficient time to complete it and submit.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours ago
Yes, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University does accepts CLAT scores for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. However, aspirants can also get admission via CUET or CSMU-CET scores. Candidates must also complete Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate.
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Yes, students have scored ranks between 1 to 15,000 in CLAT, are eligible for DSU scholarships for BBA LLB (hons) course. If you have scored 14890 ranks in CLAT, you are eligible for scholarship of INR 30,000. For details, contact the Institute.
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Students seeking admission at DSU for BA LLB (hons) through CLAT should apply to official portal. Students need to fill the application form with basic details and upload some requisite documents including CLAT scorecard or admit card. Institute will arrange a counselling session and will shortlist
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No, aspirants do not require passing CLAT for admission in BA LLB course of Apex University. The university offers seats based on CUET or AUCET scores of candidates. AUCET is an entrance test conducted by the university for admission in UG and PG courses.
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Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 3 days ago
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Is CLAT accepted for admission in BA LLB (Hons) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University?