
To help candidates in their preparation journey, free CLAT Sample Papers with Solutions by Shiksha are also available for download on this page.CLAT Exam 2027 is to be held on December 6, 2026. CLAT question paper PDFs of previous years (2012-2026) are available on this page for download. Candidates who are planning to appear for the CLAT Exam 2027 must refer to the latest question paper to refine their speed and accuracy. By solving the CLAT Sample Papers, candidates will get an idea about their weak areas and where they need to focus. Read further to know about the question paper.
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Commonly asked questions
Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day.
A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs.
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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.
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 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.
FAQs on CLAT Question Papers
Candidates can check the important FAQs related to CLAT 2027 here
While it is bit challenging as its syllabus is not defined. Candidates can expect question on CLAT Current Affairs from anywhere. But if you do prepare well your chances to score high in this section also increases. The best way to prepare is to read the newspaper on a daily basis. Rest is to read GK books.
CLAT is not directly based on the NCERT curriculum, but NCERT books act as a strong foundational resource for Quantitative Techniques and basic static GK. Candidates appearing for board exams can prepare for CLAT side by side.
Candidates must note that the math questions in the CLAT exam are mostly from Class 10th mathematics. The section will have 10-14 questions. Candidates must cover topics like percentages, ratios, averages, profit/loss, and basic algebra.
Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day.
In CLAT Exam there will be 120 questions. The exam paper will be in MCQ format. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the paper. Since there is a negative marking candidates must attempt carefully.
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.
The Legal Reasoning section in the CLAT exam checks your ability to apply logical legal principle to given situations. Some of the important topics are Law of Torts, Contract and Criminal Law, Legal Maxims, etc. Candidates must include practicing passage based legal cases to apply logic and memorise law related to them.
According to the CLAT exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempted rather than doing a guess work, to avoid negative marking.
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.
The Quantitative Techniques & Logical Reasoning sections are considered the most difficult to prepare for in the CLAT exam.
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Student Forum
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Neither online coaching nor classroom coaching is better than the other; in any case, it all depends on your discipline and timing. Online coaching will save you time from travelling through Lucknow, whereas classroom coaching gives you discipline and instant solutions to your doubts.
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Beginner-Level 5
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There are several renowned CLAT coaching institutes in Lucknow which conduct weekend or flexible batches for school-going students. The top ones are Law Prep Tutorial, CLAT Possible, Career Launcher, Grace Elite Academy, and others.
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Beginner-Level 5
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The best CLAT coaching centre in Lucknow is one that should be selected on the basis of experienced faculty, mock tests followed by thorough analysis, study materials and smaller batch sizes. The major coaching institutes in Lucknow are LegalEdge (Toprankers), LawPrep Tutorial and Career Launcher. A
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Beginner-Level 5
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While there is no available audit and comparison of success rate made officially and released to the public, LegalEdge by Toprankers, LawPrep Tutorial, and CLAT Possible have been known to be among those with the best success rate for CLAT preparation in Lucknow.
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Beginner-Level 5
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For professional students in Lucknow, top coaching institutes that provide the best guidance include LegalEdge from Toprankers (Hazratganj), Career Launcher (Hazratganj & Aliganj), and LawPrep Tutorial (Hazratganj). These coaching institutes provide a hybrid/online batch facility, a video backup fac
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Beginner-Level 5
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The cost of CLAT preparation course in Lucknow comes in the range of INR 60,000-INR1,65,000, while the premium offline classes in Lucknow cost between INR1,00,000 to INR1,30,000 annually. There is variation in costs due to various factors, including the nature of the institute and the duration of co
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Beginner-Level 5
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To improve CLAT Legal Reasoning preparation, candidates should stick to the facts and rules provided in the passage. Candidates should also practice reading comprehension and learn basic legal terms.
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Contributor-Level 10
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To prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning, candidates are suggested to refer to Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj and Universal's Guide to CLAT & LL.B .
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Contributor-Level 10
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Candidates should start the CLAT 2027 Legal Reasoning preparation as soon as they begin their preparation.
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Contributor-Level 10
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No, Legal Reasoning is an integral part of the CLAT syllabus and must be prepared.
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