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Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )

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Updated on Feb 6, 2026 08:56 IST

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Candidates looking for getting admission to NLUs must start their preparation. Candidates must include solving CLAT Free Mock Test released by Shiksha in their preparation plan. In order to understand the overall difficulty level of the CLAT Question Paper it is must to solve sample papers and mock tests. 

By solving the mock tests, candidates will also get an idea about their weak areas and where they need the focus. Apart from solving the mock tests, students must solve the CLAT 2027 Question Paper from past year too. The links to the previous year's question papers are provided on this page below.

CLAT Exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates must start their preparation to score well in the exam. The Consortium will publish the CLAT 2027 Question Paper and CLAT Answer Key together once the exam is over. The CLAT Provisional Answer Key will be released within 24 hours online on the Consortium website. The CLAT OMR Sheet will be released along with it. Read further to know about question paper pattern, importance and tips to prepare. 

Table of contents
  • CLAT Question Paper Format 2027
  • CLAT LLM Question Paper Pattern 2027
  • How to attempt CLAT Question Paper 2027?
  • CLAT Official Questions Papers (Past Years)
  • CLAT Prep Guides
  • CLAT Preparation Tips 2027
  • CLAT Mock Test 2026
  • CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA
  • CLAT 2027 Important Frequently Asked Questions
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CLAT Question Paper Format 2027

The CLAT Question Paper will be released online on the online portal only. It will have 120 mutliple-choice questions. For CLAT PG, the number of questions asked is the same. The consortium revised the CLAT Exam pattern in 2024, hence no changes are expected for 2027. Check major CLAT pattern highlights for both UG and PG courses below: 

CLAT Exam Features

Details

Mode of Exam

Offline/pen-paper based test

Type of Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions

Total Marks

UG: 120

PG: 120 

Exam Duration

120 minutes

Medium of paper

English 

Marking Scheme

  • Each objective-type question carries one mark 
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong attempt
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in CLAT?
A: 

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.

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CLAT LLM Question Paper Pattern 2027

Candidates must understand the section-wise distribution of marks and the number of questions to prepare well for the exam. Check the section-wise distribution of marks and the number of questions below:

CLAT Sections

No. of MCQs

Maximum Marks

English Language

28-32 

28-32 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35-39 

35-39 

Logical Reasoning

28-32 

28-32

Legal Reasoning

35-39 

35-39

Quantitative Techniques 

13-17 

13-17 

Total 

120

120

CLAT 2027 Paper Subjects for LLM program

CLAT LLM Subjects

Total MCQs

Total Marks

Various Law subjects including Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, and Labour & Industrial Law

120

120

 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How solving CLAT Mock Test helps?
A: 

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. 

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.

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How to attempt CLAT Question Paper 2027?

On exam day candidates must understand which section they should solve first and how to attempt the question paper properly. To help the candidates with the same we have shared some tips here

  • Read the passage properly
  • Try to understand theme
  • Do not try & apply your own legal knowledge
  • Write down the point
  • Make sure to read all the options 

Also Read: Best Books for CLAT

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I practice CLAT 2027 sample papers?
A: 

Yes, candidates who have regsitered for the CLAT exam can access the sample papers through their login credentials. They can practice the questions for all the sections. This exercise will help to evaluate the areas that are strong and weak and needs more attention. 

Q:   How to practice CLAT 2027 Official Sample Papers?
A: 

 The practice the sample papers of CLAT 2027 released by the consortium follow these steps

  1. Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2. Login and click on attempt sample paper
  3. You will now see instructions on your screen
  4. Read the instructions and click on Start Mock Test
  5. Attempt the question paper

Download previous year CLAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CLAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

CLAT Official Questions Papers (Past Years)

CLAT 2008 question paper
CLAT 2009 question paper
CLAT 2010 question paper
CLAT 2011 question paper
CLAT 2012 question paper
CLAT 2013 question paper
CLAT 2014 question paper
CLAT 2015 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2016 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2017 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2018 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-D)
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-C)
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-B)
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-A)
CLAT-2020-PG-Question-Paper-with-Answer-Key
CLAT 2020 official sample paper
CLAT 2020 Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answers PDF (LLM)
CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answers PDF
CLAT 2022 PG Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2022 UG Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2023 PG Question Paper
CLAT 2023 UG Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2024 (Set A)
CLAT 2024
CLAT UG Question Paper 2025

CLAT Prep Guides

How to prepare for Common Law Admission Test.pdf
How to prepare for Common Law Admission Test
Important Topics and Reference books for CLAT Prep.pdf
Important Topics and Reference books for CLAT Prep
CLAT Exam Analysis by Experts.pdf
CLAT Exam Analysis by Experts
Prepare like CLAT (UG) Toppers.pdf
Prepare like CLAT (UG) Toppers
Important Law Entrance Exams Students Should Not Miss.pdf
Important Law Entrance Exams Students Should Not Miss
All about Law as a Career.pdf
All about Law as a Career
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CLAT Preparation Tips 2027

Candidates must check some tips & tricks for every section before starting their prepar.ation journey. Candidates can check some section-wise tips to prepare for CLAT exam effectively below. 

CLAT Sections

Preparation Tips

English Language

  • Read the editorial section of the newspaper every day
  • Practice grammar questions from any good Class 10 grammar book
  • Improve vocabulary by finding the meaning of new words that you come across in any book or newspaper

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

  • Read newspapers daily
  • Create short notes on facts to memorise important events 
  • Discuss events and issues of significance with your peers to develop and analyse different opinions 
  • While preparing for static GK, focus more on topics related to History and Art & Culture

Legal Reasoning

  • Keep a track of all the latest news and events
  • Read articles related to static and current legal issues
  • Improve legal vocabulary by finding the meaning of complex terms in articles/blogs/newspapers 

Logical Reasoning

  • Learn shortcuts to solve problems
  • Important topics to prepare include relationships, arguments, analogies and logical sequences
  • Practice as many Logical Reasoning questions as possible

Quantitative Techniques

  • Regular practice is the key to ace this section
  • Refer to Class 8-10 NCERT books
  • Learn shortcuts and focus on accuracy while solving the questions

Also Read:

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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:   What factors decide CLAT Cutoff?
A: 

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors

  • Exam Difficulty
  • Number of Applicants
  • Seat Availability
  • Reservation Policy
  • Domicile Quota
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CLAT Mock Test 2026

Similar to sample and question papers, CLAT mock test also forms an important aspect of CLAT 2027 preparation. You should practice at least one mock test for CLAT 2027 every day to strengthen your exam preparation. Some of the points that you need to keep in mind while attempting CLAT mock tests include

  • Practice CLAT mock test in not more than two hours
  • Once you have attempted the mock exam, analyse it carefully and note down your strong and weak areas
  • Focus more on your weaker subjects but keep honing your stronger topics as well  

How to Download CLAT Question Papers from the Official Website?

Candidates can also request for CLAT previous year question papers at the time of filling the CLAT application form by paying an additional fee of INR 500. The CLAT Consortium will provide the question papers to candidates in their application login. Candidates can download the CLAT question papers for previous years from the official website by following the steps mentioned below 

  • Visit the website of CLAT Consortium
  • Click on the ‘Login’ 
  • Enter mobile number and password
  • Click on the ‘Login’ button
  • Download CLAT previous year papers

Also Read: 

CLAT Logical Reasoning Questions
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Commonly asked questions
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:   How to practice CLAT 2027 Official Sample Papers?
A: 

 The practice the sample papers of CLAT 2027 released by the consortium follow these steps

  1. Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  2. Login and click on attempt sample paper
  3. You will now see instructions on your screen
  4. Read the instructions and click on Start Mock Test
  5. Attempt the question paper
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CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA

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

As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. Listed below are the other NLUs in India along with their top NLU in India rank wise 2025:

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:   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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CLAT 2027 Important Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates can check the important FAQs related to CLAT 2027 here

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Answered 12 hours ago

The Chanakya National Law University Patna BA LLB (hons) cutoff trend has shown an increase in competition for admissions. The BA LLB (hons) admission cutoff has seen a small increase which might be the result of either better CLAT-UG scores than the previous year or more applicants for BA LLB (hons

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 14 hours ago

Candidates with a high score in CLAT may be preferred for selection in BA LLB at Ramaiah College of Law. But if you qualify the eligibility criteria and clear all the rounds of the selection process, you may get a seat at Ramaiah College of Law without appearing for CLAT.

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Saumya Gairola

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 14 hours ago

Candidates with a high score in CLAT may be preferred for selection in BA LLB at Ramaiah College of Law. But if you qualify the eligibility criteria and clear all the rounds of the selection process, you may get a seat at Ramaiah College of Law without appearing for CLAT.

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Saumya Gairola

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 17 hours ago

No, the CLAT-UG has been concluded for the 2026 Chanakya Law University Patna BBA LLB admissions. Candidates who are interested in applying for the aforementioned course are now required to wait for CLAT 2027 to begin. The CLAT-UG registrations generally begin in the month of August.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 17 hours ago

Yes, the CLAT-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for Chanakya National Law University Patna BBA LLB (hons) admissions. There are no other entrance exams that are accepted by Chanakya National Law University Patna for deciding the admissions to its BBA LLB (hons) course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

To download the admit card for CLAT 2026-
  • Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Enter your registered mobile number and password.
  • Click on the Login button.
  • Click on the Download Admit Card.

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Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

The Allahabad HC has ordered that Question No. 9 of Booklet C (and its equivalent questions across all sets) be re-evaluated by treating both options 'B' and 'D' as correct answers. The revised CLAT Score 2026 shall not affect candidates who have already been allotted seats in Round 1 of CLAT UG 202

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Anupama Mehra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, as per the notification released by the Consortium, the CLAT Counselling has been deferred as of now. A new CLAT Counselling Schedule 2026 will be released soon.

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, you can apply for the LLM programme at IILM University, Greater Noida without a CLAT PG or CUET-PG score.

 

The university primarily considers your LLB academic performance and may conduct its own selection process, such as a personal interview. National-level entrance exam scores are not mandato

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