
The CLAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on December 07, 2025. The Consortium has now released the Sample Papers for the exam on the Candidate's Login. The registered candidates can access the sample papers through the Consortium's portal. The candidates who are looking to appear for the CLAT Exam must refer to the previous year papers to crack the exam on their first attempt. The links to the previous year's question papers are provided on this page below. Candidates who are looking forward to appearing in CLAT Exam must solve CLAT Free Mock Test released by Shiksha. Candidates must attempt the mock tests to understand the level of questions asked in the exam. It will also highlight the weak areas of the candidates to focus more upon.
The Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 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 2026 OMR Sheet will be released along with it. Read further to know about question paper pattern, importance and tips to prepare.
Latest Update: CLAT 2026 Sample Paper RELEASED officially OUT @consortiumofnlus.ac.in, Check Steps To Download
- CLAT Question Paper Format 2026
- CLAT LLM Question Paper Pattern 2026
- How to attempt CLAT Question Paper 2026?
- Importance of Solving CLAT Question Papers
- CLAT Official Questions Papers (Past Years)
- CLAT Prep Guides
- CLAT Preparation Tips 2026
- CLAT Mock Test 2026
- CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA
CLAT Question Paper Format 2026
The CLAT Question Paper will be released online on the official website only. It will have 120 mutliple-choice questions. For CLAT PG, the number of questions asked is same. The consortium revised the CLAT Exam pattern in 2024. 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 |
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CLAT LLM Question Paper Pattern 2026
Check section-wise distribution of marks and number of questions below:
| CLAT Sections |
No. of MCQs |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 28-32 |
28-32 |
|
| 35-39 |
35-39 |
|
| 28-32 |
28-32 |
|
| Legal Reasoning |
35-39 |
35-39 |
| 13-17 |
13-17 |
|
| Total |
120 |
120 |
CLAT 2026 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 |
How to attempt CLAT Question Paper 2026?
Check 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
Importance of Solving CLAT Question Papers
Solving sample papers and previous years' question papers CLAT will be good for you. This will give you an idea about how the exam format is. You will also know how to solve questions within a given time limit.
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 Prep Guides
CLAT Preparation Tips 2026
Check out some section-wise tips to prepare for CLAT exam effectively below:
| CLAT Sections |
Preparation Tips |
|---|---|
| English Language |
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| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
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| Legal Reasoning |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| Quantitative Techniques |
|
CLAT Mock Test 2026
Similar to sample and question papers, CLAT mock test also forms an important aspect of CLAT 2026 preparation. You should practice at least one mock test for CLAT 2026 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 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
CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA
Check the Shiksha’s free CLAT mock tests and enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam.
CLAT Exam
Student Forum
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CLAT Answer Key 2026 PDF will be released in two phases. First CLAT Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2026 Answer Key will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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Chandigarh University's university Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) has a practical curriculum that helps CLAT 2026 qualified students prepare for careers in corporate law, litigation, or the judiciary. The programme covers important subjects like corporate law criminal law, constitutional law, and
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Beginner-Level 4
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If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to
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Contributor-Level 10
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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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, scholarships at Chandigarh University for BA LLB or BCom LLB are not directly based on your CLAT 2026 rank. The university has its own merit-based scholarship system, which is linked to CUCET scores and overall 10+2 performance. Students who perform exceptionally well in CUCET can receive financ
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 days ago
Chandigarh University does not rely on CLAT 2026 scores for LLB admissions. Instead, all applicants must take the university's own entrance exam, CUCET, which is the primary basis for selecting students. This means that even if you have a CLAT score, you cannot skip CUCET, as the university evaluate
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 days ago
Chandigarh University is a strong option for students who missed top NLUs in CLAT but still want a robust legal education. The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) offers a dynamic curriculum with practical exposure through moot courts, internships, and workshops, ensuring students develop e
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Beginner-Level 4
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Students joining BA LLB or BCom LLB programs at Chandigarh University can enjoy comfortable and secure hostel facilities. The campus provides well-furnished rooms, ranging from shared accommodations to single AC rooms, along with modern amenities like Wi-Fi, gyms, recreation zones, and indoor
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 days ago
No, Chandigarh University does not accept CLAT scores as a direct admission mode for its law programs. Even if you have a CLAT rank, you will still need to appear for CUCET, which is mandatory for all integrated law degrees like BA LLB, BBA LLB, and B.Com LLB. The rationale behind this is maintainin
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
No, taking the CLAT examination is not mandatory for admission into BA LLB at Chandigarh University. To be eligible for admission in the university, students need to qualify the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET), an important test for their admission to the university. With just a l
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