CLAT 2027 Question Papers PDF: Download Previous Year Papers with Answer Key (2026-2008)
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
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
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.
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.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 13 hours ago
Yes, students can get upto 75% scholarship on academic fee for BA LLB at GD Goenka University based on CLAT score. Details are given in the table below:
| CLAT Rank | Scholarship (% of Academic Fee) |
|---|---|
| 1- 2000 | 75% |
| 2001- 4000 | 50% |
| 4001- 6000 | 40% |
| 6001- 8000 | 30% |
| 8001-10000 | 25% |
| 10001-12000 | 20% |
| 12001-15000 | 15% |
| 15001- 25000 | 10% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
No, there is no mention of ICFAI Hyderabad accepted CLAT-UG scors for its BBA LLB (hons) admission.
If a candidate fulfills ICFAI Law School BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria, they will need to appear in ILSAT for admissions. Final selection is based on combined performance in entrance exam and per
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
There is no mention of whether CLAT-UG is accepted for BA LLB admission at ICFAI Hyderabad. This institute only mentions its own entrance exam LSAT for admission to BA LLB course. Candidates should ask admission office for confirmation on this matter.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
CLAT is becoming NEET day by day.
It will be better to prepare well .
Just study with one good book and attempts mocks with ranking.
Law has many opportunities in various fields as everything is regulated by law.
Best Wishes
Scholar-Level 16
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, candidate with a valid score in any of the accepting exams (CLAT/ CUET/ AJUCET) is eligible to apply for the BBA LLB (Hons) course at ARKA Jain University, Jamshedpur.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
While GRD Uttarakhand University is a good institution for pursuing higher education, Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides an extraordinary alternative to launch a distinguished legal career.
At LPU's School of Law, legal education transforms into an immersive, practice-driven voyage. Pictur
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
No, GLA University, Mathura BA LLB (hons) admission is not based on CLAT-UG scores.
Candidates can only apply for this course by appearing in GLAET and following interview round.
There is no rule that allows candidates with valid CLAT-UG scores to skip GLAET and appear for PI round directly.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
GLA University, Mathura has not mentioned CLAT-UG as an accepted entrance exam for BBA LLB (hons) admission. Only GLAET has been mentioned as the acceptable entrance exam for BBA LLB (hons) course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, candidates can get admission in BA LLB at Silver Oak University without CLAT. Admission can be offered based on merit in Class 12. Candidates need minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, the Consortium has confirmed that no changes has been made to the CLAT Exam Pattern 2027. It must be noted that CLAT Syllabus has also remained the same this year.
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Contributor-Level 8
191 Institutes accepting CLAT
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
Kattankulathur, Chennai • Private
- ₹ 15.00 Lakh
- 5 years
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- Full Time
4.5NLU Kolkata (NUJS) - The West Bengal National Univer...
Salt Lake City, Kolkata • Public
Can I get scholarship for BA LLB in GD Goenka University based on CLAT score?