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CLAT 2026: Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Study Plan

India · 5 subjects · 23 topics · Updated 2026-04-06

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the national-level entrance exam for admission to 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) offering 5-year integrated BA LLB and 1-year LLM programmes. It tests legal reasoning, logical ability, English comprehension, elementary mathematics, and general knowledge.

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Year: 2026
Subjects: 5
Topics: 23

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📋 Exam Pattern

150 MCQs, 2 hours, 150 marks — sections: English (30), GK (25), Legal Reasoning (50), Logical Reasoning (30), Math (15).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). For LLM: LLB degree with 50% aggregate.

Subjects & Topics Covered — 23 topics across 5 subjects

English

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6 topics · Vocabulary· Grammar· Comprehension + more

Current Affairs

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4 topics · National News· International News· Legal News + more

Legal Reasoning

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4 topics · Legal Maxims· Principles of Law· Case Situations + more

Logical Reasoning

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5 topics · Syllogisms· Logical Sequences· Analogies + more

Quantitative Techniques

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4 topics · Arithmetic· Algebra· Geometry + more

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Frequently Asked Questions — CLAT

Everything you need to know about CLAT. Scroll down for the complete study guide.

What is the eligibility for CLAT?

For the undergraduate CLAT programme, candidates must have completed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th grade) or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). There is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT. Candidates appearing in the 12th grade in the current academic year are also eligible to apply.

What is the CLAT exam pattern?

CLAT (Undergraduate) consists of 150 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 2 hours. The sections are: English Language, Current Affairs (including General Knowledge), Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques (Mathematics). Each question carries 1 mark; 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

What is a good CLAT score for top law schools?

A score above 100–110 out of 150 is typically competitive for the top 5 NLUs (National Law Universities). For NLU Delhi and the top-tier NLUs, a score of 120+ is considered strong. Since the exam is standardised, the percentile matters more than the raw score. Candidates aiming for NLU-A should target a rank within the top 500.

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Exam Name	CLAT
Country	🇮🇳 India
Subjects	English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques
Total Topics	23
Official Source	https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat
Last Updated	2026-04-06