CLAT UG 2026 — Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
CLAT UG, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is the national entrance exam for 5-year integrated LL.B. programs at 20+ National Law U…
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CLAT UG (Common Law Admission Test (Undergraduate)): CLAT UG, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, is the national entrance exam for 5-year integrated LL.B. programs at 20+ National Law Universities including NALSAR, NLIU Bhopal and WBNUJS, and is accepted by many other law schools. It is a comprehension-heavy test of English, reasoning, quantitative techniques, current affairs and legal aptitude — no prior legal knowledge is required.
CLAT UG Exam Pattern
| Total questions | 120 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +1 for correct, −0.25 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
Sections
- English Language (comprehension passages)
- Current Affairs & General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques — ~120 passage-based MCQs total
Subjects Covered in CLAT UG
English Comprehension · Legal Reasoning · Logical Reasoning · Current Affairs & General Knowledge · Quantitative Techniques
How to Prepare for CLAT UG
- Read editorials and legal/governance news daily (a good newspaper plus a monthly current-affairs compilation) — comprehension speed and current affairs decide most CLAT scores.
- Practise passage-based questions across all sections; CLAT is now comprehension-first, so pure factual cramming matters less than reading and reasoning quickly under time pressure.
- For Legal Reasoning, you don't need to memorise the law — practise applying given principles to fact situations, which is the actual skill being tested.
CLAT UG Result, Cutoff & Counselling
How to check the result: Once the CLAT UG result is declared, log in to the official conducting body's website with your application number and password / date of birth, then download your scorecard or rank card.
Understanding the cutoff: The CLAT UG cutoff is the minimum rank or score needed to get a seat. It changes every year with the number of candidates, the paper's difficulty and the seats available, and it differs by category (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS) and quota — so always check the latest official cutoff.
Counselling & admission: Admission is through the CLAT Consortium (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) for the participating National Law Universities. You register, fill your college and branch choices by rank, and report for document verification and seat confirmation.
CLAT UG — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior legal knowledge for CLAT?
No. The Legal Reasoning section provides the principles you need and tests whether you can apply them to a scenario. Strong reading and reasoning skills matter more than memorised law.
Who can apply for CLAT UG?
Any Class 12 pass student (any stream) can apply; there is generally no upper age limit for the UG test. Check the Consortium's current notification for exact eligibility.
Which colleges accept CLAT scores?
CLAT is used by 20+ National Law Universities and accepted by many private law schools. Some top NLUs (like NLU Delhi) run a separate exam (AILET).
📌 Exam patterns, dates, cutoffs and counselling are announced officially each year — always verify the latest details on the official website before applying.
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