CLAT 2026 Complete Preparation
Get admission to top National Law Universities (NLUs) with comprehensive CLAT preparation covering all sections, mock tests, and expert guidance
India's Top Law Universities & Campuses
Supreme Court of India
NLSIU Bangalore - #1 NLU
Moot Court Competition
NLU Delhi Campus
Future Leaders of Law
NALSAR Hyderabad
Supreme Court of India
NLSIU Bangalore - #1 NLU
Moot Court Competition
NLU Delhi Campus
Future Leaders of Law
NALSAR Hyderabad
CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern
Complete overview of the Common Law Admission Test
Duration
2 Hours
120 minutes total
Questions
150 MCQs
Objective type
Total Marks
150
1 mark per question
Negative Marking
-0.25
Per wrong answer
Important Information
- CLAT 2026 conducted in offline mode (pen and paper based)
- Exam date: Second Sunday of May 2026 (tentative)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
- Age limit: No upper age limit for CLAT UG
Life at India's National Law Universities
Supreme Court of India
NLSIU Bangalore - #1 NLU
Moot Court Competition
NLU Delhi Campus
Future Leaders of Law
NALSAR Hyderabad
Supreme Court of India
NLSIU Bangalore - #1 NLU
Moot Court Competition
NLU Delhi Campus
Future Leaders of Law
NALSAR Hyderabad
CLAT 2026 Syllabus Breakdown
Complete section-wise topics and weightage
English Language
28-32 questions
- Reading Comprehension (450-500 words passages)
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Sentence Correction & Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
Current Affairs & GK
35-39 questions
- National & International Current Affairs (2024-2026)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- History, Geography & Economics
- Science & Technology Updates
- Sports, Awards & Books
Legal Reasoning
35-39 questions
- Legal Principles & Fact Situations
- Application of Legal Maxims
- Case-based Questions
- Legal Aptitude & Awareness
- Judgment Analysis
Logical Reasoning
28-32 questions
- Analytical Reasoning (Seating Arrangements, Puzzles)
- Critical Reasoning
- Syllogisms & Logical Deductions
- Blood Relations & Coding-Decoding
- Series & Pattern Recognition
Quantitative Techniques
13-17 questions
- Class 10th Level Mathematics
- Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration
- Percentages, Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Speed & Distance
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
Top 10 NLU Colleges 2025
CLAT cutoff ranks and admission details
| Rank | NLU Name | Location | CLAT 2025 Cutoff | Seats | Total Fee/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NLSIU Bangalore | Bangalore, Karnataka | 1-50 | 120 | ₹3,62,000 |
2 | NALSAR Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Telangana | 51-150 | 120 | ₹3,05,000 |
3 | NLU Delhi | New Delhi | 151-300 | 115 | ₹3,05,000 |
4 | WBNUJS Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | 301-500 | 120 | ₹2,65,000 |
5 | NLU Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | 501-800 | 120 | ₹2,55,000 |
6 | HNLU Raipur | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 801-1200 | 120 | ₹2,40,000 |
7 | GNLU Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 1201-1600 | 120 | ₹2,30,000 |
8 | RMLNLU Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 1601-2000 | 120 | ₹2,23,000 |
9 | NLIU Bhopal | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 2001-2500 | 120 | ₹2,15,000 |
10 | CNLU Patna | Patna, Bihar | 2501-3000 | 120 | ₹2,05,000 |
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