CLAT: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

Common Law Admission Test (UG). 5-year integrated LL.B. (and LL.M. via PG paper) at 24+ NLUs and other law schools

Category

Law

Conducted by

Consortium of National Law Universities (rotating NLU)

Level

UG entrance

Frequency

Once a year (Dec)

Mode

Pen & paper (OMR)

Languages

English

Eligibility

• Education: Class 12 passed/appearing (45% gen, 40% SC/ST)
• Age: No upper limit (current rules; verify)
• Attempts: Unlimited

Exam pattern

CLAT UG

120 min · 120 questions · 120 marks

• English language
• Current affairs incl. GK
• Legal reasoning
• Logical reasoning
• Quantitative techniques

Syllabus

English

Reading comprehension, Vocabulary in context

Current affairs & GK

National/international events, Arts & culture, Static GK

Legal reasoning

Legal principles applied to fact situations, Constitution, torts, contracts, criminal law

Logical reasoning

Arguments, inference, analogies

Quantitative

Class 10-level data interpretation & basic maths

Important dates (CLAT 2026 (done) / CLAT 2027)

• CLAT 2026 result: 2025-12-16
• CLAT 2027 exam: 2026-12-06

Selection process

CLAT score -> NLU counselling (CLAT consortium)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CLAT?

CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test (UG). 5-year integrated LL.B. (and LL.M. via PG paper) at 24+ NLUs and other law schools. It is conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities (rotating NLU). Level: UG entrance.

Who is eligible for CLAT?

Education: Class 12 passed/appearing (45% gen, 40% SC/ST). Age limit: No upper limit (current rules; verify). Attempts: Unlimited.

What is the exam pattern of CLAT?

CLAT UG: 120 minutes, 120 questions, 120 marks. Mode: Pen & paper (OMR).

How often is CLAT held?

Once a year (Dec).

When is CLAT held?

CLAT 2026 (done) / CLAT 2027 cycle: CLAT 2026 result 2025-12-16; CLAT 2027 exam 2026-12-06.

How are candidates selected through CLAT?

CLAT score -> NLU counselling (CLAT consortium).

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.