CLAT 2026 Syllabus covers five sections tested entirely through comprehension-based passages: English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) prescribed this syllabus in the official Information Bulletin at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The exam was held on December 7, 2025, and results were declared on December 17, 2025. Students now preparing for CLAT 2027 should follow the same five-section framework — the Consortium has not announced any syllabus changes for the upcoming cycle.
- CLAT 2026 has 120 questions carrying 120 marks, completed in 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs & GK hold the highest weightage at 25% each — together 50% of the total score.
- All questions are passage-based; each comprehension passage is 450–500 words long.
- Marking scheme: +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for an incorrect answer; no deduction for unattempted questions.
- Quantitative Techniques carries the lowest weightage (10%) and tests only Class 10-level arithmetic and data interpretation from graphs or tables.
- The complete syllabus is embedded in the CLAT Information Bulletin at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Legal Reasoning passages draw from Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, and Family Law — no prior law knowledge is required.
Download the official CLAT 2026 syllabus from the Consortium of NLUs website and map each section to your daily study schedule.
CLAT 2026 Syllabus: Download Section-wise PDF
The Consortium of NLUs publishes the complete CLAT UG syllabus within the official Information Bulletin. Section-wise standalone PDFs are not released separately — download the full bulletin from consortiumofnlus.ac.in to access all topic lists.
| Section | CLAT 2026 Syllabus Reference |
|---|---|
| English Language | CLAT 2026 English Language — Official Information Bulletin |
| Current Affairs including GK | CLAT 2026 Current Affairs & GK — Official Information Bulletin |
| Legal Reasoning | CLAT 2026 Legal Reasoning — Official Information Bulletin |
| Logical Reasoning | CLAT 2026 Logical Reasoning — Official Information Bulletin |
| Quantitative Techniques | CLAT 2026 Quantitative Techniques — Official Information Bulletin |
CLAT 2026 Syllabus: Overview
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2026 was conducted by the Consortium of NLUs on December 7, 2025. The exam offered admission to 5-year integrated LLB programmes at 24 NLUs across India. Every section is comprehension-based — you read a passage and answer questions drawn from it, rather than answering from memorised facts or rules.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Question Type | Passage-based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marks for Correct Answer | +1 |
| Negative Marking | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Unattempted Questions | 0 (no deduction) |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Admissions Offered For | 5-Year Integrated LLB at 24 NLUs (UG) |
| Syllabus Revision (2026 vs 2025) | No change — same five sections, same weightage, same passage-based format |
CLAT 2026 Important Dates
All CLAT 2026 events concluded by mid-2026. The CLAT 2027 registration window is open as of August 2026. Per Rule 2, upcoming events appear first; confirmed past events follow in chronological order.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Registration Window | August 2026 – October 2026 (Expected) | Ongoing |
| CLAT 2027 Admit Card | Expected: Last Week of November 2026 | Upcoming |
| CLAT 2027 Exam Date | Expected: December 2026 | Upcoming |
| CLAT 2026 Notification Released | July 20, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Registration Begins | August 1, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Last Date for Registration | November 7, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Admit Card Release | Third Week of November 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key | December 10, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key | December 16, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Result Declared | December 17, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration | December 17–27, 2025 | Over |
| CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Rounds | January–May 2026 | Over |
CLAT 2026 Syllabus for English Language
The English Language section has 22–26 questions (~24) carrying 20% weightage. Each question set follows a 450–500-word passage drawn from fiction, journalism, non-fiction, or literary prose. You need to develop strong reading speed and comprehension skills — not grammar rules memorised in isolation from context.
| Topic Area | What the Section Tests |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Sub-topics of Reading Comprehension — Click Here Main idea and central theme of the passage; explicitly stated facts; implied information and inference; author’s tone, purpose and attitude; summary of the passage or a specific paragraph; implication of a specific sentence; conclusion drawn from the text. |
| Vocabulary in Context | Sub-topics of Vocabulary in Context — Click Here Meaning of highlighted or underlined words as used in the passage; identifying contextual synonyms and antonyms; interpreting figurative or idiomatic expressions; replacing a word or phrase without altering the sentence’s meaning. |
| Grammar and Language Use | Sub-topics of Grammar and Language Use — Click Here Identifying grammatically incorrect sentences within the passage; choosing the correct form of a word or phrase to complete a sentence; questions on subject-verb agreement, tenses, and sentence structure as applied in the reading passage. |
| Critical Reading | Sub-topics of Critical Reading — Click Here Distinguishing fact from opinion in the passage; evaluating the strength of the author’s argument; identifying unstated assumptions embedded in the text; assessing logical gaps in the passage’s reasoning; recognising how a specific statement affects the overall argument. |
| True / False / Cannot Say | Identifying whether given statements are directly supported, contradicted, or neither confirmed nor denied by the passage’s content. |
You do not need to memorise grammar rules for the CLAT English section — accurate, active reading and the ability to separate what the passage says from what you assume it says are the key skills.
CLAT 2026 Syllabus for Current Affairs & General Knowledge
Current Affairs & GK is one of the two highest-weightage sections with 28–32 questions (~30) and 25% of the total marks. Passages are drawn from news events of the previous 12 months. Students must track national and international news throughout the year — static GK alone is not enough for this section.
| Topic Area | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| National Affairs | Sub-topics of National Affairs — Click Here Government policies and welfare schemes; parliamentary proceedings and new legislation; key constitutional amendments; important Supreme Court and High Court judgments; election results and cabinet appointments; Padma awards and national honours; Union Budget highlights; major infrastructure and governance developments. |
| International Affairs | Sub-topics of International Affairs — Click Here India’s bilateral and multilateral relations; G20, G7, BRICS, and SCO summits; UN resolutions and Security Council developments; international treaties and agreements; geopolitical conflicts and peace negotiations; India’s foreign policy positions; international trade and sanctions news. |
| Legal and Constitutional Developments | Sub-topics of Legal and Constitutional Developments — Click Here Landmark judicial pronouncements by the Supreme Court; constitutional amendments; major legal reforms and new laws (including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and related codes); rights-related developments in data privacy, environmental law, and civil liberties; Law Commission recommendations. |
| Economy and Business | GDP and economic growth data; RBI monetary policy decisions; major corporate mergers and acquisitions; Union Budget highlights; tax reforms; unemployment, inflation, and trade-related news. |
| Environment and Science & Technology | Climate change reports and COP summit outcomes; environment-related legislation and court orders; ISRO space missions; major scientific discoveries; AI governance and technology policy developments; environmental disasters. |
| Sports, Awards and Culture | Olympics, Cricket World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games results; Nobel Prize winners; Bharat Ratna; national and international film awards; cultural heritage designations; prominent book releases and literary awards. |
| Static General Knowledge | Indian history (freedom movement, post-independence events); Indian and world geography; Indian polity (Constitution, Parliament, judiciary); Indian economy (key institutions, planning); scientific inventions and discoveries; books and authors. |
CLAT 2026 Syllabus for Legal Reasoning
Legal Reasoning shares the top weightage with Current Affairs at 25%, covering 28–32 questions (~30). You are given a passage that states a legal principle or proposition. Your task is to apply that principle to hypothetical facts in each question. No prior knowledge of law is assumed — the passage provides everything you need to answer correctly.
| Area of Law | Topics Tested in Passages |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Topics in Constitutional Law — Click Here Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35); Directive Principles of State Policy; separation of powers; judicial review and constitutional writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, quo warranto); right to equality, freedom of speech, and right to life and personal liberty; constitutional amendments; federalism and Centre-State relations. |
| Law of Torts | Topics in Law of Torts — Click Here Negligence (duty of care, breach, and damage); defamation (libel and slander); nuisance (public and private); trespass to person and property; occupier’s liability; strict liability (Rylands v Fletcher) and absolute liability (MC Mehta principle); vicarious liability; defences — volenti non fit injuria, contributory negligence, act of God. |
| Contract Law | Topics in Contract Law — Click Here Formation of a valid contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, free consent, capacity, lawful object); void and voidable contracts; breach of contract and remedies; quasi-contracts; specific performance; contracts of indemnity and guarantee; bailment and pledge; standard form contracts and unconscionability. |
| Criminal Law | Topics in Criminal Law — Click Here Elements of a crime (actus reus and mens rea); general defences (self-defence, insanity, intoxication, necessity, mistake of fact); offences under the Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — murder, culpable homicide, theft, robbery, extortion, cheating, criminal defamation; attempts; abetment; criminal conspiracy. |
| Family Law | Topics in Family Law — Click Here Hindu Marriage Act — conditions for a valid marriage, void and voidable marriages, divorce grounds; Muslim personal law — nikah, mehr, and talaq; Hindu Succession Act — intestate succession and inheritance; Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act; guardianship; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. |
| Property Law and IPR | Topics in Property Law and IPR — Click Here Transfer of Property Act — sale, mortgage, lease, gift, and exchange; concepts of possession and ownership; easements; copyright basics (ownership, fair use, infringement); patent law (novelty requirement); trademark basics (passing off and infringement); data protection principles. |
| International Law (Basic Concepts) | Sources of international law; state sovereignty; diplomatic immunity; extradition; international human rights law; treaty law principles; international humanitarian law. |
| Consumer and Environmental Law | Consumer Protection Act — product liability and deficiency in service; Polluter Pays principle; Right to a Healthy Environment under Article 21; public nuisance in environmental contexts; landmark environmental judgments. |
Source: Consortium of NLUs — CLAT 2026 Official Information Bulletin
CLAT 2026 Syllabus for Logical Reasoning
The Logical Reasoning section has 22–26 questions (~24) and carries 20% weightage. Like all CLAT sections, it is passage-based. You read a short argument or scenario and answer questions on reasoning analysis, assumption identification, and conclusion evaluation. The Consortium tests critical and analytical thinking — not traditional syllogism or puzzle-based formats common in older competitive exams.
| Question Type | What It Tests |
|---|---|
| Argument Analysis | Sub-topics of Argument Analysis — Click Here Identifying the main conclusion of an argument; distinguishing the conclusion from its supporting evidence; evaluating whether the reasoning actually supports the stated conclusion; identifying information that strengthens or weakens the argument. |
| Assumption Identification | Sub-topics of Assumption Identification — Click Here Identifying unstated assumptions on which the argument depends; assessing whether an assumption is necessary or sufficient for the conclusion to hold; distinguishing assumptions from explicit facts and drawn inferences. |
| Inference and Conclusion | Drawing logical inferences from given statements; identifying what can and cannot be concluded; distinguishing strong inferences from weak ones; testing whether a conclusion necessarily follows from the passage. |
| Strengthen / Weaken Questions | Selecting a statement that most strengthens or most weakens the main argument; understanding the evidence-conclusion relationship; identifying analogous cases that support or undermine the reasoning. |
| Logical Consistency and Fallacies | Sub-topics of Logical Fallacies — Click Here Identifying contradictions within a set of statements; assessing whether a conclusion is consistent with stated facts; identifying named logical fallacies — circular reasoning, false causation, hasty generalisation, false analogy, ad hominem, straw man. |
| Cause-and-Effect Reasoning | Determining whether one event causes another or the two are merely correlated; identifying alternative explanations for an outcome; distinguishing necessary conditions from sufficient conditions. |
| Analogies and Parallel Reasoning | Identifying a reasoning pattern that parallels the structure of the original argument; applying the same logical structure to a new scenario or context. |
CLAT 2026 Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques
Quantitative Techniques is the smallest section with 10–14 questions (~12) and 10% weightage. All questions are drawn from a short passage presenting numerical data — a table, graph, or word problem. The Consortium explicitly restricts this section to Class 10-level mathematics; complex algebra, calculus, or advanced geometry does not appear in the exam.
Data Interpretation questions form the largest share of this section. You are given a statistical table or chart and asked to calculate, compare, or estimate from it. With only 10–14 questions available, each careless error costs a disproportionate share of your sectional score — prioritise accuracy over speed here.
| Topic | Sub-topics Covered | Exam Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Sub-topics of Data Interpretation — Click Here Reading and interpreting data tables (single and multi-column); bar graphs (single, grouped, and stacked); pie charts (percentage share and degree calculations); line graphs (trends and rate of change); mixed charts combining two data types; calculating percentage change, growth rate, ratio, difference, and average from presented data; estimation and approximation from graphical data. | Very High (Most Frequent) |
| Ratio, Proportion and Percentages | Sub-topics of Ratio, Proportion and Percentages — Click Here Ratio and proportion problems; percentage increase and decrease; calculating percentage share from pie charts; converting fractions to percentages; comparing ratios; proportional distribution; finding a value when percentage or ratio is given. | High |
| Number Systems and Arithmetic | Sub-topics of Number Systems and Arithmetic — Click Here Integers, fractions, and decimals; HCF and LCM; prime and composite numbers; BODMAS rule; divisibility rules; number series and patterns; absolute value; converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages. | Moderate |
| Commercial Arithmetic | Sub-topics of Commercial Arithmetic — Click Here Profit and loss (cost price, selling price, mark-up, discount, profit percentage); simple interest using SI = (P × R × T) / 100; compound interest for annual and half-yearly compounding; averages; basic problems on mixture and alligation; identifying the best deal from numerical data in a passage. | Moderate |
| Time, Speed and Work | Sub-topics of Time, Speed and Work — Click Here Time, speed, and distance problems at basic level; relative speed (trains and boats); time and work (combined work rate, efficiency comparison); pipes and cisterns; conversion of units between km/h and m/s. | Low to Moderate |
| Basic Statistics | Sub-topics of Basic Statistics — Click Here Mean (arithmetic average of a data set); median (middle value when data is arranged in order); mode (most frequently occurring value); range of a data set; reading frequency distributions from a table or passage; identifying the highest and lowest values in a data set; estimation skills applied to numerical passages. | Low to Moderate |
Quantitative Techniques is the most predictable section in CLAT — strong Class 10 Maths preparation and daily data interpretation practice can consistently deliver 10 or more correct answers out of 12.
Source: Consortium of NLUs — CLAT 2026 Official Information Bulletin
CLAT 2026 Section-Wise Weightage
CLAT 2026 had 120 questions for 120 marks across five sections. Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs & GK together account for 50% of the paper. These two sections determine where most students gain or lose marks relative to one another.
| Section | Questions (Approx) | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22–26 (~24) | 24 | 20% |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge | 28–32 (~30) | 30 | 25% |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 (~30) | 30 | 25% |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 (~24) | 24 | 20% |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 (~12) | 12 | 10% |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 100% |
Note: The Consortium of NLUs does not pre-fix exact question counts per section. Actual question count may vary slightly within the stated percentage range from paper to paper.
Best Books for CLAT 2026 Preparation
The books below are recommended by coaching experts and successful CLAT test-takers. Because every CLAT section is comprehension-based, reading widely from newspapers and legal commentary is as important as using structured textbooks.
| Section | Book Name | Author / Publisher | Why This Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Builds contextual vocabulary through word roots and usage — directly applicable to CLAT passage comprehension |
| English Language | How to Read Better and Faster | Norman Lewis | Trains reading speed and retention — critical for timed passage-based questions across all sections |
| Current Affairs & GK | Manorama Yearbook | Mammen Mathew (Ed.) / Malayala Manorama | Comprehensive static and current GK; updated annually with national and international news |
| Current Affairs & GK | Monthly Current Affairs Capsule (Law-focused) | DLA / NLTI and similar law-entrance publishers | Law-entrance-filtered monthly summaries covering exactly the legal and policy events CLAT passages draw from |
| Legal Reasoning | Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning | A.P. Bhardwaj | Specifically designed for CLAT; covers the principle-application format with ample passage-based practice sets |
| Legal Reasoning | Universal’s Guide to CLAT & LL.B. Entrance Examination | Universal Law Publishing | Covers all law areas tested in CLAT with solved past-year papers and explanations |
| Legal Reasoning | Important Judgments That Transformed India | Alex Andrews George | Explains landmark Supreme Court judgments accessibly; builds legal awareness useful for both Legal Reasoning and GK sections |
| Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey (BSC Publishing) | Best-suited for argument evaluation and critical reasoning — the most frequently tested skills in CLAT Logical Reasoning |
| Quantitative Techniques | Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma / Arihant | Covers all Class 10-level arithmetic topics relevant to CLAT QT; includes quick-solve techniques and DI practice sets |
| Quantitative Techniques | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal / S. Chand | Standard reference for arithmetic and data interpretation; the DI chapter is directly applicable to CLAT Quantitative Techniques |
How to Download CLAT 2026 Syllabus PDF
The CLAT syllabus is part of the official Information Bulletin released each year on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Follow the steps below to download and save an offline copy.
- Visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Navigate to the CLAT 2026 section from the top navigation menu or homepage.
- Click on "Information Bulletin" or "UG Syllabus" from the sub-menu.
- The full syllabus will load in your browser. Navigate to the Section-wise Syllabus chapter for all five topic lists.
- Press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac) to open the print dialog; select "Save as PDF" and click Save.
Note: The Consortium releases the Information Bulletin for each new cycle around July–August. The CLAT 2027 bulletin will appear on the same website. Bookmark consortiumofnlus.ac.in to stay updated on any syllabus announcements for the next cycle.
CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips: Section-wise Strategy
Because CLAT is entirely passage-based, reading is the single most transferable skill across all five sections. Your study time should reflect section-wise weightage — Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs together account for 50% of the paper.
English Language
- Read one editorial from The Hindu or Indian Express every day to build sustained reading speed and inference skill.
- After finishing each passage, summarise it in two sentences from memory — this tests and trains retention.
- Focus on identifying the author’s tone: critical, appreciative, neutral, or ironic.
- Build vocabulary from reading in context, not from isolated word lists.
- Practise 3–4 full comprehension passages daily under timed conditions — target completing each 450-word passage with its questions within 8 minutes.
Current Affairs & General Knowledge
- Follow a single reliable newspaper every day for at least 12 months before the exam.
- Maintain a monthly notebook under five headings: Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Sports, and International Affairs.
- Focus on events with legal or policy implications — these generate CLAT passages more often than entertainment or lifestyle news.
- Revise monthly notes in the final two months before the exam date instead of cramming a full year’s news at once.
- Legal and constitutional current affairs (new laws, Supreme Court judgments, law reforms) appear most frequently in CLAT GK passages — prioritise this sub-area above all others.
Legal Reasoning
- Never attempt to memorise legal rules — CLAT always provides the applicable principle within the passage itself.
- Practise identifying the exact scope and exceptions of each principle stated in a passage.
- Cover Torts, Contract, and Criminal Law first — these areas appear as passage bases most frequently.
- Follow landmark Supreme Court judgment news — recent rulings often appear as the source of Legal Reasoning passages.
- The key skill is applying a stated principle to a new fact situation — practise this daily using official CLAT mock tests and previous year papers.
Logical Reasoning
- Always identify the conclusion of an argument before scanning the answer options.
- Argument evaluation questions (strengthen / weaken the argument) are the most scoring type — prioritise them in practice.
- Time yourself strictly; 1 minute per question is the maximum you can afford in this section.
- Use official CLAT mock test passages rather than standalone textbook exercises that use a non-comprehension format.
Quantitative Techniques
- Revise NCERT Mathematics for Class 9 and 10 to refresh all core concepts before attempting practice problems.
- Spend more preparation time on data interpretation than on pure calculation — DI forms the majority of this section.
- Practise reading tables and graphs quickly to locate exact numbers needed under time pressure.
- Target 90%+ accuracy in Quantitative Techniques — it is the most predictable section and should not cost you marks through avoidable errors.
CLAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs
Ques. Is the CLAT 2026 syllabus the same as CLAT 2025?
Ans. Yes. The CLAT 2026 syllabus follows the same five-section, passage-based format as CLAT 2025. The Consortium of NLUs has maintained this structure since 2020 without major changes. Both editions cover English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques with identical weightage percentages. No new topics were added and none were removed for the 2026 cycle.
Ques. Which section has the highest weightage in CLAT 2026?
Ans. Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs including General Knowledge each carry 25% weightage — the joint-highest in CLAT 2026. Together, these two sections account for 50% of the total 120 marks. You should allocate the majority of your preparation time to these two sections, as they have the greatest influence on your final rank.
Ques. How many questions are there in CLAT 2026?
Ans. CLAT 2026 has 120 questions carrying 120 marks, to be attempted in 2 hours (120 minutes). Each correct answer awards +1 mark. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The exam is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode on OMR sheets.
Ques. What is the Quantitative Techniques syllabus for CLAT 2026?
Ans. The CLAT 2026 Quantitative Techniques syllabus covers Class 10-level mathematics only. Key topics are: Data Interpretation (tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs), Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time/Speed/Distance, and Basic Statistics (mean, median, mode). Data Interpretation is the most frequently tested sub-type in this section and forms the largest share of questions.
Ques. Does CLAT 2026 require prior knowledge of law?
Ans. No. The Legal Reasoning section does not require prior knowledge of law. Every question is based on a legal principle or proposition stated within the passage itself. Your task is to apply that given principle to a set of hypothetical facts. Accurate reading and logical application matter far more than knowing law textbooks — students from all streams are on equal footing.
Ques. Where can I download the official CLAT 2026 syllabus PDF?
Ans. The official CLAT 2026 syllabus is available inside the official Information Bulletin at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The Consortium does not publish section-wise standalone PDFs — download the full Information Bulletin and navigate to the syllabus chapter inside it. Use your browser’s Print → Save as PDF option to keep an offline copy.
Ques. Is CLAT 2026 conducted online or offline?
Ans. CLAT 2026 was conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Students answered on OMR sheets at designated test centres across India. The CLAT 2027 exam is also expected to follow the same offline mode.
Ques. What are the most important topics in CLAT Legal Reasoning?
Ans. The most frequently tested areas in CLAT Legal Reasoning are Law of Torts (negligence, strict and absolute liability), Constitutional Law (Fundamental Rights, judicial review), Contract Law (valid contract formation, breach), and Criminal Law (mens rea, offences under IPC/BNS). Family Law and Property Law appear less frequently. Base every answer only on the principle stated in the passage — not on prior legal knowledge.
Ques. How should I prepare for CLAT Current Affairs?
Ans. Read a national newspaper daily — The Hindu or Indian Express — focusing on national policy, international affairs, legal news, and economic developments. Supplement with a monthly current affairs digest from a law-entrance-focused publisher. CLAT passages most commonly cover legal and constitutional developments, government policies, international affairs, and environmental news. Cover static GK through one comprehensive yearbook — Manorama Yearbook is widely recommended.
Ques. What is the marking scheme for CLAT 2026?
Ans. Each correct answer in CLAT 2026 carries +1 mark. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. Questions left unattempted carry no penalty. In practical terms, four wrong answers cancel out one correct answer. You should avoid guessing randomly — only attempt questions where you can eliminate at least two incorrect options with reasonable confidence.
Ques. Has the CLAT 2027 syllabus changed from CLAT 2026?
Ans. As of August 2026, the Consortium of NLUs has not announced any syllabus changes for CLAT 2027. Students preparing for CLAT 2027 should follow the same five-section framework used in CLAT 2026. Check consortiumofnlus.ac.in for any official updates before finalising your study plan for the upcoming cycle.
Ques. Can students from the Science or Commerce stream appear for CLAT?
Ans. Yes. CLAT is open to students from all streams — Science, Commerce, and Arts. You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12. The minimum aggregate for General category is 45% in Class 12. For SC/ST students, the minimum is 40%. No specific subject combination at Class 12 is required. The CLAT syllabus covers no stream-specific topics — all five sections test aptitude and reasoning skills.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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