CLAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Total Questions, Duration & Section-wise

Age details

• Not applicable for this CLAT pattern update.

Eligibility details

• The CLAT is an entrance examination for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. This post does not specify job-based eligibility as it is an admission test pattern update rather than a job notification.

Important dates

• Official exam date: December 7, 2025 (Conducted).
• If any exact dates are not fully resolved, they are recorded here as originally stated.

Application fees

• Not applicable for this exam pattern update.

Key details

Overview

• Exam: CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2026
• Conducting Body: Consortium of National Law Universities
• Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
• Total Questions: 120 MCQs
• Total Marks: 120
• Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong, 0 for unattempted
• Sections: 5 (English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques)

Section-wise breakdown

• English Language: 22-26 questions (approx.) - 20% weightage
• Current Affairs including GK: 28-32 questions - 25% weightage
• Legal Reasoning: 28-32 questions - 25% weightage
• Logical Reasoning: 22-26 questions - 20% weightage
• Quantitative Techniques: 10-14 questions - 10% weightage

Preparation tips

• All questions are passage-based; focus on comprehension and reasoning.
• Practice 10-15 full-length mocks under timed conditions.
• Prioritize current affairs and legal reasoning; aim for accuracy to minimize negative marking.
• Develop reading speed for longer passages and effective test-taking strategies.

Additional notes

• There are no sectional time limits; overall time is 2 hours.
• Negative marking applies to incorrect responses only; unattempted questions carry zero marks.