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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2026

The centralized national entrance test for admissions to 5-year integrated BA LLB, BBA LLB, and B.Com LLB programs across 24 premier National Law Universities in India.

Exam Architecture
Conducting Body: Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Total Marks: 120 Marks (120 Questions)
Duration:
Negative Marking: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 mark penalty for wrong answer
Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper OMR)
Expected Vacancies: 3,200+ 5-Year Integrated Law (BA LLB / BBA LLB) Seats across 24 National Law Universities (NLSIU Ben
Official Portal: consortiumofnlus.ac.in ↗
Average Pay / Package: Corporate Law Firm Starting Package: ₹16 LPA to ₹22 LPA (Khaitan & Co, Trilegal, SAM, CAM)
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Relaxations

Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Candidates appearing in qualifying board exams are eligible.

Category-Wise Age Limit & Attempts

Reservation Category Relaxation / Permitted Attempts
All Categories No upper age limit for UG CLAT per Supreme Court directive
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Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper OMR) • Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Score: 120 Marks (120 Questions)
Negative Marking: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 mark penalty for wrong answer
120 Comprehension-based Passage Questions in 120 Minutes across 5 Sections: English Language (22-26 Qs), Current Affairs & General Knowledge (28-32 Qs), Legal Reasoning (28-32 Qs), Logical Reasoning (22-26 Qs), Quantitative Techniques (10-14 Qs). All questions are strictly passage-based requiring high reading velocity and critical thinking.
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Official Syllabus Breakdown

Legal Reasoning: Constitutional Law, Law of Torts, Law of Contracts, Criminal Law (IPC/BNS), Legal maxims, Current legal judgments. Current Affairs: National/International events, Landmark judgments, UN treaties. English: Reading comprehension passages, inferences, vocabulary in context. Logical: Critical arguments, premises, flaws in reasoning. Quant: Data interpretation and 10th standard arithmetic.
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Previous Years' Cut-off Trends

Category-wise qualifying scores from previous editions:

2025 Cutoff

NLSIU Bengaluru Rank 1 - 105
NALSAR Hyderabad Rank 106 - 250
WBNUJS Kolkata Rank 251 - 420
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Standard references recommended by previous rankers:

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Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning for CLAT
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit and attempt limit for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)?

The general age limit is between 16 and 25 years. Category relaxations apply: OBC candidates receive +3 years relaxation, SC/ST candidates receive +5 years, and PwD candidates receive +10 years.

What is the marking scheme and negative marking in CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)?

The total marks are 120 Marks (120 Questions). Negative marking penalty: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 mark penalty for wrong answer.

How often is CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) conducted, and where can I verify the official schedule?

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is conducted Once a Year (December) by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). Candidates should always check the official authority portal (https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in) for verified registration opening and examination calendar notifications.

What are the recommended books and study material for CLAT?

Aspirants must focus on standard NCERT textbooks, followed by authoritative reference books such as Laxmikanth, HC Verma, or standard previous year solved papers (PYQs).

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