The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is one of the most important national-level entrance exams in India for students who want to pursue law. It is conducted every year by the Consortium of National Law Universities.

What is CLAT?

CLAT is a centralized entrance exam for admission into:
  • UG Law Courses (5-year integrated LLB: BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.)
  • PG Law Courses (LLM)
    • It is accepted by:
  • 22 National Law Universities (NLUs)
  • Many private law colleges across India

    • Courses Offered Through CLAT

    1. UG Programs (After Class 12)

  • BA LLB
  • BBA LLB
  • BCom LLB
  • BSc LLB
    • Duration: 5 years

    2. PG Program (After LLB)

  • LLM (1 year)

    • CLAT 2026 (Expected Highlights)

  • Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Questions: ~120 (UG)
  • Frequency: Once a year (usually December)

    • CLAT UG Exam Pattern

    Section Questions Weightage
    English Language22–26~20%
    Current Affairs & GK28–32~25%
    Legal Reasoning28–32~25%
    Logical Reasoning22–26~20%
    Quantitative Techniques10–14~10%

    Marking Scheme:

  • +1 for correct answer
  • -0.25 for wrong answer

    • Detailed Syllabus

    1. English Language

  • Reading comprehension passages
  • Vocabulary & grammar
  • Inference-based questions

    • 2. Current Affairs & GK

  • National & international news
  • Legal developments
  • Static GK

    • 3. Legal Reasoning (Most Important)

  • Legal principles
  • Case-based questions
  • No prior law knowledge required

    • 4. Logical Reasoning

  • Arguments & conclusions
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Critical thinking

    • 5. Quantitative Techniques

  • Basic math (Class 10 level)
  • Data interpretation

    • Top NLUs Through CLAT

    Some of the best law universities:
  • National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
  • NALSAR University of Law
  • National Law University (Note: Admits via AILET, not CLAT)
  • West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

    • Eligibility Criteria

  • UG (5-Year Law)
  • Passed Class 12
  • Minimum:
    • 45% (General/OBC)
    • 40% (SC/ST)

    PG (LLM)

  • LLB degree
  • Same percentage criteria

    • Application Process

    1. Visit official CLAT website
    2. Register with email & phone
    3. Fill form & upload documents
    4. Pay application fee (₹3,500–₹4,000 approx.)

    Why Choose CLAT?

  • Entry into top NLUs (best law colleges in India)
  • High placement opportunities
  • Careers in:
    • Corporate law
    • Judiciary
    • Litigation
    • Civil services

      • Career Options After CLAT

      After completing law:
    • Lawyer / Advocate
    • Judge (after exams like judiciary)
    • Legal advisor in companies
    • Work in firms like:
      • Corporate law firms
      • MNC legal departments

      Preparation Strategy

      Tips:

    • Read newspapers daily (e.g., The Hindu)
    • Practice mock tests regularly
    • Focus on reading speed & comprehension
    • Revise current affairs monthly

      • Quick Summary

    • CLAT = National law entrance exam
    • Conducted by NLUs consortium
    • For BA LLB & LLM
    • Focus on reasoning + comprehension
    • No heavy math or rote learning