Please explain a proper strategy for CLAT for pure droppers, with proper schedule.

If you are a dropper, you know that it is not just the knowledge that is tested in the CLAT exam; it tests your intellect. If you are a dropper, you have plenty of time to practice mock tests because your basics are clear. So try to attempt one mock test daily and slowly increase it to two mock tests. After taking the test it is important to analyze your test and evaluate your performance regularly. While practising, you can also explore your choices. Try attempting different sections first, and know your strong area to start in the exam. After practising a lot of tests, you will have an idea about which section to attempt first and how much time to allot to each section. Once you build this master plan before the exam, nobody can stop you from cracking it. A dropper can devote more time to CLAT preparation as compared to the school students. This can be your plus point and a motivation factor to crack the exam this year. If you get frustrated thinking about your year dropped, just think, You Can And You Will. If this method does not work, talk to your mentors and your friends, and keep yourself motivated. Make your own strategy and work on it rather than seeing other students. Always make sure to satisfy yourself with the preparation you do. Some tips for the droppers- You may sometimes feel that your class fellows are joining the best colleges and having all the fun. But joining a college of your choice is better to keep away from future regrets. Never think that you are wasting your time. Take it as an opportunity to crack your dream law school. Don't self doubt. Mock test marks are not your original CLAT score. They are just the parameters to guide you in your journey. Scores will keep changing if you put more efforts in improving your weaknesses. Let failure not bother you. Fearing results will lead to stress and stop you from giving your best. Understand that your hard work needs a little bit of intelligence to produce good results. All the Best. Good luck.

CLAT PG Pattern 2026: Exam Mode, Marking Scheme, Negative Marking & Exam Duration

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA ...LLM

Updated on Jul 25, 2025 16:27 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

CLAT 2026 exam pattern for LLM courses has been released by NLU Consortium. The CLAT LLM paper will carry both objective- and subjective-type questions. The Consortium dropped the subjective section from the CLAT PG Exam 2026. As per the revised CLAT Exam Pattern 2026, candidates have to attempt a total of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in 120 minutes duration. Given below is the detailed CLAT pattern for LLM.

Candidates are advised to thoroughly go through the CLAT exam pattern 2026 for LLM courses to know important test details such as the number of questions, type of questions, maximum marks, minimum cutoff criteria, exam subjects and marking scheme.

Table of contents

CLAT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
CLAT LLM Pattern 2026: Section-Wise & Weightage
CLAT 2026 Minimum Cutoff Criteria
Important Points regarding CLAT LLM 2026 Exam Pattern

CLAT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights

The key features of CLAT LLM question paper are mentioned below:

Particulars	CLAT Exam Pattern for LLM
Exam mode	Offline
Exam duration	120 minutes (2 hours)
Test language	English
Type of questions	Objective
Exam subjects	Various law subjects divided into two sections
Total questions	120
Total marks	120
Marking scheme	+1 for every correct answer -0.25 for every incorrect answer

CLAT LLM Pattern 2026: Section-Wise & Weightage

CLAT question paper 2026 for LLM contains objective-type questions. There will be 120 MCQs that candidates have to attempt in two hours. Check the complete CLAT LLM exam pattern for each for reference below.

CLAT LLM Sections	MCQs per section	Marks per section
Sec A – Constitutional Law	120	120
Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.
Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues

If you are appearing for CLAT UG 2026, then take a look at the following articles:

CLAT Exam Pattern for UG Courses

CLAT Syllabus for UG Courses

CLAT 2026 Minimum Cutoff Criteria

As per the CLAT minimum cutoff criteria, only candidates who score a minimum 40 per cent aggregate (35 per cent for SC/ST/PwD) in the objective section of the exam will qualify for evaluation of their answers in the descriptive section.

Candidates appearing for CLAT 2026 can check CLAT Cutoff for UG Courses here

Important Points regarding CLAT LLM 2026 Exam Pattern

Some of the important points that candidates must keep in mind regarding the CLAT test pattern for LLM courses include:

The CLAT PG 2026 exam will focus on the comprehension capabilities of candidates
The CLAT PG paper will contain extracts from primary legal materials followed by a series of questions. Candidates will need to answer those questions while demonstrating their reading and comprehension ability, awareness of issues discussed in the passage and knowledge application ability.
The paper will be based on all the mandatory subjects of UG-level law course of candidates and as per the CLAT 2026 LLM Syllabus shared by Consortium
In the descriptive section of the exam, candidates' answers should not exceed 800 words
While writing descriptive essays, candidates should be able to demonstrate their awareness of legal, factual and philosophical issues. Candidates should also be able to structure their answers well.

Check complete CLAT syllabus for LLM.

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CNLU Patna LLM cutoff 2026 is out, wherein the first round closing rank is 968 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Apart from the General category, the cutoff has been released only for the PWD category, for which the cutoff rank is 6270.

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GNLU Gandhinagar LLM cutoff 2026 released has been released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the students belonging to the OBC category, the CLAT first round closing rank for LLM admission is 1212 in the AI quota. GNLU offers multiple specialisations under its LLM course.

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Can I get NLU Raipur with a CLAT rank of 500? I belong to General category.

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Yes, with a CLAT cutoff rank of 500, it is possible to secure a seat at any courses offered at HNLU Raipur for the students belonging to the General AI quota. During the NLU Raipur CLAT cutoff 2026, the maximum recuired cutoff was 773. Therefore, a cutoff rank of 500 is considered as a safe rank for

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Can I get NLU Jodhpur with a CLAT rank of 350? I belong to General category.

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Getting a seat at NLU Jodhpur depends on various factors, including category, quota, course and round. During the CLAT first round cutoff 2026, the maximum cutoff was 310 for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) programme. Therefor, if you belong to the General AI quota and aiming for BA LLB (Hons) course

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What is NLIU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2026 for B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.)?

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NLIU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2026 for admission to the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) was 666 in the first round, for the students belonging to the General AI quota. In the Home State quota, the round 1 closing rank for the same course stood at 1950. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise

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What is the OBC category NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026?

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The NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course for all categories under the Home State and the All India quota.

According to the Round 1 closing ranks, the cutoff ranged from 2258 to 3527, with LLM course specialisations being the popular choice among p

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What is the NALSAR BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2026 for different categories?

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For admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course at NALSAR, the CLAT 2026 cutoff rank was 148 in the first round, for the students belonging to the General AI category students. For other categories under the AI quota, the first round closing ranks are given below:

Category	Clat Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Closing Rank)
General	148
OBC	831
SC	3259
EWS	630
PWD	4951

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What CLAT score is required for NALSAR?

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CLAT required cutoff ranks depends on multiple factors, such as round, category, course and quota. If you belong to the General AI category, the maximum cutoff required was 148 for the NALSAR B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course in the first round. Similary, for admission to the LLM course, the maximum cutoff

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What is the course-wise MNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026?

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The MNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to various law courses for the students under the All India quota. For the General AI category, the closing cutoff ranged from 1424 to 1737, wherein BALLB (Hons) was the toughest course for admission for this category. Students can refer to the ta

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What is the MNLU CLAT cutoff 2026 category-wise?

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The MNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and BBA LLB course for General and PWD categories belonging to the All India quota. According to the Round 1 closing cutoff for the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 1096 to 1284, wherein LLM course specialisat

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