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Common Law Admission Test 2025 ( CLAT )

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CLAT Question Papers 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is expected to conduct the CLAT Exam on December 7, 2025. However, the Consortium has not announced the CLAT 2026 Exam Date yet. Once the CLAT Exam 2026 is over, the Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 Answer Key. The Consortium will publish the CLAT 2026 Question Paper along with CLAT Answer Key. 

The CLAT 2026 OMR Sheet will also be published along with it. Candidates who will appear for the CLAT 2026 Exam can download the question paper for CLAT 2026 by visiting the official website of the consortium; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

Also Read: CLAT Questions for Practice with Solutions: Free PDF Download

Candidates preparing for CLAT 2026 are advised to solve CLAT Free Mock Test released by shiksha. It is important to solve the CLAT sample papers, as well as, previous years' question papers.

Practicing previous years' CLAT question papers provides insights into the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, and the weightage of various sections, and helps you develop quick problem-solving skills. Additionally, CLAT sample papers assist in identifying your strengths and weaknesses, thereby significantly enhancing your time management skills. Candidates can download CLAT question papers and sample papers available on this page.

Experts recommend incorporating CLAT sample paper practice into your exam preparation strategy from the start. Consistent practice with these papers helps develop problem-solving abilities and enables a better grasp of key concepts from the CLAT syllabus.

 

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CLAT Question Paper Format 2026

The Consortium of NLUs will release the question paper and answer key of the CLAT exam on the official website. The CLAT question paper for UG courses will carry 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks. The consortium revised the CLAT Exam pattern in 2024, as per which, the CLAT 2026 exam will carry 120 questions instead of 150. Also Read: Last 17 years CLAT Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download

Check major CLAT pattern highlights for both UG and PG courses below: 

CLAT Exam Features

Details

Mode of Exam

Offline/pen-paper based test

Type of Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions

Total Marks

UG: 120

PG: 120 

Exam Duration

120 minutes

Medium of paper

English 

Marking Scheme

  • Each objective-type question carries one mark 
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong attempt
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CLAT LLM Question Paper Pattern 2026

The consortium of NLUs releases the exam pattern for both the 5-year integrated LLB and one-year LLM program.

CLAT 2026 Paper Subjects for 5-year LLB

CLAT Sections

No. of MCQs

Maximum Marks

English Language

28-32 

28-32 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35-39 

35-39 

Logical Reasoning

28-32 

28-32

Legal Reasoning

35-39 

35-39

Quantitative Techniques 

13-17 

13-17 

Total 

120

120

CLAT 2026 Paper Subjects for LLM program

CLAT LLM Subjects

Total MCQs

Total Marks

Various Law subjects including Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, and Labour & Industrial Law

120

120

 

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How to attempt CLAT Question Paper 2026?

With passage-based questions asked in the CLAT question paper, it is important to adopt the right technique to score well. Here are some quick tips on how to attempt CLAT questions in each section of the exam.

Tips to Attempt Questions in CLAT English Language Section

  • Try to read a passage within five to seven minutes
  • Try to identify the main point being made in the passage
  • Try to extract information in the form of Who, What, Why, When and Where from the passage
  • Pay close attention to the wording used in the passage
  • Ensure that you read all four options before answering a given question

Tips to Attempt Questions in CLAT Current Affairs & GK Section

  • Make sure to read the entire passage before attempting the questions so that you can pick up valuable clues about the answers 
  • Try to understand the overall theme of the passage
  • Make sure to read all the options of the given question before selecting one

Tips to Attempt Questions in CLAT Legal Reasoning Section

  • Carefully read the passage and try to identify the principles 
  • Read each legal reasoning question given in the passage carefully and try to identify facts
  • Try to break down the principle into smaller parts for better understanding of the passage
  • Do not apply any pre-existing knowledge of laws while attempting the questions

Tips to Attempt Questions in CLAT Logical Reasoning Section

  • Carefully read the passage and try to identify the premises and conclusions 
  • Once the premises and conclusions are identified, try to see if an overall theme or point is being made in the passage
  • Read each question and the given options carefully before attempting it

Tips to Attempt Questions in CLAT Quantitative Techniques Section

  • Analyse the given graphical information carefully before attempting a question
  • Keep your rough notes and calculations neet and handy so that you can refer them quickly when needed
  • Do not stick to a question for a long time if you do not know the answer and move to the next one
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Importance of Solving CLAT Question Papers

Solving sample papers and previous years' question papers for CLAT 2026 is highly beneficial as it provides a realistic sense of the exam format, helps develop the aptitude to solve questions within a set time frame, and exposes you to the variety of questions you might encounter. Engaging with these papers prepares you for all types of questions—whether they are difficult, easy, lengthy, or tricky.

It is advisable to practice CLAT papers from at least the past three years. Here are some advantages of working through these papers:

  • Understand Paper Pattern: Helps familiarize you with the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme.
  • Assess Difficulty Level: Provides insight into the difficulty level of questions asked in the exam.
  • Identify Important Topics: Helps pinpoint key topics that are frequently covered.
  • Enhance Speed and Accuracy: Improves your speed and accuracy in answering questions.
  • Recognize Strengths and Weaknesses: Aids in identifying your strong and weak areas for targeted improvement.
  • Boost Confidence: Builds confidence and reduces exam-related stress.

Also Read: Important topics to study from CLAT 2026 syllabus

 

Download previous year CLAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CLAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

CLAT Official Questions Papers (Past Years)

CLAT 2008 question paper
CLAT 2009 question paper
CLAT 2010 question paper
CLAT 2011 question paper
CLAT 2012 question paper
CLAT 2013 question paper
CLAT 2014 question paper
CLAT 2015 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2016 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2017 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2018 question paper & answer key
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-D)
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-C)
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-B)
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG - Set-A)
CLAT-2020-PG-Question-Paper-with-Answer-Key
CLAT 2020 official sample paper
CLAT 2020 Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answers PDF (LLM)
CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answers PDF
CLAT 2022 PG Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2022 UG Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT 2023 PG Question Paper
CLAT 2023 UG Question Paper with Answer Key
CLAT UG Question Paper 2025

CLAT Prep Guides

How to prepare for Common Law Admission Test.pdf
How to prepare for Common Law Admission Test
Important Topics and Reference books for CLAT Prep.pdf
Important Topics and Reference books for CLAT Prep
CLAT Exam Analysis by Experts.pdf
CLAT Exam Analysis by Experts
Prepare like CLAT (UG) Toppers.pdf
Prepare like CLAT (UG) Toppers
Important Law Entrance Exams Students Should Not Miss.pdf
Important Law Entrance Exams Students Should Not Miss
All about Law as a Career.pdf
All about Law as a Career
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CLAT Preparation Tips 2026

Check out some section-wise tips to prepare for CLAT exam effectively below:

CLAT Sections

Preparation Tips

English Language

  • Read the editorial section of the newspaper every day
  • Practice grammar questions from any good Class 10 grammar book
  • Improve vocabulary by finding the meaning of new words that you come across in any book or newspaper

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

  • Read newspapers daily
  • Create short notes on facts to memorise important events 
  • Discuss events and issues of significance with your peers to develop and analyse different opinions 
  • While preparing for static GK, focus more on topics related to History and Art & Culture

Legal Reasoning

  • Keep a track of all the latest news and events
  • Read articles related to static and current legal issues
  • Improve legal vocabulary by finding the meaning of complex terms in articles/blogs/newspapers 

Logical Reasoning

  • Learn shortcuts to solve problems
  • Important topics to prepare include relationships, arguments, analogies and logical sequences
  • Practice as many Logical Reasoning questions as possible

Quantitative Techniques

  • Regular practice is the key to ace this section
  • Refer to Class 8-10 NCERT books
  • Learn shortcuts and focus on accuracy while solving the questions

 

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CLAT Mock Test 2026

Similar to sample and question papers, CLAT mock test also forms an important aspect of CLAT 2026 preparation. You should practice at least one mock test for CLAT 2026 every day to strengthen your exam preparation. Some of the points that you need to keep in mind while attempting CLAT mock tests include:

  • Practice CLAT mock test in not more than two hours
  • Once you have attempted the mock exam, analyse it carefully and note down your strong and weak areas
  • Focus more on your weaker subjects but keep honing your stronger topics as well  

How to Download CLAT Question Papers from Official Website?

Candidates can also request for CLAT previous year question papers at the time of filling the CLAT application form by paying an additional fee of INR 500. The CLAT Consortium will provide the question papers to candidates in their application login. Candidates can download the CLAT question papers for previous years from the official website by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Login’ tab

Step 3: Enter mobile number and password

Step 4: Click on the ‘Login’ button

Step 5: Download CLAT previous year papers

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CLAT Free Mock Test by SHIKSHA

Shiksha offers free CLAT Mock Tests designed to help aspirants excel in the CLAT 2026 exam. These practice tests are crafted using official CLAT question papers, providing candidates with a clear understanding of the exam’s difficulty level. By attempting these mock tests, students can identify their weaker areas and focus on improving them to boost their performance. Access the table below for Shiksha’s free CLAT mock tests and enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam.

CLAT Mock Test Set 1 Clat Mock Test 1 Solutions
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