Get complete details on CLAT 2026 exam date, pattern, syllabus, and participating NLUs. Learn about UG and PG question formats, subject-wise weightage, and key updates for law aspirants.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially announced that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM. CLAT is one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs across premier National Law Universities.
This comprehensive guide covers the exam pattern, syllabus, and the list of participating NLUs for both CLAT UG 2026 and CLAT PG 2026.
CLAT UG 2026 – Exam Pattern
The UG CLAT 2026 will be a two-hour offline examination consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect answer.
Subject-wise Distribution (Approximate)
| Subject Area | No. of Questions | Weightage |
| English Language | 22–26 | ~20% |
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | 28–32 | ~25% |
| Legal Reasoning | 28–32 | ~25% |
| Logical Reasoning | 22–26 | ~20% |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 | ~10% |
CLAT UG Exam Highlights
- Maximum Marks: 120
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: MCQs
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
The UG paper is designed to test analytical skills, comprehension abilities, and legal aptitude — essential qualities for pursuing law as a career.
CLAT PG 2026 – Exam Pattern
The PG CLAT 2026 will also be held for 120 minutes, consisting of one section with 120 objective-type questions. Each correct answer awards 1 mark, while 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Subjects Covered
The PG syllabus includes core areas from the LL.B curriculum:
- Constitutional Law
- Jurisprudence
- Administrative Law
- Law of Contract
- Torts
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Company Law
- Public International Law
- Tax Law
- Environmental Law
- Labour & Industrial Law
PG Exam Highlights
- Maximum Marks: 120
- Duration: 2 hours
- MCQs: 120
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
The PG exam primarily evaluates advanced understanding of legal principles and their application.
Participating National Law Universities (NLUs) in CLAT 2026
A total of 26 NLUs will accept CLAT 2026 scores. These include:
- NLSIU Bengaluru
- NALSAR Hyderabad
- NLIU Bhopal
- WBNUJS Kolkata
- NLU Jodhpur
- HNLU Raipur
- GNLU Gandhinagar
- GNLU Silvassa Campus
- RMLNLU Lucknow
- RGNUL Punjab
- CNLU Patna
- NUALS Kochi
- NLUO Odisha
- NUSRL Ranchi
- NLUJA Assam
- DSNLU Visakhapatnam
- TNNLU Tiruchirappalli
- MNLU Mumbai
- MNLU Nagpur
- MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- HPNLU Shimla
- DNLU Jabalpur
- DBRANLU Haryana
- NLUT Agartala
- RPNLUP Prayagraj
- IIULER Goa
These NLUs collectively offer prestigious BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, and LL.M programs.
Conclusion
CLAT 2026 is a crucial opportunity for law aspirants aiming for admissions to India’s top National Law Universities. Understanding the exam structure, subject-wise weightage, and the list of participating institutions can help students prepare with clarity and confidence. With the exam scheduled for December 7, 2025, this is the right time to begin strategic preparation.
CLAT 2026 Syllabus Breakdown: Section-Wise Topics & Weightage
