CLAT 2027: Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern & Complete Guide

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is India’s most important law entrance exam, conducted once every year by the Consortium of NLUs. This guide gives you the latest information on the CLAT 2026 exam scheduled on December 7, 2025 along with syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern and preparation strategy.

📅 CLAT 2027 Exam Date

The Consortium has officially announced:

CLAT 2026 Exam Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 (2 PM to 4 PM)

What is CLAT?

CLAT is conducted for admission to 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) offering 5-year integrated law programs (BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, etc). Several top private law colleges also accept CLAT scores.

✅ CLAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Class 12 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
• Age Limit: No upper age limit.
• Allowed Attempts: Unlimited.
• Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs and PIOs can apply.

📝 CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The paper contains 120 MCQs to be solved in 2 hours. All questions are passage-based.

Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, –0.25 for incorrect.

📚 CLAT 2027 Syllabus Overview

1. English Language

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary in context
• Inference and tone
• Grammar usage

2. Current Affairs & GK

• National & international news
• Science & Tech
• Environment
• Important judgments
• Government schemes & appointments

3. Legal Reasoning

• Rules applied to factual scenarios
• Principles from torts, contracts, criminal & constitutional law
• No prior legal knowledge required

4. Logical Reasoning

• Critical reasoning
• Strengthen/weaken
• Assumptions & conclusions
• Paradox-based questions

5. Quantitative Techniques

• Class 10 level math
• Ratios, percentages, averages
• Data interpretation

🚀 How to Prepare for CLAT 2027

1. Build Strong Reading Ability

CLAT is heavily reading-based. Daily practice with editorials and long-form content helps significantly.

2. Take Full-Length Mock Tests

Mocks improve speed, accuracy, and exam temperament. Analyze each test thoroughly.

3. Stay Consistent With Current Affairs

Cover at least 10–12 months of current events.

4. Practice Legal Reasoning Daily

Focus on rule-application and logical consistency.

5. Don’t Ignore Quant

A good score in Quant adds 8–12 easy marks.

📈 CLAT 2027 Cut-Off Trends

🎓 Want to Prepare for CLAT 2027?

Admissions for CLAT 2027 (to be held in December 2026) begin soon. Choose the mode that suits you:

💡 Final Tips

• Read consistently.
• Take 35–40 mocks.
• Revise GK monthly.
• Focus on accuracy, not guesswork.

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