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CLAT Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

  • Minimum marks required:
    • 45% for General/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates
    • 40% for SC/ST candidates

• Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT 2027.

• Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in March/April 2027 are also eligible to apply.

CLAT 2027 Important Dates

Activity	Date
Application Opens	3rd August 2026
Application Closes	31st October 2026
Admit Card Release	Last week of November 2026
Exam Date	December 6, 2026
Release of Answer Key	Second week of December 2026
Result Declaration	Third week of December 2026
Counselling Registration	Last week of December 2026

CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern

Subjects	Approximate Number of Questions	Weightage (%)
English Language	22-26	20%
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge	28-32	25%
Legal Reasoning	28-32	25%
Logical Reasoning	22-26	20%
Quantitative Techniques	10-14	10%
Total	120	100%

• Duration: 120 minutes

• Maximum Marks: 120

• Negative Marking: Yes (-0.25 for each wrong answer)

• Mode of Examination: Offline (Pen and Paper)

CLAT Preparation Strategy

English Language

• Passages of about 450 words from contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction.
• Questions test comprehension, inference, summarization, and understanding of vocabulary in context.

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

• Passages of about 450 words from news, journalistic sources, and non-fiction writing.
• Focus on contemporary events of significance, arts and culture, international affairs, and historical events of continuing importance.

Legal Reasoning

• Passages of about 450 words related to legal matters, public policy questions, or moral philosophical inquiries.
• Questions assess the ability to identify and apply rules and principles to various fact situations.

Logical Reasoning

• Passages of about 450 words presenting arguments.
• Questions evaluate the ability to recognize arguments, analyze reasoning patterns, and draw conclusions.

Quantitative Techniques

• Questions based on short sets of facts or propositions, graphs, or other textual, pictorial, or diagrammatic representations of numerical information.
• Require application of 10th standard mathematical operations, including ratios, proportions, basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation.

Official Press Release for CLAT 2027

CLAT-2026/notifications/PressRelease-CLAT-2026.pdf

CLAT: Breakup of Seats

University	Total	All India Seats	Domicile Seats	Women*	NRI/NRI Sponsored
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru	310	235	75	30%	-
National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad	132	99	33	30%	-
The W.B. National University of Juridical Science (NUJS), Kolkata	132	69	41	20	-
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur	120	90	30	-	16
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar	172	133	39	30%	16
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal	59	30	29	15	-
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai	100	77	23	30%	20
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack	180	85	95	-	15
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur	180	80	100	-	-
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala	180	165	15	30%	8
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow	169	80	89	20%	-
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna	169	70	99	6%	-
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi	60	30	29	-	6
National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi	134	63	71	-	-
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam	120	54	66	33% (AP)	12
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur	180	68	112	30%	-
Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli	120	58	56	-	6
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad	120	34	86	-	-
National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Guwahati	60	60	-	-	-
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla	180	135	45	-	27
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat	120	90	30	-	-
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur	120	84	36	30%	-
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU-Off Campus), Silvassa	102	87	15	30%	-
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj	60	24	36	30%	-
National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala	60	25	35	-	-
India International University of Legal Education & Research (IIULER), Goa	180	144	36	30%	-

CLAT 2027 Application Process:

CLAT 2027 – Step-by-Step Application Process (Simplified)

1. Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
2. Register with email, mobile number, and password
3. Fill Form with personal, academic & communication details
4. Upload Documents
   • Category/PWD/BPL certificate (if applicable)
5. Choose Preferences:
   • Select 3 exam cities
   • UG: Choose preferred NLUs
6. & Confirm:
   • Review carefully
   • Download confirmation Submit page

Correction Window

Open for 2–3 days after deadline (minor changes only).

Required Documents

• Class 10th & 12th marksheets
• Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
• Passport photo & signature
• Caste/PWD/BPL certificate (if applicable)

CLAT 2027 Application Fee

Category	Fee
Gen / OBC	₹4,000
SC / ST / BPL / PWD	₹3,500

Payment: Online only (Net Banking, Cards, UPI). Non-refundable.

Payment Steps

1. Log in → Fill form → Upload documents
2. Pay fee online (extra bank charges may apply)
3. Save receipt/confirmation

Note

• Fee is non-refundable, even if mistakes are made

How to Prepare for CLAT 2027: Complete Preparation Strategy

Preparing for CLAT 2027 requires a structured approach that combines conceptual understanding, reading skills, current affairs preparation, regular practice and mock-test analysis. Since CLAT evaluates comprehension and reasoning skills across multiple sections, students should focus on developing the ability to understand passages, analyse arguments, apply principles and solve questions accurately within a limited time.

A successful CLAT preparation strategy should focus on four key stages:

Learn → Practise → Test → Analyse → Revise

Whether you are starting your preparation in Class 11, preparing alongside Class 12, or looking for intensive preparation, a structured study plan can help you improve your accuracy, speed and exam-taking strategy.

PRATHAM Test Prep provides structured CLAT preparation and coaching with concept-focused learning, study material, practice questions, mock tests, performance analysis and mentorship.

1. Understand the CLAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The first step in CLAT preparation is understanding the syllabus and examination pattern.

The CLAT UG examination covers five major areas:

• English Language
• Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
• Legal Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Techniques

Understanding the syllabus allows you to divide your preparation time effectively and identify your stronger and weaker areas.

Before beginning intensive preparation, understand the question format, passage-based approach, marking scheme, time available and skills tested in each section.

Students can also use PRATHAM's CLAT preparation resources to build their preparation around these sections.

PRATHAM Tip: Create a section-wise preparation checklist and track your progress as you complete each topic.

2. Build a Strong Reading Habit

Reading is one of the most important skills for CLAT preparation because multiple sections require students to understand and analyse passages.

Make reading a daily habit. Read a combination of:

• Newspapers
• Editorials
• Reputed magazines
• Current-affairs articles
• Opinion pieces
• Legal and constitutional developments
• National and international news

While reading, don't focus only on increasing your reading speed. Train yourself to identify the main idea, author's argument, tone, inference, supporting information and conclusion.

A strong reading habit can help improve performance across English Language, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs.

3. Strengthen English Comprehension

CLAT English preparation should focus primarily on comprehension rather than simply memorising vocabulary.

Practise passages and questions based on:

• Main idea
• Inference
• Tone
• Context
• Vocabulary
• Summary
• Author's argument
• Supporting information

Start with shorter passages and gradually move towards longer, time-bound passages.

Maintain a vocabulary notebook for unfamiliar words and revise it regularly. However, always try to understand vocabulary in the context in which it is used.

PRATHAM Tip: After reading an editorial, summarise its central argument in two or three sentences. This can help develop comprehension and summarisation skills.

4. Develop Legal Reasoning Skills

You do not need to become a law student before taking CLAT. However, you need to develop the ability to read a legal or policy-related passage, understand the principle presented and apply it to the facts provided.

During CLAT Legal Reasoning preparation, practise:

• Identifying legal principles
• Understanding rules
• Applying principles to situations
• Analysing arguments
• Understanding public policy
• Reading legal and constitutional developments
• Connecting principles with factual situations

Don't simply memorise legal terms. Focus on understanding how a principle works and how it can be applied to a given situation.

For additional preparation support, students can explore PRATHAM's CLAT courses and law entrance preparation programmes.

5. Follow Current Affairs Consistently

Current Affairs and General Knowledge require consistent preparation throughout the year.

Instead of trying to memorise hundreds of facts immediately before the examination, follow important developments regularly.

Focus on areas such as:

• National affairs
• International affairs
• Government policies
• Supreme Court and important legal developments
• Economy
• Science and technology
• Environment
• International organisations
• Awards and appointments
• Important reports and indexes
• Sports and major events
• Art and culture

Create short revision notes and revisit them periodically.

PRATHAM Tip: Divide current affairs into weekly and monthly revision cycles instead of waiting until the final weeks before the examination.

PRATHAM's preparation resources include current-affairs support as part of its broader CLAT preparation ecosystem.

6. Strengthen Logical Reasoning

CLAT Logical Reasoning preparation requires regular practice because students need to analyse arguments and identify relationships between ideas.

Practise questions involving:

• Arguments
• Premises
• Conclusions
• Assumptions
• Inferences
• Strengthening and weakening arguments
• Logical relationships
• Passage-based reasoning

Don't immediately look at the answer after attempting a question. First understand why your answer was correct or incorrect.

This develops reasoning ability instead of simply increasing the number of questions attempted.

Students preparing through PRATHAM can combine concept learning with CLAT mock tests and practice tests to apply these skills under exam-like conditions.

7. Strengthen Quantitative Fundamentals

Quantitative Techniques may represent a smaller portion of the CLAT paper, but strong fundamentals can help students improve accuracy and avoid losing relatively accessible marks.

Focus on fundamentals such as:

• Percentages
• Ratios and proportions
• Averages
• Profit and loss
• Basic algebra
• Mensuration
• Data interpretation
• Tables and graphs
• Numerical reasoning

Start with concept-building and gradually move towards timed practice.

The objective should be accuracy first, followed by speed.

8. Practise Sectional Tests

Once you have covered the basic concepts, begin taking CLAT sectional tests.

Sectional tests help you understand:

• Which topics are strong
• Which topics require revision
• How much time you spend on each section
• Where you make repeated mistakes
• Whether your accuracy changes under time pressure

After every test, spend time analysing your performance.

A test should not be considered complete when you submit it. Test analysis is an important part of CLAT preparation.

PRATHAM provides structured test-based preparation and performance analysis through its CLAT preparation ecosystem.

9. Take Full-Length CLAT Mock Tests

Regular CLAT mock tests help students experience the pressure of attempting a complete examination within a fixed time.

Initially, focus on understanding the paper and improving accuracy. As your preparation progresses, introduce more timed full-length mocks.

A strong mock-test routine should follow:

Attempt → Analyse → Identify Weaknesses → Revise → Reattempt

PRATHAM's CLAT Test Series currently offers multiple test options, including 1-test, 5-test, 10-test and 15-test packages.

You can also direct students to the dedicated CLAT Mock Test & Test Series page for more information about PRATHAM's testing approach.

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10. Analyse Every Mock Test and Maintain an Error Log

One of the most overlooked parts of CLAT preparation is mock-test analysis.

After every mock, divide your mistakes into categories:

Conceptual Error
You did not understand the concept.

Comprehension Error
You misunderstood the passage or question.

Calculation Error
You knew the method but made a calculation mistake.

Time-Pressure Error
You rushed because of limited time.

Guessing Error
You selected an answer without sufficient reasoning.

Maintain an error log containing the question, your mistake, the correct approach and the concept that needs revision.

Review this log every week.

PRATHAM's test-series approach includes performance-oriented analysis, helping students identify areas that need improvement.

11. Revise Regularly

CLAT preparation should follow a continuous cycle:

Learn → Practise → Test → Analyse → Revise

Don't wait until the final month to revise everything.

Create three levels of revision:

Daily Revision
Review current affairs, vocabulary and concepts studied during the day.

Weekly Revision
Review important questions, mistakes and current-affairs notes.

Monthly Revision
Revisit major topics, mock-test performance and weak areas.

Regular revision helps prevent students from repeatedly relearning the same concepts.

CLAT Preparation Strategy: A Practical Study Plan

Students can structure their preparation according to their current level and available time.

Activity	Preparation Focus
Reading	Newspaper/editorial + comprehension
Current Affairs	Daily news and revision
English	Passage practice
Legal Reasoning	Passage/principle-based practice
Logical Reasoning	Argument and reasoning practice
Quantitative Techniques	Concept + problem solving
Sectional Tests	Timed practice
Full-Length Mocks	Complete exam simulation
Analysis	Review mistakes and update error log

The exact number of study hours should depend on the student's academic schedule, preparation stage and existing level rather than following a fixed number blindly.

CLAT Preparation for Class 11 Students

Starting CLAT preparation in Class 11 gives students more time to develop reading, reasoning and current-affairs habits.

Focus on:

• Building strong reading habits
• Developing vocabulary naturally
• Understanding basic reasoning concepts
• Following current affairs
• Improving mathematics fundamentals
• Taking introductory sectional tests
• Gradually becoming familiar with CLAT-style passages

The objective at this stage should be skill development rather than excessive mock-test volume.

Students can explore PRATHAM's CLAT coaching and preparation programmes to understand the available learning formats and preparation support.

CLAT Preparation for Class 12 Students

Students preparing for CLAT alongside Class 12 should create a balanced schedule.

Prioritise:

• Completing school syllabus
• Regular CLAT practice
• Current-affairs revision
• Sectional tests
• Full-length mocks
• Mock analysis
• Revision

As the examination approaches, gradually increase timed practice while maintaining revision of previously covered topics.

PRATHAM offers multiple CLAT preparation formats, including classroom, online and other programme options described on its CLAT pages.

CLAT Preparation for Students Starting Late

Starting late does not mean preparation should become unstructured.

Begin by identifying:

1. Your current preparation level
2. Strong and weak sections
3. Remaining syllabus
4. Available preparation time
5. Mock-test performance

Then prioritise core concepts, practise passage-based questions and begin regular testing.

Avoid trying to study everything simultaneously without measuring progress.

A focused, data-driven approach is more useful than simply increasing the number of study hours.

For students who need an intensive preparation option, PRATHAM also lists crash and extended-crash programmes among its CLAT preparation formats.

CLAT Study Material and Practice Resources

Good CLAT study material should help students move from concept-building to practice and finally to exam-level testing.

PRATHAM's CLAT preparation ecosystem includes resources such as:

• Knowledge Primers
• Topic-wise handouts
• Structured assignments
• Chapter-wise question banks
• Practice tests
• Mock tests
• Recorded lectures
• Exam analysis
• Strategy sessions

These resources are designed to support students throughout the preparation cycle.

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How PRATHAM Helps Students Prepare for CLAT

PRATHAM Test Prep provides structured support for students preparing for CLAT through a combination of:

• Concept-focused CLAT classes
• Comprehensive study material
• Topic-wise practice
• Sectional tests
• Full-length CLAT mock tests
• Current-affairs preparation
• Performance analysis
• Mentorship and guidance
• Exam-focused preparation strategies

The preparation journey can be structured around:

Concept Building → Practice → Testing → Analysis → Revision → Exam Readiness

PRATHAM's current CLAT information also highlights its faculty background, study resources, mock-test series, e-learning platform, recorded lectures and strategy sessions.

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