The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2026 will be the gateway to admissions in undergraduate and postgraduate Law programs at National Law Universities (NLUs) and other prestigious Law schools across India. For candidates aspiring to pursue higher education in the field of Law, understanding the CLAT 2026 exam pattern is essential for effective planning and strategic preparation. This article will be providing with essential information regarding the CLAT 2026 exam pattern and other related information.
Section-wise Structure and Weightage
CLAT 2026 will consist of five sections, each designed to assess specific abilities crucial for legal studies. The following table gives a quick representation of the exam pattern and other related information related to CLAT 2026 exam.
Section
Number of Questions
Weightage (approx.)
English Language
22–26
20%
Current Affairs including General Knowledge
28–32
25%
Legal Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Techniques (Maths)
10–14
10%
All questions are tied to passage-based comprehension.
Q1. What is the total duration and number of questions in CLAT 2026?
Ans. CLAT 2026 is going to be of two-hour exam, containing 120 multiple-choice questions covering five sections.
Q2. Is there negative marking in CLAT 2026?
Ans. Yes, each incorrect answer leads to a deduction of 0.25 marks. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
Q3. What types of questions are asked in CLAT 2026?
Ans. All questions are objective-type MCQs, generally linked to reading comprehension passages across various topics.
Q4. Which sections have the highest weightage?
Ans. Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Legal Reasoning have the highest weightage, typically constituting 25% each of the total marks.
Q5. In what language is the CLAT 2026 exam conducted?
Ans. CLAT 2026 is conducted only in English, and all questions must be answered in English.
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