Every section of CLAT 2026 has a different weightage and distribution of questions. The exam is a mandatory national-level law entrance test for admission to top NLUs and is scheduled to be held in an offline pen-and-paper mode on December 7, 2025, between 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Check the format again before the exam.

CLAT UG 2026 consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. CLAT 2026 questions will be divided across five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs, including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. The exam patten remains the same as before, take a look at it.
Registration was concluded on October 31 and the Admit Cards are released on December 24, 2025 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Download your hall tickets and follow the exam day guidelines and timings.
CLAT UG 2026 Section-wise Exam Pattern
Check the CALT 2026 exam pattern below:
| Section | Passage Length (Approx.) | Source/Content Focus | Skills Tested |
| English Language | 450 words each | Contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction, readable by a 12th-standard student in 5-7 minutes. | Comprehending main point, arguments and viewpoints; Drawing inferences/conclusions; Summarizing; Comparing/Contrasting arguments; Understanding contextual vocabulary. |
| Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | Up to 450 words each | News, journalistic sources, and other non-fiction writing; may include related legal information. | Awareness of: Contemporary National/International events; Arts and Culture; Historical events of continuing significance. |
| Legal Reasoning | Around 450 words each | Fact situations, scenarios involving legal matters, public policy questions, or moral philosophical inquiries (No prior law knowledge required). | Identifying/Inferring rules and principles; Applying rules/principles to fact situations; Understanding how rule changes alter application. |
| Logical Reasoning | About 450 words each | A series of short passages presenting arguments. | Recognizing argument structure (premises/conclusions); Critically analyzing reasoning patterns; Assessing strength/weakness of conclusions; Drawing and applying inferences; Identifying relationships, analogies, contradictions, and equivalences. |
| Quantitative Techniques | Short sets of facts, propositions, or textual representations of numerical information. | Numerical information presented in text/sets. | Deriving, inferring, and manipulating numerical information; Applying 10th-standard mathematical operations from areas like ratios, basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation. |
UG-CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips
With only two weeks remaining until the entrance test. Must focus on your last preparation using the correct and updated CLAT 2026 exam pattern. Tips to prepare for the CLAT 2026 examination are provided below:
- Solve sample questions, model papers and instructional materials.
- Revise your newspapers and periodicals’
- Keep an eye on the speed and accuracy of math by practicing operations.
Read More:
- CLAT Admit Card 2026 Out at consortiumofnlus.ac.in: Check Link to Download
- CLAT 2026 Dates: Admit Card, Exam, Answer Key, Response Sheet Result and Counselling
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
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