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CLAT 2027/28 Syllabus

CLAT (UG) is a highly competitive exam taken by 65,000+ candidates, of which only 3,500+ eventually secure a seat in an NLU.

To excel, you must thoroughly understand the syllabus and the five CLAT subjects outlined below — that's where every topper starts.

Exam Dates
CLAT 2027First Sunday of Dec '2026Tentative
CLAT 2028December 2027Tentative
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Exam Pattern & Weightage

How the 120 marks are split across the five CLAT sections.
120Total Questions
2 HoursDuration
0.25Negative Marking
English Language22–26 Qs20%
Current Affairs & GK28–32 Qs25%
Legal Reasoning28–32 Qs25%
Logical Reasoning22–26 Qs20%
Quantitative Techniques10–14 Qs10%
Total120 questions100%
Subject wise

Detailed topic breakdown.

Every section, broken into the exact topics you need to master.

English Language

Focuses on proficiency in reading and comprehending complex texts. Passages of ~450 words from contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction.

Key Topics
  • Reading Comprehension (Main Idea, Inference)
  • Vocabulary (Contextual meaning)
  • Grammar & Sentence Correction
  • Summary & Paraphrasing
  • Tone & Attitude of the Author

Current Affairs & GK

Tests awareness of domestic and international current affairs, as well as static general knowledge, based on news and journalistic sources.

Key Topics
  • National & International Affairs
  • Legal & Political Developments
  • Arts, Culture & History
  • Science & Technology
  • Government Schemes & Policies
  • International Treaties & Summits

Legal Reasoning

The core of the CLAT exam — read passages on legal matters and apply principles to factual situations. No prior legal knowledge required.

Key Topics
  • Law of Torts
  • Law of Contracts
  • Criminal Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Legal Maxims & Terms
  • Important Supreme Court Judgments

Logical Reasoning

Evaluates your ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. Includes both critical and analytical reasoning.

Key Topics
  • Critical Reasoning (Arguments, Assumptions)
  • Syllogisms
  • Analogies
  • Statement & Conclusion
  • Blood Relations & Series
  • Cause & Effect

Quantitative Techniques

Tests basic mathematical skills up to the 10th-grade level. The focus is on Data Interpretation rather than complex solving.

Key Topics
  • Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
  • Ratios & Proportions
  • Percentages
  • Profit & Loss
  • Mensuration
  • Basic Algebra
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Syllabus, answered.

Everything aspirants ask about the CLAT syllabus, answered.

Yes — CLAT is the single common entrance for 24 NLUs, so the syllabus and pattern are identical for every participating university.

The exam is now comprehension-based across all sections — every question is set on a passage, testing application over rote memorisation.

No. Legal Reasoning passages provide the principles you need; you apply them to the facts. No prior law study is required.

Up to 10th-grade maths, focused on Data Interpretation. With steady practice it's one of the most scoring sections.

Read a good newspaper daily, follow monthly current-affairs compilations, and revise static GK regularly — our trial includes a GK roadmap.