CLAT 2026 Subject-wise Weightage and Exam Pattern Explained
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• Updated on 4 Dec, 2025, 12:06 AM, by Amrita Das
CLAT 2026 Subject-wise Marks Weightage is an important part of preparation for students appearing for the national-level law entrance exam. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT 2026 exam on December 7 for admission to UG and PG law programmes across India. With less than a week left, students should focus on high-weightage sections to improve their score. The exam includes current affairs, legal reasoning, English, logical reasoning, and quantitative techniques.
CLAT 2026 Subjects and Weightage
The table below gives the section-wise marks weightage, number of questions, and percentage distribution. It helps students plan time and revision effectively.
CLAT 2026 Subjects and Weightage (UG Exam)Students can check the detailed marks distribution in the table below.
Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage (%) |
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 28–32 | 35–39 | 23.33–26 |
Legal Reasoning | 28–32 | 35–39 | 23.33–26 |
English Language | 22–26 | 28–32 | 18.66–21.33 |
Logical Reasoning | 22–26 | 28–32 | 18.66–21.33 |
Quantitative Techniques | 10–14 | 13–17 | 8.66–11.33 |
Total | 120 | 120 | 100 |
CLAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Understanding the marking scheme helps students avoid unnecessary negative marks during the exam.
Particulars | Details |
Per Question Marks | +1 mark for every correct answer |
Negative Marking | –0.25 mark for every incorrect answer |
Deduction for Unattempted Questions | No deduction for unattempted questions |
CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
Students can keep these points in mind while revising:
- The CLAT UG exam will have 120 questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- The paper includes passages followed by objective-type questions.
- Sections with higher weightage such as current affairs and legal reasoning require more revision in the final days.
- Logical reasoning and English contribute significantly to accuracy-based scoring.
- Quantitative techniques has fewer questions but demands clarity in basic concepts.
The subject-wise weightage helps students prioritise important areas and follow a focused study plan in the final days before the exam.
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