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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 Weightage and Exam Pattern Explained

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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