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CLAT Syllabus 2026 Released: UG & PG Subject-wise Weightage

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• Updated on 19 Sep, 2025, 3:09 PM, by KollegeApply

CLAT Syllabus 2026 Released: UG & PG Subject-wise Weightage

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT 2026 syllabus for both undergraduate and postgraduate law aspirants. The exam, held once a year in offline mode, is one of the most competitive entrance tests for admission to NLUs across India. Candidates preparing for CLAT 2026 can now check the detailed subject-wise syllabus, marks weightage, and recommended books.

 

CLAT 2026 UG and PG Exam Highlights

The table below presents an overview of the CLAT 2026 exam pattern and key details.

Particulars

Details

Conducted By

Consortium of NLUs

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Application Fee

General/OBC/PwD: ₹4000 SC/ST: ₹3500

Total Questions

120

Question Type

MCQs

Duration

2 hours (2 PM – 4 PM)

Negative Marking

-0.25 per wrong answer

Official Website

clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in

 

CLAT 2026 UG Syllabus: Subject-Wise Distribution

Candidates appearing for CLAT UG 2026 can check the syllabus and topic-wise weightage below.

Subject

Topics Covered

Weightage

No. of Questions

English Language

Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, Inference

20%

22–26

Current Affairs & GK

National/International Events, Awards, Sports, Science, Policies

25%

28–32

Legal Reasoning

Law Principles, Legal Terms, Contract/Tort/Criminal Law

25%

28–32

Logical Reasoning

Analogies, Syllogisms, Critical Reasoning, Puzzles

20%

22–26

Quantitative Techniques

Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Algebra, Geometry

10%

10–14

Total

—

100%

120

 

CLAT 2026 PG Syllabus

The CLAT PG exam tests knowledge in advanced law subjects. The distribution is as follows:

Subject

Topics

No. of Questions

Constitutional Law

Rights, Duties, Amendments, Judiciary, Parliament

—

Jurisprudence

Legal Theories, Schools of Law, Concepts

—

Other Law Subjects

Torts, Contracts, IPC, Family Law, Property, IPR, Company Law, PIL

120

 

Preparation Tips for CLAT 2026

  • Revise weekly and focus on current affairs.
  • Use flashcards for quick review of legal terms and vocabulary.
  • Practice with mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Join study groups or coaching for guided preparation.
  • Balance study with rest and exercise for better retention.

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