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

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• Updated on 19 Sep, 2025, by Kollegeapply

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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