Know the paper. Prepare with intent.
CLAT UG 2027 is a two-hour, offline entrance examination with 120 multiple-choice questions across five sections.
Comprehension.
Reasoning. Application.
English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning use passages to assess understanding and reasoning. Quantitative Techniques uses numerical information, representations and school-level mathematics.
Official question format ↗Five areas. One preparation plan.
These are the Consortium’s approximate ranges, rather than a guarantee of an exact question count in each section.
English Language
22–26 questions · approximately 20%FREE AFTER SIGNUPRead carefully. Recognise tone, inference and what a passage actually says.
Practise this sectionCurrent Affairs & GK
28–32 questions · approximately 25%PRACTICE + MOCKS BUNDLEConnect events, context and general knowledge through focused question practice.
Practise this sectionLegal Reasoning
28–32 questions · approximately 25%FREE AFTER SIGNUPIdentify the principle. Apply it to the facts. Reason beyond memorisation.
Practise this sectionLogical Reasoning
22–26 questions · approximately 20%PRACTICE + MOCKS BUNDLEExamine arguments, test assumptions and choose the conclusion that follows.
Practise this sectionQuantitative Techniques
10–14 questions · approximately 10%PRACTICE + MOCKS BUNDLETurn numerical information into clear steps using school-level mathematics.
Practise this sectionBefore you begin.
Do I need to have studied law?
The official UG syllabus does not require prior legal knowledge. Legal Reasoning asks you to identify principles and apply them to the facts given in a passage.
What happens if I leave a question unanswered?
An unanswered question receives zero marks. A correct answer earns one mark, while a wrong answer attracts a deduction of 0.25.
When is CLAT 2027?
The announced exam date is Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM IST. Applications close on 31 October 2026. Check the Consortium website for any revisions.
Are CLATMocks tests the official examination?
No. CLATMocks provides independent online preparation. CLAT itself is an offline examination administered by the Consortium of NLUs.