CLAT Exam Preparation: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced the Common Law Admission Test upcoming session exam date.
CLAT 2026, both for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs, will be held on 07 December 2025 and from 2 PM to 4 PM.
With only a few months left for the examination, all the candidates are required to boost their CLAT exam preparation. To help you score well, in this article, we have provided you with official Consortium exam preparation recommendations for CLAT UG & PG 2026.
The CLAT UG focuses on aptitude and skills necessary for a legal education, and the CLAT PG focuses on comprehension of legal texts and the application of legal principles.
| Exam Type | Duration | Number of Questions | Marking Scheme | Subjects |
| CLAT UG 2026 | 2 hours (120 minutes) | 120 | +1 for correct, –0.25 for incorrect | English Language, Current Affairs including GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques |
| CLAT PG 2026 | Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law |
Official Consortium Tips for Preparing CLAT UG & PG 2026
On the official website, under the “CLAT Syllabus & Guide” section, the Consortium of National Law Universities has provided detailed recommendations for both UG and PG candidates to enhance their preparation.
Preparing for the CLAT UG 2026
CLAT UG assesses aptitude and reasoning along with some general knowledge. The Consortium recommends the following:
- English Language: Practice reading passages from fiction and non-fiction to improve comprehension, vocabulary, and summarisation skills.
- Current Affairs & General Knowledge: Keep up with contemporary events, international affairs, arts and culture, and historically significant developments.
- Legal & Logical Reasoning: Develop the ability to identify rules and principles, apply them to scenarios, and critically analyze arguments.
- Quantitative Techniques: Review 10th standard mathematics, focusing on ratios, proportions, algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation.
- Official Materials: Make use of guides, model papers, and online resources provided by the Consortium. Attend online sessions for expert guidance.
Preparing for the CLAT PG 2026
The CLAT PG is designed to test your understanding of various law subjects. According to the Consortium:
- Study Important Judgments: Refresh your knowledge of landmark cases and the issues discussed in these judgments.
- Know Legislative Provisions: Thoroughly go through the constitutional and statutory provisions, including historical amendments.
- Apply Knowledge in Context: Be able to interpret legal passages, analyze arguments, and apply principles to new scenarios.
- Practice Comprehension: Work on reading extracts from court decisions, statutes, and regulations, and answering questions on them efficiently.
Some of the tips that are applicable for both CLAT UG and PG candidates are to stay disciplined while studying, avoid distractions, and do your preparation with a calm mind. Try to develop strong reading and writting skills, solve CLAT previous year question papers as much as possible, build time management skills, and keep revising the core concepts.
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