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CLAT PG 2026 Exam Pattern

Check the latest exam pattern of CLAT PG:

Component	Details
Total Questions	120 MCQs
Total Marks	120 Marks
Marks per Question	+1
Negative Marking	–0.25 per wrong answer
Type of Questions	Passage-based & Subject-based Legal MCQs
Duration	2 Hours
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen & Paper)

CLAT PG 2026 Question Paper Structure

Section	Number of Questions	Contains
Constitutional Law	25–30	Interpretation-based, rights/federalism-related MCQs
Jurisprudence	15–20	Schools of thought, legal maxims, legal theory
Other Law Subjects	40–45	Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, IPR, Family Law, etc.
Passage-Based Legal Reasoning	20–25	Application of principles to fact situations

1. Constitutional Law

This section focuses heavily on rights-based interpretation, judicial review, federal structure, constitutional amendments, and landmark judgments. Students can expect conceptual questions that test understanding rather than memory. Passage-based questions from Constitutional Law are also common and require quick interpretation under time pressure.

2. Jurisprudence

You will find theory-oriented questions covering natural law, positivism, realism, critical legal studies, and analytical jurisprudence. These questions require conceptual clarity more than rote learning. Many candidates struggle with this section due to its abstract nature, making it essential to understand philosophical foundations of law.

3. Other Core Law Subjects

This part includes a mix of doctrinal and application-based MCQs from Contract Law, Torts, Criminal Law, Family Law, PIL, Administrative Law, and International Law. Questions often involve applying legal rules to given fact situations. A good command over LLB-level core subjects is essential to score well here.

4. Passage-Based Legal Reasoning

These questions present a legal principle or rule followed by a factual scenario. Your task is to apply the principle exactly as stated. This section tests interpretation skills, time management, and accuracy. Even minor misreadings can lead to incorrect answers, making practice extremely important.

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CLAT PG 2026 Question Paper Breakdown

1. Principle–Fact Application Questions

These questions present a legal rule followed by a factual situation. You must decide the correct outcome strictly based on the given principle, not your prior knowledge. This tests legal interpretation, analytical ability, and decision-making under pressure. Mastering this question type significantly improves overall accuracy.

2. Constitutional Interpretation Questions

These questions require understanding constitutional provisions, doctrines, rights interpretation, federal structure, and constitutional amendments. They often include case-based scenarios where the candidate must identify the correct constitutional principle. A strong command over landmark judgments is extremely helpful here.

3. Jurisprudential Theory Questions

These test the foundational concepts of law—natural law, positivism, realism, sociological jurisprudence, and critical legal studies. Candidates must apply abstract theories to simple factual or conceptual scenarios. Jurisprudence questions reward clarity, not memorisation, making conceptual revision critical.

4. Case Law–Based MCQs

These refer to important Supreme Court judgments and their legal principles. The question may give a principle extracted from a case or ask about the ratio decidendi. Knowing landmark judgments across all subjects boosts accuracy in such questions.

5. Statutory Interpretation Questions

These involve interpreting sections, clauses, and statutory language. Candidates must apply the literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule, or purposive interpretation depending on the question structure. Basic understanding of statutory rules is essential here.

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CLAT PG Question Paper 2026: Difficulty Level Analysis

Section	Difficulty Level (Expected)	Notes
Constitutional Law	Moderate	Mix of theory and application
Jurisprudence	Moderate to Difficult	Concept-heavy and abstract
Other Law Subjects	Moderate	Balanced but lengthy
Passage-Based Reasoning	Moderate	Time-consuming
Overall Difficulty	Moderate	Similar to previous years

The CLAT PG 2026 paper is expected to be moderately difficult with a predictable structure. While Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence may feel concept-heavy, the other law subjects section is likely to be balanced. Passage-based questions will require careful reading, making time management key to a high score.

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CLAT PG Cut-off 2026 (Expected)

Below is the expected CLAT PG cut off rank range for the top 10 NLUs (General Category):

NLU	Expected CLAT PG 2026 Cut Off Range (General Category)	Expected CLAT PG 2026 Cut Off Marks (Out of 120)
NLSIU Bengaluru Cut Off	100 – 200	85 – 90 marks
NALSAR Hyderabad Cut Off	150 – 300	80 – 85 marks
NLIU Bhopal Cut Off	250 – 450	75 – 80 marks
WBNUJS Kolkata Cut Off	350 – 600	72 – 78 marks
NLU Jodhpur Cut Off	400 – 650	70 – 75 marks
GNLU Gandhinagar	400 – 700	68 – 74 marks
HNLU Raipur	650 – 950	65 – 70 marks
MNLU Mumbai	700 – 1000	62 – 68 marks
RGNUL Patiala	850 – 1100	60 – 66 marks
NLU Odisha (Cuttack)	950 – 1250	58 – 65 marks

Based on the trend, the CLAT PG 2026 cut off ranks for top 5 NLUs will likely remain below 500, while mid-tier universities may close between 700–1000 ranks. The CLAT PG cut-off marks are expected to stay between 70–85 marks for top NLUs, assuming a moderate exam difficulty similar to 2025.

How to Anayze Your Performance?

1. Check Accuracy Across Sections

Review which sections you performed well in and where errors occurred. High accuracy in Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence is a strong indicator of good ranking.

2. Review Time Allocation

Check if you spent too much time on passage-based questions. A balanced approach ensures effective coverage of all subjects.

3. Identify Weak Subjects

Note which law subjects took longer or had more errors. These become your focus areas for future attempts or LLM interviews.

4. Evaluate Attempt Strategy

Did you attempt questions logically or randomly? Structured attempts usually yield higher scores and confidence.

5. Compare with Expected Cut-Offs

Match your estimated score with predicted cut-offs to understand realistic NLU options.