{"id":18109,"date":"2026-03-12T11:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/?page_id=18109"},"modified":"2026-04-26T05:42:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T05:42:02","slug":"marking-scheme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marking-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme &amp; Distribution (Total\/Passing Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Understanding the <strong>CLAT exam marks<\/strong> and how they are distributed is crucial for your preparation. Here, we\u2019ll cover the CLAT marking scheme in detail, including the total marks in CLAT and how each section contributes to your final score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing exactly how the marks are allocated, you can better plan your study strategy and focus on the areas that will maximize your score. This straightforward guide will help you feel more confident as you prepare for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT exam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-online-clat-coaching\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-marking-scheme\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-clat-coaching.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39531\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Upcoming CLAT Exams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/2026-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT 2027<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/2028-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2028<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a46d55391aefaa90383e8032336a3d85\"><strong>Total Marks in CLAT 2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total or maximum marks of CLAT paper are 120 for both UG and PG.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CLAT 2027 consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question worth 1 mark. It&#8217;s important to understand that for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted, which can significantly impact your total marks in CLAT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a breakdown of the total marks in CLAT 2027:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks in CLAT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks per Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT UG<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>-0.25 per wrong answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-pg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT PG<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>-0.25 per wrong answer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9777dd4e9ecfb4d2cf81bc49eaa47b0f\"><strong>CLAT Marking Scheme 2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correct Answer<\/td><td>+1 mark for each correct answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incorrect Answer<\/td><td>-0.25 marks for each incorrect answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unattempted Questions<\/td><td>No marks deducted or awarded;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Plan your daily preparation with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-study-planner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Preparation Planner<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2c572706b07d7789032af71029b4490\"><strong>CLAT Marks Distribution 2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CLAT exam marks are distributed across five key sections. Each section has a different weightage, and the number of questions varies slightly within each.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the distribution of section-wise marks in CLAT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approximate Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT English Language<\/a><\/td><td>22-26<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs, including General Knowledge<\/td><td>28-32<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/legal-reasoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Legal Reasoning<\/a><\/td><td>28-32<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/legal-reasoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Logical Reasoning<\/a><\/td><td>22-26<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/quantitative-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Quantitative Techniques<\/a><\/td><td>10-14<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Key resources to explore after your CLAT exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Result<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Answer Key<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/counselling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Counselling<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Admit Card<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marks-vs-rank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Marks vs Rank<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-rank-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Rank Predictor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/2026-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2026 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT 2026 Toppers<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-college-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT College Predictor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f863004904d5f174d6eb68f56f4f25a9\"><strong>CLAT Passing Marks (Qualifying Marks)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a seat in one of the prestigious NLUs requires not just passing the CLAT exam but also achieving a competitive score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. CLAT Passing Marks For General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To secure admission to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/top-3-nlus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top 3 NLUs<\/a>, you should aim for a score of 90+ marks. For top NLUs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlsiu-bangalore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLSIU Bangalore<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nalsar-hyderabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NALSAR Hyderabad<\/a>, a target score of around 110 or above is advisable to increase your chances of securing a seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. CLAT Passing Marks for SC\/ST&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For SC\/ST category candidates, a good score in CLAT 2024 was generally between 60-70 marks. Even for some lower-ranked NLUs, securing around 60-65% of the total marks can be sufficient for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. CLAT Cut-off Ranges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT cut-off<\/a> ranges can differ significantly from one NLU to another. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-kolkata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Kolkata<\/a> (WBNUJS) has cut-offs that typically range from 140-275 for BA LLB and 289-998 for BSc LLB programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the specific cut-off for your preferred NLU is crucial for setting your target score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re aiming for the general category, a score above 90 is crucial, with higher scores significantly improving your chances of getting into the top NLUs. For SC\/ST candidates, aiming for at least 60-70 marks can place you in a strong position to secure admission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-clat-mock-tests\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-marking-scheme\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-clat-mock-tests.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39578\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-388cc3362b9e5a46d9d080e6aba3dca2\"><strong>Changes in CLAT Exam Marks Over the Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CLAT marking scheme has seen several changes since its inception in 2008. Understanding these changes can provide insights into the evolving structure of the exam and help you appreciate the current format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks in CLAT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2008<\/td><td>190<\/td><td>First year of CLAT, each question carried 1 mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2009<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>Total marks increased to 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2010-2019<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>Marks remained consistent at 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2020<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>Marks reduced to 150, aligning with fewer questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2021-2023<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>Continued with the 150 marks format<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2024<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Marks reduced to 120, further streamlining the exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2025<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Same format as CLAT 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2026<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>Same as previous year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The CLAT exam has undergone significant changes over the years, especially in terms of total marks and the number of questions. Starting from 190 marks in its inaugural year (CLAT 2008), the exam quickly adjusted to 200 marks in 2009 and maintained this structure until 2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a major shift occurred in 2020, where the total marks of CLAT were reduced to 150, along with a corresponding decrease in the number of questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern continued until 2023. With CLAT 2024, the total marks were further reduced to 120, which is also the format being followed for CLAT 2025 and CLAT 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Important Resources for CLAT Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online CLAT Coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/sample-papers\/\"><strong>CLAT Sample Papers<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/\"><strong>CLAT Previous Year Papers PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-resourses\/clat\/videos\"><strong>CLAT Videos<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/syllabus\/\"><strong>CLAT Syllabus PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/live.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-clat-coaching\/\"><strong>Free CLAT Coaching<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-resourses\/clat\/current-affairs\"><strong>CLAT Current Affairs<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-topper-interviews\/\"><strong>CLAT Topper Interviews<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8c982795a12ae025900d271c48e4c96\"><strong>Importance of Understanding CLAT Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximize Your Score:<\/strong> Knowing the CLAT exam marks helps you focus on high-weight sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Negative Marking: <\/strong>Understanding how penalties work helps you avoid unnecessary mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective Time Management: <\/strong>Allocating time-based on CLAT marks distribution ensures you don&#8217;t miss out on scoring opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Preparation: <\/strong>Prioritize topics and sections that can boost your overall score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better Exam Strategy:<\/strong> A clear understanding of CLAT marks distribution guides you in crafting a balanced approach to the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9eaba26ef4f93eca3cc62123dd7ebf67\"><strong>Tips and Strategy for High Scores in CLAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving a high score in CLAT requires a well-planned approach. Following are some tips and strategies to help you maximize your performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Understand Exam Pattern and Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thoroughly understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT exam pattern<\/a>, including the marking scheme and section-wise distribution of questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritize sections and topics that carry more weightage in the exam, such as Legal Reasoning and General Knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Time Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly practice full-length <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/test-series\/clat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT mock tests<\/a> under timed conditions to improve your speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the exam, allocate time to each section based on your strengths and the number of questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Accuracy Over Guesswork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be cautious with your answers to avoid the 0.25 mark penalty for incorrect answers. It&#8217;s better to skip a question if you&#8217;re unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the process of elimination to narrow down your choices before making a selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Regular Practice and Revision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous years&#8217; question papers of CLAT<\/a> and take online quizzes to stay sharp. Regular revision helps retain important concepts and formulas, especially in sections like Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Stay Updated with Current Affairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make it a habit to read newspapers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/study-material\/clat\/clat-express\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Express magazine<\/a> for current affairs to stay updated with the latest events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay special attention to national and international news, important dates, and legal developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Also checkout: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/how-to-read-newspaper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Read Newspaper for CLAT?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Strengthen Legal Reasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Familiarize yourself with basic legal principles, landmark judgments, and legal maxims for CLAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/legal-reasoning\/questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT legal reasoning questions<\/a> by practicing case-based problems to enhance your analytical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Work on Your Weak Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Analyze your mock test results to identify sections where you need improvement. Devote extra time to strengthening weak areas while maintaining a balanced approach across all sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Know the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/mock-test-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Mock Test Strategy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Stay Calm and Confident<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintain a positive attitude throughout your preparation and during the exam. Ensure you get enough rest and maintain a healthy routine to keep your mind and body fit for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Mock Tests and Performance Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take as many mock tests as possible to simulate exam conditions and improve time management. After each mock test, carefully analyze your performance to understand your strengths and areas needing improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Strategic Attempting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin with the section you are most confident about to build momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don\u2019t spend too much time on one question. If stuck, move on and return to it later if time permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tips-to-score-high-marks-in-clat.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to Score High Marks in CLAT\" class=\"wp-image-34768\" style=\"width:769px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Must Know for Every CLAT Aspirant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/eligibility\/\"><strong>CLAT Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/exam-pattern\/\"><strong>CLAT Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/eligibility\/age-limit\/\"><strong>CLAT Age Limit<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marking-scheme\/\"><strong>CLAT Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/preparation\/\"><strong>How to Prepare for CLAT?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/best-books\/\"><strong>CLAT Preparation Books<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c98d27c5c0fa2ad43765a1b3361c4962\"><strong>Tie-Breaking Criteria for CLAT Marks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If two or more candidates secure the same number of marks in CLAT 2027, the tie will be resolved using the following criteria, in the specified order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Higher Marks in Legal Aptitude Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate who scores higher in the Legal Aptitude section of the CLAT 2027 exam will be ranked higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Higher Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tie persists, the candidate who is older in age will be given preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Computerised Draw of Lots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tie still remains unresolved after considering the above criteria, a computerised draw of lots will be conducted to determine the final ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-clat-notes-bundle\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-marking-scheme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-clat-notes-bundle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39586\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88c64c873c284b63b619cf32189b447c\"><strong>FAQs About CLAT Exam Marks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320896333\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the total marks for CLAT 2027?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total marks for CLAT 2027 are 120.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320909763\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many questions are there in CLAT 2027?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are 120 multiple-choice questions in CLAT 2027.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320920670\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many marks are awarded for each correct answer in CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Each correct answer in CLAT is awarded 1 mark.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320935641\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there negative marking in CLAT 2027?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320955921\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the weightage of the Legal Reasoning section in CLAT 2027?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Legal Reasoning section carries approximately 25% of the total marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320975782\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many questions are there in the English Language section of CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The English Language section has 22-26 questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320976932\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I skip questions in CLAT without losing marks?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can skip questions without any penalty, as only incorrect answers incur negative marking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724320977954\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the minimum score needed for top NLUs in CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For top NLUs, candidates generally need to score 90+ marks, with 100+ marks being ideal for the top 3 NLUs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321010837\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How is the cut-off determined for different NLUs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cut-off varies for each NLU based on factors like the number of seats, difficulty level of the exam, and candidate performance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321011729\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the time duration of the CLAT exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CLAT exam duration is 2 hours.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321012583\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there a difference in the marking scheme for UG and PG CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the marking scheme is the same for both UG and PG CLAT exams.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321015905\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the minimum passing marks in CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Passing in CLAT is not defined by a fixed score but by securing a rank high enough to get admission to an NLU based on that year&#8217;s cut-off.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321017098\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does the CLAT marking scheme change every year?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While the basic marking scheme remains consistent, specific details like the total marks or the number of questions can change, as seen in recent years.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321697209\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there negative marking in CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, there is negative marking in CLAT, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321698201\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many marks are required to clear the CLAT exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no fixed passing mark to clear CLAT; admission depends on your rank. However, for general category candidates, a score of 85+ marks is typically required for admission to top NLUs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321701053\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a good score in CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/good-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good score in CLAT<\/a><\/strong> for the general category is generally considered to be 90+ marks, with 110+ being excellent for securing admission to the top NLUs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724321702121\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is calculator allowed in CLAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, calculators are not allowed in the CLAT exam. You must perform all calculations manually.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Know more about Law Colleges &amp; Universities in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Law Universities in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/iiuler-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IIULER Goa<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nliu-bhopal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLIU Bhopal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-jodhpur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/gujarat-national-law-university-gnlu-gandhinagar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GNLU Gandhinagar<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-lucknow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RMLNLU Lucknow<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/cnlu-patna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNLU Patna<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-ranchi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NUSRL Ranchi<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/mnlu-nagpur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MNLU Nagpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-shimla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HPNLU Shimla<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-prayagraj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RPNLUP Prayagraj<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in Mumbai<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in Delhi<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/rajasthan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Explore CLAT coaching centers across different cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jaipur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jaipur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/hyderabad\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Hyderabad<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/noida\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Noida<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/agra\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Agra<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jodhpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jodhpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bangalore\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bangalore<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/kanpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Kanpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/ghaziabad\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Ghaziabad<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bhopal\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bhopal<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/mumbai\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Mumbai<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/prayagraj\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Prayagraj<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/varanasi\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Varanasi<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/indore\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Indore<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/gwalior\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Gwalior<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a 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Rewari<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/delhi\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Delhi<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/muzaffarpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Muzaffarpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/mysore\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Mysore<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/gurgaon\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Gurgaon<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/chandigarh\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Chandigarh<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bathinda\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bathinda<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/kolkata\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Kolkata<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/raipur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Raipur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/ahmedabad\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jammu\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jammu<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/dehradun\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Dehradun<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jamshedpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jamshedpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/chennai\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Chennai<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/rajasthan\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/delhi-ncr\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Delhi NCR<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/kankarbagh-patna\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Kankarbagh<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/lucknow\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Lucknow<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the CLAT exam marks and how they are distributed is crucial for your preparation. 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