Section weights are approximate. Use the official page rather than assigning guaranteed question counts.
Know the stages
Paper structure
| Component | What the source specifies |
|---|---|
| Paper | 120 MCQs · 120 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Wrong answer | −0.25 marks |
Standard paper details shown. Read the official instructions for accommodations and exceptions.
Subject coverage
Tick an area after reviewing it. This is a compressed outline; the official document has the full subtopics.
Five subject areas
Use the overview well
Planning your revision
Practise extracting a passage’s main claim, supporting evidence and unstated assumptions before answering. Keep reasoning errors separate from unfamiliar vocabulary. In quantitative sets, write down what the text actually supplies before calculating. The checklist records broad skills, so use a small passage practice log to see which skill still needs attention.
Go back to the authority
Official sources & reference links
- Official CLAT 2027 UG syllabus (opens in a new tab)
Five subject sections
clat2027.consortiumofnlus.ac.in - Official UG question format (opens in a new tab)
Paper format and approximate section weights
clat2027.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
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Report a source or syllabus issueCommon questions
Is this the complete official CLAT UG syllabus?
No. It is an editorial overview for the labelled cycle. Open the official documents above for every subtopic, paper instruction and exception.
Can I use this for a different exam cycle?
Use it as a starting point, then compare it with the notification for your own attempt. A reviewed older reference does not establish that a later syllabus is unchanged.
Does ticking every topic mean I am exam-ready?
The checks track your review of broad areas on this device. They do not measure mastery, completion of official subtopics or eligibility.