Decoding CLAT 2026 Syllabus: Study these High-Weightage, Repetitive Topics to boost your score
Upcoming Event
CLAT Exam Date:07 Dec' 25 - 07 Dec' 25
With less than 100 days left for the CLAT 2026 exam, it is high time candidates amp up for the last stretch of preparation. Candidates who have a good knowledge of the CLAT 2026 syllabus will have a great advantage and ease while preparing for the Common Law Admission Test. It is not just the topics and subjects included in the syllabus that make up the CLAT question paper; candidates must also pay special attention to the pattern, difficulty level, and high-weightage topics from past years. In this article, we have analysed the CLAT question papers for the last five years and segregated the most repetitive and important topics for CLAT 2026 aspirants.
CLAT 2026 Syllabus
There are a total of five subjects in the CLAT 2026 exam, and each subject has a specific weightage. The table below denotes the CLAT 2026 subjects and weightage:
CLAT 2026 Subject-wise Weightage
Sections | Weight | No. of questions |
English Language | 20% | 22-26 |
Current Affairs including General Knowledge | 25% | 28-32 |
25% | 28-32 | |
20% | 22-26 | |
Quantitative Techniques | 10% | 10-14 |
CLAT 2026 Syllabus - High Weightage Topics Over the Years
The CLAT syllabus is mostly unchanged from the past few years, with only a few changes in the exam pattern. On analysing the CLAT question papers over the last years, a few common topics can be segregated. For example, vocabulary in the English Language section is a very important topic, and each year there are some questions from this topic. Similarly, constitutional laws are an important part of the Legal Reasoning section each year. In the below-given table below, candidates can find the most important topics for each subject.
CLAT 2026 Most Expected Topics
Subject | High Priority Topics | Medium Priority Topics | Low Priority Topics |
English Language | Inference-based RC (core: 40–45% of Qs), Vocabulary in context (synonyms, antonyms, contextual meaning), Indian authors/philosophy passages (e.g., Vivekananda, Narayan, Orwell-type themes) | Main idea, symbolism, tone analysis | - |
Current Affairs and GK | Constitutional Laws, Article 370, Women’s Reservation (Nari Shakti Bill), International Relations & Geopolitics → BRICS, G20, India-China, Israel-Hamas, Ukraine war, vaccine diplomacy, Sports & Global Events → Olympics 2024, upcoming 2026 events (Asian Games, ICC tournaments, etc.) | Historical movements (Civil Disobedience, independence-linked), major sports events | Static GK (states, capitals, rivers, wildlife) |
Legal Reasoning | Contracts - void vs. voidable, duress, minors, ab initio, Child Rights - POCSO, CICL, NCRB data, Environment/Climate Duties - Art. 48A, 51A(g), Paris Agreement | Data privacy/digital rights (consent, AI regulation), GI/IP Law (TRIPS, patents, trademarks) | Exam malpractice/academic integrity laws |
Logical Reasoning | Inference-based reasoning (draw conclusions, assumptions, implicit ideas), Puzzles/Seating arrangements (1–2 passages guaranteed), Social Issues - homelessness, mental health, justice inequality, governance | Strengthen/Weaken, cause-and-effect reasoning | Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC-based passages) |
Quantitative Aptitude | Wage gaps - gender, sectoral, state-wise (trend across years), Budgets & Expenses - inflation, savings, interest, household expenditure, Percentages, Ratios, Multiples, Trend analysis | - | Misc arithmetic (simple interest, averages, profit-loss) |
CLAT 2026 English Language - Most Repeated Questions Over the Years (2021-2025)
The English Language section of CLAT 2026 will roughly comprise around 24 questions. All questions in the CLAT exam, as well as the English Language section, are passage-based. Each passage is around 450 words long. After analysing the CLAT English Language section from the past five years' question papers, some topics can be segregated and termed as high-weightage topics. The table below comprises some of the most common topics in CLAT English Language over the years and expected questions in the upcoming exam.
CLAT English Language - Most Repeated Topics (2021-2025)
Focus Area | Repetition (Years) | Avg. Weightage | Probability 2026 | Notes |
Inference-based RC (author’s motive, implicit meaning) | Every year (2021–2025) | 40–45% | High | Core skill; appears in all passages. |
Vocabulary in context (synonyms, antonyms, contextual meaning) | Every year | 20–25% | High | Words like incorrigible, odious, assimilation. |
Main idea / Theme / Symbolism | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | 15–20% | Medium | Tone, narrative shaping, symbolism. |
Indian authors/philosophy passages | 2024, 2025 | 10–15% | Medium | Vivekananda, Krishnamurti, Narayan. |
CLAT 2026 GK Including Current Affairs - Most Repeated Questions Over the Years (2021-2025)
The CLAT General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is a very integral part of the syllabus and carries 25% weightage in the exam. Questions in this section are also passage-based. A key observation in the last five years of CLAT question papers is that this section comprises questions from the latest legal amendments and new laws. Apart from constitutional laws, geopolitics and sports events are also some repeated topics. The table shows the CLAT GK and Current Affairs repeated questions and expected topics for 2026.
CLAT GK Including Current Affairs - Most Repeated Topics (2021-2025)
Focus Area | Repetition (Years) | Avg. Weightage | Probability 2026 | Notes |
Constitutional amendments/laws (Art. 370, Women’s Reservation) | 2021, 2024, 2025 | 20–25% | High | Repeated in 3 different years. |
International relations & organizations (BRICS, G20, UN, vaccine diplomacy) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | 20–25% | High | BRICS in 3 years, global crises every year. |
Sports & global events (Olympics, World Cups, Paris 2024) | 2021, 2024, 2025 | 15–20% | Medium | Likely continuation with 2026 sports events. |
Historical movements/events (Civil Disobedience, independence-related) | 2021, 2024, 2025 | 10–15% | Medium | Always tied to constitutional or freedom history. |
Static GK (states/UTs, capitals, wildlife) | Every year (low weightage) | 10% | Low | Seen only in a small % of questions. |
CLAT 2026 Legal Reasoning - Most Repeated Questions Over the Years (2021-2025)
CLAT Legal Reasoning is also a very integral part of the syllabus. This subject too has 25% weightage in the entire exam. Roughly, there will be around 32 questions from CLAT 2026 Legal Reasoning. In the past few years, Contract Law has been a topic that has been repeated every time. There are around one or two passages each year from Contract Law. Apart from Contract Law, Child Rights, Environment & Climate Rights, Data Privacy Laws are some important topics asked in the exam. The table below throws light on the most repeated topics in the CLAT Legal Reasoning section and expected topics for the upcoming session.
CLAT Legal Reasoning - Most Repeated Topics (2021-2025)
Focus Area | Repetition (Years) | Avg. Weightage | Probability 2026 | Notes |
Contract law (void, voidable, duress, minors, ab initio) | Every year | 20% | High | Always 1–2 passages. |
Child rights (POCSO, CICL, juvenile justice) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | 15–20% | High | Very consistent; NCRB stats in 2025. |
Environment & climate rights (Art. 48A, Paris Agreement, duties) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | 15–20% | High | Present all 5 years in some form. |
Data privacy/digital rights (consent, surveillance, AI) | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 10–15% | Medium | May evolve into an AI law focus in 2026. |
GI / IP Law (TRIPS, patents, trademarks) | 2021, 2023, 2025 | 10% | Medium | Appears every alternate year. |
Exam malpractice/academic integrity | 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 | 5–10% | Low | More of a filler passage. |
CLAT 2026 Logical Reasoning - Most Repeated Questions Over the Years (2021-2025)
The Logical Reasoning section holds 20% weightage in the CLAT exam. There are questions centred around inference-based reasoning, and it is an integral part of the Logical Reasoning subject. Apart from this, puzzles, seating arrangements, and social issues are also important topics in this subject. The table below comprises the most repeated topics in the CLAT Logical Reasoning section and expected topics for the upcoming session.
CLAT Logical Reasoning - Most Repeated Topics (2021-2025)
Focus Area | Repetition (Years) | Avg. Weightage | Probability 2026 | Notes |
Inference-based reasoning (draw a conclusion, implicit meaning) | Every year | 40–45% | High | Backbone of the section. |
Puzzles / Seating arrangements | Every year | 20–25% | High | Always 1–2 passages. |
Social issues (homelessness, justice, mental health, inequality) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | 15–20% | High | Recurs in different contexts. |
Strengthen/Weaken / Critical reasoning | 2021, 2024, 2025 | 10–15% | Medium | Slowly rising in frequency. |
TRC / Transitional justice | 2021, 2023, 2025 | 5–10% | Low | May appear again, but not yearly. |
CLAT 2026 Quantitative Aptitude - Most Repeated Questions Over the Years (2021-2025)
The Quantitative Aptitude subject of the CLAT exam carries the least weightage. The CLAT Quantitative Aptitude holds only 10% weightage in the exam. Most of the questions in this section are centred around percentages, ratios, multiples, trend analysis, wage gaps, household budgets, etc. The table below comprises of most repeated topics in the CLAT Quantitative Aptitude subject over the years and expected topics from the upcoming 2026 session.
CLAT Quantitative Aptitude - Most Repeated Topics (2021-2025)
Focus Area | Repetition (Years) | Avg. Weightage | Probability 2026 | Notes |
Wage gaps (gender, sector, state-based) | Every year | 30–35% | High | Most consistent theme. |
Household budgets & expenses (inflation, savings, interest) | Every year | 30–35% | High | Inflation/budget data are repeated yearly. |
Percentages, ratios, multiples, trend analysis | Every year | 20–25% | High | Core DI tools. |
Misc arithmetic (SI, averages, profit-loss) | Occasional | 10% | Low | Only filler-type questions. |
CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips to Ace Sections
Focus on mastering inference and application. This will help candidates in the English, Logical and Legal sections as 70% questions rely on inference and application.
Make sure to read and understand legal amendments, new laws and geopolitical situation from the past two years.
Wage gaps and budget passages appear every year, ensure that you master these types of questions.
Recurring legal themes have been a key aspect of the CLAT paper over the years. Make sure to cover all recent legal amendments and laws over the years.
First, invest your time in topics with high weightage. Once candidates are done with important topics, they can move to low-weightage topics like static GK, filler arithmetic, etc.
Articles
Related Stories
|
Upcoming Law Exams
Certifications By Top Providers
Explore Top Universities Across Globe
Popular Courses and Specializations
Popular Degrees
List of colleges accepting CLAT
Browse Law Colleges by State
Questions related to CLAT
On Question asked by student community
Have a question related to CLAT ?
Hello
The best way to cover the important current affairs is to read the newspaper daily. Then try to analyse the newspaper and remember the trending topics. Practice the previous year's question paper and understand the pattern of the question. Summarise all current affairs topics and understand them in brief. If you want more information about current affairs, then you will read the article How to Prepare for CLAT Current Affairs 2026 .
Thank you.
Hello,
Yes, you can prepare CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) in Hindi Medium and access syllabus in Hindi from mentioned link below:
https://law.careers360.com/hi/articles/clat-syllabus
Hope it helps.
Hello there!
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is a national level entrance exam for the programs related to engineering. It has two levels known as JEE mains (first level) and JEE advance (second level) . Many colleges from all over India in both government and private sector consider its scores. It is an online computer based test conducted by NTA ( National Testing Agency). Physics , Chemistry and mathematics are the major subjects to be focused in this exam.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with complete information about JEE.
https://engineering.careers360.com/exams/jee-main
NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national level examination for admission in undergraduate medical courses. It is also conducted by NTA but in offline mode as in pen and paper test. It includes courses like MBBS, BDS BHMS , BAMS etc. The exam consists of 180 questions in total 45 from each physics , chemistry , zoology and Botany. The total marks for the exam are 720 marks.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with complete information about NEET examination:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-full-form
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national level entrance examination for the admission in national law colleges of India. The test is taken after 12th grade examination for the 5 years integrated programs in law. It tests students knowledge in legal aptitude. It also serves as a basis for public sector undertakings for legal positions.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the complete information about the CLAT examination.
https://law.careers360.com/articles/what-is-clat-full-form-all-about-nlus-entrance-exam
thank you! Hope it helps!
Hello,
The CLAT PG exam pattern consists of 120 questions and 2-hour MCQ exam with negative marking.
Subjects Covered:
-
Constitutional Law
-
Jurisprudence
-
Criminal Law
-
Contract Law
-
Other core law subjects
Here are some tricks which you must follow:
- Practice Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests
- Focus on Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
- Time Management in Exam
- Revision Strategy
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/how-to-prepare-for-clat-pg-exam
Hope it helps.
Hello,
In CLAT , the 9-digit admit card number is not the same as the roll number you have to write on the OMR sheet. The OMR sheet has only 7 blocks because the CLAT roll number is shorter.
You should check your admit card again and look for the roll number printed near your name and exam details. Fill only that roll number in the OMR sheet. Do not write the 9-digit admit card number.
If you still cannot find the roll number, you can ask the exam invigilator on the exam day.
Hope it helps !
Start a career in Law. Admissions Open for LLB courses for
Integrated Learning – A balanced blend of management and legal education
Amity University, Noida | Law Admissions 2026
ApplyAmong top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
UPES Integrated LLB Admissions 2026
ApplyRanked #18 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS Rankings | 16 LPA Highest CTC
Manav Rachna University Law Admissions 2026
ApplyAdmissions open for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.B Program (3 Years) | School of Law, MRU ranked No. 1 in Law Schools of Excellence in India by GHRDC (2023)
Nirma University Law Admission 2026
ApplyGrade 'A+' accredited by NAAC | Ranked 33rd by NIRF 2025
Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Admissions 2026
ApplyApproved by BCI | Continuous interaction with leading experts from the industry | Global Exposure
CLAT Notifications
Never miss an CLAT update
Get timely CLAT updates directly to your inbox. Stay informed!