Official CLAT 2026 Sample Papers Released!

Official CLAT 2026 Sample Papers Released!

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Sample papers play a vital role in CLAT preparation. They closely simulate the actual CLAT exam’s pattern, question types, and difficulty. This helps aspirants become familiar with the format. Every year, the Consortium of NLUs releases official sample papers to assist candidates. For CLAT 2026, the first official sample paper has been released on the CNLU’s website on November 27, 2025. This sample paper release provides candidates with the first official look at the types and styles of questions for the upcoming CLAT exam. The sample papers' release sometimes faces delays, as seen in previous years, but they remain a key resource for preparation.

Official CLAT 2026 Sample Papers Released!
Official CLAT 2026 Sample Papers Released

How to Access the CLAT Official Sample Paper

To prepare effectively, aspirants should download and practice the official CLAT sample paper. Follow these simple steps to get the official sample paper:

  • Visit the official CLAT 2026 website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026

  • Look for the section titled ‘Question Format’ or ‘Sample Papers’

  • Click the link to download the PDF file of the official sample paper. No login or payment is required

  • Save the PDF to your device and print it for easier practice

CLAT Exam Pattern and Structure 2026

The syllabus of CLAT features 120 multiple-choice questions across five sections. Each question carries one mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers. The total exam duration of CLAT 2026 is 2 hours. All questions follow a passage-based format to test candidates’ comprehension and analytical skills.

CLAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Section-wise Overview

Section

Number of questions

Weightage

Key topics

English language

22-26

20%

Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, inferences, tone, main ideas, synonyms/antonyms, literary devices, para jumbles

Current affairs including general knowledge

28-32

25%

Contemporary issues, politics, economy, international relations, history, art & culture, awards, sports, constitution, static GK

Legal reasoning

28-32

25%

Legal principles & cases, constitutional law, jurisprudence, administrative law, fundamental rights, landmark judgments

Logical reasoning

22-26

20%

Analytical reasoning, critical reasoning, puzzles, syllogisms, blood relations, seating arrangements, assumptions, inferences, cause-and-effect

Quantitative techniques

10-14

10%

Basic math and data usage, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation, graphs, percentages, ratios and proportions, mensuration

Total

120

100%


Benefits of Solving CLAT Official Sample Papers

Effective preparation for CLAT requires a planned strategy. Here are some practical preparation tips for solving CLAT sample papers:

  • Familiarity with exam pattern: Sample papers closely simulate the exam format, helping aspirants get used to the question types, exam structure, and marking scheme.

  • Understanding difficult level: Sample papers provide a realistic measure of the exam’s difficulty, enabling candidates to adjust their preparation accordingly.

  • Time management practice: Solving full-length sample papers under exact timed conditions teaches students to allocate minutes per question efficiently.

  • Improvement of accuracy and speed: Repeated practice helps build quick and precise answering skills and reduces careless mistakes.

  • Identification of strengths and weaknesses: By analysing results, students can identify topics or sections that need more focus.

  • Stress reduction and confidence building: Simulating exam conditions through sample papers increases comfort and reduces anxiety on the actual exam day.

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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.

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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

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Hello,

The CLAT PG exam pattern consists of 120 questions and 2-hour MCQ exam with negative marking.

Subjects Covered:

  1. Constitutional Law

  2. Jurisprudence

  3. Criminal Law

  4. Contract Law

  5. Other core law subjects

Here are some tricks which you must follow:

  1. Practice Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests
  2. Focus on Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
  3. Time Management in Exam
  4. 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 !

Hello,

To check your CLAT exam hall ticket, go to the official website, log in with your registration or application number and password (or other login details), and the admit card will be displayed on the screen. You should then download and print at least two copies of the admit card for the exam and counselling process.

I hope it will clear your query!!