CLAT Legal Reasoning Sample Paper

Hello aspirant,

There are various online platforms, offering previous year's question papers of CLAT PG exam. One of which is careers360, the link of which I am attaching here,

https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-pg-previous-year-question-paper

By solving previous year's papers, you will have a better understanding of exam pattern and confidence to write paper.

Best of luck for your preparation.

Hello,

For CLAT PG 2026, if you aim for top NLUs like NALSAR, NLSIU and WBNUJS, a score of around 75+ marks (rank within 100 ) is generally good for the general category

Cut-offs change every year, so try to score as high as possible for a better chance.

Hope it helps !

Hello Aspirant,

No, you cannot use EWS certificate issued to your father in your name. In CLAT, EWS certificate is to be issued in the name of a candidate on the basis of family income and assets even if you are a minor. Since you are under 18, the certificate will still have your details but it will take your family income (with your father) into consideration. You will need to apply for your own EWS certificate through the local authority pre counselling.

Hello,

Here is a detailed breakdown about Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack:

1. Girls' Hostel: Yes, girls’ hostel is available inside the campus with decent facilities like 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, and mess services.

2. Hostel Fee: Approx. 12,000–15,000 per year (may vary). Security deposit and mess fees are additional.

3. Can hosteller go outside – Yes, but permission or gate pass may be required, especially for late outings. Safety protocols are followed.

4. Safety for Girls: The university is considered safe, especially as it is a reputed public institution. Hostel and campus have CCTV and female wardens.

5. Entrance Exam Difficulty: The entrance for integrated BA-LLB is moderate in difficulty. If applying via CLAT, the competition is higher.

6. Admission via CLAT – Yes, some seats are reserved for CLAT-qualified candidates. Otherwise, university may also have its own entrance or merit-based selection.

7. Admission Criteria (BA-LLB): 10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST), and qualifying entrance or CLAT depending on the mode chosen.

Thank you!

Hello!

CLAT scores around 41–45 marks are typically quite low for admission into top NLUs through the general category. Most NLUs cut off above 80–90+ marks for BA LLB admissions. If you're applying under a reserved category (e.g. SC, ST, OBC), there’s some chance at lower-ranked NLUs, but general category seats at NLUs are highly competitive.

However, many private law colleges accept CLAT scores and may provide good studies and reasonable placement opportunities. These colleges often have higher cutoffs and inclusive selection. If you are keen to pursue law, consider applying to these institutions as well. And if you're motivated, you could also aim to improve your CLAT score next year many students do exactly that for better prospects.

For more information about NLU you can check this page;

https://law.careers360.com/articles/nlu-admissions

Thank you!

CLAT is a entrance exam,after clearing CLAT exam you are eligible for national law University ,But after CLAT you does not got any type of scholarship,but after clearing this exam you have many opportunities on the basis of merit you will got different type of scholarships.

Hello Vaishali

A CLAT score of 46.25 is considered low for top NLUs (National Law Universities), but you can still get a lower NLU (if reserved category) or a private college like:

1. UPES Dehradun
2. ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
3. Alliance University, Bangalore
4. VIT School of Law
5. Amity Law School, Noida

For more information about CLAT: CLAT 2025

Hope this answer helps! Thank You!!!

Hi dear candidate,

Your rank of 4032 in CLAT exam with EWS appears to be insufficient for admission in IP University colleges as the category wise cut off for IPU colleges is lower than your rank at least for the top tier colleges like VIPS and MAIMS.

The majority of seats are reserved for students with Delhi domicile in IPU colleges and if you belong to outside Delhi then, it's slightly difficult.

However, some colleges like Trinity (TIIPS) in Dwarka accepted admissions for Law at higher rank of around 8,000 so you might also have a chance there.

Otherwise, you can find top Law colleges in Delhi NCR at our official website:

Law Colleges in Delhi NCR 2025 – Courses, Fees, Admission, Rank

BEST REGARDS

Hello Akanksha!

That’s a very relevant question, especially for students who want quality education without high costs. Some platforms, including this one , do offer limited free CLAT preparation material like:Sample question papers,study plans or exam pattern insights.

For preparation, make a timetable and study each section for at least 1 hour daily. Focus on current affairs too.

You can check this page for more information about CLAT preparation in detail;

https://law.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-clat

Thanks for asking and all the best!

Firstly, having an ST rank of 593 means you're in the top 600 among ST candidates, but there’s more to how CLAT admission works. The total number of seats for ST category across all NLUs is limited, often just around 300–400. And even though your category rank is 593, it’s possible that other candidates ahead of you filled up most of the seats in earlier rounds.

Also, your All India Rank (AIR) of 34,347 plays a role because some NLUs consider both AIR and category rank during seat allocation. Most ST category cutoffs in popular NLUs tend to fall around AIR 12,000–20,000, depending on how competitive that year is and how many applicants fill seats in the early rounds. So, if your AIR is outside that range, it's quite likely you were just beyond the last cutoff in round-wise seat distribution.

The best move now is to look out for mop-up or spot rounds, where unfilled or withdrawn seats are re-offered. Also, many private universities like UPES, Nirma, or Bennett accept CLAT scores and reserve seats for ST category students.

All the best!