CLAT 2026 for LLB – Everything About Course, Duration, Eligibility and Syllabus

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The CLAT UG examination is set to take place on 7th December 2025. The exam is one of the most competitive entrance exams that students can take. The CLAT UG exam helps students get into some of the best law schools in the country. This article highlights several key details about the CLAT UG examination for students to know. This includes details on the courses they can pursue, their durations, eligibility criteria and other key details.

CLAT 2026 Important Dates

Provided below is an overview of the important dates for the CLAT 2026 examination. Keeping these dates in mind is very important for students as being updated with these key dates ensure students are in the loop on all key events and deadlines about the CLAT UG 2026 examination.

The important dates for the CLAT exam are as follows:

Event	Date
CLAT 2026 Registration Opening	1st August 2025
Last Date of Submission for CLAT 2026 Form	October 2025
CLAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date	November 2025
CLAT 2026 Examination Date	7th December 2025
CLAT 2026 Result Declaration	13th December 2025 (tentative)

CLAT 2026 LLB Courses and Duration

There are several courses that students can pursue after giving the CLAT UG examination. A majority of the LLB courses that are available for students to pursue are combined with other forms of courses such as BA, BBA or BSc, depending on a student’s preference of course. A majority of the courses that students can pursue in top NLU’s through the CLAT exam are 5 year long courses.

Provided below is an overview of the LLB courses students can pursue after the CLAT examination along with the relevant course durations:

Course	Course Duration
BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law)	5 Years
BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law)	5 Years
BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Law)	5 Years
BCom LLB (Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law)	5 Years
BTech LLB (Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Law)	5 Years

Also Read: CLAT 2026 Registration Begins Tomorrow, 1st August

CLAT 2026 LLB Course Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for most undergraduate courses offered through the CLAT UG examination slightly differ with few differences. However, it is crucial for students appearing for the CLAT UG examination to meet the prescribed eligibility. If students do not do so, they will not be allowed to get admission into these courses.

The CLAT 2026 course-wise eligibility criteria are as follows:

Course	Criteria
BA LLB	Students must have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board and/or institution.
BBA LLB	All students must have completed their class 10+2 from a recognized board. All students must have attained a minimum 45% score on their board examinations. All subjects taken by students in their class 12th must have been passed.
BTech LLB	All students must have passed their class 10+2 from a recognized board or institution. Students must have completed their 10+2 from the Science stream while having subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
BCom LLB	All students must have completed their class 10+2 from a recognized board. All students must have attained a minimum 45% score on their board examinations. All subjects taken by students in their class 12th must have been passed.
BSc LLB	Students must have completed their 10+2 from the Science stream while having subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. All students must have completed their class 10+2 from a recognized board. All students must have attained a minimum 45% score on their board examinations.

CLAT UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam pattern for the CLAT UG examination is key to scoring well on the paper. Knowing the exam pattern for CLAT can ensure students come up with effective strategies and plans for the examination accordingly.

The exam pattern is as follows:

Exam Mode	Offline, Pen and Paper
Exam Duration	2 Hours, 120 Minutes
Total Questions	120 Questions
Total Marks	120 Marks
Question Type	Multiple-Choice-Questions (MCQs)
Sections	5 Sections: English Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning Current Affairs and General Knowledge Quantitative Aptitude
Negative Marking	Yes, -0.25 Marks per Question

Also Read: Documents Required to Fill CLAT Application Form

CLAT UG 2026 Syllabus

Provided below is an overview of the syllabus for the CLAT UG examination. Students must prepare for the CLAT UG examination accordingly to score well on the exam. The CLAT UG exam is not an easy paper to crack, but can help students get into some of the best law schools in the country.

The syllabus for CLAT UG is as follows:

Section	Topics
English	Passage Summary Passage Words and Phrases Passage Arguments and Comparison Reading Comprehension
Legal Reasoning	Legal Matters Public Policy Moral Philosophy Law Applications Law Identification
Logical Reasoning	Argument Recognition Strengthening or Weakening of Conclusions Pattern Recognition Relations and Analogies Contradiction Analysis Effectiveness of Arguments Passage Inferences
Current Affairs	International Affairs Legal Affairs Public Policies International and National History Contemporary Events of Significance Arts Culture
Quantitative Aptitude	Solving Numerical Info Based on Passages Algebra Ratio and Proportion Mensuration Trigonometry Statistical Information Probability

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the CLAT 2026 exam?

The CLAT 2026 exam is set to take place on 7th December 2025.

When does registration for CLAT begin?

Registration for the CLAT UG exam will begin on 1st August 2025.

What courses can students pursue through CLAT UG?

Students can pursue BA LLB, BBA LLB and BCom LLB courses upon giving the CLAT exam.

Does CLAT UG have negative marking?

Yes, the CLAT UG exam does have negative marking.

What are the sections of the CLAT UG exam?

The CLAT UG exam consists of English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Current Affairs.