CLAT PG Preparation Guide
Consortium of National Law Universities
Your Complete Preparation Guide for CLAT PG 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
December 2026
EEligibility Criteria
LLB (3-year) or BA LLB (5-year) with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction
Study Plan by Subject
Constitutional Law
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Jurisprudence
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Administrative Law
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Law of Contract
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Torts
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Criminal Law
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
International Law
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Master Constitutional Law — Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Constitutional Amendments, and key Supreme Court constitutional benches are essential
Study Jurisprudence thoroughly — Austin, Hart, Dworkin, Rawls, and Indian legal philosophy are tested in CLAT PG
Cover Criminal Law (IPC + CrPC) and Contract Law in detail as these subjects carry significant weightage
Read landmark Supreme Court judgements from the last 5 years — CLAT PG frequently tests recent constitutional and criminal law decisions
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| Jurisprudence | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| Administrative Law | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| Law of Contract | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| Torts | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| Criminal Law | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| International Law | 17 | 17 | 17 min |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
July 2026
Next Exam Date
December 2026
Conducted By
Consortium of National Law Universities
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