What is the CLAT 2027 exam pattern?

CLAT 2027 has 120 passage-based MCQ questions for 120 marks in 120 minutes. Sections: English Language (22–26Q), Current Affairs & GK (28–32Q), Legal Reasoning (28–32Q), Logical Reasoning (22–26Q), and Quantitative Techniques (10–14Q). Negative marking: -0.25.

Which NLUs accept CLAT scores for admission?

All 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India accept CLAT scores for 5-year integrated BA LLB programmes. Top NLUs include NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata, NLU Delhi (AILET), NLU Jodhpur, and GNLU Gandhinagar.

What is the expected CLAT 2027 cutoff for top NLUs?

CLAT 2026 cutoffs: NLSIU Bangalore general ~100/120, NALSAR Hyderabad ~97/120, NUJS Kolkata ~93/120, NLU Jodhpur ~87/120. Cutoffs for top 5 NLUs range from 90–105 for general category, declining for subsequent ranks.

Is there a difference in CLAT UG and PG patterns?

CLAT UG (for BA LLB) is passage-based with 120 questions in 120 min. CLAT PG (for LLM) has 120 questions for 120 marks: Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and other legal subjects. UG applicants need 12th pass; PG needs LLB with 55%.

What are career options after graduating from an NLU via CLAT?

NLU graduates pursue careers as corporate lawyers (Big Law firms), judiciary (Civil Judge), civil services (IAS/IPS/IFS), LLM/Bar Council enrollment, legal academia, in-house counsel at MNCs, or UPSC law officers. Starting NLU salaries in top law firms range from ₹12–₹25 LPA.