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CLAT UG 2027 Exam Pattern

The CLAT UG 2027 examination will be conducted offline and consists of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 120 marks. Candidates get 2 hours to complete the paper, with +1 mark for every correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

Particular CLAT UG 2027
Exam Mode Offline
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions 120
Total Marks 120
Exam Duration 2 Hours
Marking Scheme +1 Correct • −0.25 Incorrect
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QuickTip: Understanding the exam pattern before starting your preparation helps you manage time better and avoid unnecessary negative marking. Next, learn how the 120 questions are distributed across the five sections.

CLAT UG 2027 Sections

The CLAT UG 2027 paper contains questions from five sections designed to assess reading comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability. Each section uses passage-based multiple-choice questions.

English Language

Tests reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, inference, summaries and interpretation of passages.

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

Focuses on recent national and international events, history, culture, international affairs and important contemporary developments.

Legal Reasoning

Evaluates your ability to understand legal principles, analyse situations and apply reasoning to passage-based questions.

Logical Reasoning

Measures critical thinking, arguments, assumptions, conclusions and logical analysis through short passages.

Quantitative Techniques

Assesses basic mathematical skills through data, graphs, tables and numerical reasoning questions.

QuickTip: CLAT UG is primarily a reading-intensive examination. Strong comprehension skills across all five sections are often more valuable than memorising isolated facts.

Marking Scheme & Time Management

Every question in CLAT UG 2027 carries equal weight, making accuracy just as important as speed. Understanding the marking scheme helps you avoid unnecessary score loss through incorrect answers.

Official Marking Scheme

  • 120 multiple-choice questions.
  • Each correct answer earns 1 mark.
  • Each incorrect answer attracts a 0.25 mark deduction.
  • No marks are awarded for unanswered questions.
  • Total examination time is 2 hours.

Exam Day Approach

  • Read each passage carefully before answering.
  • Avoid random guessing because of negative marking.
  • Keep enough time for all five sections.
  • Review unanswered questions if time permits.
Next Step: Now that you understand the exam pattern, explore the CLAT UG 2027 syllabus to see the topics covered in each section.
QuickTip: CLAT rewards careful reading and accuracy. Since every incorrect answer reduces your score by 0.25 marks, attempting only questions you can answer confidently is generally more effective than blind guessing.

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You now understand the CLAT UG 2027 exam pattern. The next step is to study the syllabus, confirm your eligibility and complete your application with the correct documents before the deadline.

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