Consortium of National Law Universities

CLAT 2026: Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility

Reviewed by Mentora’s academic team · Last reviewed 2026

CLAT is the national entrance exam for admission to the five-year integrated LL.B. programmes at the National Law Universities (NLUs), conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. It is also accepted by many other law schools and some public-sector recruiters. The UG test assesses aptitude and comprehension rather than prior legal knowledge.

Quick facts

Full name
Common Law Admission Test (UG)

Conducted by
Consortium of National Law Universities

Level
Class 12

Official site
consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Explore CLAT in detail

Exam Pattern

What is the CLAT exam pattern?

Eligibility

What is the eligibility for CLAT?

Syllabus

What is the CLAT syllabus?

Preparation Tips

How do you prepare for CLAT?

Practise for CLAT on Mentora

Take full-length CLAT mock tests with instant scoring, and revise with NCERT-based notes.

Exam dates, application windows and fees change each cycle — always confirm the latest on the official site, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Last reviewed 2026.