Day 1: How CLAT Works – Your Complete Guide
Welcome to CLAT Gurukul!
Congratulations on taking the first step toward your legal career. In this lesson, you will understand everything about CLAT and why it is the most important exam for aspiring lawyers in India.
What is CLAT?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a centralized national level entrance test conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 24 National Law Universities across India.
CLAT 2027 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 22-26 | 22-26 |
| Current Affairs & GK | 28-32 | 28-32 |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 | 28-32 |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 | 22-26 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 | 10-14 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Duration: 2 hours | Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Top NLUs and Their Rankings
- NLSIU Bangalore (National Law School)
- NALSAR Hyderabad
- NLU Jodhpur (NLJF)
- NUJS Kolkata (WBNUJS)
- NLU Delhi
Career Paths After NLU
- Corporate Law: Starting salary Rs 15-25 LPA at top law firms
- Litigation: Independent practice in courts
- Judiciary: Become a judge through judicial services
- Civil Services: Many NLU graduates crack UPSC
- Legal Tech & Policy: Growing field combining law and technology
Success Story: How Toppers Prepare
CLAT toppers consistently follow a structured preparation strategy with daily practice, comprehensive coverage of current affairs, and regular mock tests. At CLAT Gurukul, our Sankalp programme replicates this exact approach with 500+ hours of content, daily MCQ practice with AI feedback, and 20 full-length mock tests.
Ready for the Full Roadmap?
Join Sankalp 2027 for the complete 12-month CLAT preparation programme. From foundation building to exam-day strategy, we have got you covered.