The detailed CLAT 2026 exam analysis will be released after the completion of the exam. Each year, Shiksha publishes a comprehensive analysis of the CLAT exam based on feedback from test-takers. The analysis provides insights into the question paper structure, section-wise difficulty levels, and overall exam trends. It helps candidates understand the areas where they can potentially gain or lose marks.

For reference, the CLAT 2025 exam was reported to be of *moderate difficulty*, with a few tricky questions in the Quantitative Techniques section.

Until the 2026 analysis is available, candidates can review the CLAT 2025 exam analysis to understand question types, difficulty levels, key topics, and expected cutoff trends. This can assist aspirants in:

* Understanding the CLAT exam pattern

* Estimating the expected cutoff marks for 2026

* Analyzing section-wise difficulty levels

CLAT 2025 Student Reactions and Paper Analysis

Yuvaan Shami, a CLAT UG 2025 candidate, described the exam as overall easy. He found the English section the most comfortable, while Logical Reasoning posed some challenges. Most questions were from Legal Reasoning.

Ria, another candidate, said the exam was manageable for well-prepared students who practiced all sections thoroughly. She emphasized the importance of staying calm and focused. According to her, the Legal Reasoning section was slightly challenging due to lengthy questions but was still approachable.

Aditya found the Logical Reasoning section easy to moderate, though some passages were confusing. Since the passages were shorter, he was able to complete them within time.

Vani felt the paper was slightly tougher based on her preparation, suggesting that the cutoff may increase this year. The General Knowledge section included some updated passages, making it moderately difficult overall.

Anika Shankar shared that the Legal Reasoning section was relatively easy, featuring short passages on topics like the Juvenile Justice Act and Void and Voidable Marriage. Since the questions were based on current legal knowledge, the section was straightforward. She also plans to appear for the AILET exam next week.

Expected CLAT 2026 Cutoff

The CLAT cutoff marks represent the minimum score required for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutions. The expected cut off for CLAT 2026 is projected to be **around 100+ marks**, based on factors such as:

* Number of applicants

* Availability of seats

* Overall exam difficulty

* Candidate performance

* Previous year cutoffs

Section-Wise CLAT 2026 Expected Cutoff (UG)

CLAT LLM 2026 Expected Cutoff

Based on previous exam trends and student feedback, the expected cutoff for CLAT LLM 2026 is as follows:

CLAT 2024 Exam Analysis

Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2024 reported that some passages in the General Knowledge section were revised, with the inclusion of a few static-based and unexpected topics. Despite a few straightforward passages, the section was considered *moderately difficult*.

Another test-taker mentioned that the Logical Reasoning section was conceptually heavy and slightly lengthy. The English section, though long, was manageable with a focus on vocabulary. Arithmetic questions were challenging, and overall, the exam was moderately difficult.

Ankita found the exam relatively easy and predicted that the cutoff for top NLUs could reach 97 marks. For her, Logical Reasoning was the toughest section, while others were manageable.

CLAT PG 2024 Student Reactions

Vikram, from the Noida test centre, described CLAT PG 2024 as moderate overall, with only Constitutional Law being slightly difficult. He found questions from Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, and Jurisprudence relatively easy, predicting a cutoff of around 95 marks.

Akshit stated that the CLAT LLM paper was easy and well-balanced, allowing him to attempt most questions.

Another candidate described the paper as moderate, while Prashidi noted that it followed the standard CLAT pattern with a comprehensive mix of topics. Arnav added that the paper was slightly trickier than expected.

CLAT 2023 Exam Analysis

The CLAT 2023 exam was considered easier than the previous year, with only a few tricky questions in the Quantitative Techniques section. The CLAT PG paper focused on core law subjects and was rated easy to moderate.

Expected Cutoff :

CLAT UG 2023: 100 marks

CLAT PG 2023: 80–90 marks

Students described the paper as easy but lengthy, with a few unexpected questions in Logical Reasoning and GK. Many found the two-hour duration insufficient to complete the lengthy passages.

CLAT 2022 Exam Analysis**

CLAT 2022 was conducted at 131 test centres nationwide. While travel issues due to student protests affected some candidates, most rated the paper *moderate* in difficulty and slightly lengthy.

Section-Wise Overview :

Overall, CLAT 2022 was moderately difficult, offering law aspirants valuable insights into exam trends and question patterns.

CLAT 2021 Exam Analysis

The CLAT 2021 exam, held on July 23, was rated *easy to moderate but lengthy. The revised format included 150 passage-based MCQs with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

The majority of candidates found the paper lengthy but well-structured.

CLAT 2020 Exam Analysis

CLAT 2020 introduced major changes in its pattern, featuring 150 comprehensive questions instead of 200. The paper was moderately difficult and slightly lengthy due to passage-based questions.

Overall, the 2020 paper was rated moderate in difficulty with an emphasis on comprehension and

CLAT Exam Analysis (Previous Years)

For reference, here’s a brief overview of earlier analyses:

CLAT 2018–2015  Varied across years, with gradual shifts toward comprehension-based and reasoning-oriented question formats. |