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    CLAT PG Syllabus 2027 - Subject Wise CLAT LLM Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    CLAT PG Syllabus 2027 - Subject Wise CLAT LLM Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    Updated on 19 Jan 2026, 10:50 AM IST

    The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT PG 2027 syllabus on its official website -consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The syllabus of CLAT PG 2027 includes topics on different areas of law. The CLAT syllabus for LLM 2027 is designed to test candidates' legal knowledge and suitability to enrol in postgraduate law programmes at participating NLUs and other affiliated colleges. The CLAT LLM 2027 question paper will have 120 multiple-choice questions based on the given passages. The question paper is expected to have around 20 to 25 passages. As per the objective section of the CLAT LLM syllabus, it will include derives from primary legal materials such as important court decisons in different fields of law, statutes, or regulations.

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    1. CLAT PG 2027 Syllabus Overview
    2. CLAT PG Syllabus 2027 - Subject Wise Topics
    3. CLAT LLM Exam Pattern 2027
    4. Recommended books for CLAT LLM 2027
    CLAT PG Syllabus 2027 - Subject Wise CLAT LLM Syllabus & Exam Pattern
    CLAT PG Syllabus 2027

    The Common Law Admission Test PG 2027 is tentatively expected to be held on December 6, 2026. Read on to find out all the details about the CLAT PG syllabus 2027 including important topics, test structure, and other relevant details.

    CLAT PG 2027 Syllabus Overview

    The LLM CLAT syllabus has topics from different areas of law. The table below lists the subjects included in the syllabus for CLAT PG 2027.

    CLAT PG Exam Syllabus 2027

    CLAT LLM 2027 Topics

    Constitutional Law

    Family Law

    Jurisprudence

    Company Law

    Labour & Industrial Law

    Criminal Law

    Law of Contract

    Property Law

    Torts

    Public International Law

    Administrative Law

    Tax Law

    Environmental Law

    Intellectual Property Rights

    CLAT PG Syllabus 2027 - Subject Wise Topics

    The CLAT LLM sample paper will have objective-type questions based on a given passage. The subjects in CLAT LLM syllabus 2027 include topics such as important decisions of the courts, recent amendments, important judgements, statutes or regulations. Candidates will get a short set of passages on law, which are then followed by multiple-choice questions based on the passage. There will be around 22-24 passages followed by 120 multiple-choice questions in the PG CLAT syllabus 2027.

    Subject-wise CLAT PG LLM syllabus 2027

    TopicsDetails

    CLAT LLM Constitutional Law syllabus

    Basic & Salient Features of Indian Constitution/History/ Preamble, Citizenship, Doctrine of Basic Structure, Fundamental Rights- Article 12- Article 30, DPSPs & Fundamental Duties, Important Amendments, Constitutional Remedies, Supreme Court, Ordinance Power, Parliament, Services under Union and State, Emergency Provisions

    Trade, Commerce, Intercourse, Executive, Amendment Power, Committee and Commissions, Anti-Defection Law, Center-state Relations, Scheduled Area, Article 300 A, Article 370

    Law of Torts

    Introduction to General Principles, What is Tort? Origin of Law of Torts in India, Criticism of Winfield, Damnum sine Injuria/Injuria sine Damnum

    Tortious Liability, Several and Independent Tortfeasors, Joint Tortfeasors and related cases, Statutory Authority, Consent (Volenti nonfit Injuria)

    General Defences, Act of God & Private Defence, Strict Liability, Specific Torts, and Absolute Liability, Negligence, Nuisance and Defamation, Vicarious Liability, Consumer Protection, The distinction between Joint and Several Tortfeasor

    Criminal Law

    Elements of crime, Actus Reas and Men’s rea, group liability, abetment, criminal conspiracy, exceptions, attempt to commit offenses, offenses against public tranquillity, offenses against the body – culpable homicide, murder, hurt, grievous hurt, wrongful confinement, and wrongful restraint criminal force, assault, abduction, kidnapping, rape & un-natural offenses

    Jurisprudence

    Definition/outlook of the subject/Nature of Jurisprudence, Source of Law, School of Jurisprudence, Rights, Duties, Power Liability

    Person and Liabilities, Ownership and Possession, Corporate Liability, Theories of Punishment, Law and Morals, Contemporary Jurists & Recent Contemporary Concepts, and Maxims, Hohfeld’s Legal Relation/ Jural Analysis

    Law of Contracts

    Introduction, Basic elements of Contract, Offer Acceptance Consideration, etc., Communication of Offer, Acceptance, and Revocation of Offer & Acceptance, Consent, Capacity to Contract, Privity of Contract, Element Vitiating Contract, Wagering Agreements and Contingent Contract, Quasi Contract, Breach of Contract and Remedies for Breach of Contract, Bailment, Pledge- Specific Contract, Indemnity, Guarantee and Agency, Force Majure & Doctrine of Frustration

    Administrative Law

    Meaning Definition Scope and Significance of Administrative Law, Rule of Law, administrative Actions- Meaning and Classifications

    Principles of Natural Justice, Meaning, Nature and need of administrative direction, Natural Justice and Statutory Provisions, Control Mechanism of Delegated Legislation Parliamentary, Procedural and Adjudicatory, Liability of Administration, Administrative Discretion and Remedies, Meaning of Delegated, Legislation and its growth, Administrative Adjudication, Enforceability of Administrative Direction, Administrative Direction to Quasi-Judicial and Statutory Bodies, Doctrine of Estoppel, Relationship between Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, Emerging Trends in Administrative Law

    Intellectual Property Rights

    Nature, meaning, definition and scope of IPR, Trademarks Act 1999, Patents Act 1970, Copyright Act 1957, IPR in International Perspective

    Environmental Law

    Outline of the Subject, The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, The Environment (Protection) Act 1986

    The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1955, Indian Forest Act 1927, The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers, (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006, International Environment Law

    Labour & Industrial Law

    Introduction, Theory, and Concept of Industrial Relations, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Code on Social Security 2020, Code on Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions 2020, Code on Wages 2020, Industrial Disputes Act, The Factories Act, 1948, The Standing Orders Act, Analysis of Recent amendment made in Labour Laws and their leading cases

    Public International Law

    Overview of the Subject, Sources of International Law, Relationship between Municipal and International Law, Treaties

    International Organisations, State Recognition, State Succession, Human Rights and International Law, Law of Sea, Air and Space, Settlement of Dispute

    Property Law

    Outline and Applicability of the subject, Types of Properties, Concept of Sale, Lease, Mortgage, Exchange, Gift, Will, etc., Actionable Claims

    Family law

    Judicial Separation, Divorces and Maintenance (For both Muslim law and Hindu law)

    Company Law

    Introduction to Companies Act, Doctrines under Companies Act, 2013, Directors, Shareholder Meeting, Listing/Delisting of Shares, Winding Up, Assessment Answers

    Taxation law

    Introduction, Residential Status, Income from Salary, Income which do not form part of Total Income, Income from House Property, Income from Business & Profession, Indirect Tax, Recent GST Amendment

    CLAT LLM Exam Pattern 2027

    The Consortium did not make any changes to the CLAT LLM exam pattern when it revised the CLAT UG pattern the last time in 2024. As per the CLAT PG paper pattern, there will be 120 multiple-choice questions on different laws. The duration of CLAT PG 2027 will be two hours.

    CLAT LLM Pattern

    ParticularsDetails

    Exam Mode

    Offline

    Duration

    2 hours

    Nature of Questions

    Multiple-choice questions

    Number of Questions

    120

    Total Marks

    120

    Marks for each question

    1 mark per question

    Negative Marking

    0.25 marks for every wrong answer

    Medium of paper

    English


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    Recommended books for CLAT LLM 2027

    One of the important strategies to prepare for CLAT PG examination is to refer to the best books for CLAT LLM 2027. The list of best books for CLAT LLM syllabus 2027 is given below.

    Best books for CLAT PG 2027

    Book Name/ResourcesAuthor/Publication

    S.S. Handbook for LLM Entrance Exam

    Singhal Law Publications

    Universal Guide to LLM Entrance Exam

    Gaurav Mehta

    Ascent's Law Guide for LLM Entrance Exam

    Ashok. K Jain

    Singhal's Solved Papers of LLM

    Singhal Law Publications

    S.S. HandBook For LL.M. Entrance Exam (based on the new syllabus)

    Vishal Singh

    Studies in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory

    Dr. N V Paranjape

    Law magazines and legal news portalsLive law/ Bar and Bench/ Law Teller

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the syllabus of CLAT PG exam?
    A:
    The CLAT LLM syllabus includes subjects such as Constitutional Law, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Company Law, Law of Contract, Property Law, Torts, Public International Law,  Administrative Law, Tax Law etc. 
    Q: Is CLAT LLM easy or tough?
    A:

    CLAT is one of the most difficult entrance exams. However, with consistent preparation, one can qualify CLAT LLM and secure a good rank.

    Q: Is CLAT important for LLM?
    A:

    Yes, CLAT is the only entrance exam for LLM programmes in most NLUs. Students looking to pursue LLM from NLUs must appear in CLAT.

    Q: How do I start preparing for LLM CLAT?
    A:

    You should start by using the LLB-level books to build your concepts and then read the standard LLM preparation books and newspapers.

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