Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise & Important Topics

    CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise & Important Topics

    Sukriti SahooUpdated on 27 Oct 2025, 09:16 PM IST

    The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT PG 2026 syllabus on its official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/. The CLAT PG syllabus 2026 consists of topics on different areas of law. The CLAT PG syllabus tests legal knowledge and suitability to enrol in postgraduate law programmes at colleges accepting CLAT scores. The CLAT PG 2026 will feature an emphasis on the comprehension abilities of the candidates. The CLAT PG 2026 syllabus consists of Constitutional Law and other areas of law. The CLAT PG 2026 question paper will be of 120 minutes duration, with one section. The first section of CLAT LLM 2026 will include 120 objective-type questions based on given passages, carrying 1 mark each. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The CLAT LLM 2026 question paper is expected to have around 20 to 25 passages.

    CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise & Important Topics
    CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus

    The question paper of CLAT LLM 2026 will be based on the mandatory subjects of the undergraduate programme and include Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law. Through the Common Law Admission Test PG 2026, candidates will get admitted to the participating NLUs and affiliated colleges for admission into their LLM programmes. The consortium is scheduled to conduct the Common Law Admission Test PG on December 7, 2025.

    CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus Overview

    The syllabus of CLAT PG 2026 has topics from different areas of law. In the table below, candidates can find the subjects which are in the CLAT PG 2026 syllabus.

    CLAT PG 2026 Syllabus: Topics

    CLAT LLM 2026 Subjects

    Constitutional Law

    Jurisprudence

    Administrative Law

    Law of Contract

    Torts

    Family Law

    Criminal Law

    Property Law

    Company Law

    Public International Law

    Tax Law

    Environmental Law

    Labour & Industrial Law

    CLAT PG Syllabus 2026 - Subject-Wise Topics

    The CLAT LLM 2026 question paper will have objective-type questions based on a given passage. The subjects in the CLAT PG syllabus 2026 include topics like important decisions of the courts, recent amendments, important judgements, statutes or regulations. In the question paper of CLAT PG 2026, candidates will get short passages on law, followed by multiple-choice questions which are based on the passages. I will have around 22 to 24 passages, followed by 120 multiple-choice questions in the syllabus.

    Subject-wise CLAT PG Syllabus 2026

    • Constitutional Law: 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Law of Contract: Introduction, Basic elements of Contract, Offer Acceptance Consideration, etc., Co mmunication 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.

    • 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.

    • Family Law: Judicial Separation, Divorces and Maintenance (For both Muslim law and Hindu law).

    • 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.

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

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

    • 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.

    • Tax 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.

    • 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.

    CLAT PG 2026 Exam Pattern 2026

    The Consortium of NLUs did not make any changes to the CLAT 2026 LLM exam pattern. As per the CLAT PG 2026 paper pattern, there will be a total of 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each on different laws. The duration of CLAT PG 2026 will be two hours.

    CLAT PG 2026 Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Exam

    Offline

    Duration of CLAT PG 2026

    2 hours

    Nature of questions

    Multiple-choice questions

    Total number of questions

    120 questions

    Maximum Marks in CLAT PG 2026

    120 marks

    Marks for each question

    One mark per question

    Negative marking

    0.25 Mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

    Medium of paper

    English

    Sections in the CLAT PG 2026 exam pattern

    • Constitutional Law

    • Other areas of law, such as Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How to prepare for CLAT PG 2026?
    A:

    Candidates should read and refresh their knowledge of important judgments, and try to discern various issues discussed in such judgments;  candidates can also refresh their knowledge of important constitutional and legislative provisions, particularly those that may have been discussed in recent judgments.

    Q: Who sets the CLAT PG syllabus?
    A:

    The CLAT syllabus is set and regulated by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). The conducting body, established in 2017, includes representatives from various NLUs and is responsible for designing the syllabus, exam pattern, and conducting the exam each year.

    Q: Is CLAT LLM Syllabus 2026 revised?
    A:

    No,  there is no revision or change in the CLAT PG 2026 syllabus. The subjects in CLAT PG 2026 include mandatory subjects of the undergraduate programmes and other law subjects.

    Q: Where can I get CLAT LLM Syllabus 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can get the CLAT LLM syllabus 2026 from the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

    Q: How many sections are there in the CLAT PG Syllabus?
    A:

    The sections in the CLAT PG Syllabus are Constitutional Law and other areas of law such as Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law.

    Articles
    |
    Upcoming Law Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    TS PGLCET Application Date

    10 Feb'26 - 1 Apr'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    AP PGLCET Late Fee Application Date

    29 Mar'26 - 31 Mar'26 (Online)

    Questions related to CLAT PG

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to CLAT PG ?

    No, a diploma in mechanical engineering does not qualify you to appear for the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test).

    CLAT is an entrance exam primarily for undergraduate law programs in India. The basic eligibility criteria usually require a 10+2 qualification or its equivalent.

    To be eligible for CLAT, you typically

    Hello there,

    For CLAT PG 2025-26, the exam will primarily focus on current legal principles, including updates and recent developments in the law. This means you should be prepared for both new criminal acts and significant amendments to existing ones. Keeping up-to-date with recent legal changes and judicial decisions will

    Hello there,

    Yes, students of final year LLB ( 3years or 5 years integrated course) are also eligible in appearing CLAT PG 2025. Also there is no upper limit for appearing in the exam.

    The application forms for CLAT PG 2025 are open till 15 October, 2024. The exam will

    Hey,

    APSCHE has notified the AP LAWCET 2024 exam date. AP LAWCET 2024 will be conducted on June 9, 2024. APSCHE will issue the detailed AP LAWCET 2024 notification soon on its official website. Interested candidates would be able to apply online and appear for AP LAWCET 2024.

    The authorities

    HI RAMIZA,

    CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCCESS IN THE EXAMINATION.

    CLAT CUT OFF changes every year. For NLU Kolkata BA LLB and LLM programs it will depend on several factors like -

    Number of candidates for CLAT 2023

    Number of candidates preferring NLU Kolkata during counselling

    Number of places offered by the