About the CLAT exam
Common Law Admission Test (UG) is one of the better-known exams in India. It is administered by Consortium of National Law Universities and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held once a year, usually in December.
Format of the real exam: Offline pen-and-paper examination. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why CLAT mock tests matter.
CLAT eligibility
Class 12 with minimum marks, with the latest conditions in the Consortium brochure.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from Consortium of National Law Universities before you apply.
CLAT exam pattern and marking scheme
120 questions in 2 hours covering English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
- Subjects and sections: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques.
- Mode of the real exam: Offline pen-and-paper examination.
- Frequency: Once a year, usually in December.
CLAT syllabus: what to study
The CLAT syllabus is organised around 5 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- English Language: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Current Affairs & GK: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Legal Reasoning: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Logical Reasoning: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Quantitative Techniques: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for CLAT
A good CLAT plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- CLAT is passage-based, so reading speed and comprehension are essential.
- Read editorials daily and keep a 12-month current-affairs revision log.
- Practise legal reasoning passages that apply principles to facts.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise CLAT mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A CLAT mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.