CLAT PG (LL.M.) Entrance: What It Tests and How to Prepare

Written and reviewed by Shubham Jain, BA LL.B., LL.M. · UILS, Panjab University alumnus · founder with 15+ years of teaching · Jury Law Academy, founded in 2016.

Sep 21, 2026

Quick answer: CLAT PG is the postgraduate entrance for LL.M. admission at participating national law universities, open to LL.B. graduates. The paper is comprehension based, using passages from judgments and statutes with objective questions that test understanding rather than memory. Constitutional law and jurisprudence carry the most consistent weight.

How to prepare for a comprehension paper

Read bare Acts directly rather than only summaries; the paper quotes primary material.
Read landmark judgments in full at least once a week to build reading stamina.
Practise question sets where you are not allowed to answer from memory — only from the passage.
Revise core subjects in cycles rather than once.

Weekly structure that works

Three days: subject revision with bare Act reading
Two days: passage-based practice sets
One day: full timed mock
One day: error review and note consolidation

Verify every detail on the official source

Dates, fees and patterns change every cycle. Treat the official notification as final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for CLAT PG?

Candidates with an LL.B. or equivalent degree from a recognised institution, meeting the minimum percentage in the current official notification.

What does the CLAT PG paper look like?

It is comprehension based. Passages are drawn from primary legal material such as judgments and statutes, followed by objective questions testing understanding rather than recall.

Which subjects matter most?

Constitutional law and jurisprudence carry consistent weight, along with contract, torts, criminal law, and administrative and international law.

How long should I prepare?

Four to six months of structured revision alongside final-year study is a workable range for most candidates.