CLAT Unofficial Answer Key 2026 (OUT); Set-wise questions with answers
CLAT Unofficial Answer Key 2026 for all sets of question papers can be checked here till the announcement of the official answer key. CLAT 2026 was conducted on December 7.
CLAT Unofficial Answer Key 2026 : The Consortium of NLUs will release the official CLAT answer key 2026 on December 10, which will comprise the correct answers to all questions asked in the examination held on December 7. Candidates who participated in CLAT 2026 can utilize the official answer key to assess their score and ascertain their qualifying status. For those seeking an initial assessment, an unofficial answer key, prepared by experts, is available; however, it is essential to note that this may contain errors. Therefore, it is advisable to await the release of the official answer key for an accurate evaluation of performance. The official answer key will encompass answers to questions from various sections, including Current Affairs, English Language, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude, enabling candidates to analyze their performance across different subjects.
CLAT Unofficial Answer Key 2026 (All Sets)
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Four sets of CLAT 2026 question papers were circulated among the candidates with jumbled questions. Here is the unofficial answer key of all questions that came in the CLAT 2026 question paper for all sections:
| Question | Answer |
| From the passage, it is evident that | The non-cooperation movement gained the sympathy of the majority of the Indians |
| The term poor dumb millions refers to | The vast number of people who are impoverished and uneducated |
| Which of the statements is true? | There was a fine show of communal unity in the movement |
| The main idea of the passage is | The movement made the Indians realise their potential to fight against the mighty British |
| The word 'Communalism' in the above passage refers to | Religious Identity |
| Which of the following can be inferred as the most significant characteristic of prehistoric humans? | Their inability to distinguish themselves from other species in terms of environmental impact |
| The term 'incognisant' most likely means | Lacking intelligence |
| Which of the following best explains why humans did not initially stand out among other organisms | Their behaviours were not unique compared to the other animals |
| According to the passage, what determines whether two animals belong to the same species | Their ability to produce fertile offspring |
| The passage explains the concept of species classification by | Focusing on the DNA pool they share |
| Which of the following aspects is most critical in understanding Freedom House's evaluation process? | The methodology by which it quantifies the relative freedoms in different political systems |
| What does the phrase 'vote with their feet' imply in the context of the passage | Migrating to countries with better governance or conditions |
| The term 'third wave of democratisation' as used in the passage refers to | The spread of democracy and market-oriented economics |
| Which of the following was not mentioned as a factor contributing to social mobilisation and the shift to democracy | Heightened global military pressure |
| When was the first time freedom had declined around the world | 2006 |
| The narrator and his kinsman's initial impression of the 'unusual man' highlights which theme most strongly? | The deceptive nature of appearances |
| Which literary device is most evident in the narrator's line... | Hyperbole |
| The word 'Theosophist' means | Mystic |
| The word 'Boorish' means | Discourteous |
| The narrator's suspicion that the extraordinary man was 'quietly pleased' suggests | The man derived satisfaction from impressing and influencing others |
| Which letter will be exactly in the middle | E |
| How many vowels will be to the left of the middle letter? | 3 |
| Which of the two vowels will be adjoining each other? | IO |
| Which vowel will have a consonant to the left but a vowel to the right of it | I |
| Name the letter sandwiched between two vowels | C and L |
| Which letter is prefixed to the word after the first half is reversed | P |
| Identify the most likely suspect | Anjani |
| Evaluating Alibis and Time Constraints | 12:05 AM |
| Deduction and Contradictory Evidence | The medallion was present at 10:30 PM |
| Analysing Accessory Evidence | Anjali, because she is known to wear a coat with similar buttons |
| Identifying the Logical Flaw in the Argument | If an event requires presence, a confirmed absence proves innocence |
| Drawing a strong conclusion | Anjani is most likely the suspect because the code was used, and she has a direct link to the physical evidence |
| Assessing necessary conditions | The theft must have occurred after she left the studio and before 1 AM |
| If 'P+Q-R divided by T', how is T related to P | None of these |
| Which of the following means that R is the wife of P? | P X T - Q + R |
| If P X T is divided by Q + R, how is R related to P | Son-in-law |
| If P is divided by R-Q x T, how is P related to T | Grandmother |
| Determining the Green team's schedule | Round B and C |
| Applying the Positional Constraint | Red vs. Blue |
| Identifying the Blue Team's First Opponent | Red |
| Finding the Match in Round C | Green vs. Blue |
| Identifying the Teams Excluded from a Round | Round A and Round C |
| Team Opponent Check | Blue |
| Assessing a Rule Violation | Rule 5 (Opponent Link) |
| The ratio of insured adults in urban: Rural is | 748:477 |
| By what percentage is the number of uninsured in Rural areas higher than the uninsured in urban? | 20.17% |
| If the total population grows by 5% next year and all percentage shares remain the same | 1,494 |
| The total number of Employer-covered adults is | 24,300 |
| What percentage of all insured adults are publicly insured? | 50.86% |
| What percentage of the total surveyed population was insured? | 61.25% |
| The total annual generation (GWh) is | 22,000 |
| The overall renewable share is closest to | 44.3% |
| The quarter with the highest renewable share is | Q4 |
| A carbon policy reduces Q4 coal by 10% and shifts the entire reduction equally to Solar and Wind. The new Q4 Solar is | 1,015 |
| The annual Gas: Hydro generation ratio is | 65:76 |
| The quarter with the lowest renewable percentage share is | Q1 |
| What percentage tariff did President Trump initially impose on Indian imports in 2025? | 25% |
| What strategic reason did Donald Trump cite for penalising India with additional tariffs | India's defence and energy ties with Russia |
| What is the strategic significance of Chabahar Port for India | Acts as a counterbalance to China's presence in nearby Gwadar Port, Pakistan |
| What is the primary purpose of the H1-B Visa? | Non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to hire foreign professionals in a specialised field |
| The acronym MAGA mentioned in the above passage refers to | Make America Great Again |
| Where is the origin of Chess believed to be? | India |
| Who was the first Indian to earn the title of Chess Grandmaster? | Vishwanathan Anand |
| Who was the first official World Chess Champion? | Wilhelm Steintiz |
| Which of the following computers successfully defeated Garry Kasparov | Deep Blue |
| Which city is hosting the 11th edition of the Chess World Cup 2025? | Goa, India |
The provisional answer key will be released on December 10, 2025, followed by an objection window from December 10 to 12. Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key, and a fee of Rs. 1,000 per objection will be applicable. The final answer key will be released after considering objections, probably in the third week of December 2025. The result declaration is expected to follow soon after, with the counselling registration likely starting in January 2026.
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