CLAT 2026 Most Scoring Subjects List with Weightage Analysis

CLAT 2026 rewards smart preparation by focusing on its most scoring subjects. This guide explains the highest-yield sections, weightage.

CLAT 2026 Preparation: With the CLAT 2026 exam approaching, aspirants in the country are preparing to bring a new strategy for preparation, and insights related to the most scoring subjects. A comprehensive report on section-wise weightage and ideal target will allow students competing in one of the toughest law entrance exams in India to analyse their performance in a better way and strategise for the exam accordingly.

According to the analysis, the Current Affairs (GK+ Legal) and the Legal Reasoning remain the most of the highest-scoring sections. English RC , though lengthy, becomes scoring with the development of a reading habit and owning the art of solving inference and tone-based questions. Logical Reasoning offers good marks after a basic understanding of such concepts as assumptions and strengthen/weaken. With some arithmetic knowledge, a good number of students can score well in Quantitative Techniques, as this section is brief and primarily DI-oriented. By selecting the high-return topics above and balancing accuracy with speed, the learners can easily aim for 120+ marks in CLAT 2026.

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CLAT 2026 Most Scoring Subjects List with Weightage

Candidates should check here for the important subjects along with topics and weightage for CLAT 2026 Exam preparation

Subject/ Section	Weightage	Focus Areas
Current Affairs	25 to 30 questions	International events, Indian polity updates, major judgments, economy news
Legal Reasoning	28 to 32 questions	Constitution basics, Criminal Law principles, Contracts, Torts fundamentals
English RC	22 to 26 questions	Inference questions, tone/attitude, summary-based questions, vocabulary-in-context
Logical Reasoning	22 to 26 questions	Strengthen/Weaken, assumptions, course of action, inference questions
Quantitative Techniques	10 to 12 questions	Percentages, ratios, averages, DI tables & bar charts

Candidates are advised to focus on these target scores can help them strategically allocate their study time across subjects. With the CLAT now emphasizing comprehension-based questions, developing strong reading and analytical skills remains key. As competition intensifies, a well-planned scoring strategy could be the difference between securing a top NLU seat and missing out by a narrow margin. Candidates are advised to begin structured preparation early and track their progress through mock tests for optimal results.

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