UP CLAT (Uttar Pradesh Combined Law Admission Test - State Law Universities)
Overview
UP CLAT is the combined law admission test for state law universities in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow University, Allahabad University and other state institutions. Note: this is NOT the national CLAT conducted by the NLU consortium. UP's state law admission is coordinated through its own entrance process for 3-year and 5-year programmes.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Offline (OMR based)
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:150
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
Sections
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
40 Questions•40 Marks
English
30 Questions•30 Marks
Legal Aptitude
40 Questions•40 Marks
Logical Reasoning
30 Questions•30 Marks
Elementary Mathematics
10 Questions•10 Marks
Syllabus
General Knowledge
- Indian polity, history, economy
- Current affairs - national and UP state events
Legal Aptitude
- Indian Constitution, fundamental rights
- Legal reasoning, principle-fact questions
Logical Reasoning
- Syllogisms, analogies, critical reasoning
- Series, puzzles, blood relations
English
- Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
Eligibility Criteria
- 5-year: Passed Class 12 with 45% (40% reserved)
- 3-year: Graduated with 45%
- UP domicile preferred for state seats
Important Dates
Notification
March 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
June 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- Register on the conducting university website (varies by year)
- Fill application, upload documents, pay fee
- Download admit card
- Post-exam counselling for seat allotment
💡 Preparation Tips
- Note: there IS negative marking (-0.25) unlike many state law exams
- Legal aptitude and GK together are 53% - prioritise them
- Practice previous year papers
❓ FAQs
Is this the same as CLAT?
No. National CLAT is for NLUs. UP CLAT is a separate state exam for UP state law universities like Lucknow University.
Does Allahabad University accept UP CLAT?
Check current year's admission policy - some UP universities may accept CUET or conduct their own tests.