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.