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Transformations Ahead for CLAT: Expert Committee to Revamp Exam Structure

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is on the verge of significant reforms aimed at enhancing its transparency and fairness. An Expert Committee, chaired by former Justice Indu Malhotra, is set to implement changes by 2027, potentially adopting structures similar to the LSAT in the USA. The committee, comprising esteemed legal scholars, will focus on improving the exam's quality and relevance while inviting public suggestions for further enhancement. This initiative aims to align the CLAT with international standards, ensuring it accurately assesses candidates' legal aptitude and reasoning skills. Interested individuals can submit their feedback through a designated Google form within the specified timeframe.
By Ambika Singh Oct 30, 2025, 11:21 IST
Transformations Ahead for CLAT: Expert Committee to Revamp Exam Structure

Significant Changes Proposed for CLAT



The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), essential for entry into India's esteemed National Law Universities (NLUs), is poised for substantial reforms. An Expert Committee, led by former Justice Indu Malhotra, has been established to enhance the examination's transparency, fairness, and modernity. These reforms are expected to be implemented by 2027, with a potential structure resembling the LSAT used in the USA, for which the committee is currently gathering input.


Expert Committee's Role and Composition

Committee's Mission


The Expert Committee is tasked with outlining the necessary reforms. It comprises distinguished legal scholars from both India and abroad, including co-chairs Professor Dev Saif Ganji from Oxford University and Professor Tarunabh Khaitan from the London School of Economics. Other notable members include Professor Shyamkrishna Balganesh (Columbia Law School), Professor Pritam Barua (BML Munjal University), and Professor Surabhi Ranganathan (Cambridge University).


Goals of the Reform Initiative

Enhancing Exam Quality


The committee's main aim is to elevate the quality, fairness, and relevance of the CLAT. This will involve a comprehensive evaluation of the exam's questions, sectional balance, syllabus, and grading system. The goal is to ensure that the exam effectively measures candidates' aptitude and legal reasoning skills.


Inspiration from Global Standards

International Benchmarking


The committee plans to conduct a comparative analysis of global exams like the US LSAT and the UK LNAT. The intention is to adopt best practices from these assessments to align the Indian CLAT with international standards.


Invitation for Public Input

Seeking Public Suggestions


To ensure transparency in the reform process, the committee is inviting public feedback. Interested parties can share their suggestions or comments via a Google form, with the submission window open from October 15, 2025, to November 4, 2025.


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