Supreme Court Law Clerk Syllabus 2026
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What is the Supreme Court Law Clerk syllabus for 2026?
The Supreme Court Law Clerk syllabus covers 4 subjects: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law & Indian Legal System, Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act, Code of Civil Procedure, Law of Contracts, Law of Torts, Legal Aptitude, Analytical Ability & Reading Comprehension. The exam has 100 questions across 3 sections in 120 minutes, with negative marking.
Supreme Court Law Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence | 35 | 40 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Civil, Criminal & Procedural Laws | 35 | 40 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Legal Reasoning & Comprehension | 30 | 40 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · -0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the Supreme Court Law Clerk Syllabus
- Constitutional Law, Administrative Law & Indian Legal System
- Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act
- Code of Civil Procedure, Law of Contracts, Law of Torts
- Legal Aptitude, Analytical Ability & Reading Comprehension
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Is there negative marking in Supreme Court Law Clerk?
Yes. Supreme Court Law Clerk deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
How should I cover the Supreme Court Law Clerk syllabus?
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