Updated on 1st April 2024 | 10:10 am | #CLAT2025ExamPattern
The Consortium of National Law Universities will publish the CLAT 2025 exam pattern in July 2024. The CLAT 2025 exam format is prescribed by the Consortium of NLUs for individuals wishing to take the legal entrance exam.
Before beginning their study, candidates must review the CLAT exam pattern, as it provides clarity on important aspects of the exam, like:
Note: CLAT 2025 will be held tentatively in the first week of December 2024. The website will also provide details about the syllabus, application, and counseling process.
Below is a table providing all the important CLAT Exam Pattern highlights.
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Category |
Details |
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Duration of the test |
120 minutes (2 hours) |
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Mode |
Offline mode |
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Type of Questions |
Multiple Type Questions (MCQs) |
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Number of Questions |
120 |
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Test Sections |
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Marking scheme |
Total marks: 120 marks Objective questions will each carry 1 mark. 0.25 marks to be deducted for an incorrect answer. |
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Language |
English |
To know more about the Syllabus
CLAT SyllabusCandidates can score maximum 120 marks as per the new exam pattern. Each correct answer is awarded with 1 mark and every wrong answer costs 0.25 mark to a candidate.
CLAT Exam Pattern–Marking Scheme
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CLAT Marking Parameters |
CLAT Marking Scheme |
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Correct Answer |
+1 |
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Incorrect Answer |
- 0.25 |
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Unattempted Question |
0 |
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CLAT Exam Section |
Important Topics |
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English Language |
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Current Affairs, including GK |
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Logical Reasoning |
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Legal Reasoning |
Law of Torts, Contract Law, Contract Act, Bigamy and Constitution Void and voidable Marriage, Law of writs, Penal law, Public international law, Juvenile Justice Act, Personal data protection bill |
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Quantitative Techniques |
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Any candidate who has completed the 10+2 or equivalent examination is eligible to apply for the CLAT 2025 exam. There is also no age limit to take the exam, nor is there any restriction on how many times you can attempt CLAT.
In case two students have the same CLAT score after taking the test, there will be a tie-breaker round that uses the following condition:
Note: Candidates who pass the Class 12 exam in April/May 2024 and meet the CLAT eligibility can also take the exam. However, such applicants must present their qualifying examination certificate at the time of admission, otherwise, their admission will be revoked.
Suggested Reading: How to Prepare for CLAT 2025?
Free Resource: CLAT previous year question papers | LST Freezone
Latest: CLAT 2024 Exam Analysis
Often, the student focuses on mastering only a few sections and neglects others. However, all sections have a certain weightage, and not being able to score well can hinder the selection/cut-off procedure. Below is a table highlighting the number of questions and weightage of each section.
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Section |
Number of questions |
Weightage (in percent) |
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English Language |
22-26 |
20% |
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Current Affairs, including General Knowledge |
28-32 |
25% |
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Legal Reasoning |
28-32 |
25% |
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Logical Reasoning |
22-26 |
20% |
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Quantitative Techniques |
10-14 |
10 % |
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Total |
120 |
100% |
The consortium of NLUs will provide the CLAT Admit Card at least 15 days before the exam date, which is projected to be in the last week of November 2024. Once available, the CLAT admit card may be obtained from the official website.
Step 1: Go to the exam's official website, https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Select CLAT 2025 (not available yet) and log in by providing your registered mobile number and password.
Step 3: Once logged in, on the top right of the screen, click the Download Admit Card link.
Step 5: Save the admission card PDF file to your device.
Step 6: Print at least two-to-three copies of the admission card on A4 paper for future reference.
CLAT exam will be conducted in offline, pen-paper-based mode.
Yes. The exam will consist of brief excerpts followed by a series of multiple-choice questions.
No, applicants are not permitted to take breaks or leave the exam hall while taking the CLAT exam. Candidates will be permitted to drink water, eat, or use the washroom only before or after the exam.
The CLAT exam is only available in English. The question paper will be in English, and the official authorities have not yet specified any other medium for writing responses in the exam other than English.
No, the CLAT Exam Pattern is typically the same. If there are any new revisions, the conducting body will inform them on the official website in advance.