Which exam is more difficult - CLAT or AILET?

The difficulty level of CLAT is generally moderate while the AILET paper is usually difficult, as per students' feedback and experts' views. Note that around 3000 UG and 1000 PG seats offered by the NLUs will be filled through CLAT. However, NLU Delhi conducts the AILET exam for filling around 120 UG seats and 80 PG seats offered by the university. Given fewer seats, competition in AILET is higher.

What changes have been made in CLAT exam pattern?

CLAT Consortium made few changes in CLAT 2024 exam pattern. Hence, the consortium did not bring any changes in exam pattern of CLAT 2025. As per the revised pattern, there were 120 questions for CLAT UG question paper. This means, 30 questions were reduced from CLAT UG 2025 question paper. Earlier, there were 150 questions in CLAT UG question paper. Moreover, the question paper were on similar lines as previous series i.e. passage-based objective-types questions of 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks to be deducted for incorrect attempts. No change in the question paper of CLAT PG was made, and it was held as per the previous exam pattern i.e. 120 Objective Type Questions based on core law subjects. In 2021, the Consortium had removed the descriptive section from the CLAT LL. M. exam pattern. All LL. M. candidates had to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks in a duration of two hours.

Is 'Legal Aptitude' section removed from the CLAT question paper?

As per the CLAT exam pattern released by the NLU Consortium, Legal Reasoning remained a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections of CLAT UG question paper in 2026, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly.However, no such announcement has been made so far. The Legal Reasoning section has been removed from AILET question paper only.

Please tell me the number of questions asked per section in CLAT exam.

The CLAT question paper for UG course admissions carried 120 multiple-choice questions for a total of 120 marks like previous year. Candidates can check the section-wise questions weightage for each section as under: Sections MCQs per section Maximum Marks Approximate Weightage (in %) Quantitative Language 28-32 28-32 18.66 - 21.33 Current Affairs including General Knowledge 35-39 35-39 23.33 - 26 Logical Reasoning 28-32 28-32 18.66 - 21.33 Legal Reasoning 35-39 35-39 23.33 - 26 Quantitative Techniques (Elementry Mathematics up to Class 10) 13-17 13-17 8.66 - 11.33 Total 120 120 100%

What kind of questions are included in CLAT question paper?

The CLAT question paper for UG courses had objective-type questions from subjects such as Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning Quantitative Techniques, English and Current Affairs including General Knowledge. The CLAT paper for the LLM. course had both objective questions from law subjects such as Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, etc. Generally, the questions are designed as passage followed by series of questions of one mark each. Candidates had to attempt the questions by reading and interpreting the passages only.

Is it worth to drop an year for CLAT?

Dear Sir, I do not recommend this at all. I have seen with so many bright students dropping a year just to prepare well and appear for the next years CLAT or NEET or JEE etc. To prepare well in Entrance you need to sincerely study atleast 3-4 hrs daily for 2 months before Exam date. So dropping a year will not help you - trust me. In case you could not get through this years CLAT prepare again and appear next year. But continue your education. If you are going to sit for CLAT exam then it is very much important to know about the CLAT Exam pattern, syllabus, questions type. There are five important Topics which you need to focus on CLAT exams. These five topics are English comprehension, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Depth knowledge and good practice can only give you the success. You can get in touch with any good law entrance coaching, they will help you to clear your CLAT exam. There are a number of top law colleges in India that you can apply for, but you should know the admission process. Most of the colleges or universities that offer courses in law have their own entrance examinations. One of the most recognised examinations is CLAT which stands for the Common Law Entrance Test. The test score of CLAT is accepted by major universities as well as law colleges in India. There are multiple universities from where you can do 5-year LL.B. Like IILM University Gurugram offers BBA LL.B. & B.A. LL.B. & LL. M. with Moot Court Internship, Seminar, Workshops, Experiential Learning along with Inter-Disciplinary Curriculum. For more details check their website https://iilm.edu.in.

Can I prepare for CLAT in one month?

Preparing for CLAT in just one month is a challenging task, but it's not impossible with a well-structured plan. Here are some key strategies to help you maximise your preparation: Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus - CLAT consists of five sections: English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, and Quantitative Techniques. - Familiarise yourself with the types of questions asked in each section. Focus on Important Topics - English: Work on comprehension passages, vocabulary, and grammar. - Legal Reasoning: Prioritise legal principles and case laws. - Logical Reasoning: Practice puzzles, critical reasoning, and analytical reasoning questions. - Current Affairs: Focus on the last 6 months of events, especially important news related to law. - Quantitative Techniques: Revise basic math up to class 10th, focusing on percentages, ratios, and basic statistics. Take Mock Tests - Dedicate at least 3–4 mock tests per week. This helps simulate exam conditions and improve time management. - Analyse your performance after every test to identify weak areas. Revise and Practice Previous Year Papers - Solving past CLAT papers will give you an understanding of the exam pattern and commonly asked questions. Time Management - Divide your day into focused study slots. Allocate time for each section based on your strengths and weaknesses. - Use your mornings for current affairs and legal reasoning, afternoons for logical reasoning and quantitative techniques, and evenings for English and mock tests. Focus on Speed and Accuracy - Since CLAT is a time-sensitive exam, speed and accuracy are crucial. Keep practicing under timed conditions to improve. Stay Calm and Focused - It's essential to remain calm during your preparation. Stress can affect performance, so include short breaks and relaxation in your routine. By following these steps, you can maximise your performance in the CLAT exam, even with limited time.

From where can I download the CLAT previous year question papers?

The question paper of CLAT exam is released alongwith the answer key after the exam is over. Candidates can obtain it from the official website, however, the exam authority removes it when the admission notification for next session is announced. Therefore, Shiksha keeps a bank of CLAT question papers from the past years that candidate can download from the links provided here. Candidates should also note that they will be able to obtain past 5 years question papers for CLAT exam when they fill and submit the application form of upcoming session. They will have to purchase the question paper with additional fee - INR 500.

Will CLAT 2025 Admit Card be sent by post?

No. CLAT 2025 admit card will not be sent by post to any candidate. The hall ticket have to be downloaded online from the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.. Candidates have to login and enter registration ID, password to download the admit card for CLAT 2025. Candidates are advised to download the admit card and check all details carefully. In case of any error, candidates are advised to contact the exam conducting body immediately to get the error rectified.

How can I download my CLAT admit card?

Candidates could download CLAT 2025 Admit Card by following the simple steps given below: Visit official website of CLAT consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Click on CLAT 2025, Login using your mobile number and password, the admit card link will be given on the dashboard. Download the CLAT admit card PDF and take a printout for your reference. Candidates were not allowed to appear in the CLAT Exam without the CLAT Admit Card 2025.

When CLAT Admit Card 2024 will be released?

The CLAT Exam 2025 was scheduled to be held on December 1, 2024. CLAT 2025 admit card was released by the Consortium on November 15, 2024. Before releasing the admit card, the exam authority allowed candidates to make one last edition in their application details. Candidates were able to download the CLAT admit card by entering their login details on the official website. Know here all about CLAT admit card - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-admit-card .

How many candidates take CLAT exam every year?

More than one lakh candidates from different cities across India appear for the CLAT exam every year. The exam authority has informed that Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 registered a total increase of 24.5% in applications compared to last year (CLAT 2025). Specifically, the Consortium of National Law Universities received 34.7% more Undergraduate applications and 25.8% more Postgraduate applications this year as compared to last year (CLAT 2024). For CLAT 2023, 56,472 candidates appeared out of 60,895 registrations. In 2021, 62,106 candidates appeared for the CLAT exam.

Which books I should refer to prepare for CLAT 2025?

Among all the books of CLAT 2025 in the world, candidates were advised to first go for the NCERT books. Candidates must complete all the NCERT books first before moving to other reference books available in the market. After completing the NCERT books, they could refer to the following books to boost up their practice and concepts: Universal’s LLB Entrance Guide, Lexis Nexis, Objective Arithmetic, GK Today, India Year Book and Analytical, Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Word Power Made Easy, Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Manorama Year Book and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.

In how many slots the CLAT Exam is conducted?

The CLAT exam was conducted in a single slot on a specific date. CLAT was an offline, pen-and-paper-based exam that is held once a year. The exam was conducted simultaneously across various cities in India on the same day and time, ensuring uniformity. For CLAT 2025, the same format was followed. It must be noted that CLAT UG and PG Exam was conducted on the same day.

Do I need to submit the caste certificate while filling the CLAT application form 2025?

Yes, you had to submit a caste certificate while filling out the CLAT 2025 application form if you are applying under any reserved category (such as SC, ST, or OBC). This certificate is needed to claim reservation benefits. The caste certificate must be uploaded in the appropriate format at the time of registration to verify your eligibility for the reserved category seats. Make sure that the certificate is valid and issued by a competent authority, as it will be cross-verified during the admission process.

What are the working hours of CLAT Consortium help desk?

The working hours of the CLAT Consortium help desk are typically from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, excluding public holidays. You can reach them through the contact details provided on the CLAT Consortium's official website or CLAT page of shiksha.com.

Can I fill CLAT application form offline?

No, the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) application form is typically only available in online mode. Candidates are required to complete the application process through the official CLAT website. Steps to Fill the CLAT Application Form Online: Go to the CLAT official site. Create an account by providing the necessary details. Complete the application form with all required information. Upload any necessary documents, such as photographs and signatures. Pay the application fee online through the available payment options. Review your application and submit it.

How long does it take for the CLAT exam office to respond to email inquiries?

The response time for email inquiries to the CLAT exam office can vary depending on the time of year and the volume of inquiries. During peak periods, such as registration deadlines or right before and after the exam, responses may take longer due to high traffic. Generally, candidates can expect a response within 2 to 7 working days. If you don't receive a response within this timeframe, it's advisable to follow up with another email or try contacting them through alternative methods such as their helpline or social media platforms. Keep in mind that weekends and holidays may further delay the response.

What should I do if I encounter technical problems on CLAT exam's official website?

If you encounter technical problems on the CLAT exam's official website, here’s what you can do: Check your internet connection: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection, as slow or intermittent connectivity can cause issues with loading the website or submitting forms. Clear browser cache and cookies: Cached data or cookies can interfere with the website's functionality. Clear your browser’s cache and cookies, and try accessing the site again. Try a different browser or device: Sometimes, technical issues can be browser-specific. If you're having trouble, switch to another browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) or try accessing the site from a different device. Use incognito mode: Accessing the website through incognito or private browsing mode can help if there are issues related to browser extensions or settings. Check for downtime: The official CLAT website may experience downtime or technical maintenance. You can verify this by checking the official social media handles or online tools like "DownDetector" to see if the website is down for everyone. Contact CLAT helpdesk: If the issue persists, contact the CLAT Consortium helpdesk via phone or email. The contact details can be found on the official CLAT website. Be sure to describe the problem clearly and provide screenshots if possible. Try during off-peak hours: The website may experience heavy traffic, especially during deadlines, which can lead to slow loading or errors. Try accessing the site during non-peak hours. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most technical issues. If the issue remains unresolved, keep trying while contacting the helpdesk for support.

What is the cutoff marks in CLAT?

Candidates must note that in order to secure seat in top 3 NLUs they should have a cut-off between 100 and 105, as expected in the CLAT Cutoff 2025. To get admission in one of the top 5 NLUs, the CLAT cut off 2025 is expected to be around 95 and 100.

What all information will CLAT 2024 cutoff have?

Candidates can check the CLAT Cutoff 2025 by following simple steps given below: Click on the merit list link by visiting the official website A log-in window will open Fill in the following details: CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number Date of birth On successful login, the merit list would be displayed on the screen Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 Cutoff List CLAT Consortium will publish the CLAT merit list for UG and PG courses separately. The CLAT merit list will be prepared based on the total marks scored by candidates in the exam. This means that a student scoring higher marks will be given a higher rank in the merit list. The merit list will include information like All India Ranks (AIRs), roll numbers, and total marks. All candidates whose names have appeared in the merit list are eligible to participate in CLAT 2025 counseling for seat allotment procedure at the National Law Universities (NLUs).

Where can I get the CLAT 2025 invite list?

Only those aspirants who have been included in the CLAT 2025 invite list will be allowed to appear for CLAT 2025 Counselling. The counselling procedure of CLAT 2025 is conducted through an online centralised system. The counselling is conducted separetly for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The entire process is conducted as per the CLAT 2025 counselling dates that is released by consortium. After every round, the consortium will announce the seat allotment for national law universities (NLUs) that are pariticipating in the admission process.

Will CLAT cutoff release online or offline?

Candidates must note that CLAT cutoff is released online on the official website. The Consortium does not release any cutoff offline. Candidates appearing for CLAT Counselling must register for the CLAT Counselling process on or before the last date.

Can a person clear CLAT without coaching?

Joining a coaching institute for CLAT has become a trend. Apparently, coaching institutes are good at selling the idea that coaching is necessary to crack law entrance exams . However, that is far from the truth. Candidates without any professional coaching can also crack the CLAT exam with flying colours. However, for the same, it is important for candidates to adopt a well-planned and well-thought-out CLAT preparation strategy . Apart from this, it is also extremely important for candidates to be completely dedicated and consistent with their CLAT preparation .

Who is eligible for CLAT exam?

All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum percentage of marks as specified by the participating universities are eligible to apper for CLAT 2025. Candidates who will be appearing for Class 12th exam are also allowed to appear for CLAT Exam 2025. In order to pursue LLM, it is important for candidates to have an LL.B. degree or should have completed an equivalent examination from a recognised university with a minimum percentage of marks as specified by the participating universities.

Is CLAT only for law students?

Yes, appearing for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is necessary for admission to most National Law Universities (NLUs) in India for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs. However, some other law colleges may have their own entrance exams or may admit students based on different criteria, such as marks obtained in the qualifying examination (like the 12th grade for UG programs). Therefore, it's essential to check the specific admission requirements of the law colleges you are interested in, as not all colleges require CLAT scores.

How many seats are offered by National Law Universities through CLAT?

CLAT Exam is conducted to fill 3,213 seats in undergraduate courses and 1,217 in PG courses. These number doesn't include sponsored, supernumerary, NRI, and extra seats. The admission to 24 NLUs is done on the basis of the CLAT score and the cutoff. Candidates must note that the admission to any of the NLUs will not be done without CLAT score.

Who is eligible to appear for CLAT 2026?

In order to be eligible for CLAT 2026, aspirants must have passed Class 12 exams or an equivalent examination from any recognised board or institution in the country. All those candidates who will be appearing in the Class 12 exam in April/ May 2026 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2026 Exam. However, such aspirants will have to produce the certificate of qualifying examination at the time of admission failing which their admission will be cancelled by the competent authority. Candidates are advised to carefully check the CLAT eligibility criteria 2026 before applying for the CLAT 2026 entrance exam.

Is there any age limit to appear in CLAT Exam?

Candidates must note that they need not have to attain any prescribed CLAT 2026 age limit to take part in CLAT Exam 2026. As per the official eligibility criteria of the CLAT 2026, there is no age-limit criteria for candidates to appear in CLAT UG 2026 or CLAT PG 2026 exam. However, it is mandatory for candidates to fulfill other basic educational requirements, to take part in the CLAT Exam 2026.

Why it is important to fill CLAT 2026 Application Form carefully?

It is important to fill the CLAT 2026 Application Form carefully as during the CLAT Counselling 2026 the documents mentioned in the CLAT Application Form will be verified by the authorities.The exam officials ask for original documents during the counselling process. In case of any discrepancies in the information given in the application form, the candidate may be disqualified. Candidates must note that just meeting the eligibility criteria is no guarantee for admission, as the final CLAT seat allotment is based on the merit rank of the candidate in the online exam.

Is there any change introduced in the CLAT eligibility criteria for 2025 exam?

For the CLAT 2025 exam, there have been some important updates regarding the eligibility criteria: Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the undergraduate programme through CLAT 2025. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination. The minimum marks required are: 45% for general candidates, 40% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories Candidates who are appearing for their qualifying examination in March/April 2025 are also eligible to apply, but they must provide proof of passing the examination at the time of admission. Documentation Requirement: Candidates need to present their mark sheets and certificates proving they meet the minimum score requirements during the admission process. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility for admission. For more details on the eligibility criteria and the application process, you can refer to the official CLAT website.

Is 95 a good score in CLAT?

Aspirants who are preparing for the CLAT Exam should have a clear idea about a good CLAT score. CLAT is a very competitive exam and candidates need to score high to clear the cutoff. All those candidates who are appearing for the CLAT are advised to check out the previous year's CLAT cutoff scores and get a fair idea of the trends that are being followed by the NLUs in the country. A score above 100 is definitely considered as a good score for CLAT Exam. Candidates must note that the expected CLAT cutoff score for NLUSIU Bangalore is 100 plus, whereas, for NLU Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur and NLU Bhopal, the expected score is between 94 to 98. Candidates who wish to take admission into NALSAR Hyderabad they need to score between 98 to 100.

Is it hard to crack CLAT exam for average student?

CLAT is one of the highly competitive law exams and is considered to be one of the toughest exams to clear. However, aspirants should not worry, as with the right preparation and attitude you can definitely ace in the CLAT exam. The toppers of CLAT have suggested that aspirants should trust NCERT books and a habit to read newspaper daily to crack the exam. The difficulty level of CLAT paper is usually moderate. For complete insights on CLAT paper difficulty level, check analysis for current and previous years above.

What is the importance of CLAT in law? How can it help to pursue law as a career?

The Common Law Admission Test CLAT is an important entrance exam for law aspirants in India. CLAT is the gateway to several prestigious law universities and institutes across the country. Here are some ways in which CLAT can help you pursue law as a career: Access to top law schools: CLAT provides access to several top law schools and universities in India. These law schools offer high-quality education, excellent faculty, and exposure to a diverse range of legal fields. Getting into a top law school through CLAT can boost your chances of a successful law career. Specialisation options: CLAT offers specialisation options in various areas of law such as corporate law, intellectual property law, international law, and criminal law. You can choose a specialisation that aligns with your interests and career goals. Networking opportunities: CLAT offers networking opportunities with other law aspirants and legal professionals. It provides a platform to interact with people from the legal field, participate in legal competitions and conferences, and build a network that can be beneficial in your law career. Internship opportunities: CLAT helps you get access to internship opportunities with reputed law firms, corporate legal departments, and government organizations. These internships provide practical experience, exposure to different areas of law, and help you build a network of contacts. Career opportunities: CLAT opens up several career opportunities in the legal field. You can work as a lawyer, legal advisory, legal analyst, legal consultant, or legal researcher. You can also choose to work in areas such as corporate law, litigation, human rights, intellectual property law, and criminal law. CLAT is an important entrance exam for law aspirants in India. It offers access to top law schools, specialisation options, networking opportunities, internship opportunities, and career opportunities. Preparing for and clearing CLAT can help you pursue law as a career and achieve success in the legal field.

Please explain a proper strategy for CLAT for pure droppers, with proper schedule.

If you are a dropper, you know that it is not just the knowledge that is tested in the CLAT exam; it tests your intellect. If you are a dropper, you have plenty of time to practice mock tests because your basics are clear. So try to attempt one mock test daily and slowly increase it to two mock tests. After taking the test it is important to analyze your test and evaluate your performance regularly. While practising, you can also explore your choices. Try attempting different sections first, and know your strong area to start in the exam. After practising a lot of tests, you will have an idea about which section to attempt first and how much time to allot to each section. Once you build this master plan before the exam, nobody can stop you from cracking it. A dropper can devote more time to CLAT preparation as compared to the school students. This can be your plus point and a motivation factor to crack the exam this year. If you get frustrated thinking about your year dropped, just think, You Can And You Will. If this method does not work, talk to your mentors and your friends, and keep yourself motivated. Make your own strategy and work on it rather than seeing other students. Always make sure to satisfy yourself with the preparation you do. Some tips for the droppers- You may sometimes feel that your class fellows are joining the best colleges and having all the fun. But joining a college of your choice is better to keep away from future regrets. Never think that you are wasting your time. Take it as an opportunity to crack your dream law school. Don't self doubt. Mock test marks are not your original CLAT score. They are just the parameters to guide you in your journey. Scores will keep changing if you put more efforts in improving your weaknesses. Let failure not bother you. Fearing results will lead to stress and stop you from giving your best. Understand that your hard work needs a little bit of intelligence to produce good results. All the Best. Good luck.

What are the Centres of CLAT exam?

CLAT Consortium released the list of CLAT 2025 exam centres along with admission notification. The Consortium also inform about new addition in the list of CLAT 2025 test centre, if any. The exam was held in more than 139 cities listed as CLAT 2025 test centres across the country. Candidates were given the option to select CLAT exam centres 2025 from the list of test cities while filling up the form only. The details of the allotted CLAT 2025 exam centre, including the name and location was mentioned on the admit card itself. On the day of the CLAT 2025 exam , a candidate had to report to the exam centre as per the scheduled time mentioned on the admit card . Since, the exam centre authority did not allow entry to candidates who are late.

How do I check the CLAT exam centre 2025?

To check your CLAT Exam Centre 2025, follow these steps: Visit the Official Website: Go to the official CLAT website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in Log in to your Account: Use the login credentials (mobile number and password) you created during the registration process. Download the Admit Card: After logging in, find the link to download your CLAT 2025 Admit Card. The exam center details, including the address, will be mentioned on the admit card. Verify the Exam Centre: Check the exam center details, such as the address and the city, mentioned on the admit card to ensure accuracy. Print the Admit Card: It is recommended to print multiple copies of the admit card for future reference, as you will need it on the exam day. Make sure to check the location of your exam center beforehand to avoid last-minute confusion.

Can I change CLAT Exam Centre once application process is over?

No, candidates are not allowed to make any changes in the application form of CLAT 2025 after the CLAT Application Correction Window 2025 is closed. Candidates must note that while filling the CLAT Application Form 2025 they will be given three choices to choose from while selecting the CLAT Test Centres 2025.

Can I show the digital copy of CLAT admit card at CLAT 2025 Exam centre in case I forget to carry its printout?

No, it is mandatory for candidates to carry and show only the printout of CLAT admit card at the allotted test centre. The consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2025 Admit Card atleat ten days before the exam. Candidates will be able to download CLAT 2025 admit card from the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. until 1.30 pm of December 1. To download the CLAT 2025 admit card, candidates have to enter their registration number/ application number and date of birth. Candidates are not allowed to appear for CLAT Exam 2025 without a valid admit card.

What is the official website to check CLAT answer key?

The official website to check the CLAT answer key is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. After the CLAT exam, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) published the provisional and final answer keys on this website. Candidates must note that CLAT Answer Key is released online only.

Is CLAT 2025 answer key out?

CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key OUT. The Consortium released the CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2025 first and now the CLAT Final Answer Key 2025. CLAT 2025 Objection Window was closed on December 3, 2024.The CLAT 2025 exam was held on December 1, 2024. The CLAT 2025 exam was conducted in offline mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. The CLAT Provisional answer key 2025 has been published on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses.

Where can I find CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2025 download link?

CLAT 2025 provisional answer key PDF has been released on the official website of the law entrance exam. If a candidate wants to download the official CLAT 2025 Provisional answer key they can follow the simple steps mentioned below. How to Download CLAT Answer Key 2025? Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key by following the steps below: Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website. Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2025 answer key and question paper PDF.

CLAT 2025 Answer Key will be released online or offline?

The answer key for CLAT 2025 has been published on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key of CLAT 2025 will be released in two steps - first a provisional answer key, and then a final answer key. Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses. CLAT Final Answer Key 2025 has been released too.

What is eligibility for CLAT 2025?

All those candidates who are willing to appear for the CLAT should meet the eligibility criteria as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. All eligible candidates must fill the CLAT application form before the last date.The consortium released the updated eligibility criteria of CLAT for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM courses on its official website. These criteria include parameters like academic qualification, minimum marks, age limit, etc.

How many times CLAT Exam is conducted in a year?

The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is conducted once a year. It is typically held in December for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at the participating National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. CLAT 2025 is scheduled to be held on December 1, 2024. CLAT Exam is held in pen-and-paper mode.

CLAT 2025: First Merit List (Delayed), NLUs cutoff, Seat Matrix, Process

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The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) did not release the CLAT 2025 First Merit List on December 26, 2024. In an official notification, the Consortium has announced that the CLAT 2025 Counselling Process has been delayed. The Consortium further said that "the single bench of Hon’ble Delhi High Court had issued an order directing the Consortium to revisit the Merit List published on December 7, 2024. In response, we filed an appeal in division bench of Delhi HC, however division bench didn’t intervene the single judge bench order. We are approaching the SC for appropriate relief against this order at the earliest available date due to vacation."

The CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration was closed on December 20, 2024 (10 pm). The consortium announced the CLAT Result and CLAT Final Answer Key PDF on December 7. CLAT Exam was conducted on December 1. For comprehensive information about CLAT, including CLAT 2025 dates, answer key, results, CLAT cut-offs, and more, continue reading below.

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Q: Will CLAT be held twice in 2026?

In 2022, CLAT exam was held twice, I. e. on June 19 as CLAT 2022, and on December 18, 2022 as CLAT 2023. However, from 2024 onwards, CLAT exam is to be conducted once in a year only, as confirmed by the exam officials in the latest notification. Earlier, CLAT exam was conducted in May or June, but from 2024 onwards the entrance exam will be conducted in December (of preceding year to the admission year) itself for concluding admissions on time. Therefore, CLAT counselling process will be completed by May of each academic year.

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Q: When will the CLAT counselling 2025 begin?

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration is now over. Candidates could complete CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration until December 20, 2024 (10 pm). The Consortium will release the CLAT first allotment list 2025 on December 26, 2024. Candidates could register for counselling before the deadline. The consortium has also published the dates for announcement of merit list of various rounds. CLAT 2025 Counselling will be conducted in five rounds. Know more about it here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-counselling.

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Q: When will the results of CLAT 2025 be declared?

The CLAT 2025 results has been released. The NLU Consortium released the CLAT Counselling Schedule 2024 along with the CLAT Result. CLAT Counselling Registration Process 2025 will be done and only those candidates who register will be allowed to appear in CLAT 2025 Counselling. CLAT Exam 2025 was held in offline pen-paper-based mode. CLAT 2025 exam was conducted in more than 141 exam centers in India. Candidates need to secure a good rank in CLAT Exam 2025 to get admission into top NLUs.

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Q: In what mode will the CLAT 2025 counselling be conducted?

The counselling process of CLAT 2025 is a centralised seat allotment process for all the participating National Law Universities (NLUs). Therefore, the counselling is a standardized process as under: Step 1: Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2025 and secured above minimum cutoff marks, will be required to register for the centralized counselling process once the CLAT Consortium opens the window. Step 2: For registration, candidates will be required to login into their account, and fill their preferences and upload their documents and get it verified. Step 3: The counselling authority publishes a merit list for each round with the seat allotment results, and candidates who are listed can reserve/ secure their seat by completing admission formalities such as 'Freeze' and pay the admission fee as per their category. Step 4: Candidates who do like their seat allotment can apply for upgrade by selecting float option. And those who wish to exit the counselling process, can do so by selecting exit option. Step 5: Candidates who successfully secure the seat will be issued provisional admission letter and schedule for joining the college.

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Q: What are Freeze, Float and Exit options in CLAT 2025 counselling?

During CLAT counselling, candidates will be provided the option to choose from three options; i.e. freeze, float and exit. Candidates can understand all options below:

Freeze Option: In case a candidate is happy with the seat alloted to him/her then they can freeze it. With this they won't be allowed to appear in the further rounds of counselling. If a candidate freezes the seat, it means that the candidate is confirming their seat at the allotted National Law University (NLU).

Float Option: If a candidate is not happy with the seat allotted to them and wants to pariticpate in further rounds of counselling they can select the float option. This option mean that candidate is accepting the seat allotted to them but is willing to pariticpate in further rouns of counselling for a better college. Candidate must note that in case they choose the float option and is allotted a seat in the next round then the seat allotted in the previous round will be forfeited.

Exit Option: During the counselling process, if a candidate feels that they don't want to pariticipate further, then they may choose an option to exit. If they choose this option, it means that they are withdrawing from the counselling process and they will not be considered for further round of counselling.

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What is CLAT Exam?

The Common Law Admission Test, known as CLAT, is a national-level law entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). It facilitates admission to 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and one-year LLM (PG) courses. The exam is held for admission to 24 NLUs for UG courses and 21 NLUs for PG courses. Conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper format, the CLAT exam 2025 for UG courses will include sections on English, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. For PG courses, the exam covers Constitutional Law and other legal subjects such as Jurisprudence, Torts, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Family Law, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Based on CLAT scores, the admissions are offered by NLUs. Apart from the NLUs in India:

61 other private affiliate colleges accept CLAT exam scores. Check here complete list.
Some public organizations such as ONGC and BHEL use CLAT-PG scores for recruitment.

Also Read: How to clear CLAT 2025 in first attempt?

What is new in CLAT 2025?

Candidates can check the important notification related to CLAT 2025 below:

CLAT 2025 Counselling Delayed

CLAT Result OUT!

CLAT 2025 Exam Calendar OUT!

Also Read: CLAT UG Vs CLAT PG

CLAT 2025 Highlights

CLAT is conducted for admissions to law courses offered by 24 NLUs in India. Therefore, candidates must know the key elements of the exam as given in the table below:

Features	Ongoing
Name of the exam	Common-Law Admission Test
Popularly known as	CLAT
Conducting body	The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
CLAT Exam Date	01-Dec-2024
Exam mode	Pen-and-paper exam
Exam duration	Two hours
Number of seats	For UG courses - 3, 213 and for PG courses - 1,217 (Not including sponsored, supernumerary, NRI, and extra seats.) To read more about CLAT score accepting institutes - Click Here
Accepting colleges	24 participating NLUs, and 61 private law colleges
Top-ranked participating NLU	Here are top-ranking participating NLUs as per NIRF Ranking 2023 NLSIU Bengaluru - Rank 1 NALSAR - Rank 3 WBNUJS Kolkata - Rank 4
Exam helpdesk number	08047162020
Official website	https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/

CLAT is one of the most important law entrance exams in the country and is the most difficult to crack. More than 1 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the CLAT exam this year. 97.03% of the candidates registered for the CLAT 2024 Undergraduate test, and 93.92% of the candidates registered for the CLAT 2024 Postgraduate test appeared in the exam.

Also Read:

How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?

CLAT 2025 Counselling

DeskCalendar Counselling: To be notified

CLAT 2025 First Merit List Date has not been announced yet. Earlier, the Consortium was suppose to release the CLAT First Merit List on December 26, 2024. The counselling process of CLAT 2025 will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. CLAT Counselling Registration 2025 is now over. Candidates could complete CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration until December 20, 2024. Candidates who will be shortlisted for CLAT 2025 admission process will be asked to exercise their options to accept, revise or withdraw from the seat allotment process before the last date. Those accepting or applying for seat upgrades will be asked to pay the confirmation fee to hold the seat. The admission process for CLAT 2025 will conclude with five rounds of the counselling process.

Also Read: CLAT Rank Predictor 2025: Calculate your CLAT 2025 Rank List Here

CLAT counselling process is completely online including, registration, publishing of the merit list, and then seat allotment as per the preferences marked by candidates. Candidates can accept or upgrade or exit from their allotted seat in any round of counselling. Once their choice of seat is allotted then they can complete their admission by paying the counselling and admission fee as required.

Documents Required for CLAT Counselling 2025

Listed below are the documents that were required to verify the eligibility of candidates for final admission:

UG candidates:

Class 10 Marksheet (as a Date of Birth proof document)
Class 12 Marksheet (qualifying examination proof)
CLAT 2025 Admit Card
Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
Transfer/Migration Certificate
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
Any other supporting document to claim your seat if applied under a category such as Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.

PG candidates:

Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet
CLAT PG 2025 Admit Card
LLB Marksheet
Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
Transfer/Migration Certificate
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
Any other supporting document to claim your seat if applied under a category such as Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.

CLAT Counselling Fee Refund

The CLAT counselling fee of INR 50,000 paid at the time of registration is refundable. However, candidates should keep in mind the below points:

The fee will be fully refunded if candidates withdraw their seat before the last date
A deduction of INR 10,000 to the total counselling fee will be done if candidates withdraw their seat after the last date
If candidates are found ineligible during document verification then their admission will be cancelled. Such candidates will get refund INR 40,000 after deduction of processing charges.

CLAT Colleges and Seat Intake 2025

CLAT Courses	Total Seat Intake at NLUs
BA LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Arts LLB Honours)	3,213 seats
BSc LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Science LLB Honours)
BCom LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Commerce LLB Honours)
BBA LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Business Administration LLB Honours)
BSW LLB (Bachelor of Social Work LLB Honours)
LLM (Master of Laws)	1, 217 seats

CLAT Participating NLUs 2025

Every year, 24 NLUs participate in the counselling and seat allotment process of CLAT exam for UG and PG course admission. Here's the list of NLUs for CLAT exam:

CLAT participating National Law Universities (NLUs)
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	National Law Institute University, Bhopal
National Law University, Jodhpur	Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala	Chanakya National Law University Patna
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi	National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam	The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur	Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana
NLU Silvassa (w.e.f from 2023 session)	NLU Tripura (w.e.f 2024 academic session)

CLAT Counselling 2025 Important Dates

The schedule for CLAT 2025 counselling dates is as per the table below:

Event	Dates
CLAT exam day 2025	01-Dec-2024
Official CLAT answer key	02-Dec-2024
Release of CLAT final answer key	07-Dec-2024
Declaration of CLAT result 2025	07-Dec-2024
CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Begins)	09-Dec-2024
CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Ends)	20-Dec-2024
CLAT First Allotment List 2025	26-Dec-2024 (10 am)
CLAT Second Allotment List 2025	10-Jan-2025
CLAT Third Allotment List 2025	24-Jan-2025
Publication of Fourth Allotment List	20-May-2025
Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment List	24-May-2025

Read More:

List of NLUs in India

NLUs Fee Structure

CLAT 2025 Cutoff

The Consortium of NLUs will release the NLU-wise CLAT 2025 cut off for the 5-year integrated and one-year LLM programs after each round. The cutoffs are category-specific and indicate the minimum marks (or ranks) one needs to secure in one's given category to be considered for admission.

CLAT cutoff 2025 for participating NLUs is determined considering the following points:

The seat intake for the program applied for admission
Total number of candidates seeking admission to that course
The CLAT 2025 merit rank of the applicants
Category under which admission is sought
NIRF Ranking (if available) of the applied NLU.

CLAT 2025 cut-offs

Candidates may check the CLAT cutoff here

Download here: CLAT First Merit List 2025
Download here: CLAT Second Merit List 2025
Download here: CLAT Third Merit List 2025
Download here: CLAT Fourth Merit List 2025
Download here: CLAT Fifth Merit List 2025

CLAT 2025 Result

The CLAT result has been announced. The CLAT result 2025 PDF or the scorecard was released online. Candidates will have to log in to the official website to download the CLAT 2025 result. The scorecard carries information such as candidate's name, Roll Number, the total score obtained, All India Rank, qualifying status and cutoff scores. The CLAT result 2025 or the scorecards can be downloaded from the official website by entering your CLAT Application number and date of birth.

How to download CLAT result 2025?

Candidates can download the CLAT result 2025 following the steps mentioned below:

Click on the result link given above
A log-in window will open
Fill in the following details:
1. CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number
2. Date of birth
On successful login, the results would be displayed on the screen
Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 scorecard.

Details mentioned on CLAT 2025 Result & Scorecard

The CLAT scorecard 2025 will contain the following exam information:

Name
Father's Name
Roll Number
Application Number
Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.)
CLAT 2025 sectional and overall scores
All India Rank (AIR)
Category Rank

Note: The CLAT Consortium will not send hard copies of the scorecard to any candidate.

CLAT 2025 Toppers

The following table brings the list of CLAT 2025 toppers.

CLAT Topper 2025	All India Rank in CLAT 2025
Arijit Bansal	AIR 7
Jigyasa	AIR 9
Asutosh Kar	AIR 10
Pawan Kumar Pandey	AIR 11
Astha Nayak	AIR 16
Aivyansh Bohra	AIR 19
Umma	AIR 50
Vaibhavi	AIR 132

CLAT 2025 Admit Card

The Consortium released the CLAT 2025 admit card on November 15. Candidates could download the hall ticket for CLAT from the official website until 1.30 pm of December 1. Candidates could download CLAT Admit Card 2025 as per the steps below:

Go to the official website of CLAT exam 2025 or click here for direct link (will be updated soon)
On the login window, enter the registered phone number and password to access the admit card
Next, download the admit card, and cross-check all details mentioned on it.

CLAT admit card was an important and mandatory document to be carried on exam day and for admission to the allotted NLUs during the counselling process. Candidates had to carry a valid ID proof (with photo on it) along with the admit card on the exam day.

CLAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

The CLAT 2025 admit card carried all the important guidelines that candidates had to follow on the exam day. Candidates were advised to read all the exam day instructions carefully to ensure hassle-free process on the day of the CLAT exam. Check out some important CLAT 2025 exam day guidelines below:

CLAT documents: Candidates must carry all the things and documents mentioned above to the test centre
Reporting time: Candidates should report at the test centre at least one hour before the exam
Baggage: The test centre authorities may or may not provide the facility for baggage storage. Therefore, candidates are advised not to carry any valuable item to the test centre.
COVID guidelines: Candidates must adhere to all the COVID-19 guidelines to ensure proper social distancing is followed.

CLAT 2025 Answer Keys

The exam authority published the CLAT Answer Key 2025 in two steps. First released CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2025 and then it released the CLAT Final Answer Key 2025. Candidates who appeared for CLAT Exam, can download official CLAT Answer Key 2025 PDF Online by visiting the official website of Consortium; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key of CLAT exam mentions correct options against each question asked in the question paper. Moreover, the exam authority also asked candidates to verify their responses with CLAT 2025 answer key, and raise objections in case of discrepancies.CLAT Objection Window 2025 was closed on December 3 at 4 pm. Once the Consortium receives the objections, it releases the CLAT Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key has also been released. Based on CLAT Final Answer Key, CLAT Result 2025 was announced.

CLAT Answer Key 2025 Analysis

Candidates can check CLAT UG 2025 answer key, and the revisions made in it:

MODIFICATION TO QUESTIONS CLAT 2025 UNDERGRADUATE

Section				Question Number	Modification
Legal	Set A (69)	Set B (75)	set C (56)	SET D (82)	Correct Option Indicated in Provisional Answer Key was (D)	Correct Option in Final Answer Key (c)
English Language	SET A (16)	SET B (10)	SET C (4)	SET D (19)	Question Withdrawn	Question Withdrawn
Legal Reasoning	SET A (65)	SET B (84)	SET C (71)	SET D (59)	Question Withdrawn	Question Withdrawn

MODIFICATION IN THE PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY CLAT 2025 POSTGRADUATE

Question	Correct Option Indicated in Provisional Answer Key	Correct Option in Final Answer Key
SET A (116)	D	C
Set B (11)	D	C
Set C (14)	D	C
Set D (21)	D	C

For CLAT UG 2024 answer key, following revisions were made:

Question	Correct Option Indicated in Provisional Answer Key	Correct Option in Final Answer Key
47	B	A
71	C	B
113	C	Both, option B and option C

For CLAT PG 2023 answer key, Question number 144 was withdrawn as found incorrect.

For CLAT 2022 answer keys, the exam authority revised some of the questions as under:

CLAT UG Question number objected and revised	CLAT PG Question number objected and removed
Question number 22	Question number 30
Question number 28
Question number 139

How to download CLAT 2025 answer key?

Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.

Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2025 answer key and question paper PDF.

Link to download CLAT 2025 answer key will be provided here.

How to Raise Objections on CLAT Answer Key 2025?

Candidates were able to raise objections against the questions/answers with which they are not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Step 2: Login using registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Click on the Submit Objections button.

Step 4: Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.

Step 5: Enter objection details.

Step 6: Click on submit button.

Step 7: Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

CLAT 2025 Exam Analysis

The CLAT 2025 Exam analysis is now out. Students who appeared for the CLAT Exam felt that with many conceptual problems, the logical section was moderately long. The English exam was similarly long but not too hard, with a lot of vocabulary problems. Arithmetic was challenging. There were some unexpected themes, and general awareness was only mediocre. By moderate, legal was a little bit long. It was, all in all, fairly long.

CLAT 2025 Analysis (Overall)

Candidates can check the CLAT exam analysis below:

CLAT 2025 Sections	Difficulty Level	Cutoff Marks
English Language	Easy	20+
Current Affairs including General Knowledge	Moderate	30+
Logical Reasoning	Moderate	20+
Legal Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	15+
Quantitative Techniques	Moderate to Difficult	10+

CLAT 2025 Exam Analysis

The paper analysis of CLAT 2025 for both UG and PG courses has been shared based on the review given by the test-takers of CLAT 2025. The expected cut off for CLAT 2025 is 100 for UG paper, and 80-90 for PG paper. The exam analysis for CLAT 2025 has been given below:

CLAT 2025 Sections	Difficulty Level	Questions details
English Language	Moderate	Questions were bit lengthy, however, was based on CLAT syllabus.
Current Affairs including General Knowledge	Easy	Questions were based on current affairs. Some questions were based on ISRO, G20 summit, Cricket World Cup, etc.
Logical Reasoning	Moderate, because of lengthy questions	The section was overall lengthy. The questions asked were quite tricky.
Legal Reasoning	Easy to Moderate, due to a few tricky questions	The section was quite lengthy. The questions were asked from legal maxims, Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Bigamy,etc.
Quantitative Techniques	Moderate to difficult, due to a few tricky questions	All the questions were asked on the basis of the CLAT syllabus released by the consortium earlier. The questions were
Overall difficulty level	Moderate	Moderately difficult and lengthy questions

CLAT 2025 student reaction video on CLAT Exam Analysis 2025: To be uploaded

CLAT 2024 Exam Analaysis

CLAT 2024 exam analysis was made available on December 3, 2023. Here we take a closer look at the CLAT 2024 exam analysis:

The difficulty level of was moderate to easy (depending on the preparation level of candidates
The question paper was lengthy for Logical Reasoning, and Legal Aptitude
There were a few tricky questions in Quantitative Techniques
The General Knowledge section also contained many static GK, and current affairs questions were around recent news.

CLAT 2024 Analysis (Overall)

CLAT 2024 Sections	Difficulty Level	Questions details
English Language	Easy	Easy to comprehend section.
Current Affairs including General Knowledge	Moderate to Easy	Based on recent current affairs like FIFA, Worldcup.
Logical Reasoning	Moderate	A few tricky questions but lengthy section.
Legal Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	Easy for those prepared well.
Quantitative Techniques	Moderate to Tough	Questions were tough as compared to last year.

CLAT past years' paper analysis

CLAT Sections	Number of MCQs	Number of Passages	Difficulty Level
English	30	6	Easy
GK including Current Affairs	35	7	Moderate to Difficult
Logical Reasoning	30	6	Moderate
Legal Reasoning	40	8	Moderate
Quantitative Techniques	30	6	Easy
Total	165 (15 optional questions)	33	Moderate

CLAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The Consortium released the CLAT 2025 exam pattern along with the official CLAT 2025 notification. Since changes were made to the exam pattern in 2024, no changes were brought to the CLAT 2025 exam pattern. The CLAT exam pattern provided details about the structure of the question paper, including the types of questions, marking scheme, and topics covered. Candidates preparing for CLAT 2025 were advised to thoroughly understand the exam pattern and syllabus. The CLAT UG 2025 question paper carried 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). For a detailed exam pattern, refer to the section below:

CLAT UG 2025 Vs CLAT PG 2025: Exam pattern - Mode, Topics, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions

Category	UG program	PG program
Duration	Two hours	Two hours
Mode	Offline mode	Offline mode
Type of Questions	Objective-type, passage-based questions	Objective-type, passage-based questions
Number of Questions	120 question	120
Subjects	English Language Current Affairs, including GK Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning Quantitative Techniques	Constitutional Law Other Law Subjects, including Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.
Total Marks	120 marks	120 marks
Marking scheme	+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer.	+1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer.

The exam pattern of CLAT 2025 carried important details such as mode of exam, total number of questions, marking scheme, etc.

CLAT 2025 Syllabus

Candidates who appeared for the National Law entrance exam were advised to refer to the CLAT syllabus to understand what subjects they must study. It must be noted that the CLAT 2025 syllabus was given by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). The Commission released the syllabus of CLAT UG 2025, CLAT LLM 2025 along with the exam pattern. CLAT 2025 Syllabus PDF was made available for download on the official website. The CLAT question papers were set strictly based on the syllabus given by the consortium. CLAT Question Paper 2025 carried different sections like GK, Mathematics, English, Legal & Logical Reasoning section. The UG CLAT syllabus and PG CLAT syllabus were completely different

The awareness of topics that have maximum weightage in CLAT 2025 helped candidates in preparing more effectively and increasing chances to score high. In the table below, check the subject-wise topics and the number of questions asked.

Also read:

How to prepare for CLAT along with board exams

Download complete section-wise CLAT UG syllabus in PDF format - Click Here

Download complete section-wise CLAT LLM syllabus in PDF format - Click Here

CLAT 2025 Syllabus (Updated): Subjects and Weightage

Here's an overview of the question paper pattern for the CLAT exam for undergraduate courses. Candidates must note that it was as per the updated CLAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Weightage (%)
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge	35-39	25%
English Language	28-32	20%
Logical Reasoning	28-32	20%
Quantitative Techniques	13-17	10%
Legal Reasoning	35-39	25%
Total	120 questions	120 marks

Candidate were advised to understand the weightage of each subject carefully, to ensure a good rank in CLAT 2025.

CLAT LLM 2025 syllabus

Candidates could check the CLAT LLM 2025 syllabus below:

Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Administrative Law
Law of Contract
Torts, Family Law
Criminal Law
Property Law
Company Law
Public International Law
Tax Law
Environmental Law
Labour & Industrial

Also Read: PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2025: Eligibility, Application Form, Dates, Cutoff

Key takeaway from CLAT syllabus 2025

Candidates could check the key takeaways below:

The Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs sections carry maximum weightage.
The second most important sections are the English and Logical Reasoning.
The least important section is Quantitative Techniques
While the weightage varies between sections, do not ignore any section.
In CLAT LLM, questions are asked from Law subjects such as Constitutional Law, Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence, and more. Check the complete CLAT LLM Syllabus.

CLAT 2025 Preparation Tips

While preparing for CLAT, candidates were advised to have a plan in mind. Read further to know more:

Have a proper section-wise CLAT preparation strategy in place
Check CLAT Syllabus carefully
Pick the best books for CLAT to study
Work on your time management skills and accuracy
Solve as many CLAT mock tests, sample papers, and previous years' question papers as you can.

Also Read: Last 17 years CLAT Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download

Section-wise CLAT preparation tips for UG courses:

CLAT preparation tips for English Section - The difficulty level of questions in this section is the same as that of Class 12 English. The important topics in English section include Vocabulary, Antonyms/Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Idioms and Phrases. Develop a habit of reading the editorial section of reputed newspapers such as The Hindu. Practice grammar questions daily and clear the basics.
CLAT preparation tips for Current Affairs including GK - To prepare for GK and Current Affairs section of CLAT, candidates must keep track of all the latest news and events regularly by reading newspapers and magazines such as The Chronicles and Outlook India. Keep track of all important legal judgments. For GK, focus more on History and Art & Culture subjects.
CLAT preparation tips for Legal Reasoning - To prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning section, candidates must improve reading and analytical skills by reading newspapers and blogs related to static and current legal issues. You can also read newspaper and magazine columns by some of the prominent lawyers of India. Practice a Legal Reasoning passage daily. While practising, do not let your biases or previous knowledge of the law affect your answer. Remember that the answer to the question is present in the given passage only.
CLAT preparation tips for Logical Reasoning - Few important topics to prepare for the CLAT logical reasoning section include Relationships, Analogies, Logical Sequences, and Arguments. Learning shortcuts to solve Logical Reasoning questions can prove extremely helpful. While attempting the passage, identify the premises and sets of arguments first. Practise at least one passage of Logical Reasoning daily.
CLAT preparation tips for Quantitative Techniques - The difficulty level of questions in the CLAT 2025 Quantitative Techniques section is the same as that of Class 10 Maths. To ace the section, it is important to have conceptual clarity of all the topics of the Class 10 Maths syllabus. Important topics to prepare for the section are Basic Algebra, Ratios and Proportions, Mensuration and Statistics. Learning shortcuts to solve questions can prove helpful in this section as well.

Also Read:

CLAT Maths Questions 2025

CLAT 2025 GK Questions - Preparation for Current Affairs including GK Section

Legal Maxims for Law Exam Preparation

CLAT PG 2025 Preparation Tips

In the CLAT PG exam 2025, questions were asked from Law subjects that are taught at the graduation level. Given below are important CLAT preparation tips for PG courses:

Know the CLAT syllabus and exam pattern for LLM well
Read and refresh your knowledge of important judgments
Gain complete knowledge of important constitutional and legislative provisions
Practice essay writing with a clear presentation of issues, facts, arguments, and conclusions

Also Read: Common Mistakes to Avoid for CLAT 2025

To read CLAT PG exam preparation tips in detail - Click Here

CLAT 2025 Exam Day Preparation Tips

Candidates could follow the below CLAT 2025 last-week and exam-day tips to crack CLAT Exam:

Writing Mock Tests: Write a few mock tests. However, aim to finish at least 70% to 80% of the syllabus before starting the mocks. That’s the only way that you will receive any benefit from writing the test. Look for a good mock test series, and aim to write at least 6-8 CLAT previous years papers before the actual exam. Reproduce the exam conditions as much as possible – including the time limit and turning your phone off to avoid distractions!

Solve sample papers: Candidates must ensure solving as many CLAT Sample Paper 2025 as possible. Candidates must plan to solve atleast one sample paper every week during their CLAT exam preparation. The number can be increased with time.

Question Selection – It is essential to remember that all questions carry equal marks and there are no sectional cutoffs in CLAT! So feel free to start from any section you are comfortable with, and if a question is taking too much time skip it without prejudice.

Negative Marking – CLAT has 1/ -0.25 negative marking. So you get 1 marks for every correct answer and -0.25 marks for every wrong answer. You get 0 marks for any unattempted questions. This means there is a penalty for uneducated guessing. My advice to you – guess, but carefully. It makes sense to guess only if you can eliminate at least 2 of the choices in the question. So keep that in mind while taking a guess.

English – Being strong in Reading Comprehension and basic grammar will take you a long way in the English section. Remember to also practice Para jumbles, CLAT has traditionally favoured them.

CLAT 2025 Best Books

To crack CLAT Exam 2025, it is important to have a great study plan which includes choosing right books. CLAT Best Books 2025 has been listed below. Candidates seeking admission to 5-year program must follow CLAT UG 2025 books:

Subject	CLAT 2025 Book Recommendation
Logical Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Analytical Reasoning (English) by MK Pandey A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning by Arihant
Legal Reasoning	Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by Pearson Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning by AP Bhardwaj Objective Legal Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
Quantitative Techniques	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publications 30 days wonder for Maths by S Chand Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
GK & Current Affairs	General Knowledge 2023, 2022, and 2021 by Arihant Publications Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications Manorama Year Book by Manorama Publications General Knowledge 2022-2023 by Lucent’s General Knowledge 2021-2022 by Tarun Goyal
English	Objective General English 2023 by SP Bakshi Objective General English 2024 by RS Aggarwal The Pearson Guide to the CLAT by Pearson's Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis CLAT Guide by Tata McGraw-Hill

CLAT Toppers 2025

Candidates can check tips and tricks from CLAT Toppers 2024 below:

CLAT Topper Interviews (UG)
CLAT 2024 Topper Interview: Sritama Goswami shares how solving mock tests, less study hours helped her ace in CLAT Exam	CLAT 2024 Topper AIR 1 Jai Bohara says 'Good score in Boards doesn't guarantee good college'
CLAT 2023 Topper, AILET 2023 Topper (AIR 1) Abhinav Somani read newspapers religiously, made notes from them	CLAT 2023 Topper Interview: Arnav Maheshwari (AIR 4) says read newspapers regularly to keep up with current affairs
CLAT 2023 Topper Interview: Himang Gupta (AIR 5) says don't delay solving mock tests	CLAT Topper 2023 Interview: Sana Singh (AIR 11) says she treated GK, Quantitative Aptitude as score boosters
Meet CLAT 2023 Topper Priyam Mitra (AIR 13) who cracked the exam with two weeks of preparation	--
CLAT, AILET 2020 Topper Interview: Take mocks, manage time to score good, says Anhad Kaur	CLAT Topper Interview 2019: AIR 5 Mouli Jain used Pomodoro technique for preparation
CLAT 2019 Topper Interview: AIR 8, Shubh Mittal wants to be a politician	CLAT 2018 Topper Interview: AIR 1, Aman Garg shares his success mantra
CLAT 2018 Topper: AIR 6, Shikhar Agarwal shares that being calm & focused is important	CLAT 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 1 Rajat Maloo shares his Success Mantra
CLAT 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 4, Sumit Kumar Gupta wants to join NUJS	Meet CLAT 2017 Girl Topper Radhika Sarda
CLAT 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 5, Himanshu Ashwani advises aspirants to take mock tests regularly	CLAT 2016 Topper Viraj Ananth to join NLSIU Bangalore – Know more about how he got AIR 1

CLAT Topper Interviews (PG)
CLAT PG 2020 Topper Interview: Sahil, AIR 5, says take mock tests for better results	CLAT PG Topper Interview 2019: AIR 5, Shiwali Agarwal wants to become a Legal Advisor
CLAT PG 2019 Topper Interview: AIR 9, Anshuman Singh wants to join judicial services	CLAT PG Topper Interview 2019: AIR 10, Sourabh Jain shares his success mantra
CLAT PG Topper Interview 2018: AIR 1, Aayush Singhal shares his success mantra	CLAT PG 2017 Topper: AIR 1, Pranav Tripathi is from NLSIU Bangalore
CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 2, Swati Verma is from Delhi University	CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 5, Rajat Shukla wants to get into a PSU
CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 6, Satyendra Kumar Tiwari shares his success mantras	CLAT PG 2017 Topper Interview: AIR 9, Saptarshi Das wants to become a Judge

CLAT 2025 Mock Test

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) shared online mock tests for CLAT 2025 UG and PG exams one month before the exam. They activated the links of online mock tests/ sample papers for CLAT 2025 on their official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. All the registered candidates could check the same on the official website. Candidates could practice CLAT 2025 online mock test and check their exam preparation. To secure a seat in one of the top NLUs, candidates were advised to practice as many mock tests as they can. The reason is that CLAT mock tests help candidates to accurately assess their preparation level, where they are lagging, and determining speed of attempting questions.

How to Use CLAT Mock Test to Advantage?

While practicing CLAT mock tests was extremely important, it was also equally important to know how to make best use of them to ensure effective CLAT preparation 2025. Check out some points that were advised to candidates while attempting CLAT 2025 mock tests:

Enroll in a good online mock test series
Practice at least one mock test everyday along with one previous year CLAT question paper or sample paper
Be wary of the time while attempting the CLAT mock test. Although there is no sectional time limit, it is advised that you allot fixed time to each section to ensure efficient use of the total two hours for the exam
After attempting each mock test, note down your weak and strong areas for the exam and work on them accordingly
After attempting at least five mock tests, sample papers and question papers try to analyse the important topics from which most questions have been asked in the paper. Focus on the important topics more.

CLAT Question Papers 2025

Along with the CLAT mock tests 2025, it was also important to solve past years’ CLAT question papers and sample papers. Attempting CLAT question paper 2025 helps candidates understand questions asked in the exam – difficult, easy, lengthy or tricky, which will work best for CLAT preparation 2025. Apart from that, it provides candidates with a clear understanding of the CLAT pattern, which helps them to identify the important topics for the exam.

While attempting previous year's papers, candidates were advised to attempt CLAT 2024 Question Paper, CLAT 2023 Question Paper, CLAT 2022 Question Paper, CLAT 2021 question paper and CLAT 2020 question paper as they were based on the new pattern of the exam.

CLAT Sample Papers (New Exam Pattern)

Candidates can check CLAT Sample Paper as per the revised CLAT Exam pattern below:

CLAT UG Sample Papers with Answers - Set-1
CLAT UG Sample Papers with Answers Set-2
CLAT UG Sample Papers with Answers Set-3

How to Attempt CLAT 2025 Questions?

The questions asked in the CLAT exam can be grouped into three levels - easy, moderate, and tough. If candidates know the right technique to attempt passage-based questions and are prepared well, then a majority of the questions can be attempted. Solving CLAT subject-wise sample papers and the right technique can help candidates to crack CLAT. The tips to attempt passage-based questions in CLAT exam is given section-wise in the table below:

How to attempt section-wise CLAT questions 2025?
How to attempt questions in CLAT English Language section	How to attempt questions in CLAT Legal Reasoning section
How to attempt questions in CLAT Quantitative Techniques section	How to attempt questions in CLAT Logical Reasoning section

Download Previous year's CLAT Question Papers & Answer Key

For CLAT 2025, previous years' question papers are relevant as per the exam pattern to help them ace in the exam. Candidates can download the CLAT question papers and sample papers for current and previous years below:

CLAT UG Question Paper 2023

CLAT PG Question Paper 2023

Download CLAT 2022 UG Question Paper PDF

Download CLAT 2022 PG Question Paper PDF

CLAT 2025 Exam Centres

The NLU Consortium released the list of exam cities for the CLAT exam. Candidates could select at least three cities (nearest first) as their preferred test centre location. For this, they had to mark their options in CLAT 2025 application form. Candidates were allowed to select up to three CLAT 2025 exam centres while filling up the application form. The exam centers of CLAT 2025 was allotted to the candidates on the basis of their preference and the availability of seats. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 was conducted in around 139 test centres across the country.

For CLAT 2025, the consortium arranged 139 test centres across the country.
For CLAT 2024, the consortium arranged 127 test centres in 22 states and 2 UTs all over India.
For CLAT 2023, the consortium arranged 131 cities across India.

Official Address	Official Phone Number	Official E-mail ID
CLAT Consortium of NLU PO Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 Karnnataka, India	08047162020	clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Official Website: https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/

Phone Number: 9741521069

CLAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates intending to appear for CLAT 2025 had to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria established by the Consortium of National Law Universities. All eligible candidates were required to submit their CLAT 2025 application form before the deadline. The Consortium outlined the updated eligibility requirements for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM programs on its official website. These criteria included factors such as academic qualifications, minimum marks, age limits, and more.

Candidates can check what was CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2025 below:

CLAT UG Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates can check the UG CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria in the table given below:

Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 45% marks (40% for SC and ST categories)
Age Limit	There is no age limit to take up the CLAT exam.
Minimum marks	General - 45% SC/ST - 40%
Number of attempts	No limit (Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2024 can also appear in CLAT 2025)

CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates can check the CLAT PG 2025 Eligibility criteria below:

Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	The candidate must have passed the 5-year integrated or 3-year LLB exam.
Age Limit	There is no age limit to take up the CLAT exam.
Minimum marks	General - 50% SC/ST - 45%
Number of attempts	No limit (Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2023 can also appear in CLAT 2024)

Note: The affiliated colleges may have different eligibility criteria from the ones mentioned above; so you need to visit the website of the concerned university to get the latest information.

CLAT 2025 Age Limit

There is no age limit to appear in this entrance exam. However, candidates must check the eligibility criteria for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses above.

CLAT 2025 Application Process

CLAT 2025 registration began on July 15, 2024. The application process for CLAT Exam 2025 was in online mode only. Candidates could fill the application for CLAT 2025 on or before October 22, 2024.To register for CLAT 2025, candidates needed a valid email ID and phone number.

How to fill CLAT 2025 Application Form?

Candidates could follow the simple steps given below to submit the CLAT Application Form:

Registration - The candidate could register by entering their name, mobile number, and email id. Also, select and confirm a password for the newly created applicant account.
Login - Log in to access the application form.
Select the program of study - After logging in, the first thing was to select the program of study 5-year LLB or one-year LLB
Fill the form - There were different fields like personal information, communication details, qualifying examination status, exam centre preferences (THREE centres can be selected in the order of preference), and reservation. All fields needed to be filled. Check what all documents were needed to be uploaded in the prescribed specification (refer to the table below).

Document Required for CLAT 2025 application form - Specifications

Document	Image Size (maximum)	Format
Photograph	500 KB	jpg/jpeg
Signature	100 KB	jpg/jpeg
State domicile certificate	2 MB	PDF

5. Submit the form - Once the details are duly filled, agree to the declaration, give consent and submit the form.

6. CLAT NLU Preference List 2025:

Candidates must note that from CLAT 2025 onwards it was mandatory to give their preferences to NLUs while submitting their CLAT 2025 Application Form. Aspirants must select their preferences carefully, as the consortium will only consider those NLUs that have been mentioned in the preference list.

Also Read: CLAT 2025 Registration Fees: Check category-wise CLAT fees

7. Pay the application fee - In the last step, pay the application fee (which is category-specific) in online mode using credit or debit cards, or net banking. Note that in addition to the exam fee, candidates will have to pay an additional INR 500 if they want to opt for previous years' question papers.

Watch the video below to know how to fill the CLAT application form:

CLAT Exam 2025: Registered candidates, intake, NLUs (Updated)

Aspirants can check the details of the CLAT exam in the previous three years below:

Particular	2025	2024
CLAT Registration	CLAT UG - 60,000 (expected) CLAT LLM - 10,000 (expected)	Number of candidates registered - 60,895 Number of candidates appeared - 56,472
Number of seats offered	CLAT UG - 2,860+ CLAT LLM - 1,160+	CLAT UG - 2,801 CLAT LLM - 1,072
Participating institutes	CLAT UG - Undergraduate (UG) programmes are offered by all the twenty-two (22) participating National Law Universities (NLUs) CLAT PG - Postgraduate (PG) programmes are offered by nineteen (19) NLUs. Check All About NLU Courses - Five-Year LLB, LLB, LLM, PhD in Law and Distance Law Courses -- Read here
Highest marks	CLAT UG - To be announced CLAT PG 2025 - 95.25	CLAT UG - 121 CLAT PG - 94

The comparison above has been mentioned to help candidates understand the CLAT 2025 exam, number of seats, institutes and previous years cutoff marks to help them prepare better.

How was CLAT last year?

CLAT exam 2024 was conducted on December 3. The CLAT exam paper was moderately difficult and lengthy paper. Aspirants said that the English section was comparatively easier than all the sections. CLAT question paper 2024 had comprehension-based questions, each paragraph followed by 4-5 multiple choice type questions. A total of 120 questions were asked in the CLAT Examination 2024.

CLAT 2025 Application Form Correction

The Consortium has closed the CLAT Application Correction Window 2025. Candidates could make changes in the already submitted CLAT 2025 Application Form by visiting the official website. Candidates were given the option to make changes to CLAT Test Centre preferences too. The CLAT Application Correction Window 2025 remained open until October 25, 2024. Candidates could make the following changes until the CLAT 2025 Application Form Correction window was open:

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Candidate's Name	Email Address	Father's Name
Mother's Name	Exam Centre	Date of Birth
Mobile Number	Photograph	Signature

CLAT 2025 Application Correction Window: What all can be edited?

The Consortium of NLUs enabled the facility to update test centre preferences. To update their categories and test centres, candidates had to follow the steps to edit CLAT application as under:

Link for CLAT 2025 correction window - To be updated

Click on the application correction link
Login using mobile number and password
Click on the Edit Application button
Go to 'Category and Seat Reservation' for NLU preferences, as well as, Personal details tab for OBC category status, whether Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer
Make the required changes, Click on Next button
Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes