CLAT 2021 Question Paper with Answers: Download Free PDF

CLAT 2021 Question Paper with Answers: Download Free PDF

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Updated on Aug 25, 2022 09:09 IST

Download CLAT 2021 question paper PDF for free for both UG and PG courses as released by the Consortium of NLUs. Also, know the difficulty level and pattern of CLAT question paper.

CLAT 2021 Question Paper with Answers: Download Free PDF

CLAT 2021 question paper is one of the relevant past years paper that one should practice to prepare for upcoming sessions of the law entrance exam. The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT question paper and answer key for both integrated-LLB and LLM courses after conducting the exam. All candidates who had appeared for the law entrance exam can download the CLAT 2021 official question paper with solutions on this page below. Candidates can also check the CLAT Exam analysis and expected cutoff here.

CLAT 2021 Question Paper Analysis for UG Courses

The CLAT Exam pattern was similar to that of last year. There were total 150 objective-type questions based on 30 passages. The passages and questions were based on five subjects – English, Current Affairs including GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques.

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The CLAT question paper 2021 difficulty level was easy to moderate. However, it was a lengthy paper and many candidates could not complete it on time. Check section-wise difficulty level and good attempts for the exam below:

Q:   Can I get into Himachal Pradesh National Law University with 70% in Class 12?

A:

Definitely, you can take the admission in Himachal Pradesh National Law University as the eligibility criteria is Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised education board. Common Law Admission Test (CLAT): Candidates must attend the CLAT entrance examination. The cutoff for Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla in 2023 will be determined by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) during the CLAT counseling process. Marks and rank obtained by the candidates: Candidates are offered admission on the basis of merit cum preference. Therefore, the marks obtained by the candidate/rank will determine his/her admission chances.

Q:   When will CLAT 2024 result be out for MNLU Aurangabad admission 2024?

A:

For admission to MNLU Aurangabad for the LLB or LLM course, the result of CLAT 2024 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CLAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for MNLU Aurangabad admission via CLAT counselling and seat allotment.

CLAT 2024 result contains details like the candidate's overall and sectional scores, and merit rank. Those who will qualify CLAT 2024 by meeting the required minimum cutoff as per the merit list are called for counselling process for seat allotment.

Note that for admission to the 5-year LLB or LLM courses, the candidate will have to meet the CLAT 2024 cut-off in their respective category. The CLAT 2024 merit rank list will be shared at the time of admission and seat allotments. Candidates ranked higher in CLAT 2024 merit list will be given preference during the seat allotment process.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for B.A. LL.B. (Hons) at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi?

A:

The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria for being accepted by the National University of Advance Legal Studies, Kochi.

Eligibility criteria:-

1) You need to pass or clear your 12th grade exam with at least 45% marks. But if you're from SC or ST, you can apply with 40% marks.

2) candidate must qualify for the CLAT entrance exam and have a good score.

CLAT 2021 Sections

Passages & MCQs

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

English Language

Passages: 6

MCQs: 30

Easy

24-27

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

Passages: 7

MCQs: 35

Easy to Moderate

20-24

Logical Reasoning

Passages: 6

MCQs: 30

Moderate

19-21

Legal Reasoning

Passages: 8

MCQs: 40

Easy to Moderate

34-36

Quantitative Techniques 

Passages: 3

MCQs: 15

Easy

8-10

Total

Passages: 30

MCQs: 150

Easy to Moderate

105-115

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Section-Wise CLAT Question Paper Analysis 2021

Check CLAT question paper highlights for different sections:

English

  • There were six passages and 30 MCQs in the section
  • The section was easy and not very lengthy
  • Most of the questions were direct

GK including Current Affairs

  • There were seven passages and 35 MCQs in the section
  • The section was moderate to difficult
  • Few passages were difficult but mostly were easy to attempt

Logical Reasoning

  • There were six passages and 30 MCQs
  • The section was relatively tough as compared to other sections
  • The questions were based on standard topics such as inference, strengthen and weaken, etc.

Legal Reasoning

  • There were total eight passages and 40 MCQs
  • The section was easy to moderate
  • Passages were lengthy to attempt

Quantitative Techniques

  • Total three passages and 15 MCQs were asked in the section
  • The section was easy
  • Topics like Percentage and Ratio dominated the section

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CLAT 2021 Question Paper Analysis for LLM

The CLAT 2021 question paper for LLM contained total 120 passage-based objective-type questions. There were no descriptive questions in the paper as the Consortium removed the section this year. Many candidates that Shiksha got in touch with found the CLAT question paper for LLM moderately difficult. Questions in the exam were based on topics such as Constitution and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

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CLAT LLM Sections

MCQs per section

Marks per section

Sec A – Constitutional Law

120

 

 

120

 

 

Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues

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CLAT 2021 Final Answer Key - Modifications

The CLAT final answer key 2021 has been released by the Consortium of NLUs on July 27. Few modifications have been made to the provisional CLAT answer key and question paper. Check out the changes done below:

Modification in CLAT question paper for UG courses:

CLAT Section

Question Number

Modification

Quantitative Techniques

143

Question dropped (candidates to be evaluated out of 149 marks)

Modification in CLAT answer key for UG courses:

CLAT Sections

Question Number

Provisional Answer Key 

Final Answer Key

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

61

B

Both A and B are correct

Legal Reasoning

86

D

C

Legal Reasoning

98

B

Both B and D are correct

Quantitative Techniques

145

A

D

Modification in CLAT answer key for PG courses:

CLAT PG Question Number

Provisional Answer Key

Final Answer Key

116

C

B

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Q:   Can I get B.A. LL.B at NLU Jodhpur with 75 percentile in CLAT?

A:

According to a search on the internet, I found that 75 percentile is not enough or a very low chance to get admission to NLU Jodhpur or any other good law university in India. If you want to get admission to NLU Jodhpur University, then score between 90 and 95 marks in the CLAT test. The cut-off for the year 2023 was 85 to 90 marks; it clearly shows that score more than it to get easily admitted.

Q:   Can I join Himachal Pradesh National Law University directly?

A:

No, you can not join Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) directly. To join Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), you can apply for admission through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for the BALLB and LLM programs. The university has joined the CLAT Consortium from the academic session 2023-2024, and the admission process is conducted online. For the undergraduate courses, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized education board and must appear for the CLAT exam.

Q:   Is Nalsar University of Law hard to get?

A:

Getting accepted to Nalsar University of Law is unquestionably difficult and is extremely hard. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is  a key component of the institution's selection procedure. Nalsar University requires high academic aptitude and legal knowledge and also admission is based on the availability of seat. The difficult admissions procedure, however, is evidence of Nalsar's dedication to upholding a high bar for legal education. Although it may be challenging to get accepted, prospective legal scholars should persevere because attending this esteemed university has several advantages.

Q:   What kind of questions are included in CLAT question paper?

A:

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. 

Q:   Can I join NLU Jodhpur directly?

A:

No, you cannot directly join NLU Jodhpur without taking the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exam for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. The CLAT is a mandatory entrance examination for admission to NLU Jodhpur and other National Law Universities (NLUs).

The CLAT exam assesses the candidate's aptitude for legal studies and their ability to handle legal concepts and reasoning. It covers various topics, including English Language, Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, and Critical Reasoning.

Therefore, if you are interested in pursuing a law degree at NLU Jodhpur, you must first appear for the CLAT exam and score well to secure admission.

Important FAQs on CLAT 2021 Question Paper

Q. What was the difficulty level of the CLAT 2021 question paper?

A. The CLAT 2021 paper was easier as compared to the 2020 exam. However, the exam was lengthy. Many candidates faced difficulty in completing the paper on time.

Q. Which was the most difficult section in the CLAT 2021 exam?

A. Logical Reasoning was the most difficult section in the CLAT 2021 exam.

Q. Which was the easiest section in the CLAT 2021 exam?

A. The easiest section in the CLAT 2021 exam was Quantitative Techniques.

Q. What is the CLAT 2021 expected cutoff?

A. As per exam experts, the CLAT 2021 cutoff will go high – above 120+.

Q. Were there any changes in the CLAT 2021 question paper pattern?

A. The CLAT pattern with respect to the type and number of questions was the same as last year. However, the Consortium changed the mode of the exam to offline this year.
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