The CLAT Exam 2024 is now over. More than one lakh candidates appeared for the CLAT 2024 Exam. The CLAT Exam was held for admission to 24 NLUs in the country. The CLAT 2024 paper, section-wise syllabus weightage, cut-offs and difficulty level of the examination have been covered in the analysis. The answer key of CLAT 2024 will be released anytime now.
CLAT 2024 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis, Check Exam Difficulty, Expected Cut-off
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) was held today; i.e. December 3, 2023. The CLAT 2024 was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The CLAT Exam Timing 2024 was 2 pm to 4 pm. More than one lakh candidates appeared for the CLAT 2024 Exam. The CLAT Exam was held for admission to 24 NLUs in the country. The CLAT 2024 paper, section-wise syllabus weightage, cut-offs and difficulty level of the examination have been covered in the analysis. The answer key of CLAT 2024 will be released anytime now. The CLAT 2024 Answer Key PDF Download link will be made available on the official website of the Consortium; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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CLAT 2024 was held at 139 CLAT test cities all over the country. Shiksha covered the exam from a test centre in Noida to get CLAT 2024 student reaction and CLAT 2024 paper analysis. Read here to know what the test takers have to say about CLAT 2024 exam analysis, CLAT 2024 difficulty level, tricky questions, expected CLAT 2024 cut-off, subject-wise topics, and more.
Q: When should I start preparing for CLAT 2025?
The ideal time to start preparing for the CLAT exam varies from person to person and depends on several factors such as your familiarity with the subject, the level of understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, and the amount of time and effort you can devote to the preparation. However, as a general guideline, it is recommended that you start preparing for the exam at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you sufficient time to cover the entire syllabus, revise the important topics, solve mock tests and previous year papers, and identify your strengths and weaknesses. If you are already familiar with the subject and have a good understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, you can start preparing for the exam 3-4 months before the exam date. However, if you are new to the subject or need to improve your understanding of the topics, you may need to start preparing earlier. It is important to note that the CLAT exam is a highly competitive exam, and the level of competition is increasing every year. Therefore, it is important to start preparing early and stay consistent with your preparation. With a focused approach and consistent effort, you can increase your chances of qualifying for the CLAT exam.
Q: Which is the No. 1 university in CLAT?
Since 2018, the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru has maintained its position as the top-ranked law college in India according to the NIRF rankings.
Q: Is 4000 a good rank in CLAT?
A CLAT rank of 4000 is not considered as a good rank to get admission to one of the top NLUs. However, candidates who belong the reserved category still have chance to secure admission to NLUs with a CLAT Rank of AIR 4000.With the exam pattern for CLAT changing, candidates must aim to score above 100 to secure admission to one of the best NLUs in the country. Before starting the CLAT Preparation 2025 candidates need to understand how the marks are divided in each section.
CLAT 2024 Students Reaction and Paper Analysis
As per Shivam, there were a few passages in the General Knowledge part that were changed. Some questions with a static orientation were included, along with a few unexpected topics. Even though this segment had at least one straightforward passage, it was still moderately difficult overall.
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As per the Dev and Garv who appeared in CLAT UG, the cutoff will be very high. Thus, it will be difficult for candidates to secure seats in the top NLUs.
As per the opinion of Somvati Das, the exam (CLAT UG) was not very difficult (moderate). The questions based on Criminal Law and family law were very easy. In addition to these topics, most questions were based on legal topics, such as Contract Law and Tax Law. Answering these questions can help candidates score well in the exam. Moreover, the entire pattern has been changed. As a result, it will be difficult for candidates to score high in the exam. The significant difference in the exam pattern was seen in the context of the types of questions asked in the GK section of the exam. The GK questions were based on philosophy. Earlier, there were no or a few GK questions on the CLAT question paper.
Tina, a CLAT UG candidate, said the exam was quite easy. The English section was the easiest section in the CLAT UG question paper 2024. On the other hand, Logical Reasoning was the toughest section. Maximum questions were asked from the Legal Reasoning-related topics.
Q: How can I prepare for CLAT 2025?
To start preparing for CLAT 2025 there is no right time. However, as per experts, one should begin CLAT preparation at least one year or six months before the exam. If you will begin your CLAT preparation early, then you will have sufficient bandwidth to complete the CLAT syllabus and also to attempt the previous year’s CLAT Question Paper. This will help you to know your strengths and weaknesses and also where you are committing the mistakes. Given below are some steps to help you start your preparation:
- Make a monthly and weekly timetable
- Keep your syllabus handy
- Ensure you cover all topics and concepts
- Revise it at regular intervals
- Attempt mock tests and previous years’ sample papers frequently
- Follow the proper marking scheme as there are negative marks for each incorrect answer in the actual CLAT 2025 exam. This practice will help you to know your actual score and your weak points
Q: What is a good rank for CLAT?
Students who wish to be admitted to this university should strive for a score of roughly 70% (80-84 marks) or above under the revised pattern. Because the CLAT cut-off marks are lower for reserved categories, a rank of about 4000 would be suitable for admission. According to CLAT 2024 analysis, candidates from the general category should aim for a score of 90 or more in order to be admitted to one of the top three NLUs. In CLAT 2024, 60–70 points are considered a decent score for SC/ST categories. The Consortium of NLUs will release the closing rank of candidates for each round at the time of CLAT counselling.
Q: Which is the most difficult section of the CLAT 2025?
Q: What is a good CLAT score?
Aspirants who appeared for the CLAT 2025 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 appeared for the CLAT 2025 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 2025. 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.
Q: Is CLAT a tough exam?
Another test taker said 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.
Ankita found the exam easy. He expects the CLAT cut off to go up to 97 for top NLUs. For him logical reasoning was the toughest section while other sections were relatively easy.
Aspirants can check the video given below to know what candidates who have appeared for CLAT UG 2024 felt about the CLAT question paper and overall exam.
CLAT Marking Scheme 2024
CLAT Exam Pattern 2024 was changed. The consortium released the marking scheme for CLAT 2024 Exam as per the new CLAT Exam Pattern. Aspirants can refer to the marking scheme for UG courses below:
- For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark
- For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score
- No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted
| CLAT Marking Parameters |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 marks |
| Incorrect answer |
-0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question |
0 marks |
CLAT 2024 Paper Analysis - Section-wise
As per the test-takers, the exam analysis for CLAT 2024 sections is as under:
| CLAT 2023 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language |
Moderate |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
Moderate |
| Legal Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Techniques |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
Moderate |
CLAT 2024 exam paper section-wise review
Candidates can check the section wise CLAT Question paper 2024 review below:
CLAT English Language section 2024
The English Language section of the CLAT 2024 exam was very lengthy. The CLAT English Language had 5 Reading Comprehensions. Out of 5 questions, 3 were based on non-fiction (from journals, newspapers, novels etc) and 2 was a fiction based comprehension. The English section carried questions that were straightforward and largely depended on understanding of comprehension.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Good Number of Attempts: 25+
CLAT Current Affairs/GK section 2024
The Current Affairs Section of CLAT 2024 had a total of 8 Passages spread over major events that happened in past one year and also in 2021. The questions were quite easy and aspirants could appear a lot of questions without even reading the passages as well.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Good Number of Attempts: 22+
CLAT Quantitative Techniques Section 2024
As per the student’s reaction, the Quantitative Techniques section in CLAT 2024 was way too lengthy and the difficulty level was quite high. In this section, the question was asked from various topics like: simplifications, Ratios and proportions, Basic algebra, Mensuration, Statistics, Profit and loss, Mensuration, Time and work. There were total 10 questions asked in this section.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Good Number of Attempts: 13+
CLAT Critical Reasoning Section 2024
The Critical Reasoning Section of CLAT had a total of 5 Passages. The passages were asked on various topics like climate change impact, pollution impact on Asia and India and its neighbours and other burning issues. Many questions were asked on inferences/deductions/conclusions with some sprinkle of questions around strengthening and weakening.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to tough
Good Number of Attempts: 21+
CLAT Legal Reasoning Section 2024
The CLAT Legal Reasoning Section was toughest as per the students. The section carried question from legal maxims, current legal knowledge and major cases in past one year. The section was easier for those candidates who have solved previous years’ questions as the questions were asked on the same concepts.
Level of Difficulty: Hard
Good Number of Attempts: 22+
CLAT 2024: Topic-wise difficulty level
| CLAT 2024 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 2024 Expected Cut off
After the exam analysis shared by the test-takers, the expected cut off marks for CLAT 2024 is as under:
| CLAT 2023 Sections |
Expected cut off |
|---|---|
| English Language |
20+ |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
30+ |
| Logical Reasoning |
20+ |
| Legal Reasoning |
15+ |
| Quantitative Techniques |
10+ |
| Total |
95 expected cut off marks |
CLAT 2024 Answer Key
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will publish the CLAT 2024 answer key around 6 - 8 pm today itself. Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2024 will be able to download CLAT answer key 2024 from the official website - https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/. Candidates will be able to use CLAT 2024 answer key to cross-check their responses, as well as raise objections on it. The exam authority will enable a window to raise objections for CLAT 2024 provisional answer key, where candidates can report wrong questions or options.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 17 hours ago
As per official sources, the CLAT 2025 results have been released by the NLU Consortium. Candidates seeking admission to the JLU Bhopal BA LLB course via CLAT must have secured a minimum of 50 marks. Those who have not secured the prescribed marks can appear for the JLUET exam, which is conducted by
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
If you want to go through flat exam in university so you had to wait for 1 year but if you want to do your course you can take admission in private and better colleges
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 6 days ago
To apply for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), follow these steps:
Step 1: Meet the Eligibility Criteria
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for CLAT, which typically includes:
- - For UG Programmes: Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates)
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The CLAT ranks below 1000 are enough for getting INLU of Nirma University.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered a week ago
No, its not at all mandatory to give CLAT to become a lawyer. Candidates can enroll in Law courses offered by various universities and colleges to pursue UG and PG law courses. However, those who wish to take admission in one of NLUs except NLU Delhi will have to appear for Common National Admission
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Yes, Gujarat National Law University, accepts CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) scores for admission to its various undergraduate and postgraduate law programs, including the BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB and LLM courses. CLAT is a common entrance test used by many of the top law schools in Indi
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Your prospects of getting into a National Law University (NLU) with an All India Rank of 37,778 and a SC category rank of 2452 in the CLAT rely on a number of variables including seat availability, cutoff trends and reservation rules
elite NLUs: Because of higher cutoffs admission to elite NLUs such
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Chances of getting the following NLUs CA be made.
- NLU Kochi
- NLU Assam
- NLU Tripura
Scholar-Level 18
Answered 2 weeks ago
NLUs are not possible on this rank. Please try some private colleges.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered 2 weeks ago
The National Law University (NLU) admission prospects are slim in view of a CLAT rank of 7616 and an EWS rank of 640. Most of the NLU cut-off ranks tend to be exceptionally lower as compared to general category and EWS candidates, even in some of the most sought-after courses like BA LLB.
Factors inf
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Contributor-Level 10
What is the CLAT result date for admission to JLU Bhopal BA LLB course?