The CLAT 2025 exam has concluded, with over one lakh candidates participating in the examination. The test was conducted for admission to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country. The analysis of the CLAT 2025 exam includes a breakdown of the section-wise syllabus weightage, cut-offs, and the overall difficulty level of the exam. The official answer key for CLAT 2025 is expected to be released shortly.
CLAT 2025 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis, Check Exam Difficulty, Expected Cut-off
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 was held today, December 1, 2024, in pen-and-paper format from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Over one lakh candidates participated in the exam, which was conducted for admission to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country. CLAT 2025 Answer Key will be released soon. The Consortium will release the CLAT 2025 Question Paper with answer key soon after the exam. CLAT 2025 OMR Sheet will also be released.
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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: 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.
The analysis of the CLAT 2025 exam includes details on the section-wise syllabus weightage, cut-offs, and the overall difficulty level. The official answer key for CLAT 2025 will be released soon. Candidates can download the CLAT answer key PDF from the official Consortium website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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The CLAT 2025 exam was conducted across 139 test cities nationwide. Shiksha covered the exam from a test center in Noida, gathering student reactions and providing an in-depth analysis of the paper. Read on for insights from test takers regarding the CLAT 2025 exam, including feedback on the difficulty level, tricky questions, expected cut-offs, subject-wise topics, and more.
CLAT 2025 Students Reaction and Paper Analysis
Yuvaan Shami, another CLAT UG candidate, felt that the exam was quite easy overall. H found the English section to be the easiest, while Logical Reasoning was the section he struggled with. The majority of the questions came from Legal Reasoning topics.
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.
Q: Which is the most difficult section of the CLAT 2025?
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: 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: Is CLAT LLM exam tough or easy?
CLAT is one of the highly competitive law exam 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 BA LLB books and a habit to read newspaper daily to crack the CLAT PG 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.
As per Ria, who appeared for CLAT UG Exam 2025 the exam was manageable, especially for those who were well-prepared and had practiced across all sections. As always, staying calm and focused on each section seemed to be key for a successful attempt. Legal Reasoning was however a bit more challenging due to its length and depth of the questions, but not impossible for well-prepared candidates.
Aditya felt that some of the sections especially logical reasoning section was easy to moderate however it has some little confusing passages. Since the length of the passages was not that long he was able to solve it in less time.
Vani shared that since the paper was tough as per her preparation, there is a possibility that the CLAT Cutoff will go high this year. Some of the passages in the General Knowledge section have been updated, although there was at least one straightforward passage, the section was still considered moderately difficult overall.
Anika Shankar shared that the section was comparatively easier with short passages on different laws like the Juvenile Justice Act, Void and Voidable Marriage, etc. With all the questions coming from the current legal knowledge, the section was easy. She will also be appearing for AILET Exam next Sunday.
Watch the video below for exam analysis for CLAT 2025 as shared by test-takers:
CLAT 2025 Marking Scheme
The CLAT 2025 marking scheme will follow a specific pattern for awarding marks based on candidate performance. Here are the key details:
- Total Marks: The CLAT 2025 exam will be out of 150 marks.
- Correct Answer: For each correct answer, candidates will receive 1 mark.
- Incorrect Answer: For each incorrect answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
- Unanswered Question: No marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
This marking scheme applies to all sections of the exam, and candidates are advised to carefully consider their approach to answering questions, balancing accuracy and time management.
| CLAT Marking Parameters |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 marks |
| Incorrect answer |
-0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question |
0 marks |
CLAT 2025 Paper Analysis - Section-wise
As per the test-takers, the exam analysis for CLAT 2025 sections is as under:
| CLAT 2025 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language |
Easy |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
Moderate |
| Legal Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Techniques |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
Moderate |
CLAT 2025 Exam Paper Section-Wise Review
Here’s a detailed review of the section-wise performance in the CLAT 2025 exam:
CLAT Critical Reasoning Section 2025
This section included five passages on topics such as climate change, pollution, and socio-economic issues impacting Asia, India, and its neighbors. The questions largely focused on inferences, deductions, and conclusions, with some questions on strengthening and weakening arguments.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Tough
Good Number of Attempts: 18+
CLAT English Language Section 2025
The English Language section in CLAT 2025 was quite lengthy. It featured five Reading Comprehensions, with three non-fiction passages (from journals, newspapers, books, etc.) and two fiction-based passages. The questions in this section were straightforward, primarily focused on the understanding of the comprehension.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Good Number of Attempts: 21+
CLAT Current Affairs/GK Section 2025
This section contained eight passages covering major events from the past year, as well as some from 2022. The questions were relatively easy, and candidates could answer many questions without needing to read the passages in detail.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Good Number of Attempts: 2+
CLAT Quantitative Techniques Section 2025
The Quantitative Techniques section was reported to be lengthy and had a high difficulty level. The questions covered various topics, including simplifications, ratios, basic algebra, mensuration, statistics, profit and loss, and time and work. There were 10 questions in total.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Good Number of Attempts: 5+
CLAT Legal Reasoning Section 2025
The Legal Reasoning section was considered the toughest by many students. It included questions on **legal maxims, current legal knowledge, and major cases from the past year. Candidates who had solved previous year’s papers found this section easier, as many questions were based on similar concepts.
Level of Difficulty: Hard
Good Number of Attempts: 30+
This review gives an overall idea of the difficulty level and the expected number of attempts for each section in CLAT 2025.
CLAT 2025: Topic-wise difficulty level
| CLAT 2025 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
Questions details |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
Easy |
The section was overall lengthy. The questions asked were quite tricky.
|
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
Moderate |
The section was quite lengthy. The questions were asked from legal maxims, Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Bigamy,etc. |
| Logical Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate, due to a few tricky questions |
Questions were bit lengthy, however, was based on CLAT syllabus.
|
| Legal Reasoning |
Moderate, because of lengthy questions |
Questions were based on current affairs. Some questions were based on ISRO, G20 summit, Cricket World Cup, 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 Expected Cut off
Based on the analysis shared by the candidates who appeared for the exam, the expected cut off marks for CLAT is as under:
| CLAT 2025 Sections |
Expected cut off |
|---|---|
| English Language |
20+ |
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
2+ |
| Logical Reasoning |
30+ |
| Legal Reasoning |
16+ |
| Quantitative Techniques |
5+ |
| Total |
73 expected cut off marks |
CLAT 2025 Answer Key
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is set to release the CLAT 2025 answer key today, between 6 - 8 pm. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the answer key from the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key will allow candidates to cross-check their responses and identify any discrepancies. A window for raising objections will also be provided, enabling candidates to report any incorrect questions or answer choices in the provisional answer key.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
Getting into the Faculty of Law at Delhi University (DU) with a CLAT rank of 2000 can be challenging. The cutoff ranks for DU's Faculty of Law are usually quite competitive, often within the top few hundred ranks, especially for general category students.
However, cutoffs can vary each year based on
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, it is possible to get a JLU Bhopal LLB seat via CLAT scores. As per the university's admission policy, students who have taken CLAT and have secured 50 marks or above can get direct admission to one of the seats. Such candidates are not required to appear in any interview process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, it is possible to get into the JLU Bhopal LLB programme without having a CLAT score. As per the admission policy, the university conducts its own entrance test for admission to various programmes, including LLB. The test is called JLUET. After the exam, students who have scored well are invited
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, Symbiosis Law School (SLS) does not accept CLAT scores for admission to its law programs. Instead, it conducts its own entrance examination, known as the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), for admission to undergraduate law courses (BA LLB and BBA LLB). Admissions are based on the performance
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
As per the CLAT 2025 schedule, the Consortium of National Law Universities has released the CLAT 2025 results. Candidates seeking admission to the JLU Bhopal BBA LLB course via CLAT must have secured a minimum of 50 marks. Those who did not meet the prescribed cutoff can appear for the JLUET exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
It is very easy. When you wants to do BA LLB you can .
You can continue Prepration of both exams
When you learn about you B.Sc after in free time you can read about CLAT exam. when your CLAT exam will near you can focus more on them and when your semester start you also practice that
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
The CLAT ranks below 1000 are enough for getting INLU of Nirma University.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered 3 weeks 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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can I get into du faculty of law with 2000 news rank in clat