CLAT LLM Exam 2025 student reactions and paper analysis are now available. Check here for insights on the expected cutoff, difficulty level, and exam details as shared by test takers.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 was held today, December 1, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Approximately 50,000 candidates registered to appear for the exam, aiming for admission to the five-year Integrated LLB and LLM courses at 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.
Latest Update: CLAT Answer Key 2025 Live Update: Download Provisional Answer Key PDF at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, How to Raise Objections
CLAT 2025 was conducted in pen-and-paper mode across more than 137 test centers. Shiksha covered the exam from a test center in Noida to gather student reactions and provide a paper analysis. Read on to learn what test takers have to say about the CLAT 2024 exam, including the difficulty level, tricky questions, expected cutoff, subject-wise topics, and more.
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CLAT 2025 Students' Reaction and Paper Analysis
Aspirants can read below to learn from candidates who appeared for CLAT PG 2025 and their feedback on the exam and question paper.
Prachi who also appeared for CLAT PG, found questions on Taxation and Corporate Law to be the toughest. She noted that some unexpected topics, such as the Tribunal, were covered in the exam. Prachi expects the cutoff for the exam to be higher due to these surprising inclusions. She found overall question paper easy.
Q: Is CLAT a tough exam?
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.
Shubhash found the CLAT PG 2025 paper to be of moderate difficulty. He mentioned that, apart from Constitutional Law, there were no particularly difficult questions. While topics like Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR, and Jurisprudence were easy, Law and Contemporary Issues posed some challenges. Vikram predicted that the cutoff for CLAT PG 2025 would be around 95.
Rashi another CLAT PG 2025 candidate, described the paper as moderate, with no unexpected questions.
Atishi who appeared for the CLAT LLM 2025 exam, found the question paper easy, with no difficult questions. He was able to attempt most of the questions within the allotted time.
Vihaan felt that the CLAT LLM 2025 paper was of moderate difficulty. The paper was comprehensive and followed the expected exam pattern for CLAT 2025.
Watch the video below for exam analysis for CLAT 2025 as shared by test-takers:
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.
CLAT LLM 2025 Paper Analysis - Section-wise
As per the test-takers, the exam analysis for CLAT PG sections is as under:
CLAT 2025 Sections |
Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Constitutional Law | Difficult |
Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. | Moderate |
Law topics and Contemporary issues | Moderate to Difficult |
Total |
Difficult |
CLAT LLM 2025 Expected Cut off
After the exam analysis shared by the test-takers, the expected cut off marks for CLAT LLM is as under:
CLAT 2025 Sections |
Expected cut off |
---|---|
Constitutional Law | 30+ |
Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. | 35+ |
Law topics and Contemporary issues | 35+ |
Total |
95+ expected cut off marks |
CLAT 2025 Answer Key
The Consortium of NLUs will soon release the answer key for CLAT PG. Candidates can download the CLAT LLM Answer Key 2025 PDF from the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. They can use the answer key to verify their responses and raise objections if necessary. A window for submitting objections to the provisional answer key will be available, allowing candidates to report any incorrect questions or options. The exam authority will review all objections and release a revised answer key thereafter. The CLAT 2025 results will be announced around the same time.
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Student Forum
Answered 18 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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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
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?