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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.

CLAT PG 2025 Student Reaction & Exam Analysis

CLAT PG 2025 Student Reaction & Exam Analysis

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:   What is a good rank for CLAT?

A:

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?

A:

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:   Which is the most difficult section of the CLAT 2026?

A:
As per the exam analysis of CLAT exam held in previous years, the difficulty level of all the sections are as under: English Language - Generally the questions asked in this section are considered easy. However, candidates can find them lengthy and time-taking as the questions are based on passages only. Current Affairs including General Knowledge - The questions in this section are of Easy to Moderate difficulty level depending on the events and technicality. Logical Reasoning - The questions asked in this section of CLAR paper are of easy to moderately difficult level due to facts and data interpretation. Legal Reasoning This section of CLAT paper is of easy to moderate difficult level as the questions are mostly asked from Legal domain, trending events, lex maxims, and current landmark judgements. Quantitative Techniques - Although the weightage of this section is lesser than the rest, the questions asked around Mathematics subject can be tricky/ twisted, which makes it moderate to difficult level. Know all about CLAT question paper analysis here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-analysis.

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.

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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:   Which is the No. 1 university in CLAT?

A:

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 2026?

A:

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?

A:

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. 

Q:   How do I start preparing for CLAT 2026?

A:

To start preparing for CLAT 2026 there is no right time. However, as per experts, one should have began their CLAT preparation at least five or six months before the exam. If they began CLAT preparation early, then they will have sufficient bandwidth to complete the CLAT syllabus and also to attempt the previous year’s CLAT Question Paper. This will help them to know their strengths and weaknesses and also where they 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:   Can a person clear CLAT without coaching?

A:

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.

 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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101 marks is a very good in AILET score. Generally 70-100 marks are considered good score to be considered. With this marks you'll rank good enough.

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Based on your OBC category rank of 1,721 in the CLAT 2025 examination and your domicile status in Uttar Pradesh, your chances of securing admission to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) in Lucknow appear favorable.

 

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