CLAT Final Answer Key 2025 (Dec 9): Objection Window (CLOSED), Download Provisional Key PDF for ALL Sets

Common Law Admission Test 2025 ( CLAT )

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CLAT 2025 Answer Key: The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key on December 9, 2024. The CLAT Provisional Answer Key was released on December 2, 2024. Candidates must note that the CLAT Answer Key will be released in two phases; i.e. CLAT 2025 Provisional Answer Key and CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key. The CLAT 2025 answer key is a pdf document that carries all the correct answers to the questions asked in CLAT 2025. 

The Consortium released the CLAT 2025 Answer Key PDF on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.  The CLAT 2025 objection submission portal has been closed. It's important to note that objections cannot be raised against the CLAT Final Answer Key 2025. After receiving objections to the provisional answer key, the Consortium will publish the CLAT 2025 final answer key. The CLAT 2025 result will be announced on December 10, 2024. Stay informed about the CLAT 2025 answer keys and gain insights into the previous year's answer keys.

Get all updates on CLAT 2025 here

Q:   What are the details mentioned on CLAT 2025 answer key?

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The CLAT answer key mentions correct answer against each question in all sets of the question paper. Moreover, the exam authority invited objections against the answer key, and will release a revised answer key in case of wrong questions and options. In order to check the answer key, candidates will have to download the answer key and carefully review the answers. The answer key will help candidates to understand their score and their chances to get admission in one of the NLUs.

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Q:   When will the answer key of CLAT 2025 be released?

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The CLAT Answer Key 2025 has been released. The answer key has been published on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key of CLAT 2025 will be released in two steps - first a provisional answer key, and then a final answer key. Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses and predict their score in CLAT 2025 exam. CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key will be released on December 9, 2024.

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Q:   What is the benefit of CLAT answer key and response sheet?

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The main benefit of CLAT answer key and response sheet is that through this document, candidates can analyse their performance in the exam. The CLAT answer key contains, candidate's response as well as correct answer to every question. This can help them in calculating how much marks they will score out of the total marks, even before the result has been declared. They can use the estimated CLAT score to take further decisions regarding law admission such as which colleges to shortlist or which other Law entrance exams to appear for. 

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What is CLAT 2025 Answer Key?

The answer key is a document mentioning correct answers to all the questions of CLAT UG and CLAT PG 2025 papers. The CLAT 2025 answer key pdf download is now available on the official website. Candidates can use CLAT Answer Key 2025 to cross-check their responses. They can also send objections against CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2025 to the exam authority in case they find any kind of discrepancy in it. CLAT 2025 answer keys for UG and PG along with the official question papers have been released on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Candidates can download the answer keys for CLAT 2025, and calculate probable scores and thus their chances of admission using CLAT college predictor. After reviewing all the objections received on the provisional answer key, the consortium will release the CLAT 2025 final answer key on December 9. CLAT results will be declared on December 10, 2024. 

Q:   How to download CLAT answer key 2025?

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CLAT 2025 answer key has been released on the official website of the law entrance exam. If a candidate wants to download the official CLAT 2025 answer key they can follow the simple steps mentioned below.

How to Download CLAT Answer Key 2025? 

Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.

Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2025 answer key and question paper PDF.

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Q:   What is the difference between CLAT provisional answer key and final answer key?

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The CLAT 2025 provisional answer key is the one released just after the exam and the CLAT final answer key 2025 is the one that will be released after all the objections raised by candidates have been examined and accepted. The final CLAT answer key is released just a day or along with the result. It is the final CLAT answer key on the basis of which the CLAT result is prepared. Which means, score of a candidate is based on the calculation of number of correct, incorrect and unanswered questions after all the objections have been examined. The preliminary CLAT answer key is released with candidate's response sheet and there is option to challenge it. However, the final answer key is released only as question ID and correct answer option and there is no provision of challenging it. 

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Q:   What is the last date of raising objections on CLAT answer key?

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The last date for raising objections on CLAT 2025 answer key is December 3, 2024 until 4 pm. CLAT 2025 was conducted on December 1, 2024. 

Candidates were able to upload their objections on the official website until the deadline.  Now, that the objection-raising window has been closed by the consortium, no further objections or challenges will be entertained post deadline. 

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CLAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

09 Dec '24 -

10 Dec '24

CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key

10 Dec '24

CLAT 2025 Result

11 Dec '24 -

20 Dec '24

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Begins)

11 Dec '24 -

20 Dec '24

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration

26 Dec '24

CLAT 2025 First Allotment List

26 Dec '24 -

04 Jan '25

CLAT 2025 First Allotment List fee payment

10 Jan '25

CLAT Second Allotment List 2025

DatesPast Exam Dates

02 Dec '24

CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2025

02 Dec '24 -

03 Dec '24

CLAT 2025 Objection Window

To Be Notified

Release of CLAT 2025 invite list

CLAT Answer Key Dates 2025

Candidates can check CLAT Answer Key 2025 dates below:

Event

Dates

CLAT exam day 2025

01-Dec-2024

Official CLAT answer key 

02-Dec-2024

Objection Window opens

02-Dec-2024 (4 pm)

Objection Window closes

03-Dec-2024 (4 pm)

Release of final answer key

09-Dec-2024

Declaration of CLAT results

10-Dec-2024

Commencement of counselling

26-Dec-2024

How to Download CLAT 2025 Answer Key ?

Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.

Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2025 answer key and question paper PDF.

Link to download CLAT 2025 answer key will be provided here.

Q:   How to Calculate CLAT 2025 Score Using Answer Key?

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With the help of CLAT answer key 2025, candidates will be able to calculate the probable score that they can secure in the CLAT 2025 exam. However, candidates need to know the marking scheme and calculate accordingly.

CLAT Marking Scheme

As per the CLAT marking scheme released by the Consortium of NLUs:

  • One mark is allotted for every correct answer
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Zero marks for questions left unattempted

CLAT 2025 Answer key will help candidates to know if they will be able to secure good marks or not. However, it is advised that they should wait for final answer key 2025 before coming to any conclusion. 

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Q:   Do I need to pay fee for raising objections against the answer key of CLAT?

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Applicants will have to pay INR 1000 for each objection made against CLAT 2025 Provisional Answer Key. The payment gateway have to be used to pay the CLAT objection fee online. The objection fee will be returned in the event that the NLU Consortium accepts the candidates' complaints as legitimate. It should be reminded that complaints made in offline mode will not taken into consideration. Since the fees is non-refundable in case the objection is incorrect, candidates will have to be very sure before raising it. After reviewing all the objections received on the provisional answer key, the consortium will release the final answer key of CLAT 2025.

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Q:   How to download CLAT response sheet and answer key?

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CLAT 2025 answer key has been released on the official website of the law entrance exam; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. If a candidate wants to download the official CLAT 2025 answer key they can follow the simple steps mentioned below.

How to Download CLAT Answer Key 2025? 

Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.

Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2025 answer key and question paper PDF.

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How to Calculate CLAT 2025 Score Using Answer Key?

With the help of CLAT answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score that they can secure in the exam. However, for the same, candidates need to be aware of the CLAT 2025 marking scheme.

CLAT Marking Scheme

As per the CLAT marking scheme released by the Consortium of NLUs:

  • One mark is allotted for every correct answer
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Zero marks for questions left unattempted

CLAT Answer Key 2025

Candidates can check the official website of CLAT Consortium for CLAT Answer Key 2025 PDF download OR check the direct links below to download CLAT answer key PDF files. A separate CLAT 2025 provisional answer key pdfs for UG and PG courses, and CLAT Final Answer Key 2025 PDF will be uploaded below once released. Meanwhile, candidates can check the final answer key of CLAT 2024 & provisional Answer Key below for reference.

CLAT Paper 2025 CLAT 2025 Provisional Answer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2025 CLAT UG Answer Key 2025
CLAT PG Question Paper 2025 CLAT PG Answer Key 2025
CLAT Paper 2024 CLAT 2024 Provisional Answer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2024 CLAT UG Answer Key 2024
CLAT PG Question Paper 2024 CLAT PG Answer Key 2024
CLAT Paper 2023 CLAT 2023 Final Answer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2024 CLAT UG Final Answer Key 2024
CLAT PG Question Paper 2024 CLAT PG Final Answer Key 2024

 

CLAT Paper 2022 CLAT 2022 Provisional Answer key  CLAT 2022 Final Answer Key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2022 CLAT UG Answer Key 2022 CLAT UG Final Answer Key 
CLAT PG Question Paper 2022 CLAT PG Answer Key 2022 CLAT PG Final Answer Key 

CLAT Passing Marks out of 120

The Consortium of NLUs does not release any passing marks for the CLAT exam. Candidates are always selected based on the merit rank. CLAT NLU Allotment is done based on the merit cum preference.  However, those candidates have a good chance who secure 85+ marks to get admission to top NLUs in the country. 

Formula to Calculate CLAT 2025 Marks 

The key formula to calculate the CLAT 2025 score by using the exam answer key is:

How to calculate CLAT score - Formula How to calculate CLAT score - Example
Total correct answers - (Total incorrect answers x 0.25) = Total score 100 correct answers - (30 incorrect answers X 0.25) = 92.5

 

Q:   Is CLAT Answer Key 2025 released online or offline?

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The provisional answer key for CLAT 2025 has been released. The CLAT Final Answer Key 2024 will be released after receiving objections against the CLAT Provisional Answer Key on December 9.  The CLAT 2025 exam was conducted in offline mode. The answer key has been published on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key of CLAT 2025 is released in two steps - first a provisional answer key, and then a final answer key. Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses. 

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Q:   How CLAT Answer Key helps in calculating the score?

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CLAT Answer Key not only helps candidates to know the score but also idea about the NLU they can get admission into. With the help of CLAT answer key 2025, candidates will be able to calculate the probable score that they can secure in the CLAT 2025 exam. However, candidates need to know the marking scheme and calculate accordingly.

CLAT Marking Scheme

As per the CLAT marking scheme released by the Consortium of NLUs:

  • One mark is allotted for every correct answer
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Zero marks for questions left unattempted

CLAT 2025 Answer key will help candidates to know if they will be able to secure good marks or not. However, it is advised that they should wait for final answer key 2025 before coming to any conclusion. 

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Q:   From where can I download CLAT result?

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CLAT result will be announced at consortiumofnlus.ac.in on December 10, 2024. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The CLAT 2025 result download link will be activated soon after the announcement.

Given below is the process to follow for downloading the CLAT result.

  • Visit the official website of CLAT exam
  • Click on CLAT 2025 scorecard download
  • Enter CLAT 2025 ID and password 
  • Click on the scorecard tab
  • Download the CLAT result 2025 PDF 

Process to check the CLAT result on smart phone:

  • Open a web browser on the mobile phone
  • Type the url of CLAT exam: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Click on CLAT 2025 scorecard tab 
  • Enter your CLAT application number and password
  • Click on the scorecard tab to open the document
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What is CLAT Answer Key 2025 Objection submission fee?

Candidates must pay INR 1,000 for each objection raised regarding the CLAT 2025 Answer Key. If an objection is found to be valid, the fee will be refunded. Please note that objections cannot be submitted without the required fee.

How to Raise Objections on CLAT 2025 Answer Key ?

Candidates could raise objections against the questions/answers with which they are not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:  

Step 1: Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Step 2: Login using registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Click on the Submit Objections button.

Step 4: Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.

Step 5: Enter objection details.

Step 6: Click on submit button.

Step 7: Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

Q:   How to raise objections on the answer key of CLAT 2025?

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Candidates could raise objections against the answer key by logging into their registered accounts on the official website. In order to raise the objections, candidates had to follow the simple steps given below:

How to Raise Objections on CLAT Answer Key 2025?
Candidates could raise objections against the questions/answers with which they are not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:  

Step 1: Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Step 2: Login using your registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Click on the Submit Objections button.

Step 4: Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.

Step 5: Enter objection details.

Step 6: Click on submit button.

Step 7: Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

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Q:   Are any login details required to check the CLAT answer key?

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No. To access the CLAT UG 2025 answer key, no log in credentials are required. The authorities released the CLAT 2025 answer key as PDFs. Candidates can click on the official link and access the provisional answer key. For future use and reference, the candidates are advised to download and print it out. Using the answer key of CLAT 2025, the candidates can check the correct responses and their probable scores in the examination.

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Q:   How to challenge ClAT answer key?

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The Consortium of NLUs allowed each CLAT 2025 test-taker to challenge the answer key, if they were unsatisfied with the official answer/s. Upon submission of the objections, the exam authorities will examine them and if any objection is found to be valid, they official answer key will be revised. Given below are step of filling up the online application form for challenging CLAT 2025 answer key:
1. Log on to the official CLAT website
2. Click on CLAT 2025 Answer Key/Objection tab
3. Enter your CLAT 2025 Application Number and Date of Birth
Enter Security Pin and Submit
4. All 120 questions for CLAT Paper IDs will appear in sequential order.
5. To challenge a question, use the option IDs given against it by clicking the check box.
6. Click on Save your Claim and move to next screen.
7. All option IDs challenged will be displayed.
8. Now, select Choose File option and upload supporting documents in a single pdf file.
9. Click on Save your Claim Finally.
10. Click on fee payment option - Click here to Pay Fee and pay INR 1000 per question through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.

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CLAT Answer Key Analysis 2025

After the exam authority receives objections on the CLAT 2025 provisional answer key, it will review all the discrepancies and released a CLAT Final answer key 2025. Through this process, the answer key of CLAT exam will be analysed before the results are published. This will also affect the CLAT 2025 cutoff for the CLAT exam, as some answers might be revised or removed from final score evaluation. 

CLAT Final Answer Key 2025

The CLAT Final Answer Key 2025 will be published a few days after the CLAT Objection Window 2025 closes. Once available, the final answer key will be posted here. In the meantime, candidates can review the CLAT 2024 Final Answer Key below. Notably, one question from the English Language Section and one from the Legal Reasoning Section were removed from the CLAT Final Answer Key 2024. Consequently, the CLAT 2024 UG exam was evaluated out of 118 marks instead of the initially stated 120 marks.

Download CLAT 2024 Final Answer Keys below:

CLAT Paper 2023 CLAT 2023 FinalAnswer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2024 CLAT UG Final Answer Key 2024
CLAT PG Question Paper 2024 CLAT PG Final Answer Key 2024

Modifications in CLAT UG answer key 2024:

Section       Question Number Modification  
Legal Set A (69)  Set B (75) set C (56) SET D (82) Correct
Option
Indicated in
Provisional
Answer Key was  (D)
Correct
Option in
Final Answer
Key (c)
English Language SET A (16) SET B (10) SET C (4) SET D (19) Question Withdrawn Question Withdrawn
Legal Reasoning SET A (65) SET B (84) SET C (71) SET D (59) Question Withdrawn Question Withdrawn

MODIFICATION IN THE PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY CLAT 2024 POSTGRADUATE

Question  Correct Option Indicated in Provisional Answer Key Correct Option in Final Answer Key
SET A (116) D C
Set B (11) D C
Set C (14) D C
Set D (21) D C

CLAT Final Answer Key 2023

The Consortium reviewed the challenges received against CLAT Provision Answer Key 2023, and released the final answer key accordingly. In the final key, the Consortium has made some modifications with respect to objections/ claims.

Modifications in CLAT UG answer key 2023:

Section Question Number Modification
Quantitative Techniques Q. 144 Question Withdrawn

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Modifications in CLAT PG answer key 2023:

Question  Correct Option Indicated in Provisional Answer Key Correct Option in Final Answer Key
47 B A
71 C B
113 C Both, option B and option C

Download CLAT 2023 Final Answer Keys below:

CLAT Paper 2023 CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer key 
CLAT UG Question Paper 2023 CLAT UG Final Answer Key 2023
CLAT PG Question Paper 2023 CLAT PG Final Answer Key 2023

Take a look at CLAT 2022 answer key analysis below:

The exam authority received 765 objections on CLAT UG and PG question papers. There were 165 questions in CLAT UG question paper as per the official notification released by the consortium. Here's an analysis of the CLAT UG and PG answer keys: 

Sections

Total questions asked in the QP

Total questions objections 

Total objections received 

English Language

30 questions

09 questions

129 objections received 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35 questions

09 questions  

09 objections received 

Logical Reasoning

30 questions 

20 questions

372 objections received 

Legal Reasoning

40 questions

13 questions objected  

91 objections received 

Quantitative Techniques

30 questions 

01 question objected 

138 objections received 

Total 

165 questions

42 questions objected

739 objections received 

The revised answers for CLAT 2022 UG paper is as under:

Question number  Option notified in provisional key  Revised answer key 
Question number 22 A D
Question number 28 D A
Question number 139 B A

3 questions have been revised as objected by the candidates. The final decision on the removal or allotment of marks for the revised questions will be confirmed by the Consortium, when the results are declared. 

The CLAT 2022 PG answer key analysis is as under: 

CLAT LLM Sections

Total questions objected

Total objections received

Sec A – Constitutional Law

22 questions objected out of 120 

45 objections received 

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

Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues

The revisions for CLAT PG answer key 2022 is as under:

Question number  Option notified in provisional key  Revised answer key 
Question number 30 D Removed

Check out some modifications made in the question paper and answer key of CLAT 2021. 

Previous Years CLAT Answer Keys

CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answer Key for UG Courses (Provisional) 

CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answer Key for LLM (Provisional)

Download CLAT 2020 UG Question Paper and Answer Key 

Download CLAT 2020 PG Question Paper and Answer Key 

 

Q:   Where can I check CLAT answer key 2025?

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The CLAT 2025 Answer Key Download PDF can be accessed on the official websites. Candidates can download CLAT Answer key by  following the steps mentioned below:

  • Go to the official website of CLAT 2025; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Click on the answer link given
  • A log-in window will open
  • Fill in the following details: CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number, Date of birth
  • On successful login, the answer key would be displayed on the screen
  • Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 answer key
  • Candidates must take the printout of CLAT 2025 answer key for future reference. 
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Q:   What after CLAT Answer Key 2025?

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Candidates can visit the official website of CLAT -  consortiumofnlus.ac.in to obtain the answer key. Candidates can raise objections on the provisional answer key of CLAT 2025 until the last date announced by the consortium.  The Final Answer Key 2025 will be releasedonce the CLAT Objection Window is closed.

Candidates can raise objections against the questions/answers with which they are not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:  

Step 1: Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Step 2: Login using registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Click on the Submit Objections button.

Step 4: Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.

Step 5: Enter objection details.

Step 6: Click on submit button.

Step 7: Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

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Q:   Will Consortium releases CLAT 2025 solutions along with answer keys?

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CLAT 2025 Question paper with answer key has been released together.The CLAT Provisional answer key has been published on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key of CLAT 2025 is released in two steps - first a provisional answer key, and then a final answer key. Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses. 

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How is CLAT 2025 Answer Key Helpful?

CLAT Consortium releases the CLAT 2025 answer key for CLAT exam 2025 so that:

  • Candidates can determine their expected scores in the exam

  • Candidates can file/ raise objections on the answer key in case they find any incorrect question or options mentioned in their question paper set

  • Candidates can also get an idea of CLAT 2025 cutoff and hence, use CLAT College Predictor Tool to know the college in which they can secure admission

Overall, the answer key is released before the CLAT result, so that there is transparency in the result evaluation process and the need for rechecking or re-evaluating results is not required.

Q:   When will the results of CLAT 2025 be declared?

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The CLAT 2025 results will be released on December 10, 2024. The NLU Consortium released the CLAT Counselling Schedule 2024 along with the CLAT Result. CLAT Counselling Registration Process 2025 will be done and only those candidates who register will be allowed to appear in CLAT 2025 Counselling. CLAT Exam 2025 was held in offline pen-paper-based mode. CLAT 2025 exam was conducted in more than 141 exam centers in India. Candidates need to secure a good rank in CLAT Exam 2025 to get admission into top NLUs.

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Q:   Why is CLAT 2025 answer key important?

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The CLAT answer key for 2025 carries correct responses to the questions asked in the examination. With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores before the result is announced. Therefore, to calculate the score, candidates need to refer to the official marking scheme. Also, candidates will be able to use the facility of challenging the answer key within the given period of time, if they find any objections to the answer key for CLAT 2025. The exam authorities will consider all the challenges raised by the candidates before the declaration of the CLAT result. No doubt the answer key also provides transparency to the admission process as it reduces the chance of unwanted penalization of candidates and extra marks being awarded in CLAT 2025. 

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Q:   What is the marking scheme of CLAT?

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The Consortium has released the CLAT Marking Scheme 2025. Candidates can check the CLAT marking scheme released by the Consortium of NLUs below:

  • One mark is allotted for every correct answer
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Zero marks for questions left unattempted

CLAT 2025 Answer key will help candidates to know if they will be able to secure good marks or not. However, it is advised that they should wait for final answer key 2025 before coming to any conclusion. Candidates can use the above marking scheme to calculate CLAT score. 

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CLAT 2025 Answer Key Grievances

Candidates can send their complaints regarding CLAT 2025 final answer key, as well as conduct of examination at different test centres. They will be able to submit the grievances in online mode at consortiumofnlus.ac.in as under:

  1. Login to CLAT 2025 dashboard at - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 
  2. Click the ‘Submit Grievance’ button, and state the nature of the grievance;
  3. Describe grievance in maximum 1,000 characters, and upload supporting documents;
  4. Submit the declaration form, and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Q:   Will marks be increased after correction to CLAT 2025 answer key?

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Yes, if the objection raised by a candidates are correct, the corrections will be made to the provisional answer key and the resulting scores of all those who appeared in the CLAT Exam 2025. Regardless of who submitted the objections, the updated scored will be reflected in the final CLAT result. This is done to ensure fairness and accuracy for all candidates. 

 

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Q:   How to challenge CLAT 2025 Answer Key?

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The Consortium of NLUs will allow each CLAT 2025 test-taker to challenge the answer key, if they are unsatisfied with the official answer/s. Upon submission of the objections, the exam authorities will examine them and if any objection is found to be valid, they official answer key will be revised. Given below are step of filling up the online application form for challenging CLAT 2025 answer key:
1. Log on to the official CLAT website
2. Click on CLAT 2025 Answer Key/Objection tab
3. Enter your CLAT 2025 Application Number and Date of Birth
Enter Security Pin and Submit
4. All 120 questions for CLAT Paper IDs will appear in sequential order.
5. To challenge a question, use the option IDs given against it by clicking the check box.
6. Click on Save your Claim and move to next screen.
7. All option IDs challenged will be displayed.
8. Now, select Choose File option and upload supporting documents in a single pdf file.
9. Click on Save your Claim Finally.
10. Click on fee payment option - Click here to Pay Fee and pay INR 1000 per question through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.

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Q:   Can I get CLAT 2025 answer keys offline?

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The Consortium of NLUs doesn't release answer key for CLAT Exam in offline mode. The CLAT Answer Key 2025 is now avaiable online on the official website of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The answer key for CLAT 2025 was released on December 2.  Candidates can refer to the answer key to compare their responses. 

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CLAT Result & Merit List 2025

The CLAT 2025 result will be released based on the CLAT Final Answer Key 2025. Candidates must note that CLAT 2025 Result will be published on the official website of consortium; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the result by logging into their registered accounts. 

Based on the result, all the qualifying candidates will be called for CLAT counselling. In the counselling session, all the qualifying candidates will be allotted seats in their respective courses offered at CLAT colleges .  

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Q:   How to Check CLAT 2025 Result?

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Candidates can download the CLAT result 2025 following the steps mentioned below:

  1. Click on the result link given above
  2. A log-in window will open
  3. Fill in the following details:
    1. CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number
    2. Date of birth 
  4. On successful login, the results would be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 scorecard.
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Q:   Do I have to pay a fee to raise objections to CLAT 2025 Answer Keys?

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Applicants must pay INR 1000 for each objection made. The payment gateway must be used to pay the CLAT objection fee online. The objection fee will be returned in the event that the NLU Consortium accepts the candidates' complaints as legitimate. It should be reminded that complaints made in offline mode won't be taken into consideration. Since the fees is non-refundable in case the objection is incorrect, candidates must be very sure before raising it. After reviewing all the objections received on the provisional answer key, the consortium will release the final answer key of CLAT 2025.

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Q:   What details do I need to provide while raising an objection to CLAT 2025 answer keys?

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Candidates will be able to raise objections against the answer key by logging into their registered accounts on the official website. In order to raise the objections, candidates can follow the simple steps given below:

How to Raise Objections on CLAT Answer Key 2025? 
Candidates will be able to raise objections against the questions/answers with which they are not satisfied on the official website. Check out the quick steps below:  

Step 1: Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Step 2: Login using your registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Click on the Submit Objections button.

Step 4: Select the type of objection (1) About the question or (2) About the answer key.

Step 5: Enter objection details.

Step 6: Click on submit button.

Step 7: Click on the Make Payment button to make a payment of INR 1,000 per question.

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FAQs on CLAT Answer Key 2025

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CLAT Answer Key 2025:

Q:   How many hours should I study to crack CLAT Exam?

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If you have enrolled in a coaching centre and already preparing for entrance exams then it is enough to crack CLAT. For self-preparation after class 12th, you need to have at least 1-1.5 months time which will be available as the CLAT test comes at last only.
You need to keep an eye on the complete syllabus and practice as many problems as you can with the time limit as CLAT requires speed and accuracy.
You need to score at least 120 marks to get a chance of getting a seat at CLAT and its other campuses.

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Q:   Is it hard to crack CLAT exam for average student?

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CLAT is one of the highly competitive law exams 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 NCERT books and a habit to read newspaper daily to crack the 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. 

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No domicile certificate is required to be produced while filling up the application form for CLAT. It is mandatory only while counseling if you are opting for the domicile based reservations by producing certificates. It is normal for most NLUs to reserve 10%-50% of the number of seats for the state

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Yes, Kirit P Mehta School of Law accepts admissions through CLAT apart from NMIMS-LAT. Candidates applying through CLAT need to meet the cut-off requirements as well as follow the admission process of the institution.

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abhishek gaurav

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Yes, the registration for CLAT 2025 has already started! The application process opened on July 15, 2024, and the last date to submit applications was October 15, 2024. The admit cards were released on November 15, 2024.

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Manish Jaiswal

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The CLAT cutoff for OBC category candidates has ranged from around 90-160 marks in recent years, depending on the NLIU, the exam's difficulty, and the availability of seats. For top NLUs, the OBC cutoff is typically in the range of 120-160 marks, whereas mid-tier and lower-tier NLUs have a slightly

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Veerraj Sen

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The CLAT cutoff for OBC candidates generally falls in the range of 100-170 marks depending on the NLU and the year's exam difficulty. For top NLUs, you will likely need to score between 120 and 160 marks, whereas for other mid-tier NLUs, the cutoff could be slightly lower, ranging from 100 to 130 ma

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Veerraj Sen

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No,  CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is not required to secure a job in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) unless the specific PSU job you're interested in requires a law degree (such as legal positions or management roles where legal knowledge is important).

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Veerraj Sen

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Answered a week ago

Yes you can get admission into the BBA LL.B (Hons) course at Gujarat National Law University Silvassa without giving CLAT exam through the Management Quota but the fees will be higher for those Management quota seats .

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Yash Kumar

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UGC-approved colleges in West Bengal accepting CLAT include WBNUJS, Kolkata, for integrated 5-year law programs. Private institutions like Amity University, Kolkata, also consider CLAT scores for some law courses.

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Addanki Pavan

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Answered a week ago

Banaras Hindu University, popularly known as BHU, does not honor CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) scores for admission into its undergraduate law programs, for instance, BA LLB. Admissions into these programs are achieved through an individual entrance test conducted by BHU called the BHU UET (Under

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