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CLAT Syllabus 2025 - CLAT 2025 Syllabus consists of five sections; i.e. English Language, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. The Consortium of NLUs prescribes the syllabus for the CLAT and it is one of the toughest law entrance exams in the country. The syllabus of CLAT 2025 has been released by the Consortium along with CLAT 2025 Notification.
As per the updated CLAT Exam Pattern, the total number of questions has been reduced from 150 to 120 in CLAT UG. Candidates appearing for the CLAT 2025 are advised to check the syllabus for CLAT 2025 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in or below. For CLAT Preparation candidates must refer to the official syllabus. Read further to know more about the CLAT 2025 marking scheme, CLAT syllabus 2025 PDF, important topics and more.
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Q: Â What is the syllabus for CLAT 2025?
The syllabus of CLAT is vast, which means it is not limited to certain topics from each section. Moreover, the exam authority, Consortium of National Law Universities has not defined the syllabus of CLAT question paper for undergraduate or postgraduate paper. Candidates can check below important topics from each section as asked in the previous years: English - The key topics from this section includes Reading comprehension, Sentence completion and correction. Spelling errors, Proverbs and adverbs, Synonyms and antonyms, Idioms and phrases, Vocabulary and word meanings. Current Affairs including GK - National and international Current Affairs (from April 2021 to October 2024) Contemporary events of significance from India and the world, General knowledge about world leaders, industrialists, lawyers, Arts and culture of India and world, Historical events of continuing significance. Legal Reasoning The section is based on Facts, situations or outlines of legal matters, public policy or moral philosophical enquiries, General awareness of contemporary legal and moral issues, Legal terms and meanings. Logical Reasoning - Relationships, Analogies, Arguments and conclusions, and Logical sequences are the key topics in this section. Quantitative Techniques - Ratios and proportions, Basic Algebra Mensuration Statistics Profit and loss Mensuration, and Time and work. Know in detail about CLAT syllabus - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-syllabus.
Q: Â Where can I check the CLAT syllabus?
You can check the CLAT syllabus on the official website of the CLAT exam; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. To check the syllabus the steps has been given below for the candidates: a) Go to the official website b) Go to the syllabus section c) Search for the subject d) Click on the link e) PDF will appear for the specific subject However, the CLAT syllabus for all the subjects have been provided in the page above. The candidates can download the syllabus for the subjects from https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-syllabus
Q: Â What kind of questions are included in CLAT question paper?
The CLAT question paper for UG courses had objective-type questions from subjects such as Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning Quantitative Techniques, English and Current Affairs including General Knowledge. The CLAT paper for the LLM. course had both objective questions from law subjects such as Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, etc. Generally, the questions are designed as passage followed by series of questions of one mark each. Candidates had to attempt the questions by reading and interpreting the passages only.
Q: Â Please tell me the number of questions asked per section in CLAT exam.
The CLAT question paper for UG course admissions carried 120 multiple-choice questions for a total of 120 marks like previous year. Candidates can check the section-wise questions weightage for each section as under:
Sections | MCQs per section | Maximum Marks | Approximate Weightage (in %) |
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28-32 | 28-32 | 18.66 - 21.33 | |
35-39 | 35-39 | 23.33 - 26 | |
28-32 | 28-32 | 18.66 - 21.33 | |
35-39 | 35-39 | 23.33 - 26 | |
Quantitative Techniques (Elementry Mathematics up to Class 10) | 13-17 | 13-17 | 8.66 - 11.33 |
Total | 120 | 120 | 100% |
- CLAT Syllabus 2025 - Overview
- CLAT Syllabus 2025 - Subjects & Weightage
- CLAT 2025 Syllabus for English Language
- CLAT Syllabus 2025 for Currents Affairs including General Knowledge
- CLAT 2025 Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques
- CLAT Syllabus 2025 for Legal Reasoning
- CLAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus 2025
- CLAT Exam Pattern 2025 Overview
- CLAT 2025 Sample Papers PDF
- CLAT Preparation Tips 2025 by Experts & Toppers
- CLAT Syllabus 2025- Frequently Asked Questions
CLAT Syllabus 2025 - Overview
Candidates can check the details on CLAT 2025 below:
- Skills Tested - Comprehension and reasoning skills and abilities of the candidate.
- Prior knowledge of legal subjects - The CLAT Exam will test whether the candidate has the aptitude and skills required for legal education, rather than test his knowledge of legal subjects. That being said, prior knowledge may be useful for answering questions in the Current Affairs section. Â
- Sections - The question paper will have FIVE sections - 1)Â English Language 2) Current Affairs, including General Knowledge 3)Â Legal Reasoning 4)Â Logical Reasoning, and 5)Â Quantitative Techniques.
- Duration of the exam - 2 hoursÂ
- Types of questions asked - Multiple-choice questions
- Number of questions - 120
- Marking scheme - 1 mark to be awarded for a correct answer; 0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer.Â
- Mode of exam - Offline
Q: Â What is CLAT syllabus for English?
CLAT syllabus for English carries the following important topics:
- Correcting Incorrect Grammar Sentences
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Tenses
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Grammatical Errors
- Active & Passive Voice
Through CLAT English section, the consortium tested following skills:
- Comprehension and language skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend the arguments and viewpoints discussed in the passage.
- The capacity to draw inferences and conclusions
- The ability to summarise a passage.
- The ability to compare and contrast various arguments or viewpoints
- Comprehension of words and phrases.
Q: Â I have not cleared the CLAT exam. Can I appear for the exam again?
Yes, you can definitely appear for the CLAT exam again if you did not clear it in the first attempt. The CLAT exam is conducted once a year by the Consortium for enrolling students in various law courses offered at 24 NLUs in the country.
There is no limit on the number of attempts that you can make for the CLAT exam. However, you have to fulfill the eligibility criteria to appear in the exam. All those candidates who are willing to appear for the CLAT 2025 should meet the eligibility criteria as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. All eligible candidates must fill the CLAT 2025 application form before the last date.The consortium released the updated eligibility criteria of CLAT 2025 for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM courses on its official website. These criteria include parameters like academic qualification, minimum marks, age limit, etc.
Q: Â Who prescribes the CLAT syllabus?
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) prescribes the CLAT syllabus. Any change made in the syllabus is announced by the Consortium on its official website. The announcement is made through the notification that is released in the PDF format. The notification will contain all the information that is added or renewed like which subject syllabus has been changed, what are the topics that has been added and more. Recently, the Consortium has revised the exam pattern and reduced the number of question to 120 from that of 150.
CLAT Syllabus 2025 - Subjects & Weightage
The question paper of the CLAT 2025 exam will carry different weightage for all subjects, therefore, the candidates taking the exam need to prepare well. Candidates can refer to the table given below to get an idea about weightage and marks distribution:
Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage (%) |
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Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 28-32 | 35 - 39 | 23.33 - 26 |
English Language | 22-26 | 28 - 32 | 18.66 - 21.33 |
Logical Reasoning | 22-26 | 28 - 32 | 18.66 - 21.33 |
Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 | 13 - 17 | 8.66 - 11.33 |
Legal Reasoning | 28-32 | 35 - 39 | 23.33 - 26 |
Total | 120 | 120 | 100 |
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In all the subjects, candidates will be evaluated on their reading skills, critical thinking and analytical ability. Further, check the detailed CLAT 2025 syllabus for all the sections of the exam as released by the Consortium.
Download the complete section-wise CLAT Syllabus PDF Format:CLAT 2025 Syllabus |
Q: Â Which is the most difficult section of the CLAT 2025?
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 CLAT 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.
Q: Â Who is eligible to appear for CLAT 2025?
In order to be eligible for CLAT 2025, aspirants must have passed Class 12 exams or an equivalent examination from any recognised board or institution in the country. All those candidates who will be appearing in the Class 12 exam in April/ May 2025 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2025 Exam. However, such aspirants will have to produce the certificate of qualifying examination at the time of admission failing which their admission will be cancelled by the competent authority. Candidates are advised to carefully check the CLAT eligibility criteria 2025 before applying for the CLAT 2025 entrance exam.
Q: Â Is 'Legal Aptitude' section removed from the CLAT question paper?
As per the CLAT exam pattern released by the NLU Consortium, Legal Reasoning remained a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections of CLAT UG question paper in 2025, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly.However, no such announcement has been made so far. The Legal Reasoning section has been removed from AILET question paper only.
CLAT 2025 Syllabus for English Language
Candidates can understand the key features of CLAT English Language Syllabus 2025 from the table below:
Particulars | Details |
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Number of questions asked | 28-32Â |
Weightage | 18.66 - 21.33 % |
Type of questions asked | Passage-based questions
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Skills tested |
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Question areas | May cover various topics, including technical and scientific matters. No prior knowledge is needed. |
Difficulty level | 12th Standard |
Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT 2025 without Coaching - Important Books, Strategy & Tips
CLAT English Language Important topicsÂ
- Vocabulary Words
- Correcting Incorrect Grammar Sentences
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Tenses
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Grammatical Errors
- Active & Passive Voice
CLAT English Section Reference material
To prepare for the English language section of CLAT 2025, the candidate must not only be able to read fast but also be able to comprehend what is given in the passage. Here are some book suggestions you can use to prepare for the exam.Â
- The Pearson Guide to the CLAT (English)Â
- Word Power Made Easy New Revised & Expanded Edition (English) by Norman Lewis
- Objective General English (English) by RS Aggarwal
- High School English Grammar & Composition (English) by PC Wren, H Martin
- High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin
Q: Â Which books are there for CLAT exam?
For general knowledge, one can refer to the Lucent GK. The Current Affairs for CLAT 2025 can be prepared by reading daily newspapers and monthly magazines. The CLAT legal aptitude will have questions on topics such as Constitutional law, Law of Torts, Personal laws, Law of Contract, Jurisprudence, legal Current Affairs etc. There are various study materials available in online mode, including online coaching. The e-paper, articles, journals, and YouTube videos on CLAT preparation are important resources. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Bare Acts of Indian Constitution LexisNexis Butterworths Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by Andhra Pradesh Bhardwaj Universals CLAT Guide
Q: Â Is there any age limit to appear in CLAT Exam?
Candidates must note that they need not have to attain any prescribed CLAT 2025 age limit to take part in CLAT Exam 2025. As per the official eligibility criteria of the CLAT 2025, there is no age-limit criteria for candidates to appear in CLAT UG 2025 or CLAT PG 2025 exam. However, it is mandatory for candidates to fulfill other basic educational requirements, to take part in the CLAT Exam 2025.
Q: Â Will CLAT be conducted in regional languages?
CLAT 2025 is expected to be held in regional language. The Bar Council of India is planning to include vernacular languages as medium of paper in the coming years. Till CLAT exam 2024, it was held in the English language only like in previous years. CLAT 2025 PG Exam is also expected to be conducted in English only.
CLAT Syllabus 2025 for Currents Affairs including General Knowledge
The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of Common Law Admission Test CLAT Syllabus 2025Â includes trending topics in law domain, and some of the key features are as under:Â
Features | Details |
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Number of questions asked | 35-39 |
Weightage | 23.33 - 26 % |
Type of questions asked | Passage-based questions
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Skills tested | Awareness of various aspects of current affairs and GK, including
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Question areas | - News, journalistic sources, and other non-fiction writing - Intended to test your depth of understanding of issues and events of significance, rather than mere fact or trivia-based knowledge of such issues and events. Questions may ask you to:
While the focus will be on recent and current events, some questions with historical significance may also be asked. These questions will gauge your understanding of the causes of such events. |
CLAT 2025 Reference material for GK & Current Affairs:
The CLAT 2025 Current Affairs and GK section, as mentioned above, will require the candidate to read a given passage and find the answers. So, there is no need to memorize things and bank on rote learning to score well in the section. Instead, you must learn how to quickly read and comprehend a passage and develop skills to extract the gist of the topic. To prepare for the section, read the topics like arts and culture, international affairs, historical and contemporary events, etc. Once you are done with reading, try to figure out the various nuances, the context, and historical significance (if any). Here are some books that can help you prepare for the section.
- Manorama Yearbook Â
- General Knowledge Â
- Lucent’s General Knowledge Â
- Pratiyogita Darpan
- Pearson’s Concise GK Manual
- Competition Review Yearbook
Download CURRENT AFFAIRS 2025 Guide - Click Here |
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Q: Â Which are the best preparation books for CLAT 2025?
Among all the books of CLAT 2025 in the world, first, go for the NCERT books. You must complete all the NCERT books first before moving to other reference books available in the market. After completing the NCERT books, you can go for the following books to boost up your practice and concepts: Universal’s LLB Entrance Guide, Lexis Nexis, Objective Arithmetic, GK Today, India Year Book and Analytical, Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Word Power Made Easy, Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Manorama Year Book and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.
Q: Â 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: Â What are important preparation strategies for CLAT 2025?
Candidates could check important preparation strategies of CLAT 2025 below:
- Prepare a monthly and weekly timetable and have the syllabus handy
- Make sure to cover all the topics and concepts right on time and revise them at frequent intervals
- Write mock tests and practice tests frequently and analyze the tests taken to recognize the weak areas, and work towards improving them
- Do not make assumptions while attempting the questions in actual CLAT as for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted
CLAT 2025 Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques
The CLAT Maths Syllabus 2025 and exam pattern will be based on the following factors:
Particulars | Details |
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Number of questions asked | 13 - 17 |
Weightage | 8.66 - 11.33% |
Type of questions asked | The section will include:
These items will be followed by a series of questions  |
Skills tested | The section will test the candidate's ability to:
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Question areas | Number theory and basic arithmetic Averages and Percentages Ratio and Proportion Mixtures and alligations Time and work Time, distance, and speed Fractions and equations Monetary evaluations Probability Permutation and combinations |
Difficulty level | 10th standard |
CLAT Quantitative Techniques Reference MaterialÂ
The quantitive section for CLAT 2025 will be of the 10th standard, so if you put your mind to it, you can score handsomely in the section. The trick is to do lots of practice, like solve sample papers and problem sets given at the end of each chapter. Also, check the types of questions asked, and ensure you solve a lot of similar questions.
- S Chand’s 30 Days Wonder for Maths
- Class 10 NCERT book
- Maths 18 Days Wonder by S Chand
- Quantitative Aptitude ebook (All Parts Solved) by RS Aggarwal
Q: Â Can a person clear CLAT without coaching?
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 2025. Apart from this, it is also extremely important for candidates to be completely dedicated and consistent with their CLAT preparation.
Q: Â How to improve reading speed for CLAT preparation?
To prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, stick to the traditional path of concepts first and practice later. Study English grammar and Verbal Ability first to understand the concept. Then practice a number of sample questions of different kinds to gain confidence, speed and accuracy. For RC passages, develop the habit of reading from early stages. Read books from all walks of life.
Practicing sample Reading Comprehension passages and questions in a crucial part of VARC preparation. This will help you understand the types of questions and RC passages asked in various entrance exams.
As an aspirant, you will be appearing for more than one entrance exam, thus you need to have the practice of different types of RC passages.
Q: Â What are the best books for CLAT English Language?
To prepare for the English language section of CLAT 2025, the candidate must not only be able to read fast but also be able to clearly comprehend what is given in the passage. Here are some book suggestions you can use to prepare for the exam.
- The Pearson Guide to the CLAT (English)
- Word Power Made Easy New Revised & Expanded Edition (English) by Norman Lewis
- Objective General English (English) by RS Aggarwal
- High School English Grammar & Composition (English) by PC Wren, H Martin
- High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin
CLAT Syllabus 2025 for Legal Reasoning
Candidates can check the Legal Reasoning Syllabus For Clat 2025 and exam pattern below:
Particulars | Details |
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Number of questions asked | 35-39Â |
Weightage | 23.33 - 26 % |
Type of questions asked | Passage-based questions
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Skills tested |
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Question areas | Questions will be based on: - News articles and books associated with topics of law - Certain passages will be created specifically for the exam - the candidate has to find the facts and applicable rules. Until 2019, the proposition and factual context were clearly presented. - The purpose is not to test the knowledge of law but the application of rules to a factual context based on the constraints presented to you. |
Difficulty level | 12th Standard |
CLAT Legal Reasoning Important topicsÂ
- Legal Maxims
- Important Supreme Court Judgments
- Legal GK
- Indian Constitution
- Important Acts and Amendments of the Legislature
- Current Affairs
CLAT Reference Material
The Legal Aptitude, along with the Current Affairs and GK, carries the maximum 25 per cent weightage. So, there is extra motivation to do well in the section. As mentioned above, you don't need any knowledge of the law to do well in the section. So, you needn't bother much about the legal side of the topics included in the section. Instead, you must work on developing the skill sets required to become a lawyer, i.e., learn how to apply general principles or propositions to the given fact scenarios. Here are a few books that can help you master the CLAT Legal Reasoning Section 2025. Â
- Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by AP Bhardwaj
- LST’s Legal Reasoning Module
- CLAT Guide by Universal
- National dailies - The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
- In addition, there are also lots of good resources on YouTube and Online.
Q: Â Is 'Legal Aptitude' section removed from the CLAT question paper?
As per the CLAT exam pattern released by the NLU Consortium, Legal Reasoning remained a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections of CLAT UG question paper in 2025, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly.However, no such announcement has been made so far. The Legal Reasoning section has been removed from AILET question paper only.
Q: Â How to prepare CLAT Legal Reasoning Section?
Candidates must note that CLAT study materials plays a very important part in a student's preparation. Candidates must ensure that they refer to authethic study material rather than referring to any random material available on the internet. Candidates can check the list of useful books for CLAT 2025 legal aptitutde below:
- LexisNexis Butterworths
- Legal Awareness and legal aptitude by Andhra Pradesh Bhardwaj
- Universal’s CLAT Guide
- Newspapers such as - The Hindu and The Indian Express
- Legal journals
- Legal current affairs
- News and editorial analysis
Q: Â Is CLAT legal aptitude section tough to solve?
No, the Legal Reasoning Questions for CLAT is not so difficult. If aspirants prepare for the exam well and cover all the CLAT Important Topics, then they can easily score good marks in this section.
CLAT Legal Aptitude Syllabus includes:
- Law
- Nature and Classification Legal TermsImportant Indian ActsLegal GK
- Criminal Law
- Contract Law
- Tort Legal Maxims
- Important Treaties and Conventions
As per the CLAT exam pattern released by the NLU Consortium, Legal Reasoning remains a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections of CLAT UG question paper, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly. The Legal Reasoning section has been removed from AILET question paper only.
CLAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus 2025
The Logical Reasoning section of CLAT 2025 will have around 20 per cent of questions. Check Logical Reasoning Syllabus For CLAT and Exam Pattern below:Â
Particulars | Details |
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Number of questions asked | 28-32 |
Weightage | 18.66 - 21.33 % |
Type of questions asked | Passage-based questions.Â
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Skills tested |
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Question areas | Sources include opinion and editorial pieces from newspapers and magazines, and essays on moral philosophy available online and in various books. Some passages will be created specifically for the exam. Examples of source material include:
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CLAT Logical Reasoning Important topicsÂ
- Analogies
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Cause & Effect
- Premises & Conclusion
- Inferences
The only way to master this section is through lots of practice. Simply reading and trying to rote-learn things won't cut the ice as far as Logical reasoning is concerned. So, solve as many problems as you can for all the topics included in the section. To help your case, you may refer to previous years' CLAT question papers to find out the types of CLAT 2025 Logical Reasoning Questions asked. Here are some reference books for CLAT 2024 logical reasoning. Â
- 501 Challenging Logical Reasoning Practice Book
- Analytical Reasoning (English) by MK Pandey
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Q: Â What should I study in logical reasoning for CLAT?
The Logical Reasoning section of the CLAT exam includes several important types of questions like syllogisms, blood relations, directions, and seating arrangements. Aspirants are advised to prepare themselves with these question types and strategies to solve these question confidently in the exam. Candidates can refer to RS Aggarwal AR Book for puzzles. Try and solve puzzles and games like Sudoku, crosswords, and logic puzzles daily. Candidates must enhance their problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and critical thinking.
Q: Â How to improve my logical reasoning CLAT score?
Candidates always wonder how to improve their logical reasoning CLAT score. Check some of the tips and tricks to ace in CLAT Exam:
- Practice, Practice: It is very important to practive your logical reasoning skills. Candidates must set aside some time from their daily routine to solve practice questions and puzzles. With time, candidates must move towards solving more complex problems to enhance their analytical abilities.
- Check out your mistakes: While practicing, candidates must ensure that they regularaly analyse their mistake. Understand the reason behind each correct as well as wrong answers. Try repeating same mistakes. Learn from your mistake.
- Take Mock Tests: Mock tests is one of the most important part of the CLAT preparation. They will help you to not only understand the exam pattern but also to assess your strengths and weakness.
Q: Â Which books I should refer to score good in CLAT logical reasoning section?
Candidates can refer to the books mentioned below to score well in CLAT logical reasoning section in CLAT 2025 Exam:
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
- A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal – B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
- 501 Challenging Logical Reasoning Practice Book
- How to Crack Test Of Reasoning by Arihant Experts
- Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical & Critical) for Competitive Exams by Disha
- Analytical Reasoning (English) by M K Pandey
CLAT Exam Pattern 2025 Overview
The consortium will soon release the CLAT LLM Syllabus 2025 and CLAT UG Syllabus 2025. The consortium will be following the syllabus to set questions in CLAT 2025 exam.
CLAT Examination Pattern 2025 details
Factors | 5-year LLB | One-year LLM |
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Exam mode | Offline | Offline |
Type of questions | Objective type test | Objective type test |
Total number of question | 120 MCQs |
120 MCQs (No descriptive questions were asked in 2022)
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Exam duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Negative marking |
+1 mark for a correct answer
-0.25 marks for incorrect answer
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+1 mark for a correct answer
-0.25 marks for incorrect answer
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Language | English | English |
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Q: Â What changes have been made in CLAT exam pattern?
CLAT Consortium made few changes in CLAT 2024 exam pattern. Hence, the consortium has not brought any changes in exam pattern of CLAT 2025. As per the CLAT Exam pattern, there will be 120 questions for CLAT UG question paper. This means, 30 questions will be reduced from CLAT UG 2025 question paper. Earlier, there were 150 questions in CLAT UG question paper. Moreover, the question paper will be on similar lines as previous series i.e. passage-based objective-types questions of 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks to be deducted for incorrect attempts.
No change in the question paper of CLAT PG has been made, and it will be held as per the previous exam pattern i.e. 120 Objective Type Questions based on core law subjects.
In 2021, the Consortium had removed the descriptive section from the CLAT LL. M. exam pattern. All LL. M. candidates had to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks in a duration of two hours.
Q: Â Is it worth to drop an year for CLAT?
Q: Â Has CLAT Exam Pattern 2025 revised?
The consortium of NLUs has come up with changes in the exam pattern of CLAT 2024. So, the exam pattern for CLAT 2025 has not been changed. As per the exam pattern for CLAT 2025, the total number of questions have been reduced from 150 to 120. However, no changes were made to CLAT 2025 syllabus or the number of sections in the CLAT 2025 exam. The 120 questions will be continued to be divided into the existing five sections; English Language, Current Affairs Including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
CLAT 2025 Sample Papers PDF
The sample papers of CLAT 2025 contain practice questions that are based on the CLAT syllabus to help candidates understand the difficulty level of the CLAT 2025 question paper. CLAT 2025 sample papers also help aspirants to understand the exam pattern and questions in each section.
CLAT Previous Year PapersÂ
Candidates can get previous year CLAT Question Paper Download Links below for practice:
CLAT Sample Papers |
Download Link |
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CLAT UG 2024 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT PG 2024 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT UG 2023 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT PG 2023 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT UG 2022 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT PG 2022 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT UG 2021 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT PG 2021 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2020 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2019 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2018 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2017 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2016 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2015 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2014 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2013 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2012 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2011 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2010 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2009 | Download PDF Here |
CLAT 2008 | Download PDF Here |
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Q: Â Has CLAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern changed?
CLAT Consortium has not brought any changes in the CLAT 2025 exam pattern. As per the CLAT Exam Pattern, there will be 120 questions for CLAT UG question paper. Earlier, there were 150 questions in CLAT UG question paper. Moreover, the question paper will be on similar lines as previous series i.e. passage-based objective-types questions of 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect attempts.
No change in the question paper of CLAT PG has been made, and it will be held as per the previous exam pattern i.e. 120 Objective Type Questions based on core law subjects.
In 2021, the Consortium had removed the descriptive section from the CLAT LL. M. exam pattern. All LL. M. candidates had to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks in a duration of two hours.
Q: Â Please explain CLAT Question Paper Pattern 2025.
For the CLAT UG Entrance Exam, the question paper pattern is as mentioned below:
1- Total number of questions: 120
2- Total number of marks: 150
3- Type of questions: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
4- Negative Marking: Yes (1/4th)
For the CLAT PG Entrance Exam Pattern:
1- Total number of questions: 120
2- Total number of marks: 120
3- Type of questions: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
4- Negative Marking: Yes (1/4th)
Q: Â Can I crack CLAT 2025 by solving question papers of the previous years of the exam?
Yes, candidates can crack CLAT by solving previous years’ question papers of the exam because these question papers can help them get familiarised with the CLAT exam pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. But CLAT aspirants need to know that solving previous years’ question papers is not enough to score well in the exam. They need to learn the basic concepts about the topics on which questions are asked in CLAT. Doing so will allow them to solve any questions asked in the CLAT question paper, even if these questions were not asked in previous years’ question papers.
CLAT Preparation Tips 2025 by Experts & Toppers
To perform well in CLAT, it is not enough to only understand the exam syllabus and pattern but the candidates should also know the strategy, tips and tricks to attempt each section. Here are some preparation tips for CLAT 2025 as shared by the exam experts:
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Also, go through CLAT exam analysis for the years 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 below to know the difficulty level and pattern of the exam in previous years:
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CLAT Preparation Tips by Toppers
Go through the articles below to know the preparation strategy of CLAT toppers of previous years:
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Q: Â How to prepare for CLAT 2025 without coaching?
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 2025. Apart from this, it is also extremely important for candidates to be completely dedicated and consistent with their CLAT preparation.
Q: Â How many hours should I study to crack CLAT Exam?
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.
Q: Â From where can I download the CLAT previous year question papers?
CLAT Syllabus 2025- Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can check the frequently asked questions related to CLAT 2025 syllabus:Â
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Q: Â When will the CLAT 2025 exam be held?
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) conducted the CLAT 2025 on December 1, 2024. The exam authority published the admission notification for CLAT 2025 with details of syllabus, exam pattern and events on the official website.
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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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Contributor-Level 9
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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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Hello greetings!
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.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is respons
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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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Contributor-Level 6
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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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Contributor-Level 6
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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).
- For general PSU jobs (engineering, finan
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Contributor-Level 6
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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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Beginner-Level 3
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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