Exam Pattern
Note: Taking reference from official website of Consortium of NLUs- CLAT(UG)
Scheme of Examination:
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The UG-CLAT 2025 would focus on evaluating the comprehension and reasoning skills and abilities of candidates. Overall, it is designed to be a test of aptitude and skills that are necessary for a legal education rather than prior knowledge, though prior knowledge occasionally may be useful to respond to questions in the Current Affairs including General Knowledge section.
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The UG-CLAT 2025 shall be a 2-hour test (2:00-4:00 P. M.), with 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each. There shall be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. These questions would be divided across the following 5 subjects:
Last verified; December 2024 (CLAT 2025 Brochure)
- English Language
- Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
- Legal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Techniques
| UG Question Paper Format | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 120 |
| Duration of CLAT 2025 Exam | 02:00 Hours |
| Multiple-Choice Questions | 120 questions of one mark each |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer |
Subject Areas with weightage:
| Subject | Number of Questions/Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| English Language | 22-26 questions, or roughly 20% of the paper |
| Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 28-32 questions, or roughly 25% of the paper |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 questions, or roughly 25% of the paper |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 questions, or roughly 20% of the paper |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 questions, or roughly 10% of the paper |
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