CLAT 2025 Question Paper Structure
English Language	22-26 questions, or approximately 20% of the paper
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge	28-32 questions, or approximately 25% of the paper
Legal Reasoning	28-32 questions, or approximately 25% of the paper
Logical Reasoning	22-26 questions, or approximately 20% of the paper
Quantitative Techniques	10-14 questions, or roughly 10% of the paper

Category	Details
Time duration	2 hours
Mode	Offline mode (pen paper-based mode)
Type of questions	Objective-type questions
Number of questions	120 questions
Total marks	120 marks
CLAT UG marking scheme	Correct answer – 1 mark Incorrect answer – 0.25 marks deduction Unattempted questions – No negative marking
Language	English

CLAT Marking Scheme 2025

There will be a total of 120 questions in the CLAT UG exam and on each correct answer, the student will get 01 mark, making a total of 120 marks. Similarly, the CLAT PG exam will also have 120 questions, where 01 mark will be given for each correct answer, making a total of 120 marks for the exam. However, 0.25 marks will be deducted in both exams for each wrong answer.

Response	Marks
Correct Answer	+ 01 Marks
Incorrect Answer	0.25 Marks
Unanswered/ Un-attempted Question	0 Mark

CLAT Syllabus 2025

CLAT 2025 syllabus is divided into five sections: English Language, General Knowledge, Current Affairs including Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The CLAT UG exam will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, each of one mark. However, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The Common Law Admission Test PG exam also contains 120 multiple-choice questions, where each question carries one mark.

1. CLAT Syllabus for General Knowledge and Current Affairs 

CLAT General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus is well described here with some important key details:

Particulars	Important details
Total weightage	25%
Type of questions asked	Comprehension-type passage-based questions – Static General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Source material or content of passages	News, journalistic sources, and non-fiction writing.
Key Topics	National & International Affairs Schemes Science & Technology Summits & Conferences Sports Awards & Honors Arts & Culture Important Historical Events
Standard of questions	12th standard

2. CLAT Syllabus for Legal Reasoning

In the CLAT exam, there is a section called Legal Aptitude. In this section, you will read long paragraphs that are approximately 450 words long. After reading these paragraphs, you will have to answer the questions based on them. This section is called legal arguments. This checks how much you know about current legal and ethical topics. It also tests whether you can understand the terms and principles mentioned in the passage.

Here is a clear idea of the CLAT Legal Reasoning Syllabus 2025 along with some important details:

Particulars	Important details
Total weightage	25%
Type of questions asked	Comprehension type section of 450 words each followed by objective type questions
Key Topics	Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights, Duties, Judiciary, Parliament, Directive Principles of State Policy, Local governments Important amendments and provisions Important judgments Current legal affairs Law of Torts, constitutional law, law of contract, IPR law, family law
Standard of questions	12th standard

3. CLAT Syllabus 2025 for Logical Reasoning

In the CLAT exam, there is a section called Logical Reasoning. This section constitutes approximately 20% of all questions. In this part, you will read a paragraph approximately 300 words long. After reading, you need to find out the main arguments and reasons behind them.

Here the CLAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus 2025 is well described with some key details:

Particulars	Important details
Total weightage	20%
Type of questions asked	Passage-based (300-word long) objective questions
Content of passages	Based on sets and logic, puzzles, diagrams, relationships, and more
Key Topics	Analogies Series Seating arrangement Syllogisms Blood relations Logical sequences and matching Calendars and clocks
Standard of questions	12th standard

4. CLAT Syllabus 2025 for Quantitative Techniques

The CLAT quantitative techniques section in the exam will consist of a collection of statements, graphs, or other forms of numerical information in text, images, or diagrams, followed by a set of questions. This section of CLAT 2025 assesses the ability of the candidates to extract, extract, and manipulate numerical data presented in paragraphs, graphs, or other formats and apply various mathematical operations usually taught at the class 10th level.

Here the CLAT Quantitative Techniques Syllabus 2025 is well described with some important details:

Particulars	Important details
Total weightage	10%
Type of questions asked	Sets of facts or propositions, graphs, or other textual, pictorial, or diagrammatic representations of numerical information, followed by a series of questions.
Key Topics	Ratios and proportions, Basic algebra, Mensuration Statistical estimation Algebra
Standard of questions	Class 10th

CLAT 2025 Exam Preparation Tips

Preparing for the CLAT 2025 exam may seem daunting, but there are ways to make it easier:

• Know the number of questions, how they are marked, and how long the exam is.
• Know which subjects are there in the exam. Pay attention to each section based on what is in the syllabus.
• Build a study plan that works for you. Cover all topics and revise important things.
• Practice tests help you see what you’re good at and what needs work on. Take in all you can and learn from your mistakes.
• read newspapers and magazines It keeps you updated and improves your reading and understanding skills.
• Solve old exam papers. They let you know the types of questions and what is important. This is a very good exercise.
• Use study material that covers everything and is simple to understand. You can ask the experts or use materials from the consortium.

FAQs (CLAT Exam 2025)

When will Common Law Admission Test 2025 be held?

CLAT 2025 will be conducted in offline mode on 01st December 2024.

What is the CLAT 2025 syllabus ?

CLAT 2024 syllabus includes subjects such as General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Mathematics, English, Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning.

When will Common Law Admission Test 2025 registration begin?

CLAT 2025 registration is commenced from 15th July, 2024.

Will CLAT be conducted twice in 2025?

The CLAT exam, which was scheduled to start from June 19 for CLAT 2022 and December 18 for CLAT 2023, will now be conducted once a year, starting from 2024, as per the latest notification from the exam authorities.

Who is eligible for Clat 2025?

To qualify for the CLAT 2025, you must have obtained at least 45% marks in your Class 12 exam or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board or institute. But, if you are in SC/ ST category, then the minimum percentage required is 40%.

Is it okay to leave a year for Common Law Admission Test?

It is advisable to skip a year for CLAT if you secure admission in top 3 NLUs. Consider the following scenarios: If you have attempted the Common Law Admission Test before, introspection is necessary before deciding to appear for the exam again.