How to approach Quantitative Techniques Questions in CLAT 2026?
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All set to appear for CLAT 2026, but concerned about the Mathematics section? Know the right strategy for attempting the CLAT Quantitative Techniques questions here.
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CLAT Quantitative Techniques is a section that is a concern for many candidates.The section, which tests the mathematical abilities of candidates, is found difficult by many candidates. However, if your concepts are clear and you adopt the right techniques to solve questions, scoring well in Quantitative Techniques can be a cakewalk for you.
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This article aims to help you adopt the right strategy for approaching Quantitative Techniques questions in the CLAT exam. However, before talking about the approach to attempting questions, let us check out the CLAT syllabus highlights for the Quantitative Techniques section.
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- CLAT Preparation 2026 for Quantitative Techniques: Syllabus Highlights
- CLAT Preparation 2026 for Quantitative Techniques: Skills Tested
- How to Attempt CLAT Quantitative Techniques Questions?
- CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Techniques Section
- Important FAQs on CLAT Quantitative Techniques Section
CLAT Preparation 2026 for Quantitative Techniques: Syllabus Highlights
The CLAT syllabus 2026 for Quantitative Techniques includes the following important highlights:
- The section includes 13-17 questions in the exam
- Unlike other sections, the Quantitative Techniques section includes short sets of facts, propositions, graphs or other textual, pictorial, diagrammatic representations of numerical information
- Majority of the questions in the section are created specifically for the exam, however, a few graphs and histograms are also derived from public sources such as the official website of Reserve Bank of India
- The difficulty level of questions in the exam is of Class 10 level, however, the questions are more logic-based rather than formulae-based
- Important topics on which Maths questions are based in the exam include:
| CLAT Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques |
|
|---|---|
| Number Theory & Basic Arithmetic |
Averages & Percentages |
| Ratio & Proportion |
Mixtures & Allegations |
| Time & Work |
Time, Distance & Speed |
| Fractions & Equations |
Monetary Evaluations |
| Probability |
Permutations & Combinations |
| Data Interpretation to analyse Charts, Tables, Histograms & other Graphical Information |
|
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CLAT Preparation 2026 for Quantitative Techniques: Skills Tested
In the Quantitative Techniques section of CLAT, you will be tested on:
- Analytical ability
- Capacity to separate useful from un-useful information
- Ability to find and manipulate relevant information comfortably
How to Attempt CLAT Quantitative Techniques Questions?
Here are a few tips to consider while attempting questions from CLAT Quantitative Techniques section:
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- Read the passage and the graphical information provided carefully before attempting the subsequent questions
- While the reading the passage, mark or underline the facts, for instance, information on various speeds of trains in a passage
- Always keep your rough notes and calculations neat and handy so that you can refer to them if need be in later set of questions
CLAT 2026 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Techniques Section
Some of the important tips to keep in mind while preparing for CLAT Quantitative Techniques section include:
- Practice is the key to success in this section
- Refer to your Class 10 Mathematics books and practice as many questions as possible
- Attempt CLAT previous year question papers and sample papers
- As you start practicing the questions, focus on achieving accuracy first and do not worry about the time taken to solve a question. Once you develop a habit of deriving answers accurately, start focusing on your speed.
- When you practice a CLAT paper, do not only look at the answers but also the methods adopted to solve the questions. Doing this might help you find a quicker or easier way to arrive at the answer.
- Learn shortcuts to solve mathematical calculations quickly
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Important FAQs on CLAT Quantitative Techniques Section
Q. What type of Maths comes in CLAT?
A. Passage-based mathematical questions are asked to candidates in CLAT exam. The aim of the questions is to test the analytical ability wherein candidates should be able to find and manipulate the relevant information comfortably.
Q. How many questions are asked in Mathematics section of CLAT?
A. Total 13-17 passage-based MCQs are asked in Mathematics section of CLAT exam.
Q. Are Mathematics questions in CLAT difficult?
A. The Mathematics questions in CLAT are of Class 10 difficulty level. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the section is by practicing mathematical questions from Class 10 NCERT books other than solving previous year question papers.
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