CLAT 2025 Question Paper PDF: Download CLAT UG/PG Paper with Answer Key
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CLAT 2025 Question Paper PDF: Download CLAT UG/PG Paper with Answer Key
Preparing for the Common Law Admission Test and don't know your weak areas? The best way to know how well you have prepared for the CLAT Exam 2027 is to solve the CLAT previous-year question paper. The CLAT question paper with answer key PDF is released by the Consortium of NLUs after the exam. While preparing for the CLAT Exam can be tough, regularly solving past-year question papers and mock tests can make the journey fruitful.
Many people often get confused about what material they should choose to prepare for the exam properly. If you wish to pass the exam, you must practice reading actively to solve problems. Solving past few years' question papers can help in knowing the new exam pattern too. To help candidates, we have provided CLAT 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF below.
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- CLAT Exam Pattern
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- How to Download CLAT 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF?
- How to Use the CLAT PYQ for Preparation?
- CLAT Sample Paper with Solutions by Shiksha
- CLAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
CLAT Exam Pattern
The CLAT question paper will have 120 questions. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers. Check the highlights of CLAT Exam Pattern below
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Language | English |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
Commonly asked questions
Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day.
A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs.
Candidates must note that the math questions in the CLAT exam are mostly from Class 10th mathematics. The section will have 10-14 questions. Candidates must cover topics like percentages, ratios, averages, profit/loss, and basic algebra.
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.
Top NLUs in India | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
7 | 8 | 5 | |
18 | 21 | 27 | |
24 | 22 | 30 | |
30 | 26 | 15 | |
28 | 27 | 35 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
CLAT Marking Scheme
Candidates can check the marking scheme for CLAT 2027 Exam here
The consortium releases the marking scheme for CLAT Exam. Aspirants can refer to the marking scheme for UG courses below
- For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark
- For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted from their total score.
- No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not left unattempted.
| CLAT Marking Parameters |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 marks |
| Incorrect answer |
-0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question |
0 marks |
CLAT 2027 Exam Beginner's Guide
Get complete details about CLAT exam syllabus, paper pattern, preparation tips, study plan, recommended books, etc.
How to Download CLAT 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF?
Candidates can download the official PDFs by following these steps
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the CLAT 2025 notification.
- Select the CLAT Answer Key link.
- Login if required using registered credentials.
- Download the PDF.
- Save the document for future reference.
Also Read: CLAT Weekly Current Affairs PDF Download
Commonly asked questions
CLAT is not directly based on the NCERT curriculum, but NCERT books act as a strong foundational resource for Quantitative Techniques and basic static GK. Candidates appearing for board exams can prepare for CLAT side by side.
Candidates can check the CLAT 2027 Marking Scheme below
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question | 0 marks |
CLAT Exam Analysis helps those who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for next session. The analysis helps candidates to know the type of questions asked, the difficulty level and how to attempt the paper.
In CLAT Exam there will be 120 questions. The exam paper will be in MCQ format. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the paper. Since there is a negative marking candidates must attempt carefully.
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How to Use the CLAT PYQ for Preparation?
Just by having the right study material or question papers won't help. You need to have the right CLAT Preparation Strategy to solve PYQs too.
- Allot a dedicated time to solve PYQs
Candidates must allocate a window where they will just solve the question paper. Set a timer for two hours and solve the question paper without any disturbance. With a timer, you will get habitual of solving the question paper within the dedicated time. Do not check the answer key until your time is over.
- Check the Solutions
Once you have completed the exam, just don't jump on checking the score. Check why certain questions were marked incorrect and what your weak points are.
- Identify Revised Exam Pattern
If you check a previous year CLAT question paper from 2018 with one from 2025, you will see a major shift in the one line questions to deep analytical passages. Do focus more on questions asked from 2020 onwards.
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- CLAT 2027 Legal Reasoning Syllabus PDF Download
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CLAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
No, candidates who fulfill OP Jindal Global University BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria cannot apply with a CLAT-UG score. This institute only accepts admission based on LNAT-UK exam. No other entrance exams are accepted during admissions to this course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has notified that the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6, 2026. The exam will be held offline in pen-and-paper mode.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The Consortium of NLUs activated the CLAT Registration form on August 3. The candidates should note that the last date to register for CLAT 2027 is October 31. The Consortium notified that the CLAT 2027 exam date is Dcember 6.
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Contributor-Level 6
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No, there is no such provision given by the Consortium to fill the CLAT registration form offline. Candidates must complete the CLAT 2027 registration 2027 on or before the last date. The candidates should note that the CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
CLAT does not give a fixed number for grammar. The exam is fully passage-based. Grammar is tested inside English Language, which carries around 20% weightage.
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