Quantitative Techniques for CLAT 2027: Syllabus, Topics, Marking Scheme, Books, Important Questions

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Quantitative Techniques is an important subject for CLAT 2027. If you are concerned about how to crack the Quantitative Techniques section of CLAT 2027 exam. You can check important CLAT preparation tips, books, topics and more to ace the Mathematics section of the exam.

Concerned about how to crack the Quantitative Techniques section of the CLAT 2027 exam? Check important CLAT preparation tips, books, topics and more to ace the Quantitative Techniques section of the exam.  

How to Prepare for CLAT 2023 Quantitative Techniques

The Quantitative Techniques section carries only 10 per cent weightage in the CLAT exam, yet it can prove to be a deciding factor for those aiming for law admissions at the prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs). A candidate cannot risk losing marks in CLAT exam by not preparing the Quantitative Techniques section. 

CLAT Quantitative Techniques preparation can be easy with a strategy that aims to cover the syllabus, as well as has sufficient mock test practice. The section seems like the easiest of the five sections of CLAT 202, however, as the questions are based on Class 10 standard, candidates will have to relearn all the tricks if Mathematics was not a subject they opted for in Class 12. With consistent efforts, candidates will be able to overcome any gap in their preparation for the CLAT Quantitative Techniques section to score well. 

Table of contents
  • CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques: Syllabus & Pattern
  • CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Techniques
  • CLAT Sample Questions for Quantitative Techniques
  • CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques: Important Topics
  • Important CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques Books
  • Section-Wise CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips
  • CLAT Free Mock Test 2027 by Shiksha
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CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques: Syllabus & Pattern

Before starting preparation, candidates should understand the exam pattern and CLAT Maths Syllabus as described below:

Particulars

CLAT Quantitative Techniques Pattern

Type of questions

Passages followed by MCQs

Number of reading passages

3-4 comprehensions of 300 words each

Total questions

13-17

Total marks

13-17

Marking 

One mark for each correct answer

Negative marking

-0.25 for incorrect answer

Approximate weightage in CLAT exam

10%

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the best books for the Quantitative Aptitude section for CLAT exam?
A: 

For the CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques section, candidates must focus on the 10th-grade data interpretation and arithmetic. 

Q:   Is CLAT based on NCERT books?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How can I get the CLAT Syllabus PDF?
A: 

Candidates can access the CLAT 2027 syllabus on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The Consortium released the CLAT notification on its official portal. There are five sections in the CLAT syllabus.

Q:   Can I complete CLAT Syllabus in a month?
A: 

While it is not impossible, it is a really challenging task. To score well, you must start preparing for CLAT at least six months before. It is very important to score well if you are looking forward to getting into good NLU. For top 10 NLU, you at least need to score between 100 to 105 as per past trends.

CLAT 2027 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Techniques    

Check out important tips necessary for the preparation of the Quantitative Techniques section below:

  • Clear your basics: To attempt questions from the Quantitative Techniques section, candidates need to work on their basics. If candidates feel that they do not have conceptual clarity on some topics, they must refer to their Class 8 NCERT books and clear their basics.
  • Regular practice: Regular practice is the key to success in the Quantitative Techniques section. Candidates should devote at least an hour every day to solving Quantitative Techniques questions of Class 10 difficulty level.
  • CLAT question papers: Once candidates are over with practicing enough questions from each topic of Quantitative Techniques, they should attempt previous years’ CLAT question papers and sample papers. Candidates are advised to solve them to get themselves acquainted with the CLAT exam pattern.
  • Learn shortcuts: When it comes to Mathematics, learning shortcuts to solve questions and calculations becomes extremely important. By using shortcuts, candidates will be able to solve the questions much more quickly than before, thereby, saving ample time to attempt other sections.
  • Focus on accuracy: Candidates must ensure that all the calculations they do in the exam are 100 per cent accurate. Since there is negative marking of 0.25 marks, making silly calculation errors can cost a lot.

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CLAT Sample Questions for Quantitative Techniques 

The CLAT Quantitative Techniques questions will be preceded by short sets of facts, propositions, graphs, or other textual/pictorial/diagrammatic representations of numerical information. Candidates will have to thoroughly go through the given passage/information, derive information from it, apply mathematical operations and then answer the subsequent questions. Check an example of the Quantitative Techniques questions as given in CLAT sample papers:

How candidates should attempt CLAT Quantitative Techniques questions: 

Now, for the question given above, the following tricks should be applied: 

The correct answer is (c). 
Solving the question: Length of the bridge = 200 m
Let the length of the New Delhi Shatabdi Express be ‘L’ and its speed be ‘S’.
L 200 = 35 x S
S = (L 200) / 35
L = 25 x S
S = L / 25
L / 25 = (L 200) / 35
35L = 25L 5000
10L = 5000
L = 500 m
Therefore, speed S = 500 / 25 = 20 m/s
(20m/s x 18) / 5 = 72 km/h
Distance between the 2 cities = 200 km
Speed of New Delhi Shatabdi Express = 72 km/h
Speed of Hazrat Nizamuddin Singrauli SF Express = 58 km/h
Since, the trains are moving towards each other the speed of the trains will be added up to compute the time taken for the trains to cross each other.
Therefore, Total Speed = 72 58 = 130 km/h
Distance = Speed x time
200 = 130 x time
Time it will take for the two trains to meet = 200/130 = 1.54 hours. Therefore, the trains will meet 1.54 hours after starting from their respective locations.
Distance from Agra = 1.54 hours x speed of Hazrat Nizamuddin Singrauli SF Express (Starts from Agra) = 1.54 x 58 = 89.32 km
Distance from Delhi = 1.4 x New Delhi Shatabdi Express = 1.54 x 72 = 110.88 km

Another example of CLAT 2025 Quantitative Techniques questions is as under:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who releases the CLAT Syllabus?
A: 

The CLAT Syllabus is published by the Consortium. The syllabus has been announced. Candidates who are preparing for the exam must note that there are no changes made in the syllabus so far.  Candidates can check the syllabus by visiting the official website. You can only download the PDF from website.

Q:   What is CLAT Syllabus?
A: 

The CLAT 2027 UG syllabus includes five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The exam will be for 120 MCQs. Candidates will get 2 hours to complete the exam.

Q:   Is CLAT Syllabus 2027 REVISED?
A: 

No, the Consortium has not made any changes to the CLAT Syllabus for 2027 exam. It further clarified that the exam pattern has also not been modified this year. 

Q:   Do I need to memorise all sections of the Indian Contract Act for CLAT?
A: 

Candidates should prioritise understanding legal principles and their application to factual situations. Extensive memorisation of section numbers is generally less useful than understanding the underlying concepts.

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CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques: Important Topics

Some of the important CLAT topics that candidates should prepare for the Quantitative Techniques section include:

Important Topics for CLAT Quantitative Techniques Section

Ratios and Proportions

Basic Algebra

Mensuration

Statistics

Profit and Loss

Time, Distance and Work 

Important CLAT 2027 Quantitative Techniques Books

Important CLAT books that candidates can refer to prepare for the Quantitative Techniques section include:

  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publications 
  • 30 days wonder for Maths by S Chand
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson

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