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CLAT 2022 exam pattern - The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the exam pattern for CLAT 2022 exam. It contains important details about the structure and format of the exam. Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern thoroughly before starting with the CLAT 2022 preparation. Going through the CLAT exam pattern will help in gaining a complete understanding of question weightage, marking scheme, subjects, and other key features. Further, this page also carries an overview of CLAT syllabus 2022 to indicate important topics from each section of the law entrance exam.
Latest Update:
- May 12: CLAT 2022 application correction window reopened till May 30, Update for OBC category and TNNLU seat reservation. Check here
Candidates appearing for CLAT PG 2022 can check the exam pattern of their question paper here - CLAT PG 2022 exam pattern
CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2022
Here are the main features of the new CLAT exam pattern with details about the type of questions, test medium, and other details:
| Particulars | CLAT Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Test language |
English |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam subjects |
5 (English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques) |
| Total questions |
150 MCQs |
| Maximum marks |
150 marks |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer |
Section-Wise CLAT 2022 Exam Pattern & Weightage
The CLAT question paper for UG course admissions will comprise total 150 passage-based multiple-choice questions of 150 marks. Candidates need to complete the paper in a duration of two hours. Check the section-wise number of questions that will be asked in the exam along with their weightage below:
| Sections |
MCQs per section |
Maximum Marks |
Approximate Weightage (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-32 |
28-32 |
18.66 - 21.33 | |
| 35-39 |
35-39 |
23.33 - 26 | |
| 28-32 |
28-32 |
18.66 - 21.33 | |
| 35-39 |
35-39 |
23.33 - 26 | |
| Quantitative Techniques (Elementry Mathematics up to Class 10) |
13-17 |
13-17 |
8.66 - 11.33 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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CLAT 2022 Marking Scheme
Check out the CLAT marking scheme 2022 for UG courses below:
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For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark
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For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score
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No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 |
| Un-attempted question | 0 |
CLAT Exam Pattern 2022 - Key Highlights
- Passage-based questions: Except for the Quantitative Technique section, the remainder of the four sections will include passage-based questions. The English, Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning sections will include 450-word passages. The Logical Reasoning section will have short passages of about 350 words. Each passage will be followed by a series of questions.
- Quantitative Techniques section: The section will include short sets of facts, propositions, graphs, pictorial representation, etc. The candidate has to derive answers from such passages, representations, etc.
- Total questions and marks: The CLAT UG exam will contain 150 multiple-choice questions; each question will carry 1 mark. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer.
- Exam difficulty level: The difficulty of CLAT exam 2022 will be of Class 12. Questions asked in Quantitative Techniques are of Class 10 difficulty level.
- Skills to be evaluated: The CLAT UG question paper will test the comprehension and reasoning skills of candidates. So, rote learning won't cut the ice.
Also Read:
- CLAT 2022 preparation strategy & tips to attempt questions in English Language Section
- CLAT Preparation 2022: How to attempt questions in Current Affairs & GK section?
- CLAT Preparation 2022: How to attempt questions in Legal Reasoning section?
- CLAT 2022: How to approach questions in Logical Reasoning Section?
- CLAT 2022: How to approach questions in Quantitative Techniques Section?
CLAT Syllabus 2022
The CLAT 2022 syllabus for UG includes details on the type of questions asked in the exam. The syllabus also contains important topics and books that candidates must refer to prepare well for the exam. Some of the important CLAT topics that candidates should prepare for the upcoming exam include:
| CLAT Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language |
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| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| Legal Reasoning |
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| Quantitative Techniques |
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Also Read: Important topics to study from CLAT 2022 syllabus
CLAT Books 2022
Check few important section-wise CLAT books that you can refer to prepare for the exam:
| CLAT Sections | Important CLAT Books |
|---|---|
| English Language |
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| Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| Legal Reasoning |
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| Quantitative Techniques |
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FAQs regarding CLAT 2022 Exam Pattern
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Comments
Dear aspirant, CLAT does not require a whole year of preparation, especially a drop year. This trend applies to IIT JEE, NEET or UPSC examinations (which may not be completely justified either). Majority of people who crack CLAT do so in less than 4 months of preparation. If you found it useful t...Dear aspirant, CLAT does not require a whole year of preparation, especially a drop year. This trend applies to IIT JEE, NEET or UPSC examinations (which may not be completely justified either). Majority of people who crack CLAT do so in less than 4 months of preparation. If you found it useful then upvote or thumbs up my answer. Good luck.
Because I missed my CLAT form so is there any other exam for which I should apply?
Can Maharashtra students apply for CLAT? Are they only eligible for MH-CET?
Hello,MHCET Law In 2016, the Maharashtra Directorate of Technical Education launched a uniform entrance test for candidates seeking admission to the state government's law institutions. Directorate of Technical Education administers the online exam to select candidates for the five year integrate...Hello,
MHCET Law In 2016, the Maharashtra Directorate of Technical Education launched a uniform entrance test for candidates seeking admission to the state government's law institutions. Directorate of Technical Education administers the online exam to select candidates for the five year integrated Law programme following class 12th and the three year law programme following graduation. CLAT is a National level admission test organised by 21 NLUs on the basis of rotation. It is held for admission to Law Courses at 21 NLUs as well as numerous private universities and colleges. The test grants admission to 3 and 5 year integrated LL. M. and LL.B. Courses on the basis of CLAT scores.
Is the CLAT entrance exam is completely in the written form?
Dear aspirant
Kindly check the below link for information related to your query.
https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-pattern.
I am doing B.Com. Can I write CLAT exam for LLB?
I'm a 12th grader for batch 2021- 2022. I would like to ask that is it suitable for me to give CLAT Exam 2023.
Hello! Sriti, Yes, right after your 12th, if you think you are prepared enough to sit in this exam, then you can go for it. As 2023 will be the next year, you can still give your 1st attempt in 2022, but if you want to give next year it's fine too.
How to prepare for CLAT law entrance examination after 12th?
You can visit the link given below for information-
https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam.
Hello! Mam
You can visit the link given below for information-
https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam.
Is it compulsory to appear for CLAT if I want admission in IP University for BA LLB? Can I give IPUCET for the same?
IP University, Delhi, usually takes admission via IPU CET but nowadays they are giving admission on CLAT scores as well, so, if you are applying for CLAT you can simultaneously fill the IP UNIVERSITY forms as well and accordingly you will be allotted the college.
What is the fees of 3 years and placements offered after clearing CLAT exam?
Hi Aishwarya, NLU's fees vary from NLU to NLU and they can be anywhere from 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 per annum. For placements and more visit the link below. Check out this link https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/nlu-placements-blogId-24937. For more details visit Shiksha. Com.
How can I join presidency university for the course B.A LL.B. with CLAT score?
B.A. LL.B. (Hons. ). At School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore such as cutoff, placements, fees, admission, ranking & eligibility. Refer link: https://www.shiksha.com/college/school-of-law-presidency-university-yelahanaka-bangalore-154659/course-b-a-ll-b-hons-234556.
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