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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
As of now, the CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate courses) is conducted once a year by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). There are no official announcements indicating that the exam will be held twice a year in the foreseeable future. Therefore, candidates should plan their preparation accordingly, keeping in mind the annual schedule. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's advisable to regularly check the official CLAT Consortium website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
On average, approximately 15,000 candidates register for the CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test for Postgraduate courses) each year. For instance, in the CLAT 2025 exam, 10,948 candidates registered, with 10,282 appearing for the test.
The number of applicants has been increasing, with around 15,000 candidates expected to appear for CLAT PG 2026.
This growing interest underscores the competitive nature of the exam and the importance of thorough preparation.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
The CLAT PG marking scheme follows a structured pattern:
Total Marks: 120
Number of Questions: 120 (All are multiple-choice questions)
Correct Answer: +1 mark
Incorrect Answer: -0.25 (Negative marking)
Unanswered Questions: No marks deducted
Total Duration: 2 hours
The exam evaluates legal reasoning, comprehension, and application skills through passage-based questions. Since negative marking applies, candidates must carefully attempt questions to maximize accuracy. Practicing mock tests and previous year papers helps improve scoring efficiency.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
The new CLAT PG exam pattern consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), totaling 120 marks, with a 2-hour duration. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The exam is passage-based, focusing on legal reasoning, comprehension, and application rather than rote memorization. The syllabus includes Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Contracts, Torts, International Law, and more. Candidates must analyze legal texts, case laws, and recent judgments. Regular mock tests, previous papers, and legal updates are key for success.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
The difficulty level of CLAT PG is generally moderate to difficult, as it tests legal reasoning, comprehension, and analytical skills. The exam features passage-based MCQs, requiring candidates to interpret legal texts, case laws, and judgments. Subjects like Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence are considered the toughest due to their depth and complexity. The presence of negative marking (-0.25 per wrong answer) adds to the challenge. Since the exam emphasizes understanding over memorization, candidates must develop strong legal interpretation and application skills. Consistent practice with mock tests and previous papers helps in ma
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