Law Entrance Exam

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. 

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. 

The ideal time to start preparing for CLAT PG is 6 to 12 months before the exam, depending on your familiarity with core legal subjects. Since the exam focuses on passage-based MCQs, begin by strengthening Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, as they carry significant weight. Gradually cover Criminal Law, Contracts, Torts, International Law, and other subjects. Start reading landmark judgments, case laws, and recent legal updates early. Solve previous years' papers, take mock tests, and revise Bare Acts regularly. If short on time, an intensive 3- to 4-month study plan can also work.

Clearing CLAT PG without preparation is extremely difficult, as the exam tests legal reasoning, comprehension, and analytical skills through passage-based MCQs. Subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and Contracts require familiarity with landmark judgments, case laws, and legal principles. The 2-hour exam has negative marking (-0.25 per wrong answer), making guessing risky. Even if you have prior legal knowledge, structured preparation, including solving previous year papers, reading Bare Acts, and practicing mock tests, is essential for a good score. Consistent revision boosts accuracy. 

No, there is no age limit to apply for CLAT PG (LLM entrance exam). The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has not set any upper or lower age restrictions for candidates appearing in the exam. However, applicants must meet the educational eligibility criteria, which require an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year) from a recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Since there is no age bar, professionals, working lawyers, or graduates looking to specialize in law can apply.