Maths

The Quantitative Techniques (maths) section of the CLAT UG Examination consists of 10 to 14 questions out of 120 questions asked in this national-level law entrance exam. The number constitutes about 10% of the entire exam.

CLAT Quantitative Techniques Questions include Class 10 basic math topics. However, unlike normal questions, CLAT Math Questions are provided in passages, charts, graphs or caselets from which data is to be extracted before solving any question.

In order to enhance one's mathematical abilities for CLAT's Quantitative Techniques test, students need to give more emphasis to practising Class 9 & 10-level arithmetic and DI problems than any kind of complex formulas. Some key areas where you should focus include percentages, ratios, averages, and profit & loss.

The most comprehensive book for Quantitative Techniques (maths) for CLAT would be Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal. In terms of speed and tricks for data interpretation, two other great books to refer to are Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma and Data Interpretation by R.S. Aggarwal.

The optimal period when one should begin preparation for Quantitative Techniques (Maths) for CLAT would be 4 to 6 months prior to the exam date, with an ideal time of 30 to 45 minutes per day set aside for the preparation.

The optimal period when one should begin preparation for Quantitative Techniques (Maths) for CLAT would be 4 to 6 months prior to the exam date, with an ideal time of 30 to 45 minutes per day set aside for the preparation.

Technically, you could crack CLAT without studying maths, but not studying maths at all will lower your probability of securing admission in one of the NLUs. There isn't any sectional cutoff for any subject in the CLAT, but the Quantitative Techniques (maths) section accounts for around 10% of the total weightage in the CLAT (i.e., 12-15 marks). Due to the fact that CLAT is very competitive and even 1 mark might move your position on the list by hundreds, neglecting maths altogether leaves you with no room for mistakes in other sections.

You don't have to be a Mathematics genius to study BA Economics. But you should have a strong hold on at least class 12th level maths. 

You should be able to understand parts of math like calculus, algebra and basic statistics.

Calculus carries the highest weightage among all units, worth 35 out of 80 theory marks. It is followed by Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry.