The CLAT 2025 exam analysis will be updated here in detail based on the data provided by CLAT takers. We will revise the data to match the displayed trends, make predictions, and provide an updated comparison of sections and expected overall & sectional cutoffs.
CLAT exam analysis is very important for all CLAT aspirants to determine their scores before the actual results and do better in the exams that follow CLAT, such as AILET.
The exam pattern for CLAT 2025 is expected to be similar to that of CLAT 2024. As per last year, the CLAT exam has a total of 120 questions divided among 5 sections.
Some key points that an aspirant must remember about the CLAT exam
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CLAT Exam Components |
CLAT Paper Pattern |
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No. of Questions |
120 |
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No. of Sections |
5 |
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Duration |
120 minutes |
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Mode of the Exam |
Pen & Paper based(Offline) |
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Medium of Instruction |
English |
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Type of Questions |
MCQs |
Here is an overview of the marking scheme for CLAT 2025
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CLAT 2025 Question Type |
Marks Awarded/Deducted |
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Correct Answer |
+1 |
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Wrong Answer |
-0.25 |
As per the last year's CLAT exam; the percentage of question distribution among all the sections is expected to be similar. However, the exact number of questions in the CLAT varies every year.
Below is a table showcasing the distribution of questions.
|
CLAT Sections |
% of Questions in CLAT |
No. of Questions in CLAT 2024 |
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English Language |
20% |
24 |
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Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
25% |
28 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
20% |
24 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
25% |
32 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
10% |
12 |
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Total |
100% |
120 |
The CLAT exam is conducted by The Consortium of NLUs every year. It takes care of all the exam conduction and execution of the CLAT exam 2025. Everything from Registration Window dates, Eligibility Criteria, the CLAT Exam Fee, and more is taken care of by the Consortium of NLUs.
Overall, the CLAT 2024 paper was termed as easy on difficulty level with moderate length. CLAT 2024 paper, although expected, was termed easier than its predecessors. However, candidates should go through the detailed CLAT 2024 exam analysis to get a brief overview of the test, calculate their expected score, and plan their options accordingly.
With every easy paper, the cut-offs are expected to be on the higher side. The top 3 NLUs had a cut-off of around 95-100. Mid-level NLUs are expected around 80-90.
Given below is the section-wise breakup of the paper, the ideal attempts, and the good score:
|
Section |
Ideal Attempt |
Good score |
No. of Qs. |
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Reading Comprehension |
20-23 |
20-21 |
24 |
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Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
25-26 |
23-25 |
28 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
28-30 |
25-26 |
32 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
20-21 |
19-20 |
24 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
10-11 |
9-10 |
12 |
The CLAT 2023 was of a decent difficulty level, having little to no surprise elements in the paper pattern or question topics unlike AILET 2023.
The paper was conducted on December 18, 2022, from 2 to 4 pm. With a very easy paper, the cut-offs were on the higher side. The top 3 NLUs had a cut-off of around 95-100. Mid-level NLUs were around 80-90.
Given below is the section-wise breakup of the paper, the ideal attempts, and the good score:
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Ideal Attempt |
Good Score |
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Reading Comprehension |
30 |
25–27 |
19-21 |
|
GK, including Current Affairs |
35 |
20-21 |
14-15 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
40 |
35-37 |
31-32 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
30 |
26-27 |
19-21 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
15 |
7-9 |
6-7 |
CLAT 2022 was conducted on June 19, 2022. It was the last time that the CLAT exam took place in mid-year.
Overall, the paper was termed as moderately difficult and extremely lengthy. Compared to the previous year’s paper, it was lengthier and moderately difficult. 2020 was the beginning of the new era of the CLAT 2.0 paper pattern. That year’s paper, although expected, was termed as tougher than its predecessors.
Given below is the section-wise breakup of the paper, the ideal attempts, and the good score:
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Ideal Attempt |
Good Score |
|
Reading Comprehension |
30 |
25-26 |
21-22 |
|
GK, including Current Affairs |
35 |
30-31 |
25-26 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
40 |
33-34 |
28-30 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
30 |
22-25 |
16-18 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
15 |
8-10 |
8-9 |
CLAT 2021 was conducted on July 23, 2021.
Overall, the paper was termed as moderately difficult and extremely lengthy. Compared to the previous year’s paper, it was lengthier and moderately difficult.
Given below is the section-wise breakup of the paper, the ideal attempts, and the good score:
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Ideal Attempt |
Good Score |
Level of Difficulty |
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Reading Comprehension |
30 |
25-26 |
24+ |
Easy-Medium |
|
GK, including Current Affairs |
35 |
30-31 |
25+ |
Difficult |
|
Legal Reasoning |
40 |
34-35 |
31+ |
Moderate |
|
Logical Reasoning |
30 |
25-26 |
21+ |
Easy-Moderate |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
15 |
7-8 |
8+ |
Easy-Moderate |
|
Total |
150 |
119-120 |
100+ |
Moderate |
CLAT 2020 became the big bad and the most awaited entrance exam of 2020 because of the COVID-19 crisis. The exam was held on September 28, 2020, in online CBT mode across various centers in India.
The paper was lengthy but moderately easy. It was a different era for the CLAT exam so it couldn’t be compared to the past year's papers. But one thing was common. Like previous online CLAT exams, there were a few centers where the students faced technical issues.
Given below is the section-wise breakup of the paper, the ideal attempts, and the good score:
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Ideal Attempts |
Good Score |
|
Reading Comprehension |
30 |
27-28 |
25+ |
|
GK, including Current Affairs |
36 |
29-30 |
20+ |
|
Legal Reasoning |
39 |
34-35 |
28+ |
|
Logical Reasoning |
30 |
25-27 |
22+ |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
15 |
7-8 |
8+ |