Marking Scheme
How marks are awarded
+1
Correct Answer
Per question
−0.25
Wrong Answer
Negative marking applies
0
Unattempted
No penalty for skipping
Pro Tip — In CLAT, accuracy beats attempts. Smartly selecting 85–95 questions with high accuracy is far better than attempting all 120 with guesswork.
Section-wise Weightage
Know where the marks come from
| Section | Questions | Weightage | Focus Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
English Language
Reading comprehension · Vocabulary · Inference
|
22–26 | 20% | High | |
|
Current Affairs & GK
Static GK · Current events (10–12 months)
|
28–32 | 25% | Critical | |
|
Legal Reasoning
Legal passages · Principle-fact · No prior law needed
|
28–32 | 25% | Critical | |
|
Logical Reasoning
Critical reasoning · Arguments · Conclusions
|
22–26 | 20% | High | |
|
Quantitative Techniques
Data Interpretation · Basic Maths (Class 10)
|
10–14 | 10% | Moderate |
Rank-decider alertCurrent Affairs & GK + Legal Reasoning together contribute50% of the paper. Master these two and you're halfway to a top NLU seat.
Time Strategy
Ideal time allocation per section
GK
15–20
minutes
Legal
30–35
minutes
Logical
25–30
minutes
English
20–25
minutes
Quant
10–15
minutes
Latest Changes
What's new in CLAT 2027
Questions reduced: 150 → 120
Fewer questions but higher per-question quality requirement. Every attempt counts more.
Fully passage-based format
All questions are drawn from reading passages. Direct factual recall is eliminated.
Comprehension & reasoning focus
CLAT now tests how you think, not what you've memorised. Reading speed is essential.
Time management is critical
Dense passages with 120 questions in 2 hours demand sharper pacing than before.
Expert Preparation Plan
How top scorers prepare
01
Structured Study Plan
- Daily targets per subject
- Weekly revision cycles
- Section-wise time blocks
02
Mock Test Strategy
- 2–3 full mocks per week
- Deep analysis after each mock
- Track accuracy, not just scores
03
Accuracy-Based Attempts
- Avoid blind guesswork
- Target 85–95 questions
- Skip uncertain questions
04
Daily Reading Habit
- Newspaper editorials daily
- Legal articles & journals
- RC practice every session
Final Tips
5 habits to crack CLAT 2027
Accuracy over attempts
Practice daily reading
Revise current affairs weekly
Analyse every mock deeply
Stay consistent & disciplined
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