CLAT 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis of Today's Exam
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 was conducted today, December 1, 2024, marking another significant milestone for aspiring law students across the country. Organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), CLAT remains the gateway to India’s premier law schools, and this year’s exam reflected its commitment to maintaining rigor and relevance.
Exam Highlights
The test was held in a single session from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM across various centers nationwide. It adhered to its standard format, consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions for the undergraduate program.
This year's paper assessed candidates' aptitude in five key areas:
• English Language
• Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
• Legal Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Techniques
Analysis of the Question Paper
1. English Language
The section was balanced, featuring shorter reading comprehension passages compared to previous years. Questions focused on grammar, vocabulary, and inference, making them straightforward and less time-consuming.
2. Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
This section leaned heavily on recent events from 2023 and 2024, including international summits, legislative developments, and global headlines. Those who followed current events closely found the questions manageable and direct.
3. Legal Reasoning
This section emphasized real-life legal scenarios with questions centered on contracts law, etc. The straightforward framing of questions allowed for quicker comprehension and response.
4. Logical Reasoning
Logical puzzles, critical reasoning, and argument-based questions featured prominently. Though engaging, the questions were easier than last year, helping candidates manage time better.
5. Quantitative Techniques
The Quantitative Techniques section was comparatively tougher than last year. Data-driven questions required the interpretation and application of arithmetic, posing a challenge for many students.
Key Observations
• Comparative Difficulty: While Quantitative Techniques were tougher, the other four sections were relatively easier than the previous year.
• Exam Length: The paper was less lengthy overall, with shorter passages in reading comprehension and concise question framing.
• Question Style: The questions were direct and required less complex reasoning, enabling candidates to focus on accuracy.
Expected Cut-Offs
Given the easier nature of most sections (except Quantitative Techniques), it is expected that the cut-off marks will increase this year. Based on preliminary feedback, the general category cut-offs are anticipated to range a bit higher than last time, depending on the overall performance of candidates.
What’s Next?
With the exam concluded, the focus now shifts to the release of the answer key, expected within a week, followed by the declaration of results in January 2025. Candidates are encouraged to stay positive and await their results calmly.
Our Support Continues
At Maansarovar Law Centre, we remain steadfast in supporting our students every step of their law school journey. Admissions for our new batches for CLAT 2026 and other law entrance exams are now open.