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CLAT 2021 Syllabus – The syllabus for CLAT 2021 exam has been published by the Consortium of NLUs. Separate syllabi are available for CLAT-UG 2021 and CLAT-PG 2021. Candidates who appear in relevant Common Law Admission Test can refer the CLAT syllabus and exam pattern 2021 here and prepare as per it. One should also take mock tests and solve sample papers, previous year question papers in order to get top scores. Get the entire CLAT syllabus 2021 here as text and also downloadable PDF document. The exam is being held for admission to 22 NLUs.
CLAT 2021 Syllabus
Consortium of National Law Universities, the exam conducting body of CLAT 2021, has released the syllabus at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. You can download the entire syllabus and guide as PDF here.
CLAT-UG 2021 | Click here to download CLAT UG Syllabus 2021 |
CLAT-PG 2021 | Click here to download CLAT PG Syllabus 2021 |
You can also read the entire syllabus here.
CLAT UG Syllabus 2021
In the UG-CLAT, the questions are asked from the following subjects- (1) English, (2) Current Affairs including general knowledge, (3) Legal reasoning, (4) Logical reasoning, and (5) Quantitative techniques. Students can check out the complete detailed syllabus and pattern of the exam below.
(1) English Syllabus
This section comprises of short passages (approx 450 words) each which are contemporary, fictional or non-fictional based. The syllabus of English section will be that of Class 12 level, students can read in 5-7 minutes. These passages are followed by a series of questions that focus checks the language and comprehension skills of the candidates, the topics for the same are as follows.
- Read the main points discussed in the passage, view points and arguments set out in the passage.
- You have to draw inferences and conclusions based on passage.
- You will be asked to summarise the passage.
- Compare the arguments set out in the passage.
- You need to understand the phrases and words used in the passage.
(2) Current Affairs including General Knowledge
In this section, candidates are given with a short passage of 450 words (approx) followed by a series of questions. The passage is mostly politically/news- based, or non-fictional. Here the candidate has to draw the legal knowledge from the passage. Candidates should be rest assured that no question of law / legal information will be asked beyond what is given in the passage. The questions can be derived from the following topics.
- Arts and Culture
- International Affair
- Contemporary events of significance from India and the world
- Historical Events of continuing significance
(3) Legal Reasoning
This section comprises of short passages of 450 words followed by a series of questions based on the facts and scenarios related to the legal issues, policy questions etc. Candidates must have a good knowledge of law like general awareness of contemporary legal and moral issues. You do not need a prior knowledge of Law. Candidates have to apply general principles or propositions to the the following scenarios.
- You will have to apply rules and principals to the fact and situations.
- Candidates have to understand how changes to rules and regulations that might alter the situations.
- You have to understand rules and principals set out in the passage.
(4) Logical Reasoning
The CLAT logical reasoning section comprises of short passages of 300 words followed by a series of questions. Candidates have to understand, recognize and draw arguments and conclusions from the passage. The following type of questions might be asked.
- First candidates have to identify the arguments and come out with premises and conclusions
- Read and identify the arguments in the passage.
- You have to critically analyse the patterns and how conclusions depend on the evidences.
- You have to infer what follows from the passage and how to apply new situations.
- Candidates have to draw relationships and analogies and assess the effectiveness of arguments.
(5) Quantitative Techniques
This section comprises the short sets of facts and proportions, graphs, and other textual, pictorial representation of the numerical information followed by a series of questions. Candidates have to derive information from the passages, graphs and apply mathematical operations on such information. The questions are often derived from the following topics.
- You will have to derive, infer and manipulate the numerical information in passages, graphs and representations.
- Candidates will have to use 10th standard mathematical operations like basic algebra, mensuration and ratios and proportions and statistical estimation.
CLAT PG Syllabus 2021
In the PG-CLAT, there will be two sections. First one will have 100 MCQs, and second section will be descriptive. The paper shall be includes questions from the mandatory topics / subjects in UG programme like:
- Constitutional Law
- Jurisprudence
- Administrative Law
- Law of Contract
- Torts
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Company Law
- Public International Law
- Tax Law
- Environmental Law
- Labour & Industrial Law
Section 1: Objective Section
- Questions shall be provided as extracts from primary legal materials like – court decisions in various fields of law, statutes or regulations.
- These questions shall demand candidates to demonstrate – ability to read and comprehend the issues, Awareness of the issues discussed in the passage, Summarise the passage, and Ability to apply your knowledge of the fields of law.
Candidates who secure 40% in objective Section, only qualify for evaluation of descriptive section. In case of SC / ST candidates the cut off percentage is 35%.
Section 2: Descriptive Section
- In this section, candidates have to write an essay which should answer any 2 questions from the provided list in the question paper.
- The answer of the candidate must not exceed 800 words each.
- The essay must demonstrate – Awareness of the legal, factual, and philosophical issues and Ability to structure your answer, and clearly set out various arguments and perspectives related to the topic.
Recommended Books for CLAT Exam
Candidates can check the list of the best books that are recommended by the CLAT 2020 toppers.
English Language
Name of Books | Links to Purchase |
Word power made easy | Buy Here |
High school English grammar and composition by Wren and Martin | Buy Here |
Objective General English by R.S Agarwal | Buy Here |
Six weeks by Wilfred Funk | Buy Here |
Better English by Norman Lewis | Buy Here |
Logical Reasoning
Name of Books | Links to Purchase |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S Agarwal | Buy Here |
Analytical reasoning book by M.K Pandey | Buy Here |
Logical reasoning by Arun Sharma | Buy Here |
Legal Reasoning
Name of Books | Links to Purchase |
The Constitution of India: Miracle, Surrender, Hope by Rajeev Dhavan | Buy Here |
Thinking Like a Lawyer (A New Introduction To Legal Reasoning) by Frederick Schauer | Buy Here |
A People’s Constitution – by Rohit De | Buy Here |
Vision for a Nation: Paths and Perspectives by former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh (launched in Feb 2020 | Buy Here |
Quantitative Techniques
Name of Books | Links to Purchase |
Data interpretation by R.S Agarwal | Buy Here |
NCERT Books from class 6th to 10th | Buy Here |
Current Affairs including General Knowledge
- There is no better source than news papers. Read the following:
- Hindu and Indian Express Newspaper
- Press Information bureau
Recommended Books for CLAT PG 2021
Some of the best CLAT PG books are as follows:
Name of Books | Links to Purchase |
Bare Acts | Buy Here |
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by Dr, V. D. Mahajan | Buy Here |
Constitutional Law of India by Dr JN Pandey | Buy Here |
Ascent’s law Guide for LLM Entrance by Dr Ashok K Jain | Buy Here |
CLAT 2021 Exam Pattern
To bag good marks in the CLAT examination, you need to read and understand the exam pattern thoroughly.
For Undergraduate
Mode of Test: It is held in CBT Mode.
Duration: The exam is for 2 hours.
Number of Questions: There are 150 MCQ type questions.
Marking Scheme: 1 mark is added for correct answers and 0.25 is deducted for wrong answers.
Distribution of Questions: The number of sections is as follows.
Name of Subject | Number of Questions ( Approx.) |
English Language | 28-32, roughly 20% of the paper |
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 35-39, roughly 25% of the paper |
Legal Reasoning | 35-39, roughly 25% of the paper |
Logical Reasoning | 28-32, roughly 20% of the paper |
Quantitative Techniques | 13-17, roughly 10% of the paper |
For Post Graduate
Number of Questions: There are 100 MCQ type questions.
Total Marks: CLAT PG is of 150 marks.
Duration: The exam is for 2 hours.
Subjective Questions: There will be 2 Essay type questions of 25 marks each.
Negative Marking: There will be deduction of 0.25 marks.
CLAT 2021 Previous Year Question Papers
You can download CLAT 2021 previous year question papers for preparation purposes.
Year | Link to Download |
2020 | Download Here |
2019 | Download Here |
2018 | Download Here |
2017 | Download Here |
2016 | Download Here |
How to Prepare for CLAT Exam?
Candidates who have successfully submitted the CLAT 2021 Application Form can access the learning platform provided by the CLNU. The organization uploads various study materials, sample papers, instructional materials and exercises for each section. Here are some preparation tips for the candidates to prepare for the CLAT LLM/LLB examination.
- Candidates must go through the sample papers provided by the CLNU properly. This will help the candidate to understand the exam pattern and level of the questions asked in the exam.
- Stay updated with the current events, news. Candidates must make a habit of reading the newspaper regularly.
- Make notes of the topics that you find difficult to understand.
- Take regular mock tests to improve your accuracy to attempt the questions.
- Practice grammar daily to improve vocabulary.
- Candidates must be aware of the historical case law and amendments related to the law topics.
- Also, we advise the applicants to practise writing essays with a clear presentation of issues, factual matters, arguments, and conclusions.
CLAT 2021 Syllabus FAQs
Ans 1. Candidates can get the CLAT syllabus from its official website.
Ans 2. No, the syllabus of the LLM and LLB is different.
Ans 3. No, the CNLUs has not made any changes in the exam syllabus.
Ans 4. The exam will take place on 9th May 2021.
Ans 5. A total of 150 questions are asked in the clat pg entrance exam.
Ans 6. The entrance test is conducted offline.
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