According to this distribution, the emphasis should be on portions that need a lot of comprehension and reasoning, which account for 70% of the total score.
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Section
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Topics Covered
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Skills Tested
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English Language
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Vocabulary, Comprehension, Grammar
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Interpretation, Reading, Language Proficiency
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Current Affairs, GK
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History, Polity, Recent Events, etc.
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Retention of Facts, Awareness
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Legal Reasoning
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Scenarios, Legal Principles
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Legal Acumen, Logical Thinking
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Logical Reasoning
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Critical Thinking, Puzzles
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Analytical and Reasoning Skills
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Quantitative Techniques
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Data Interpretation, Arithmetic
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Basic Mathematical Ability
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Section-Wise CLAT 2025 Syllabus [UG]
There are five main areas in the CLAT 2025 syllabus. It seeks to assess each of their many skill sets. Each segment consists of sections of 400-450 words each.
A thorough curriculum breakdown is provided here to assist you in planning your preparation.
The English language
The CLAT 2025 syllabus's English part focuses on language proficiency and comprehension. It assesses the candidate's grasp of syntax and vocabulary in addition to their ability to read, comprehend, and evaluate complicated texts.
Topics Covered:
Reading Comprehension:
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Passages of approximately 450-500 words.
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Questions based on:
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Main idea of the passage.
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Inference and conclusion.
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Tone and attitude of the author.
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Vocabulary in context.
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Summary or paraphrasing.
Vocabulary:
• Synonyms and Antonyms.
• Usage of words in sentences.
• Fill-in-the-blanks and cloze tests.
Grammar and Sentence Structure:
• Spotting errors.
• Sentence correction and improvement.
• Sentence rearrangement and paragraph formation.
Current Events and General Information
This section evaluates a candidate's awareness of current events as well as their familiarity with politics and history.
Current Affairs:
• National and International Events.
• Important Government Schemes and Policies.
• Awards and Honours.
• Sports Events and Achievements.
• Science and Technology Developments.
• Summits and Agreements.
Static General Knowledge: (Very little weightage but shouldn't be left entirely)
• Indian History: Freedom Struggle, Important Leaders.
• Indian Polity: Constitution, Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.
• Geography: Physical and Political Geography of India and the World.
• Economics: Basic Terminology, Budget, and Economic Policies.
Legal Reasoning
The CLAT 2025 syllabus includes a component on legal reasoning that assesses a candidate's comprehension and application of legal principles in various contexts.
Principles of Law:
• Law of Contracts.
• Law of Torts.
• Criminal Law.
• Constitutional Law.
Application-Based Scenarios:
• Fact-situation questions where candidates must apply legal principles.
• Identifying the most logical solution or interpretation.
Legal Awareness and Current Issues:
• Recent judgments and amendments.
• Legal terms and maxims.
Logical Reasoning
It assesses a candidate's capacity for critical argument analysis and logical puzzle solving. Although critical thinking is given a lot of weight, analytical reasoning can sometimes be questioned.
Critical Reasoning:
• Identifying Arguments.
• Drawing Inferences and Conclusions.
• Strengthening and Weakening Arguments.
• Identifying Assumptions and Flaws.
Analytical Reasoning:
• Arrangements (Linear, Circular, and Matrix).
• Puzzles and Logical Patterns.
• Syllogisms.
• Coding-Decoding.
• Blood Relations.
Logical Sequences:
• Analogies.
• Series Completion.
• Statement and Assumptions.
Quantitative Techniques
The CLAT 2025 syllabus's quantitative approaches component assesses fundamental mathematical knowledge and numerical interpretation.
Arithmetic:
• Percentages.
• Profit and Loss.
• Simple and Compound Interest.
• Time, Speed, and Distance.
• Ratios and Proportions.
• Averages.
• Number System.
Data Interpretation:
• Bar Graphs.
• Line Graphs.
• Pie Charts.
• Tables.
• Data Sufficiency.
Additional Information in the CLAT 2025 Syllabus [UG]
Candidates must increase their reading comprehension and speed because the CLAT 2025 syllabus emphasizes passage-based questions in every section. Aspirants can maintain an advantage in their preparation by regularly practicing section-by-section quizzes, past year papers, and mock exams.
CLAT 2025 Syllabus [PG]
• There are 120 objective-style questions on the CLAT PG question paper, and each one is worth one mark.
• There are reading comprehension-based questions on this test, much like on the UG pattern.
• Additionally, each incorrectly answered question will result in a 0.25 deduction.
• The UG program's required subjects as well as the subjects listed below are included in the CLAT 2025 syllabus for the PG program.
View the comprehensive CLAT PG Syllabus in the table below: