What is the format of the CLAT exam?

The CLAT UG exam is for students who want to join law courses after Class 12. It is an offline exam, meaning you will use pen and paper to answer the questions. The test contains 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each question is worth 1 mark. However, for each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. The exam duration is 2 hours.

The subjects in the exam are English, General Knowledge (GK) & Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Math (Quantitative Techniques). The questions are based on reading comprehension and test your ability to think critically and solve problems.

Here is a table summarising the CLAT UG exam format:

ParticularsDetails
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen & Paper)
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Number of Questions120
Marks per Question1 mark
Negative Marking0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
SubjectsEnglish, GK & Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Math
Duration2 hours

This format helps test your overall knowledge, reasoning, and comprehension skills.


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