Important Topics to Study from CLAT Syllabus: Check Subject Wise Topics, Types of Questions & Weightage

Important Topics to Study from CLAT Syllabus 2024: Candidates who will be appearing for CLAT 2024 exam can check the important topics that are asked in CLAT exam. Check the subject wise CLAT important topics with wrightage for GK, Mathematics, English, Legal & Logical Reasoning here.

Dec 2, 2023, 17:29 IST
Check important topics to study from CLAT syllabus. 
Check important topics to study from CLAT syllabus. 

Important Topics to Study for CLAT Exam 2024: The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the national level entrance examination conducted for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at various National Law Universities (NLUs) and other institutions in India. The Consortium of National Law Universities provides the syllabus for both CLAT UG and PG. In this article, we have provided the subject-wise list of important topics to study for CLAT Exam 2024 based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern of CLAT.

CLAT 2024 Exam Overview

  1. Maximum Marks - 120
  2. Duration of CLAT 2024 Exam - 02:00 Hours
  3. Multiple-Choice Questions - 120 questions of one mark each
  4. Negative Marking - 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
  5. Subject Areas - English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques

CLAT 2024 Exam Day Instructions

  1. Reporting and Test Timings

   - Entry: 01:00 PM onwards, seating by 01:30 PM.

   - No leaving before 04:00 PM.

   - No entry after 2:15 PM.

   - Test duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PwD/SAP).

   - No washroom use after test starts.

  1. Timings and Bells

   - 1:30 PM: Entry bell.

   - 1:50 PM: Distribution of envelopes, important announcements.

   - 2:00 PM: Test begins.

   - 2:15 PM: No entry.

   - 2:30 PM: 30 minutes completion.

   - 3:00 PM: 1-hour completion.

   - 3:30 PM: 1:30 hours completion.

   - 3:50 PM: 10 minutes warning.

   - 4:00 PM: Test completion.

  1. Necessary Documents

   - Admit card (clear photo).

   - Government ID (original, clear photo).

   - PwD/SAP: Original Disability Certificate.

  1. Permitted Items

   - Black/Blue ballpoint pens.

   - Transparent water bottle.

   - Analogue watch.

   - Government ID.

   - No bags allowed.

  1. Question Booklet (QB)

   - 120 MCQs, 2 pages for rough work.

   - Admit Card number on the first page.

   - No clarification during the test.

   - Request replacement for discrepancies.

  1. OMR Response Sheet

   - Answer all questions on the provided OMR sheet.

   - Use black/blue ballpoint pen only.

   - Original sheet submitted, carbonised sheet retained.

   - Careful handling; damaged sheets disqualified.

   - Return original sheet to the invigilator.

  1. Marking Scheme

   - 120 marks, 1 mark for correct answers.

   - Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

   - Double marking considered wrong.

  1. Attendance

   - Write Question Booklet (QB) and OMR numbers on the attendance sheet.

  1. Documents to Retain

   - Signed Admit Card.

   - Retain QB and OMR Response Sheet (candidate's copy).

  1. Malpractices

   - Use of unfair means leads to disqualification.

   - Electronic devices prohibited.

   - Impersonation is a criminal offense.

  1. Additional Measures

   - Carry medication if ill.

   - Inform Superintendent 48 hours before if an isolated facility is needed.

CLAT 2024 Exam Day Instructions

CLAT 2024 Subject Wise Weightage

Check below the UG CLAT 2024 Question Paper Format:

Subject/topics

Number of questions

Percentage weightage

English Language

22-26 questions

20%

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

28-32 questions

25%

Legal Reasoning

28-32 questions

25%

Logical Reasoning

22-26 questions

20%

Quantitative Techniques

10-14 questions

10%

CLAT 2024 Important Topics to Study For Exam

Check subject-wise list of important topics to study for CLAT Exam 2024:

CLAT 2024: Most Important English Language Topics

Related: CLAT English Preparation Tips 2024: Important Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Prepare English Language 

    • English Comprehension
    • Vocabulary
    • Synonyms & Antonyms
    • Idioms and Phrases
    • Parts of Speech
  • Active Passive Voice
  • Subject - Verb Agreement
  • Determinants
  • Sentence Completion and Correction
  • Syntax and Spelling Errors

CLAT 2024: Most Important GK Topics

Related: CLAT GK Preparation Tips 2024: Important Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Prepare GK 

  • Nаtiоnаl & Internаtiоnаl Аffаirs
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Contemporary Events of Significance from India and the World
  • Imроrtаnt Histоriсаl Events
  • International Relations
  • Sроrts, Science, Technology
  • Economics, Finance

CLAT 2024: Most Important Quantitative Techniques Topics

Related: CLAT Quantitative Techniques Preparation Tips 2024: Important Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Prepare Quantitative Techniques 

  • Number System
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Basic Algebra
  • Mensuration
  • Volume and Surface Area
  • Statistics
  • Probability
  • Time and Distance
  • Average
  • HCF and LCM

CLAT 2024: Most Important Legal Reasoning Topics

Related: CLAT Legal Reasoning Preparation Tips 2024: Important Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Prepare Legal Reasoning 

  • Legal Terms and Meaning
  • History of the Indian Constitution
  • Important Acts and Amendments 
  • Internаtiоnаl Treаties & Conventions affecting Nаtiоnаl Legal Framework
  • Соntrасt Lаw, Сriminаl Lаw, Tоrt Lаw & Соnstitutiоnаl Lаw
  • Imроrtаnt Suрreme Соurt Judgments or Precedent
  • Legаl Knowledge аnd Current Affаirs
  • Family Law
  • Important Legal and Constitutional Developments
  • Prepositions and Facts

CLAT 2024: Most Important Logical Reasoning Topics

Related: CLAT Logical Reasoning Preparation Tips 2024: Important Tips, Tricks and Strategies to Prepare Logical Reasoning 

  • Critical Reasoning
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Analogies
  • Blood Relations
  • Syllogisms
  • Number series
  • Clocks and Calendars
  • Seating Arrangements
  • Logical Sequences
  • Arguments and Conclusions

Type of Questions Asked in CLAT 2024 Exam: Subject Wise 

CLAT 2024 exams will have a total of 120 questions. The questions will be divided into 5 sections. There will be passages in each section, followed by a few MCQs.

Subject/topics

Number of questions

English Language

22-26 questions

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

28-32 questions

Legal Reasoning

28-32 questions

Logical Reasoning

22-26 questions

Quantitative Techniques

10-14 questions

Recommended Books to Prepare for CLAT 2024

The following list of books are a common preparation choice for each area in the CLAT 2024 UG exam:

English Language 

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • CLAT Guide by Tata McGraw-Hill
  • General English by SP Bakshi
  • General English by RS Aggarwal
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
  • The Pearson Guide to the CLAT by Pearson's

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

  • Mаnоrаmа Yeаr Bооk by Mаnоrаmа Publications
  • Generаl Knоwledge by Lucent

Legal Reasoning

  • Universal’s CLAT Guide
  • Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude by AP Bhardwaj
  • Bare Acts of Indian Constitution

Logical Reasoning

  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning by Arihant

Quantitative Techniques

  • Data interpretation by R.S Aggarwal
  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publications
  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Pearson's
  • 30 Days Wonder for Maths by S Chand
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FAQs

  • Does the CLAT syllabus change every year?
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    For CLAT 2024, the syllabus is the same as CLAT 2023 but the exam pattern has been changed. In CLAT UG Exam 2024, there will only be 120 questions.
  • What are the important to study from Law in CLAT exam?
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    The Legal section of CLAT will be easy to attmept if you are wel versed with: Legal Terms and Meaning History of the Indian Constitution Important Acts and Amendments Internаtiоnаl Treаties & Conventions affecting Nаtiоnаl Legal Framework Соntrасt Lаw, Сriminаl Lаw, Tоrt Lаw & Соnstitutiоnаl Lаw Imроrtаnt Suрreme Соurt Judgments or Precedent Legаl Knowledge аnd Current Affаirs Family Law Important Legal and Constitutional Developments Prepositions and Facts
  • What are the important topics for CLAT exam?
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    There are five subjects covered in CLAT UG Exam. The list of all important topics from these five sections are listed in this article.

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