MEET THE NEW CLAT EXAM PATTERN OF 2024

Admission to 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India is determined by the results of the CLAT. In addition to NLUs, entrance to undergraduate legal courses at 43 educational institutions and two public sector institutions is based on CLAT scores.

The CLAT examination pattern has been modified by the CLAT Consortium. Consequently, in order to qualify for the CLAT, candidates must get ready for a section-by-section approach.

Understanding the CLAT curriculum and format can help you study more effectively and provide you with a sense of what you can anticipate on test day. You may create a plan that suits you and improves your chances of getting good marks if you have an excellent grasp of the structure of questions.

New Examination Pattern: CLAT 2024

• The time and duration of the exam will be 2 hours i.e., 120 minutes.
  
• The mode of the CLAT 2024 examination will be offline i.e., pan and paper based.
  
• The CLAT 2024 is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs.
  
• It consists of 120 multiple-choice based questions.
  
• There is one mark awarded to each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted from every wrong answer.

New Marking Scheme: CLAT 2024

• The most recent statement from the Consortium is that the CLAT UG Patterns will now consist of 120 questions rather than 150.
  
• The 120 questions will remain divided into five important sections.
  
• Every question is given one mark, and the total score is reduced by 0.25 points for each wrong answer.
  
• As a result, students should refrain from speculating and limit their responses to the questions they are certain of.
  
• With the exception of the quantitative component, the CLAT Question Paper is going to consist of texts accompanied by a series of questions.
  
• Class 12 difficulty will be the standard for the Common Law Admission Test for Undergraduate Programs as commonly discussed by various CLAT Coaching institutes.
  
• The exam lasts for two hours overall, or 120 minutes for both the UG and PG programs.

Adapting the New “ENGLISH LANGUAGE SECTION” Pattern

• Your English proficiency will be evaluated in the CLAT English portion using comprehension-based passages, vocabulary, as well as grammar.
  
• The main idea of the paragraph, as well as the synonyms and antonyms of the words, are asked of the candidates.
  
• The comprehension sections range in length from 500 to 1000 words, so you’ll need to get into the habit of reading quickly and thinking quickly afterward.

Adapting the New “CURRENT AFFAIRS INCLUDING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SECTION” Pattern

• Now that CLAT is using a comprehension-based examination format, the length of the passages can range from 250 to 450 words. Newspaper articles, journalistic sources, non-fiction books, and legal matters are some of the possible sources for the articles. The purpose is to assess the candidate’s general knowledge of the subject. 
  
• To make it easy to review them frequently, record the significant dates, occasions, and ceremonies for awards in a diary as you are getting ready.
  
• Examine the question for any further hints, then rationally rule out the possibilities.

Adapting the New “LOGICAL REASONING SECTION” Pattern

• Make an effort to identify the argument as well as the premises and conclusions that follow.
  
• Avoid taking shortcuts since each and every mark counts. Create mental schematics and diagrams; these are great for syllogisms and blood ties.
  
• Regularly taking CLAT mock tests designed by various CLATCoaching institutes can help you acquire time management skills and provide insight into the actual exam setting.

Adapting the New “LEGAL REASONING SECTION” Pattern

• The CLAT Legal Reasoning portion has grown longer due to changes in the exam format, requiring students to finish it in 30-32 minutes. You can only be saved if you read everything religiously; begin by reading blogs, newspapers, and magazines. Read a reputable publication, such as The Hindu or Economic Times, first.
  
• Go over the exam question several times until you have a firm understanding of it. You can answer the question quickly once you grasp it. 
  
• To avoid creating hypothetical scenarios in your brain when using logical reasoning, you must read the passage before answering the questions.

Adapting the New “QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES SECTION” Pattern

• Practice answering at least 30 questions from a certain topic every day as advised by teachers from various CLAT Coaching institutes.
  
• To make the question easier to answer and to help you in the logical and mathematics sections of the test, commit tables, cubes, and squares to memory.
  
• To ensure you finish the exam on time, it is recommended that you give this portion no more than fifteen minutes.

It is important to keep in mind that practicing regularly will help you succeed in CLAT 2024. Instead of worrying about the modifications, concentrate on honing the abilities needed for the new design. You will eventually have a thorough understanding of the revised exam structure. Thus, maintain your optimism and get ready.