CLAT 2022

CLAT Syllabus 2021

The CLAT 2021 syllabus covers all of the subjects that law students must study in order to pass the test. CLAT Scores are recognized by 22 NLUs and other law schools for admission to 3-year and 5-year Integrated LLB and LLM programs. Syllabi are different for each programs.

Table of Contents

• CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for the English Language
• CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Current Affairs and General Knowledge
• CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Legal Reasoning
• CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Logical Reasoning
• CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques
• CLAT 2021 PG Exam Syllabus
• CLAT LLM Syllabus 2021
• CLAT LLM Question Pattern 2021 - Test structure
• FAQs

CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for the English Language

Each passage will be 450 words long. The same is chosen from a 12th-grade student's contemporary or historically relevant fiction and non-fiction work. Each chapter will include a set of questions that will assess a candidate's understanding and linguistic abilities. The topics that can be studied for the English portion are listed below.

More information on the CLAT UG 2021 English Language Syllabus are found here.

• Reading and comprehending the question's primary premise, as well as the perspectives and arguments presented in the paragraph.
• Making assumptions and conclusions from the passage.
• Comparing and contrasting the various arguments or points of view stated in the passage.
• Summarising the passages.
• Understanding the meaning of the passage's numerous phrases and words.

Study guide

CLAT 2021 Syllabus of language portion will need extensive preparation. Candidates will need to improve their reading speed and comprehension of difficult materials.

CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Current Affairs and General Knowledge

These sections will likewise have 450 words apiece, taken from journalistic sources, non-fiction literature and news. The intended questions will test the candidate's awareness, legal knowledge, and understanding of the text.

Study guide

Instead of rote study, the CLAT general knowledge Syllabus and current affairs portion emphasize conceptual comprehension. As a result, applicants will need to prepare thoroughly for this part. The CLAT preparation process includes reading newspaper stories and editorials. The study materials listed below can be used to prepare for CLAT current affairs Syllabus and general knowledge.

• Lucent's General Information
• Pratiyogita Darpan
• Newspapers – The Hindu, The Indian Express, or any other reputable publication.
• Current-Affairs Websites for CLAT and UPSC Civil Services
• Basic geography, history, politics, and economics are taught in NCERT texts.

CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Legal Reasoning

This section's passages would also be 450 words long. These might be scenarios or real-life events based on public policy, legal issues, or moral philosophical concerns. To answer the questions/passages in this part, no prior understanding of the law is necessary. A few key subjects to study to master the legal reasoning section are listed below.

To apply general concepts or propositions to the provided scenarios, applicants must simply have a broad understanding of current legal and moral concerns. You'll be asked to do the following in the passages:

• Identify and derive the passage's rules and principles.
• Recognize how altering the rules and principles might affect how they are applied to various fact circumstances.
• Apply the rules and principles to a variety of facts.

Study guide

CLAT 2021 Syllabus includes a component on legal aptitude, which is one of the most essential portions. It will include questions designed to assess the candidate's knowledge of the law and its different elements. On the one hand, the legal aptitude part will assess the candidate's legal knowledge, while on the other hand, it will assess the candidate's awareness of contemporary legal concerns.

As a result, applicants must prepare for both sorts of questions. For CLAT legal aptitude, the following study material and subjects might be used.

• Bare Acts of Indian Constitution
• AP Bhardwaj's Legal Awareness and Legal Aptitude
• The CLAT Guide from Universal
• The Hindu or The Indian Express are two newspapers worth reading.
• CLAT and legal problems websites on current events
• Topics to consider for CLAT legal aptitude
• Fundamental Rights, Duties, Judiciary, Parliament, State Policy Directive Principles, and Local Governments in the Indian Constitution

Important provisions and revisions

• Important decisions
• Current legal affairs
• Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights, Duties, Judiciary, Parliament, Directive Principles of State Policy, Local governments
• Important amendments and provisions

CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Logical Reasoning

This portion of  CLAT 2021 Syllabus will consist of 300-word short paragraphs. Take a look at the essential subjects listed below.

The following are some more noteworthy aspects of the CLAT UG 2021 Logical Reasoning Syllabus.

• Read the passage and make a list of the reasons presented.
• Recognize the premises and conclusions of the argument.
• Analyze the thinking patterns and evaluate the results based on the specific premises or facts.
• Identify equivalence and contradictions, as well as the efficacy of arguments, by drawing links and comparisons.
• Assume the following from the passage.
• Use the inference to solve new problems.

 Study guide

Candidates must practice the questions that will be asked on the CLAT logical reasoning exam Syllabus to prepare for the exam. Candidates must identify the subjects in logical reasoning that are featured in the CLAT curriculum by solving previous year problems and then practising questions with a similar structure. CLAT logical reasoning may be practised with the following books.

• RS Aggarwal's Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning
• R.S. Aggarwal's Analytical and Logical Reasoning
• MK Pandey's Analytical Reasoning

Important topics to study

• Syllogisms
• Blood relations
• Logical sequences and matching
• Calendars and clocks
• Analogies
• Series
• Seating arrangement

CLAT UG 2021 Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques

Short collections of facts or propositions, textual or diagrammatic or pictorial, graphical representation of numerical information will be included in the CLAT 2021 Quantitative Techniques Syllabus. Following that, a series of questions will be asked. Here are some key subjects for CLAT UG 2021 Quantitative Techniques.

Candidates must be able to extract information from supplied texts, representations, and graphs, as well as perform mathematical operations on the data. The questions will be based on the following:

• Taking information from passages, graphs, or other representations and deducing and inferring from it, as well as altering it
• Different Class X mathematical procedures, such as ratios, proportions, mensuration, basic algebra, and statistical estimate, are applied to the provided data.

Study guide

CLAT math Syllabus preparation, like logical thinking, will need a lot of practice. Candidates should solve prior year exams to have a sense of the sorts of questions that will be asked in this section. Candidates should read the books listed below to understand fundamental mathematical operations in the meantime.

• RS Aggarwal's Quantitative Aptitude
• Numerical Ability in Elementary Mathematics
• NCERT Textbook for Class 10

Important topics to be covered

Candidates should try to improve their numerical skills by practising questions from the following topics.

• Ratios and proportions,
• Basic algebra,
• Mensuration
• Statistical estimation
• Algebra

CLAT 2021 PG Exam Syllabus

The Objective and Descriptive Portions of the PG-CLAT 2021 will be split into two sections.

The paragraphs in the Objective part will be followed by a series of questions asking the candidate to:

• Read and understand the problems raised in the passage. This might also contain any arguments or points of view mentioned in the paragraph.
• Summarise the passage.
• Apply your legal understanding to the passage.
• Be aware of the problems raised in the text, as well as the legal issues and facts surrounding it and the legislation or judgment from which it was derived.

Candidates will be asked to compose essays and answer two questions from a set of questions in the descriptive part. Each essay must be no more than 800 words long. These questions will put your knowledge to the test:

• Ability to frame a response and properly state the reasons and points of view before concluding.
• Understanding of the factual, legal, and philosophical concerns raised by the inquiry.

CLAT LLM Syllabus 2021

The CLAT LLM program comprises key LLB courses at the postgraduate level (3-year LLB and 5-year LLB). The subjects covered in the curriculum are listed below.

CLAT LLM Question Pattern 2021 - Test structure

There will be two components to the CLAT LLM: Objective and Descriptive. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions in the objective portion, each worth one mark. The descriptive portion, on the other hand, aims to assess the candidates' writing abilities. As a result, applicants will be asked to write two 800-word essays on assigned subjects in this part. Each essay will be worth a total of 25

points.

CLAT LLM Question Pattern (Old) - With no Descriptive Section

CLAT LLM was performed without a descriptive section in the final two secessions (2020 and 2021). Because of the issues presented by COVID-19, the description part was removed. There was just one portion of the CLAT LLM, which consisted of 120 objective questions. Below is the test structure for the previous pattern.

FAQs

1. What are the topics included in CLAT UG syllabus?

English language, mathematics, legal aptitude, logical thinking, and general knowledge and current events were all covered in the CLAT UG course.

2. Will there be any negative marking in CLAT 2021?

Yes, in CLAT 2021, a negative marking of 0.25 points will be applied for each wrong answer. Unanswered inquiries, on the other hand, will not be penalized.

3. Is the syllabus of CLAT vast?

A period of at least 6 - 12 months is necessary to properly finish the CLAT course. It also relies on your learning style and prior topic expertise.

4. Which topics should I cover for CLAT General Knowledge and Current Affairs section?

CLAT's General Knowledge and Current Affairs area is extensive, covering a wide range of topics. Current events in the fields of economics, science, technology, sports, people and places, static GK and current events, and books and authors are just a few of the themes that should not be overlooked.

5. What should I prepare for CLAT English Language section?

You must prepare the following topics for the CLAT's English Language section: Antonyms, Synonyms, Analogies, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Rearrangement of Sentence in Paragraph, Rearrangement of Words in Sentence, Fill in the Blanks, Common Errors, Spotting Errors, Inappropriate Word Use and Spelling Mistakes (English Usage), Use of Correct Word,