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Before you begin your LLM entrance preparation, you must understand the CLAT PG exam pattern clearly. It\u2019s not just about what you study; it\u2019s about how questions are asked and how you manage those 120 minutes wisely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CLAT PG paper pattern consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. Conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, this postgraduate test assesses your conceptual understanding of core law subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and Contract Law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing the exam pattern of CLAT PG, marking scheme, and subject weightage will help you plan smarter, avoid surprises, and score higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLAT PG Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the exam pattern of CLAT PG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Questions<\/td>120<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/td>120<\/td><\/tr>
Marking Scheme<\/td>+1 for each correct answer
\u22120.25 for each wrong answer<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/td>2 Hours (120 minutes)<\/td><\/tr>
Language<\/td>English<\/td><\/tr>
Types of Questions<\/td>Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Exam<\/td>Offline (Pen and Paper)<\/td><\/tr>
Sections \/ Areas Covered<\/td>Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Contract, Torts, Administrative Law, Family Law, Corporate Law, International Law, IPR, Labour & Environmental Law<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CLAT PG Exam Pattern: Sections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CLAT PG paper pattern follows these sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/strong><\/td>Subjects Covered<\/strong><\/td>Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Constitutional Law<\/td>Fundamental rights, amendments, landmark judgments<\/td>20%<\/td><\/tr>
Jurisprudence<\/td>Legal theories, justice, rights, legal reasoning<\/td>10\u201312%<\/td><\/tr>
Criminal Law<\/td>IPC, CrPC, general exceptions, case-based questions<\/td>10\u201312%<\/td><\/tr>
Contract & Torts<\/td>Contract formation, breach, remedies, negligence, liability<\/td>10%<\/td><\/tr>
Other Laws<\/td>Family, Administrative, IPR, Environmental, Labour, International Law<\/td>48\u201350%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most CLAT LLM exam pattern questions are conceptual and reasoning-based, so focus on understanding the law, not memorizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important resources to explore for the CLAT PG exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLAT PG All Details<\/strong><\/a><\/td>CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CLAT PG Cut Off<\/strong><\/a><\/td>CLAT PG Admit Card<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
CLAT PG Previous Year Papers<\/strong><\/a><\/td>CLAT PG Results<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CLAT PG Answer Key<\/a><\/strong><\/td>CLAT PG 2026 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CLAT PG Paper Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CLAT PG paper pattern is entirely objective, with 120 MCQs testing your legal knowledge, reasoning, and analytical skills. There are no descriptive or essay questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each question carries one mark, and there\u2019s a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers. The questions are drawn from various fields of law, including constitutional, criminal, and civil domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLAT PG Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CLAT PG marking scheme follows a simple rule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n