CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
Common Law Admission Test Syllabus
the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025, which is used for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs across various National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. The syllabus for CLAT 2025 is divided into sections based on the areas of law and general knowledge assessed in the exam.
CLAT Syllabus for UG (Undergraduate) Programs
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence correction, Synonyms/Antonyms, Critical reasoning. |
| Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | Current events (national and international), History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General science, Sports, Art and culture, Environment, etc. |
| Legal Reasoning | Legal principles and reasoning, Case-based questions, Legal maxims, Constitutional law, Contracts, Torts, Criminal law, etc. |
| Logical Reasoning | Logical sequencing, Analytical reasoning, Pattern recognition, Puzzles, Deductive and inductive reasoning. |
| Quantitative Techniques | Elementary mathematics, Data interpretation, Basic arithmetic (percentages, ratios, averages), Simple graphs, and Tables. |
CLAT Syllabus for PG (Postgraduate) Programs
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Structure of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Amendments, Federal structure, Judiciary, and more. |
| Jurisprudence | Legal philosophy, Legal principles and theories, Schools of law (Natural law, Positive law, etc.), Legal reasoning, Rights and duties, etc. |
| Other Law Subjects | Contract Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Family Law, International Law, Labour and Industrial Law, Environmental Law, Property Law, etc. |
| Current Affairs and General Knowledge | Similar to UG syllabus, with an emphasis on national and international legal developments, major legal cases, and judgments. |
Key Points to Remember:
- UG Exam focuses on English, Current Affairs/General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
- PG Exam focuses on Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and other major law subjects, along with current legal affairs.
- Candidates must thoroughly study the relevant topics from their academic background as well as stay updated with current affairs, particularly legal developments.
This breakdown will help candidates preparing for CLAT 2025 to understand the syllabus and organize their study material accordingly.
