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CLAT Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Key and Solutions; Download PDF

Shreya Gupta

Jun 23, 2026

CLAT Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys and Detailed Solutions are available here for both UG and PG programs in PDF format. As per the latest update from the Consortium of NLUs, CLAT exam will now include 120 questions instead of 150, to be completed within a duration of 2 hours.

CLAT 2026 UG Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2026 PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2025 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2024 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2024 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2023 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2022 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2022 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2021 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2021 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2020 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2020 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2019 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2019 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2018 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2018 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2017 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

Download: CLAT 2017 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CLAT 2016 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs

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CLAT 2016 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (May 08, 2016) Download PDF

Download: CLAT 2016 UG & PG Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

Feature Details
Mode of Exam Offline (Pen & Paper)
Duration 2 Hours
Total Questions 120 MCQs
Total Marks 120
Marking Scheme +1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking -0.25 for each wrong answer

CLAT Section-wise Distribution

Section Approx. Questions Weightage
English Language 22–26 20%
Current Affairs & GK 28–32 25%
Legal Reasoning 28–32 25%
Logical Reasoning 22–26 20%
Quantitative Techniques 10–14 10%

Cracking the CLAT examination marks the beginning of a structured legal education journey through admission to prestigious National Law Universities and other participating institutions. Once results are declared, candidates move into the counselling and seat allotment process based on merit and preferences. The outcome transforms preparation efforts into tangible academic opportunities. CLAT success, therefore, serves as a gateway to long-term professional growth in the legal sector.

CMAT FAQs

Ques: Can I appear for CMAT multiple times in my academic career?

Ans: Yes, there is no restriction on the number of CMAT attempts. Candidates can appear every year as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. Multiple attempts often help improve scores and percentile.

Ques: Does CMAT have sectional cut-offs like some MBA entrance exams?

Ans: CMAT usually does not prescribe sectional cut-offs at the exam level. However, individual colleges may establish their own sectional or overall percentile requirements during admissions.

Ques: Is negative marking applicable for unanswered questions in CMAT?

Ans: No, unanswered questions do not attract any penalty. Negative marking is applied only to incorrect

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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