CLAT Exam Syllabus 2024:Section Wise Syllabus, Recommended Books

The CLAT Syllabus for 2024  covers five subjects for the UG exam. These subjects include the English Language, GK, and Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, and Legal Reasoning. To excel in the upcoming CLAT exam, candidates must familiarise themselves with the latest CLAT Subjects. 

To check your exam readiness, we have provided a detailed section-wise CLAT syllabus. By understanding the requirements of each section, candidates can align their preparation strategies and increase their chances of success in the CLAT examination.

Components	Details Released by
Released by	Consortium of NLUs
Availability	Official Website of CLAT
Question Type	Passage based MCQ type questions
Total Questions asked in CLAT Syllabus	150
Sections in CLAT Syllabus 2024	CLAT UG Syllabus: 5 Sections CLAT PG Syllabus: Constitutional Law, Other Law Subjects

CLAT Exam Syllabus 2024 Updates

For candidates preparing for CLAT 2024, staying updated with the latest official updates is important. Since the paper pattern has changed, the total number of questions reduced to 120-150 from the previous 200. The time duration remains at 120 minutes. Thus, it shows the need for time management. The 2022 exam introduced a comprehensive format, focusing on passage-based questions. Expecting a continuation of this trend, candidates can predict 3-4 MCQs from each passage.

It’s important to understand the distinction between CLAT UG and CLAT PG syllabi, as they differ significantly. Aspirants should review the details of both syllabi before starting their preparation. 

CLAT UG 2024 Detailed Syllabus 

CLAT UG 2024 syllabus includes English Including Comprehension (EIC) with passages testing comprehension and reasoning, Current Affairs including General Knowledge covering national and international news, Legal Reasoning on legal principles, Logical Reasoning assessing logical skills, and Quantitative Techniques focusing on applying mathematical concepts.

Subjects	No. of Qs
English Language	28-32 questions
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge	35-39 questions
Legal Reasoning	35-39 questions
Logical Reasoning	28-32 questions
Quantitative Techniques	13-17 questions

English Including Comprehension 

• This section focuses on comprehension and reasoning skills with passages of 350-500 words.
• It includes fictional or non-fictional content, testing central theme understanding, drawing inferences, summarizing, and language usage. 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

• Passages of around 450 words cover national and international news, historical events, and general knowledge. 
• Questions (3-5 per passage) include topics like National and International Affairs, Schemes, Science and Technology, Summits and conferences, Sports, Awards and honours, Arts and culture, and Important Historical Events.

Legal Reasoning

• Passage-based questions (350-500 words) cover Supreme Court judgments, recent acts, and legal principles. 
• Topics include contract law, criminal law, tort law, constitutional law, legal general knowledge, and international treaties. 

Logical Reasoning

• Short passages (around 300 words) assess logical reasoning abilities, verbal reasoning, argument recognition, and inference. 
• Question types include syllogism, statement & assumption, course of action, arguments, cause & effect, and inference. 

Quantitative Techniques

• Renamed from ‘Elementary Mathematics,’ this section focuses on applying mathematical techniques. 
• Questions are based on passages, graphs, or representations including charts, bar graphs, line graphs, table charts, and mixed graphs. 

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Best Preparation Books For CLAT Exam Syllabus 

Top CLAT preparation books include :

Subjects	Best Books
Legal Research and Publications	LexisNexis
Current Affairs and General Knowledge	Manorama Year Book
Reasoning and Logical Ability	Analytical and Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Indian Polity and Governance	India Year Book
Vocabulary Building	Word Power Made Easy
Verbal Reasoning	Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
Legal Publications and Resources	Butterworths

Section Wise Tips To Cover CLAT Exam Syllabus

Here we have mentioned the section-wise tips to cover the syllabus and judge your performance in each segment:

English Language

• Build vocabulary through reading. Use flashcards to learn new words.
• Brush up grammar rules including tenses, clauses, and parts of speech.
• Regularly practice reading comprehension passages.

Legal Reasoning

• Study basic legal concepts, maxims, and landmark judgments.
• Solve previous years’ questions to sharpen analytical thinking.
• Understand legal case scenarios and developments.

Logical Reasoning

• Practice critical reasoning questions and types of arguments.
• Practice seating arrangements, puzzles, and sequence-based questions.

Quantitative Techniques

• Review math concepts – arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
• Attempt diverse problem types to build speed and accuracy.
• Make formula sheets and learn shortcut methods.

General Knowledge

• Read newspapers, and magazines for current affairs awareness.
• Make concise notes of important events and facts.

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