CLAT PG
Plutus Law / CLAT PG
CLAT PG - Common Law Admission Test (LLM)
The CLAT PG (LLM) program is divided into two parts:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subjective (Descriptive) Questions
Exam Structure
Here is the CLAT PG Exam Structure in a table format :
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks (1 mark each) |
| Descriptive (Essay-Type Questions) | 2 Questions | 50 Marks (25 marks each) |
- Candidates must secure at least 40% marks (35% for SC, ST & PWD) in the MCQ section to qualify for the evaluation of their descriptive answers.
- If a candidate scores below 40% in the MCQ section, their subjective part will not be evaluated, leading to disqualification.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the MCQ section.
- There is no negative marking in the subjective section.
Changes in CLAT PG Pattern (Since 2021)
- The pattern has shifted towards a reading-based format.
- Questions in the Legal Reasoning section are now passage-based.
- Strong reading comprehension skills are essential for scoring well.
CLAT PG Exam Syllabus
1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs – 100 Questions)
This section covers foundational knowledge of various law subjects, including:
- Constitutional Law (Heavy Emphasis)
- Tax Law
- Business Law
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Labour Law
- Administrative Law
- Bare Acts of Respective State Laws
2. Subjective (Essay-Type) Questions (2 Questions – 25 Marks Each)
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- Candidates must write two essay-type answers on contemporary legal topics.
Preparation Guide for CLAT PG (LLM)
Key Areas to Cover
✅ Notes on Supreme Court Judgments
✅ Important Current Judgments Published in Newspapers (e.g., Maratha Reservation Case)
✅ Judgment Analysis (Understanding the Verdicts & Legal Reasoning)
✅ Doctrines or Theories Discussed in Judgments
✅ Meaning of Legal Maxims Used in Judgments
✅ Creating a Mind Map of Important Judgments
✅ Skimming Through Important Case Laws
✅ Making Personalized Notes from Legal Research
