The CLAT PG 2025 is designed to assess candidates’ comprehension, legal aptitude, and reasoning abilities. The exam will focus on extracting legal principles from passages, applying them to fact situations, and analyzing legal arguments. Below is a detailed syllabus breakdown with subject-wise weightage.
CLAT PG 2025: Exam Overview
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 120 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer |
| Question Format | Passage-Based MCQs |
| Subjects Covered | Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Family Law, Torts, Contract Law, International Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Company Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Other Important Laws |
CLAT PG 2025 Syllabus Breakdown
| Subject | Description | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Questions based on legal principles and interpretations of the Indian Constitution. | Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Judiciary, Federalism, Amendments, Landmark Cases |
| Jurisprudence | Legal theories and philosophy-based questions. | Schools of Jurisprudence, Rights & Duties, Precedents, Law & Morality |
| Administrative Law | Legal control over administrative actions. | Delegated Legislation, Judicial Review, Tribunals, Administrative Discretion |
| Family Law | Laws related to marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance. | Hindu & Muslim Personal Laws, Maintenance, Adoption, Guardianship |
| Law of Torts | Civil wrongs and liabilities under tort law. | Negligence, Defamation, Strict & Absolute Liability, Consumer Protection |
| Law of Contracts | Questions on contractual obligations and agreements. | Offer & Acceptance, Consideration, Breach, Indemnity, Guarantee, Specific & General Contracts |
| Criminal Law | Concepts from IPC, CrPC, and evidence law. | General Principles of Criminal Law, Offenses against the Human Body & Property, Defenses in Criminal Law |
| International Law | Questions on treaties, global legal principles, and international organizations. | Public & Private International Law, UN, ICJ, WTO, International Humanitarian Law |
| Environmental Law | Legal provisions for environmental protection. | Environmental Protection Act, Wildlife Protection, Sustainable Development, Polluter Pays Principle |
| Company Law | Corporate regulations and governance. | Companies Act 2013, Incorporation, Directors, Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Intellectual Property Law | Rights related to patents, trademarks, and copyrights. | Patents Act, Copyright Act, Trademark Act, GI & Design Protection |
| Miscellaneous Laws | Other important legal areas that may appear in the exam. | Arbitration, Labour Law, Taxation Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights Law |
How to Prepare for CLAT PG 2025?
📌 Official Sample Papers – Practice CLAT Consortium’s sample papers.
📌 Previous Year Papers – Solve past papers to understand question trends.
📌 Legal News & Journals – Stay updated with legal developments through Live Law, SCC Online, The Hindu.
📌 Case Law Summaries – Revise landmark judgments affecting different legal domains.
Preparation Tips:
✅ Master Constitutional & Jurisprudence Concepts – These subjects carry the highest weightage.
✅ Focus on Comprehension-Based Learning – Read judgments and legal articles to improve analytical skills.
✅ Enhance Legal Reasoning & Application Skills – Practice applying legal principles to factual situations.
✅ Time Management – Solve mock tests under exam conditions to improve speed & accuracy.
