
CLAT 2022 exam was conducted in offline mode on June 19, 2022. Most of the candidates reported that CLAT 2022 was moderate to difficult. Candidates appearing for CLAT 2026 can benefit from practicing CLAT previous year question papers as it will help them identify the important topics as well as their weak areas.
An analysis of the CLAT 2022 question paper is provided in this article. Candidates can also download the CLAT question paper and answer key of 2022 here.
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Candidates can check and download CLAT 2022 Question Paper PDF as well as the Answer key from the table below.
| Exam | Question Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT UG 2022 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
150 multiple-choice questions were asked in the CLAT 2022 question paper from five sections namely Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, English Language, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Each question was of 1 mark and 0.25 marks were deducted for every incorrect answer.
The detailed CLAT 2022 question paper analysis is given below:
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge | Passages: 7 Questions: 35 |
| Legal Reasoning | Passages: 8 Questions: 40 |
| English Language | Passages: 6 Questions: 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | Passages: 6 Questions: 30 |
| Quantitative Techniques. | Passages:3 Questions: 15 |
CLAT 2022 question paper was quite lengthy and was overall of moderate difficulty level. The table below provides a section-wise analysis of the CLAT 2022 Question Paper.
| Sections | Difficulty Level | Ideal Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs including General Knowledge | Easy | 29-30 |
| Legal Reasoning | Moderate to Difficult | 34-35 |
| English Language | Easy but Lengthy | 27-28 |
| Logical Reasoning | Moderate | 25-27 |
| Quantitative Techniques | Moderate to Difficult | 7-8 |
Given below is a thorough section-wise discussion of Important topics of the CLAT 2022 question paper:
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge | Questions on Space and ISRO, AFSPA, Russia-Ukraine War, Indo-China disengagement, Green Technology, CSR and Covid-19, Drone Shakti in Union Budget and SAGAR vision. |
| Legal Reasoning | Questions on Fundamental Rights, Law of Contracts, Public International Law, Hindu Marriage Act, Penal Law and Personal Law, Law of Writs and Environmental Jurisprudence. |
| English | Questions based on the understanding of the comprehension. |
| Logical Reasoning | Questions on inferences, deductions, and conclusions |
| Quantitative Techniques | Questions on Percentage, profit and loss, simplifications, income and expenditures, ratios and averages |
Ques: Is the CLAT exam very difficult to crack?
Ans: CLAT is a highly competitive exam. However, with proper preparation and strategy candidates can crack the CLAT exam with good marks.
Ques: What are the subjects of CLAT?
Ans: CLAT Syllabus 2024 includes 5 subjects namely, Legal Reasoning, English Language, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Ques: What is the CLAT application fee?
Ans: The application fee for the CLAT 2024 exam is INR 4000 for General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI and INR 3000 for SC/ST/BPL category.
Ques: What is full marks in CLAT?
Ans: The CLAT question paper is of 120 marks in total.
Ques: What is a good score in CLAT 2024?
Ans: A score above 90 can be considered good enough for admission to the top NLUs in the country.
Ques: What type of questions are asked in the CLAT exam?
Ans: Comprehension-based objective-type questions are asked in the CLAT exam.
Ques: Can I clear CLAT without coaching?
Ans: Proper guidance can help candidates crack the CLAT exam. However, not all candidates can afford to take coaching. With determination and hard work, candidates can crack CLAT without coaching as well.
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