The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key for CLAT 2025. Aspirants can now check their responses against the answer key and estimate their scores. The examination was conducted on December 1, 2024 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM). Both Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) provisional answer keys are available on the Consortium's official website.
How to Download the CLAT 2025 Answer Key
- Visit the Official Website: Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Find the Answer Key Section: Click on the CLAT Answer Key 2025 tab on the homepage.
- Select Course: Choose UG or PG Answer Key.
- Login: Enter your Registration ID and Password.
- Download and Save: Access the PDF and save it for reference.
Objection Submission Process
Candidates who identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key or question paper can raise objections as follows:
Key Dates:
- Objection Portal Opens: December 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM
- Objection Portal Closes: December 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Steps to Raise Objections:
- Login: Visit the official website and log in using your registration ID and password.
- Access Objections Section: Click on the Submit Objections button.
- Select Set and Type: Choose your Question Booklet Set (A, B, C, or D) and the Type of Objection (Answer Key/Question Issue).
- Detail the Objection: Specify the question number and provide evidence supporting your claim.
- Pay the Fee: Submit ₹1,000 per question via the online payment gateway.
- Note: The fee will be refunded for valid objections upheld by the consortium.
Important Instructions:
- Ensure objections match the question numbers in your specific question booklet set.
- Incorrect submissions (wrong question set or method) will not be entertained.
- Objections via email, calls, or support tickets are not accepted.
Question Booklet and Answer Key Details
The provisional keys and question booklets are released in four sets for both UG and PG programs:
- UG Sets: Series A (*), B (^), C (O), D (#)
- PG Sets: Series A (*), B (^), C (O), D (#)
The Undergraduate Question Paper comprised 120 questions with a total score of 120 marks, while the Postgraduate Question Paper followed its own structure.
Marking Scheme for Score Calculation
Candidates can calculate their estimated scores using the marking scheme below:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 marks
- Unanswered Question: 0 marks
Example Table for Scoring Calculation:
| Category | Number of Questions | Marking Rule | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct Answers | 85 | 85×1 | 85 |
| Incorrect Answers | 10 | 10×−0.25 | -2.5 |
| Final Score | — | 85−2.5 | 82.5 |
Key Deadlines
| Event | Date | Time |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | December 2, 2024 | 12:00 PM |
| Objection Portal Opens | December 2, 2024 | 4:00 PM |
| Objection Portal Closes | December 3, 2024 | 4:00 PM |
Important Notes for Candidates
- Validity of Objections: Only objections with sufficient proof and aligned with the proper question booklet series will be considered.
- Final Answer Key Release: After reviewing objections, the final answer key will be published, which will determine the official results.
For further updates, candidates should frequently check the official website of the Consortium of NLUs or refer to the appended provisional answer key PDF.
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