CLAT 2025 Answer Key Released: Key Details and How to Download

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has published the answer key for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 4 PM. Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key from the official website at [consortiumofnlus.ac.in](https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in). Here’s everything you need to know.

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 Important Dates and Objection Window

• Answer Key Release Date: December 2, 2024, at 4 PM
• Objection Window: December 2, 2024, 4 PM to December 3, 2024, 4 PM
• Objection Fee: ₹1,000 per objection (refundable if valid objections are upheld)

 Steps to Download CLAT Answer Key 2025

1. Visit the official website at [consortiumofnlus.ac.in](https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in).
2. Click on the “CLAT 2025” tab on the homepage.
3. Find and select the link to download the CLAT 2025 answer key.
4. Log in using your registered credentials.
5. Review and download the answer key.
6. Save it for future reference or take a printout.

 How to Raise Objections to CLAT 2025 Answer Key

To challenge the answer key, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your CLAT account at [https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2025/](https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2025/).
2. Select the “Submit Objections” option.
3. Click on “Submit Objection.”
4. Choose your question booklet set and specify the type of objection (“About the Answer Key” or “About the Question”).
5. Enter the question number, provide the objection details, and submit.
6. Complete the payment process to finalize your objection.

Refunds for valid objections will be processed to the original payment account. Requests for refunds to alternate accounts will not be entertained.

 CLAT 2025 Exam Highlights

• Exam Date: December 1, 2024
• Timing: 2 PM to 4 PM (2 PM to 4:40 PM for PwD candidates)
• Centers: Conducted seamlessly across 141 centers in 25 states and 4 Union Territories
• Participation Rate:
•        Undergraduate: 96.36%
•        Postgraduate: 92.13%

 CLAT 2025 Exam Analysis

The CLAT 2025 paper was easier compared to previous years, maintaining the same pattern as 2024. The exam consisted of 120 questions divided across five sections, to be completed in two hours. Below is a detailed section-wise breakdown:

 Section-Wise Analysis

Section	Difficulty Level	Total Questions	Good Attempts	Expected Score
English Language	Easy to Moderate	24	20-23	20-21
Current Affairs including General Knowledge	Moderate	28	25-26	20-22
Legal Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	32	30-32	30-32
Logical Reasoning	Moderate to Difficult	24	15-18	15
Quantitative Techniques	Moderate	12	8-9	7-8
Overall	Moderate	120	105+	95-100+

Section Highlights

• English Language: Focused on contextual questions with passages like “How to Improve Your Life.” Most questions were direct, making this section highly scoring.
• Current Affairs & General Knowledge: Topics included Article 370, Civil Disobedience, Shakti Scheme, and the Olympics. While some questions could be derived from passages, others required solid preparation.
• Legal Reasoning: Covered areas like contracts, right to privacy, and constitutional amendments. This section required a mix of legal and factual reasoning.
• Logical Reasoning: Included Analytical and Critical Reasoning. Noteworthy was a seating arrangement question, which was a deviation from prior years.
• Quantitative Techniques: Time-consuming but solvable. Topics included dearness allowance, time, and percentage calculations.

 Expected Cut-offs

Factors Influencing Cut-offs

1. Difficulty Level: Easier papers tend to have higher cut-offs.
2. Number of Test-Takers: Increased participation can make the competition more intense.
3. Seat Availability: Higher availability may slightly lower cut-offs.
4. Category Reservations: Reserved categories usually have lower cut-offs.

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