The question paper from the 2021 CLAT exam is provided below for you to use as preparation as you gear up for the upcoming CLAT exam. Candidates must know that going through the previous year's CLAT question papers is one of the best ways to improve the overall preparation. Candidates may download the CLAT 2021 question paper via the PDF link here.
By practicing previous CLAT papers students can prepare themselves with a better overall insight into the paper pattern, question types and the level of difficulty. Candidates should get familiar with the pattern and syllabus before attempting the question paper so they can answer it accurately as much as possible. For further details regarding the CLAT 2021 Question Paper please refer to the below.
CLAT Question Paper 2021
Refer to the following to check out and download the CLAT 2021 question paper PDFs.
| year | Question Paper PDF | Answe Key |
2021 | ||
2021 (PG) |
How to Solve CLAT 2021 Question Paper Effectively
Refer to the following to learn the right way to solve question papers.
Step/Strategy | What to Do |
1. Understand the Pattern | Check sections (English, Current Affairs, Legal, Logical, Quant, total 150 Qs). |
2. Set a Time Limit | Divide 120 mins wisely (25–30 mins for Legal, 20 mins for Logical, etc.). |
3. Start with Strengths | Attempt your strong sections first to boost accuracy and confidence. |
4. Focus on Reading | Read passages quickly, spot key points, and eliminate wrong choices. |
5. Smart Guessing | If unsure, remove 2–3 wrong options and make an informed guess. |
6. Review Answers | Use the last few minutes to re-check tricky questions and avoid errors. |
Benefits of Solving CLAT PG Question Paper 2021
- You see the pattern of the exam and the marking scheme.
- You'll become familiar with the types of legal questions and passages.
- You'll understand how to manage your time and exam strategy.
- You'll do it repeatedly, practicing and increasing speed and improving accuracy.
- You'll see where you need to adjust your CLAT preparation.
- It can be used as a self-assessment tool to assess your strengths and weaknesses.
- You will reduce your exam stress and anxiety by practicing in a real test condition.
- It can improve your confidence before the exam.
CLAT Exam Pattern 2026
The following table contains CLAT 2026 exam pattern.
Parameter | Undergraduate Program | Postgraduate Program |
Qualifying Exam | The candidate must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam | The candidate must have passed the 5-year integrated or 3-year LLB exam. |
Minimum Marks | General - 45% SC/ST - 40% | General - 50% SC/ST - 45% |
Age Limit | No upper age limit has been prescribed for UG courses. | There is no upper age limit for admission to PG courses. |
Category | Undergraduate Program | Postgraduate Program |
Duration of the Exam | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline |
Types of Questions | Objective-type, comprehension-based questions | Objective-type, comprehension-based questions |
No. of Questions | 120 | 120 |
Sections | English Language, Current Affairs, including GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques | Constitutional Law, Other Law Subjects, including Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. |
Total Marks | 120 | 120 |
Marking Scheme | +1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer. | +1 mark for a correct answer. -0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer. |
