4 Marks Up and 2.25 Marks Down, Understanding Shift in Score in CLAT 2025 Revised Result After HC Order
The Delhi HC has ordered the Consortium of NLUs to publish the CLAT 2025 revised result within 4 weeks. The CLAT 2025 UG judgement has made revisions in 4 questions which will significantly change a candidate’s score in the CLAT 2025 revised result. The analysis of impact of the CLAT 2025 UG judgement on the result shows that a candidate’s score is likely to increase by up to 4 marks and decrease by up to 2.25 marks. In this article, let’s understand the details of this change in CLAT 2025 score.
The Consortium of NLUs is expected to start the CLAT 2025 counselling soon and publish the first CLAT 2025 merit list as per the revised result.
Four Questions Accepted by Delhi HC
The Delhi HC had taken up petitions related to 17 questions. Out of these, 4 objections have been accepted and others were rejected. While, the rejected questions will not have any impact on the score in CLAT revised result, the four questions will change the score. The details of the four questions are given below.
Objections Accepted by the Delhi HC
Q.no in Master Booklet | Details |
5 | Correct answer changed to Option C from option D |
77 | Question withdrawn as it requires prior knowledge of law and is out of syllabus. Earlier answer was option B |
115 | The option given in the answer key by the consortium is incorrect. Full marks to anyone who attempted the question correctly or incorrectly. Answer was option A which was later changed to option D |
116 | Issue with numbering of questions in Set B,C and D. Full marks for anyone who attempted the question in Set B,C, and D. No court interference in Set A |
How Score Shifts in CLAT 2025 Revised Result?
The table below shows the change in candidate’s marks for the four questions under consideration. The marks in CLAT 2025 result will shift depending on which answer they marked.
Shift in CLAT 2025 Marks After Revised Result
Q.no in Master Booklet | Marks Added | Marks Deducted |
5 | +1.25 marks if marked option C | -1.25 marks if marked option D |
77 | +0.25 marks if marked any option other than B | -1 marks if marked option B |
115 |
| No marks deducted |
116 |
| - |
Total Marks | 4 marks | 2.25 marks |
What is the Maximum Shift in CLAT 20025 Score?
As can be inferred from the table above, in the best case scenario, a candidate will see a positive shift of 4 marks. In the worst case scenario a candidate will see a negative shift of 2.25 marks.
Maximum Shift in CLAT 2025 Marks
Particulars | Details |
Maximum Positive Shift | + 4 marks |
Maximum Negative Shift | -2.25 mars |
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For CLAT, candidates should not prepare only a fixed list of questions because the examination tests conceptual understanding, reading ability and application skills.
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CLAT PG stands for Common Law Admission Test Postgraduate. CLAT PG is a national-level entrance examination for admission to LLM programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other institutions.
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If you mean CLAT eligibility for admission to 5-year LLB courses, there is no fixed CLAT score/rank that guarantees eligibility. You must first meet the basic Class 12 eligibility criteria, and admission is based on your CLAT rank, category, preferences, and counselling cut-offs.
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