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After the Delhi High Court’s judgment on CLAT 2025 asking the consortium to revisit the CLAT results, the students now wonder if it can really impact their score and rank. Given the limited intake in the national law universities and the intense competition for these universities, one mark can have a significant impact on candidates’ ranking and admission chances in NLUs. This article discusses how and to what extent this judgment is likely to impact the CLAT results 2025, and whether the consortium would explore the possibilities of challenging it in the Supreme Court.
The judgment will have implications on your CLAT rank and counselling schedule if the consortium doesn't challenge it in the Supreme Court.
Lets try to understand the judgment and its impact in 10 points
The final answer key was challenged. Specifically, question number 14, 27, 67, 68 and 100 from SET A were challenged.
Questions Challenged from Set A | |
Question | Disputed Answers |
Question 14 | I. Answer as per provisional key:- D |
II. Answer as per Final Answer Key:-D (Sellers of Stolen Hardware) | |
III. Answer of the Petitioner-: C (Auctioneers of cheap Bags) | |
Question 37 | I. Answer as per provisional key -: D |
II. Answer as per Final Answer Key-: D | |
III. Answer of the Petitioner-: C | |
Question 67 | I. Answer as per provisional key -: B |
II. Answer as per Final Answer Key-: B (A voidable agreement) | |
III. Answer of the Petitioner-: C (A void agreement) | |
Question 68 | I. Answer as per provisional key -: C |
II. Answer as per Final Answer Key-: C (An agreement to pay 10 lakhs on getting a government job) | |
III. Answer of the Petitioner-; D (A contract with a minor who understands the terms) | |
Question 100 | I. Answer as per provisional key - B |
II. Answer as per Final Key -: D (Data inadequate) | |
III. Answer of the Petitioner-: B |
From these, on Question no 14, the court agreed with the petitioner that option C was the correct answer, so one mark will be awarded to all those who choose option C.
On Question number 100, the court directed the consortium to withdraw the question as the correct answer Sohan was not among the answer options. As per the final answer key released by the consortium, Option D, " Data Inadequate" was the correct answer. Now that the question is withdrawn, candidates who marked option D will lose one mark from their CLAT 2025 score. Candidates who marked any other option other than D will gain 0.25 marks.
All remaining objections were rejected. So the marks will be revised only for questions number 100 and 14.
Following this judgment, the Consortium has sent an email communication to candidates that the release of the first admission list which was scheduled for December 26 is likely to be delayed. Meanwhile, they are also consulting a team of senior lawyers to decide on the future course of action.
As of now, there is no clarity from the consortium on whether the result will be revised. However, in case of revision, it is likely to impact your rank
What does one mark mean: given the intense competition among students, one mark can significantly affect your rank in CLAT 2025.
If we look at the previous year's merit list, at 89 marks, the candidate got a CLAT rank of 1379, however, if added just one mark, the rank can go 1102. A difference of almost 277 rank, it can place you in an NLU of your choice.
CLAT Marks | Corresponding Rank |
89 | 1379 |
90 | 1102 |
Difference | 277 |
Since a majority of students secure below 70 marks, the previous merit lists suggest that one mark can make an impact of around 1000 rank. Let's try to understand this from last year’ example - a candidate who got 65 marks got 15532 rank, whereas, at 66 mark, another candidate got 14626 marks. This is a difference of 906 ranks and can significantly change your NLU admission chances.
CLAT Marks | Corresponding Rank |
65 | 15532 |
66 | 14626 |
Difference | 906 |
Finally, the CLAT counselling schedule is likely to be impacted. More candidates are expected to be invited for counselling and the NLU choice filling window may reopen.
Question no 100, which is likely to be removed from the final evaluation will not result in any additional marks for candidates. However, it may reduce the total marks of candidates by 1 mark if they were correct according to the final answer key of CLAT 2025. Further, candidates who got a penalty of 0.25 marks from this question get the benefit of this question removed from the question paper as it will be withdrawn for all candidates.
There is another case in Rajasthan High Court on the grievances not being addressed by the Consortium in a timely manner. The court has sought a response from the consortium on the next hearing scheduled on January 08.
On Question asked by student community
Hi dear candidate,
Both the colleges Maharaja Agrasen (MAIMS) or Gitarattan (GIBS) are affiliated to IP University and allows admission either by CLAT or IPU CET Law. Without either of these exams, your admission is NOT accepted there. You can try looking for management quota seats in these colleges if you have got good marks in 12th class.
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Hi dear candidate,
You can easily register yourself for CLAT exam by visiting the Consortium of NLUs official website and follow these steps:
Know the complete process at:
CLAT Registration 2026 (Started): Documents Required, Application Fee, Link, Steps to Apply
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Right now there is no official e-guide for CLAT 2026 released by the Consortium of NLUs. They usually provide sample questions and model papers closer to the exam, but not a complete guide at this stage.
You can still prepare using free study material available online. Many websites provide free downloadable PDFs, mock tests, and previous year papers that will help you understand the pattern and practice important topics.
If you want a structured book, there are two good options. The Oswaal CLAT & AILET guide has past year solved papers, topic-wise questions, and mock tests. The Arihant CLAT Conqueror book has more than 3000 practice questions with solutions. Both are helpful depending on whether you prefer solved papers or more practice questions.
Hello,
Here is the link where you will get CLAT Question Paper solution : CLAT 2024 Question Paper with solutions
Hope it helps !
Hello,
For your question, the answer is the examination date for the CLAT is likely Sunday, December 7, 2025. Also, for your info, the application period is began on August 1, 2025, and continues till October 31, 2025.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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