CLAT 2026 Syllabus: How Difficult is the Maths in CLAT?

CLAT 2026 Syllabus: How Difficult is the Maths in CLAT?

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Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 25 Mar 2025, 04:19 PM IST

The mathematics section in CLAT has the least weight but can turn out to be a game-changer for candidates. The mere presence of maths can make several aspirants nervous about their prospects in CLAT 2026. However, is the CLAT maths syllabus difficult? Read on to find out how difficult is mathematics in CLAT and know what are the important topics and some useful preparation tips.

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  1. CLAT Maths Syllabus 2026 Overview
  2. How Difficult is the Mathematics Section in CLAT 2026?
  3. Preparation Tips for CLAT Quantitative Techniques
CLAT 2026 Syllabus: How Difficult is the Maths in CLAT?
CLAT 2026 Syllabus: How Difficult is the Maths in CLAT?

CLAT Maths Syllabus 2026 Overview

The quantitative techniques section carries 10% weight in the Common Law Admission Test. It has the least weight among the five sections in the CLAT syllabus. As with other sections, the CLAT mathematics section will have multiple-choice questions based on comprehension passages.

The questions in the CLAT quantitative techniques section require the candidates to work with the numerical data provided in the passages by applying mathematical operations and come up with the answer.

CLAT Maths Snapshot

Particulars

Details

Total weightage

10%

Type of questions asked

Questions based on facts or propositions, graphs, or other textual, pictorial, or diagrammatic representations of numerical information

Number of questions

10-14

Number of passages

2-3

Standard of questions

Class 10th

Important topics

How Difficult is the Mathematics Section in CLAT 2026?

The maximum difficulty level of mathematics section in CLAT is of class 10 level as candidates from any subject stream are allowed to appear for the exam. The actual analysis of past years’ CLAT question papers shows that the mathematics in CLAT consists of very basic questions that mostly test the candidates’ arithmetic skills.

Candidates have to perform only basic calculations such as calculating percentages, ratios, and arithmetic operations to answer the questions. Experts also say that the difficulty level of CLAT maths is much lesser than class 10th level.

It means that with proper preparation candidates from any stream irrespective of whether they are from a mathematics background or not will be able to perform well in the CLAT quantitative techniques section

Preparation Tips for CLAT Quantitative Techniques

Given below are a few preparation tips for the mathematics section in CLAT-

  • Refer to good books on CLAT mathematics to improve understanding of underlying mathematical concepts

  • Since maths is a practical subject, continuous practice by solving problems will improve speed and build comfort and familiarity with the underlying concepts.

  • Develop a reading habit to improve reading and comprehension skills as the mathematics section will have MCQs that are based on underlying passages of text.

  • Practice with CLAT sample papers to assess one’s level of preparation and formulate a preparation strategy that addresses one’s weak points and improves upon strengths.

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Hello,

No, you are not elligible to appear for the CLAT exam while in Class 11, as the elligiblity criteria require you to be in or have completed Class 12 . However, you can start preparing for the exam now.

  • Understand the CLAT Exam pattern.
  • Analyze your performance by taking practice tests.
  • Develop a study schedule that balances your schoolwork and CLAT preparation.

You can get the CLAT Exam practice tests by following this link:

https://law.careers360.com/articles/free-clat-practice-test

Hello,

Yes, if a student is from Telangana, they can apply for a reserved seat in CLAT only if they belong to a reserved category such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD, as per the rules of CLAT and the participating National Law Universities (NLUs).

However, please note:

  • CLAT does not have a separate “Telangana state quota.”

  • Reservation is given based on category , not on the state, except in some NLUs that offer domicile (state) reservation for their own state students.

So, if you are from Telangana, you can:

  • Apply under your category reservation (like SC/ST/OBC/EWS) .

  • And you may get Telangana domicile reservation only in those NLUs that are located in Telangana (for example, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad ).

Hope it helps !

Hi Dear Candidate!!

For VITEEE (VIT Engineering Admission), a safe zone generally means scoring around 110–120 out of 125 or securing a rank under 25,000 for most B.Tech branches at VIT Vellore. Other campuses like Chennai, Bhopal, or Amaravati may have slightly lower cutoffs, around ranks 25,000–40,000, depending on the branch. Highly competitive branches like Computer Science or Electronics usually require higher scores, while less competitive branches may have slightly lower requirements.

For CLAT (National Law University Admission), a safe score for top NLUs such as NLU Delhi, Bangalore, or Hyderabad is around 140–145 out of 150 for General category students. Mid-tier NLUs usually require scores in the 120–135 range. Keep in mind that category-wise variations and yearly fluctuations in applicants can slightly change the cutoffs, so aiming higher than these predicted scores is always recommended to ensure a seat.

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For CLAT PG 2026 application :

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Signature: JPEG/JPG, 140x60 pixels, 10–20 KB, sign on white paper with black ink, must match exam documents.

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Hi dear candidate,

On our official website, you can find various study material EBooks and Sample Papers that can help you prepare better that you can download for free.

Kindly refer to the link attached below:

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CLAT Study Material 2026 PDF - Books, Mock Test, Question Papers

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