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,

While NLUs are costly, you can still pursue government-funded law education through state-funded universities and their affiliated colleges that accept CLAT scores, such as institutes like Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University.

I hope it will clear your query!!

It is always better to take the CLAT exam right after Class 12 if your goal is to build a career in law, because CLAT UG is specifically designed for admission into integrated five-year law programs like BA LLB, BCom LLB, or BBA LLB. Appearing after Class 12 saves you time, as you complete both graduation and law together in a single course. On the other hand, if you first complete graduation and then plan for law, you will not be eligible for CLAT UG but instead for CLAT PG, which is meant for admission into LLM programs. This path takes longer, because you first spend three or four years on graduation and then add another three years in an LLB program if you choose not to go for an integrated course. So, if you are already sure about pursuing law as your career, writing CLAT right after Class 12 is the smarter and time-saving option, while writing it after graduation makes sense only if you are considering higher studies in law or a shift in career later.

For CLAT, the most important topics are from  Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK, the Indian Constitution, English Language, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning. For a brief detail you can go through the following link: https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-important-topics

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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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