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CLAT 2019 Syllabus for UG Programme



CLAT (2019) Syllabus for UG Programme

·       English including comprehension.
·       General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
·       Mathematics.
·       Legal Aptitude.
·       Logical Reasoning.


English

This subject to check a candidate’s proficiency in English. This subject has three major components:-
-        Vocabulary: - it will majorly cover synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.
-        Grammar: - you will have to correct the grammatical errors in Questions, fill in the blanks with appropriate words etc.
-        Comprehension: - it will check the understanding of passage including its central theme and word meanings.

Chapter wise Important Topics

English Vocabulary

-        Synonyms.
-        Antonyms.
-        Homonyms.
-        Word Definitions.
-        Analogies.

English Proficiency

-        Idioms and Phrases.
-        One – Word Substitution.
-        Sentence Improvement & rearrangement.
-        Fill in the Blanks.
-        Subject – Verb Agreement.
-        Noun/Pronoun/Articles & Conjunction

English Usage Errors

-        Correct Spelling.
-        Grammatical Errors – tense, voice, preposition usage, speech errors.
-        Spotting Errors.
-        Inappropriate usage of words.
English Comprehension

-        Questions related to the passage provided. Read questions first and then read the passage to make it easier to point out the answers.

Mathematics

This the subject helps to understand the fundamental arithmetic skills of candidates. The level of questions is up to 10th standard.

Chapter Wise Important Topics for Mathematics in CLAT are:-

Mensuration: - Areas, Volumes
Commercial Mathematics:-Interest, Profit, loss and Discounts, Percentage, Partnership
Modern Mathematics: - Permutation & Combination Probability, Clocks & Calendars
Data Interpretation:-Graphs, Charts
Arithmetic:-Number system, H.C.F, and L.C.M, Logarithms and, Functions, Fractions and decimals, Roots and Indices, Simplification, Ratio and proportions, Time and work, Average.


General Knowledge and Current Affairs

There are Important Topics for GK & Current Affairs.

Politics:-Ancient, Medieval, Modern and World History
Geography:-Economics (Outline of Indian Economy, Five Year Plans, National Income of India, Indian Tax Structure)
Science and technology:-Environment & Ecology
General Science:-National & International burning topics
Books and Authors:-Environment
Industries:-Major Industries in India
Agriculture:-Awards and Achievements


Logical Reasoning

Statement & Assumptions:-Statement & Conclusions
Statement & Arguments:-Statement & actions
Assertion – Reason:-Syllogism
Number test:-Direction and distance test
Coding and Decoding:-Blood Relationships
Ranking:-Analogy       
            
Legal Aptitude

CLAT Syllabus for Legal Aptitude

Indian Constitution:-Indian Penal Code
Indian Contract Act:-Family Law
Law of Torts:-Legal fundamentals and terms
Legal Maxims:-Important Landmarks, Supreme Court Judgements


Question Paper Pattern for the UG Programme in CLAT – 2019.

Maximum Marks: – 200 Marks.
Duration of CLAT – 2019 Exam: - 2 – Hours
Multiple Choice Questions: - 200 Questions of one mark each.

Subject areas with weight – age:-


·       English including comprehension: – 40 Marks.
·       General Knowledge and Current Affairs: - 50 Marks.
·       Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability):- 20 Marks.
·       Legal Aptitude: - 50 Marks.
·       Logical Reasoning: - 40 Marks.

Negative Marking: - 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer.

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