CLAT 2022 Analysis: Difficulty level, Questions Asked, Expected Cut Off
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 11th, 2023
CLAT Analysis 2022 was held on 19th June 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The CLAT 2022 Paper Analysis discusses in detail the difficulty level of the CLAT Exam, Good Attempts, Questions Asked, and Expected cut-off. As per the CLAT 2022 Analysis given by the BYJU’S Exam Prep Experts, the overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate which is similar to last year’s paper.
The CLAT 2022 paper was conducted in an offline mode. Candidates can also download the CLAT 2022 question paper along with the answer key. It is important to go through the detailed CLAT 2022 analysis to have a better idea of the level of the exam and the expected cutoff.
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Candidates aspiring for admission into any of the 22 NLUs must ace the CLAT 2022. In the given article, we will be covering the following:
- Important Highlights
- CLAT 2022 Exam Pattern
- CLAT 2022 Difficulty Level
- CLAT 2022 Analysis- section-wise
- Expected CLAT Cutoff 2022
CLAT 2022 Analysis
CLAT 2022 Analysis was conducted on 19th June 2022 on the BYJU’S Exam Prep App. The following table gives an overview of the the CLAT 2022 Analysis:
|
Lengthy Section |
English Language |
|
Easiest Section |
Quantitative Techniques |
|
Total Number of Questions |
150 |
|
Total Marks |
150 |
Candidates attempting the CLAT 2022 question paper need to have an overview of the exam. Check the details given below to have a better understanding of the exam:
- The total questions in CLAT 2022 were 150
- The CLAT 2022 exam pattern remained the same as compared to CLAT 2021
- The total duration of the exam is 2 hours
- The CLAT 2022 exam will be held in 1 slot- 2 PM – 4 PM
CLAT Exam Analysis 2022: Questions Asked
The candidates had to solve 150 questions in 120 minutes. All the questions were MCQ-based.
|
Name of the Section |
Number of Questions |
|
English Language |
30 |
|
Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
35 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
40 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
30 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
15 |
|
Total |
150 |
Note:
- Each correct answer will be awarded +1 mark
- Each incorrect answer will be penalized with -0.25 mark
CLAT Analysis 2022: Total Number of Passages
Candidates can check the total number of passages asked in the CLAT 2022 exam below.
|
Sections |
Total no. of passage/sets |
|
English Language |
6 |
|
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge |
7 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
8 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
6 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
3 |
Sectional CLAT 2022 Analysis
The CLAT 2022 exam section-wise analysis is given below:
CLAT 2022 Analysis: English Language
As per the CLAT 2022 Analysis of the English Language section, the difficulty level was Moderate but lengthy. The English Language consisted of 30 questions. There were no questions on Grammar. Vocab tested a broader horizon – not just synonyms/antonyms. The English Language section consisted of 6 RC passages. The Passages were lengthy and some options were closerChoosing the passages mattered. The RC Passages were on the following topics:
|
Reading Comprehension |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|
Narrative |
5 |
Easy |
|
Cryptocurrencies |
5 |
Easy |
|
Public Speaking |
5 |
Easy & Interesting |
|
Modern Animal Rights |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Creativity Honored Posthumously |
5 |
Easy |
|
Role of Fossil Fuels on Geopolitical Order |
5 |
Moderate |
CLAT 2022 Analysis: Current Affairs, including General Knowledge
As per the CLAT Analysis 2022, the Current Affairs section consisted of 35 Questions. The difficulty level of the Current Affairs including General Knowledge was Easy-Moderate. Current Affairs dominated this section with 20 questions. The segregation of this section is given below:
|
Sections |
Number of Questions |
|
Current Affairs |
20 |
|
Static GK |
15 |
|
Total |
35 |
The GK Topics included the following:
- Union Budget – DRONE Shakti
- ISRO & Communication Satellite
- SAGAR Initiatives
- Russia-Ukraine War
- AFSPA
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Green Technology
CLAT 2022 Analysis: Legal Reasoning
As per the CLAT Analysis 2022, the Legal Reasoning consisted of 40 Questions. The difficulty level of the Legal Reasoning section was Moderate. The Legal Reasoning consisted of 8 passages on the following topics:
|
Passages |
Questions |
|
Criminal Law (Bigamy) |
5 |
|
Monism & Dualism (International Law) |
5 |
|
Special Marriage Act (Misc.) |
5 |
|
Voidable Contract |
5 |
|
Fundamental Rights |
10 |
|
Constitutional Writ |
5 |
|
Environmental |
5 |
CLAT 2022 Analysis: Logical Reasoning
As per the CLAT 2022 Analysis, the Logical Reasoning section consisted of 30 questions. The CLAT 2022, level of difficulty of Logical Reasoning was Moderate similar to last year’s.There were 6 passages in the Logical Reasoning Section. The topic-wise breakup is given below:
|
Passages |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|
COVID & Online Education |
5 |
Easy |
|
POCSO & Age of Consent |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Negative Impact of College Education System |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Biodiversity (Global Biodiversity Framework) |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Creativity in Humour & its impact |
5 |
Moderate |
|
India’s reliance on Fossil Fuel |
5 |
Moderate |
CLAT 2022 Analysis: Quantitative Techniques
As per the CLAT 2022, Paper Analysis of Quantitative Techniques section consisted of 15 questions. The CLAT 2022 difficulty level of the Quantitative Section was Easy. However, the difficulty level of the Quantitative Techniques section of CLAT 2021 was Moderate- Difficult. There were 3 DI sets consisting of 5 questions each. The topic-wise breakup of the the section is given below:
|
DI Set |
Topic |
LOD |
|
DI Set 1 |
Percentage |
Easy- Moderate |
|
DI Set 2 |
Percentage |
Easy |
|
DI Set 3 |
Percentage + Ratio |
Easy |
Expected CLAT Cutoff 2022
The expected cutoff CLAT 2022 is the minimum score that is required by the candidate to get admission into the college accepting CLAT scores. The expected CLAT Cutoff 2022 is given below
|
Cut-offs for NLUs |
Expected Cut-offs (Gen.) |
Expected Cut-offs (SC/ST) |
|
For top 3 NLU’s |
95+ |
86+ |
|
For top 10 NLU’s |
87+ |
80+ |
|
For at least 1 NLU |
80+ |
72+ |
CLAT 2022 Question Paper Analysis: Good Attempts
As per the CLAT Exam Analysis 2022 and review shared by the students who have appeared in the exam, reasonable attempts are given below:
|
Sections |
Good Attempts |
|
English Language |
22-23 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
20-21 |
|
Legal Reasoning |
27-28 |
|
Current Affairs including General Knowledge |
26-27 |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
11-12 |
|
Total |
106+ |
CLAT 2022 Detailed LIVE Analysis Schedule
Candidates can check the Detailed LIVE Analysis schedule given below:
| Date | Day | Time | Faculty | Session Name | Session Link |
| 19-June-2022 | Sun | 6:00 PM | Srinivas & Nivedita |
CLAT 2022 Analysis | Click Here |
| 19-June-2022 | Sun | 7:15 PM | Srinivas Akkapeddi | CLAT 2022 Section Wise Analysis- Quant | Click Here |
| 19-June-2022 | Sun | 8:00 PM | Nivedita Raje | CLAT 2022 Section Wise Analysis- Legal Aptitude | Click Here |
| 19-June-2022 | Sun | 9:00 PM | Abhimanyu Rajpurohit | CLAT 2022 Section Wise Analysis- Current Affairs | Click Here |
| 19-June-2022 | Sun | 10:00 PM | Krishnendu Dutta | CLAT 2022 Section Wise Analysis- English & Critical Reasoning | Click Here |
| Important CLAT Topics | |
| CLAT Result | CLAT Question Paper |
| Top Law Colleges in India | CLAT Application Form |
| CLAT Eligibility Criteria | CLAT Cut-Off |
| CLAT Exam Pattern | CLAT Books |
| CLAT Answer Key | CLAT Syllabus |
