CLAT Math refers to the Quantitative Techniques section of CLAT UG 2027. It has about 10–14 questions, or roughly 10% of the paper, at Class 10 level.
The Consortium sets this section as short sets of facts or propositions, or other textual representations of numerical information, followed by a series of questions. You derive information from those passages and apply Class 10 operations on it. That includes ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation.
Do not drop CLAT Math because the weight is small. Ten correct answers add 10 marks. Four wrong guesses lose 1 mark, with −0.25 negative marking. Treat this block as a short, timed set inside the 120-question, 120-minute paper.
What is asked in CLAT Math?
The Consortium names this section Quantitative Techniques. You read a short passage, table or graph, pull out the figures, and apply Class 10 operations. Official areas include ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation.
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Parameters
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CLAT Math (Quantitative Techniques) Details
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Questions
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About 10–14
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Weight
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About 10% of 120 marks
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Level
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Class 10
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Format
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Short numerical sets, then a few MCQs
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Marking
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+1 correct, −0.25 wrong, 0 unattempted
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Calculator
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Not allowed
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CLAT Math topics to cover
CLAT Math follows the Class 10 syllabus. You are not tested on Class 12 Maths. The paper uses short data sets, then asks Class 10 operations such as ratio, percentage, profit and loss, and basic algebra.
- Number operations, fractions, decimals, HCF–LCM
- Ratio, proportion, percentage, average
- Profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest
- Time and work, time–speed–distance
- Basic algebra
- Mensuration (area, volume)
- Tables, bar or pie data, mean / median / mode style estimates
How to attempt CLAT Math Section
Treat CLAT Math or QT is the shortest section within the 120-question, 120-minute paper. The questions seem elementary only after practice. Build Class 10 arithmetic first, then solve full sets under a timer so you can read the data, pick the right base, and calculate without wasting the rest of the paper.
- Leave QT for about 10–12 minutes. There is no sectional timer.
- Read the set once. Note units and totals.
- Solve direct ratio and percentage items first.
- Skip a calculation that will take more than a minute.
- Do not guess the whole leftover block. −0.25 adds up.
CLAT Math previous year questions (CLAT 2026)
CLAT 2026 Quantitative Techniques had 12 questions in 2 sets. The paper tested percentage, ratio and one policy-shift calculation. Good attempts were about 9–11. Use the sets below as timed practice (about 12 minutes).
Set 1: Health insurance survey (Q.109–114)
Sample 1,80,000. Urban 99,000 (55%). Rural 81,000 (45%). Insured = Public + Private + Employer.
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Area
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Public
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Private
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Employer
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Uninsured
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Urban
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28%
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22%
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18%
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32%
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Rural
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35%
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10%
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8%
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47%
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109. Ratio of insured adults in urban: Rural is:
(A) 82:65 (B) 748:477 (C) 65:82 (D) 477:748
Answer: (B)
Urban insured = 68% of 99,000 = 67,320. Rural insured = 53% of 81,000 = 42,930.
67,320 : 42,930. Divide by 90 to get 748 : 477.
110. By what percentage is the number of Uninsured in Rural higher than Uninsured in Urban?
(A) 18.75% (B) 20.17% (C) 22.50% (D) 25.00%
Answer: (B)
Urban uninsured = 32% of 99,000 = 31,680. Rural uninsured = 47% of 81,000 = 38,070.
Increase = 6,390. (6,390 ÷ 31,680) × 100 = 20.17%. Base is Urban uninsured.
111. If the total population grows by 5% next year and all percentage shares remain the same, how many additional privately insured people will there be?
(A) 1,494 (B) 1,560 (C) 1,620 (D) 1,650
Answer: (A)
Private now = 22% of 99,000 + 10% of 81,000 = 29,880.
Additional = 5% of 29,880 = 1,494.
112. The total number of Employer-covered adults is:
(A) 22,800 (B) 23,100 (C) 24,300 (D) 25,200
Answer: (C)
18% of 99,000 = 17,820. 8% of 81,000 = 6,480. Total = 24,300.
113. What percentage of all insured adults are Publicly insured?
(A) 48.50% (B) 49.75% (C) 50.86% (D) 52.00%
Answer: (C)
Public = 27,720 + 28,350 = 56,070. All insured = 1,10,250.
(56,070 ÷ 1,10,250) × 100 = 50.86%.
114. What percentage of the total surveyed population was insured?
(A) 52.15% (B) 56.25% (C) 61.25% (D) 64%
Answer: (C)
1,10,250 ÷ 1,80,000 × 100 = 61.25%.
Set 2: State electricity report (Q.115–120)
Renewables = Hydro + Solar + Wind. Figures in GWh.
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Quarter
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Coal
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Gas
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Hydro
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Solar
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Wind
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Total
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Q1
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2,200
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800
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900
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700
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400
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5,000
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Q2
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2,400
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700
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1,000
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800
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600
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5,500
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Q3
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2,100
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900
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800
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1,000
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700
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5,500
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Q4
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2,300
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850
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1,100
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900
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850
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6,000
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115. The total annual generation (GWh) is:
(A) 20,500 (B) 21,500 (C) 22,000 (D) 22,500
Answer: (C)
5,000 + 5,500 + 5,500 + 6,000 = 22,000.
116. The overall renewable share (as % of annual generation) is closest to:
(A) 42.5% (B) 43.8% (C) 44.3% (D) 45.0%
Answer: (C)
Renewables = 2,000 + 2,400 + 2,500 + 2,850 = 9,750.
(9,750 ÷ 22,000) × 100 ≈ 44.3%.
117. The quarter with the highest renewable percentage share is:
(A) Q1 (B) Q2 (C) Q3 (D) Q4
Answer: (D)
Q1 40%. Q2 ≈ 43.6%. Q3 ≈ 45.5%. Q4 47.5%. Highest is Q4.
118. Q4 Coal is cut by 10% and that cut is split equally into Solar and Wind. The new Q4 Solar (GWh) is:
(A) 975 (B) 1,000 (C) 1,015 (D) 1,030
Answer: (C)
10% of 2,300 = 230. Half = 115. New Solar = 900 + 115 = 1,015.
119. The annual Gas : Hydro generation ratio is:
(A) 13:15 (B) 65:76 (C) 5:6 (D) 26:31
Answer: (B)
Gas = 3,250. Hydro = 3,800. 3,250 : 3,800 = 65 : 76.
120. The quarter with the lowest renewable percentage share is:
(A) Q1 (B) Q2 (C) Q3 (D) Q4
Answer: (A)
The lowest share is Q1 at 40%.
CLAT Math preparation 2027
- Revise Class 8–10 NCERT arithmetic. You do not need Class 12 Maths.
- Practise one data set a day. After two weeks, take QT as a 12-minute sectional.
- In every CLAT Mock Test, mark reading errors and calculation errors separately.
- Use official sample papers on consortiumofnlus.ac.in so the set format matches the real paper.
2. Clear basics of all Topics:
You should be efficient and effective. This happens only if you are thorough with all question types and the basics. As you can see in the above examples, these questions are elementary and can be solved easily once your fundamentals are clear.
3. Speed & Accuracy:
Your focus should be on solving the questions with good speed without compromising on accuracy. Since this section carries only 10% weightage, you cannot afford to spend too much time on it. If your fundamentals are clear, you can solve questions in a limited time.
4. Practice, Practice & Practice:
Preparing for CLAT requires consistency, dedication, focus, and good mentorship. Plan your preparation, keeping in mind the time you have and your areas of strength & weakness. It is also essential that you take multiple CLAT Mock Tests and solve a number of previous years CLAT Question Papers.
Should you skip CLAT Math?
No, skipping 10–14 questions caps your total before Legal and GK even start. If CLAT Math feels weak, aim for six to eight high-accuracy attempts, not 14 rushed ones.
CLAT Quantitative Techniques (Maths) Books
CLAT Math is based on Class 10 arithmetic on short data sets. Buy books that match that level. Do not buy CAT Quant or Olympiad Maths for this section.
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- 30 Days Wonder for Maths by K.J.S Khurana
- Class 10th NCERT Textbook
CLAT Math FAQs
Q. How many CLAT Math questions are there?
A. There are about 10–14 questions in Quantitative Techniques. CLAT Math section in 2026 had 12 questions in 2 sets.
Q. Is CLAT Math syllabus of the same level as Class 12 Maths?
A. No, the Consortium sets it at Class 10 level, operating on data given in the set.
Q. Are CLAT Math questions passage-based?
A. Yes, you get short facts or numerical text, then a series of questions on that data.
Q. Is there negative marking in CLAT Math?
A. Yes, +1 mark is awarded for each correct answers, −0.25 marks are applicable for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
Q. Can I clear CLAT without CLAT Math?
A. You may leave a few tough items. Leaving the whole section gives away marks that often separate ranks.
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