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CLAT Answer Key 2023: Steps to Download Answer Sheet

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CLAT Answer Key 2023: The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), releases the final answer key after the exam is conducted successfully. The final answer key has been released on the official website, i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The authorities have also released the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2023 counselling first allotment list on January 18, 2022.

CNLU conducts the CLAT exam for admission for the allotment of PG and UG students. While the whole admission process is important, the answer key holds equal significance as it allows aspirants to predict their scores. However, this should be done by using a systematic approach. Read on to learn more about downloading CLAT answer key 2023 using a step-by-step approach and how interested applicants can raise objections against the same if they wish to do so.

Latest Update:
-The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) released Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) counselling 2023 round-2 allotment list on January 27, 2023.
– First allotment list for CLAT 2023 was released on January 18, 2023.
– NLUs declared CLAT 2023 results on December 23, 2022.
– CLAT 2023 final answer key was released on December 22, 2022.

CLAT 2023 Answer Key: Exam Highlights

Before we get into the details of the CLAT 2023 answer key, make sure to look at the test highlights:

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
CLAT Test Conducting BodyThe Consortium of National Law Universities
LevelUG and PG
FrequencyOnce a year
ModeOffline
Duration120 Minutes
LanguageEnglish
CLAT PurposeAdmissions to BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB, LLM courses

How To Download the CLAT Answer Key 2023? 

After CNLU conducts CLAT 2023 as per the schedule, applicants can download the answer key with the help of the following steps:

  • 1st Step: Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLU.
  • 2nd Step: Click on the (undergraduate tab or postgraduate tab as per the applicant’s level).
  • 3rd Step: The option ‘Download answer key’ will appear. Click on it.
  • 4th Step: Download the file and match the answers as per your attempted options.
  • 5th Step: The applicants can also take out a print of the PDF for future reference.

CLAT Answer Key: Download PDF

Check the table below for CLAT 2023 answer keys for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

CLAT Answer KeyDownload Link
CLAT 2023 Final Answer KeyDownload
CLAT 2022 Final Answer Key for UGDownload
CLAT 2022 Final Answer Key for PGDownload
CLAT 2022 Provisional Answer Key for UGDownload
CLAT 2022 Provisional Answer Key for PGDownload

How To Challenge the Provisional Answer Key of CLAT 2023?

The applicants are given the option to raise objections to the provisional answer keys. The applicants raise objections against the issued provisional answer keys. If there is any objection to the answer keys issued by the conducting authority, the applicants can raise it by login into the official website.

But the applicants are required to provide the supporting document as per their CLAT 2023 answer objections. If the answers and supporting documents are correct, then the exam conducting body uploads them in the released final answer keys. However, it is important to note that candidates cannot raise objections beyond a specific date. The final answer key released by the authorities cannot be challenged.

CLAT 2023 Marking Scheme 

The marking scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate levels is different as per the CLAT paper pattern. The marking scheme of CLAT 2023 for both levels is as given below: 

  1. Marking Scheme for Undergraduate level – The question paper of the undergraduate level has 150 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. There is a negative marking of -0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The applicant’s score is calculated according to the marking scheme. They are advised to match their score with the answer keys as per the marking scheme.
  2. Marking Scheme for Post Graduate level – The question paper for the postgraduate level of CLAT 2023 will contain 120 multiple-choice questions. The candidates are awarded 1 mark for every correct multiple-choice question. There is a negative marking of -0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

CLAT Answer Key 2023: How To Calculate Exam Score? 

The calculation of the exam score will be as per the following conditions: 

Total marks = (Total correct answer) X (1 mark each) + (total wrong answers) X (0.25 mark each)

Benefits of CLAT 2023 Answer Key

The answer key is beneficial to all the applicants. Check the following benefits: 

  1. The applicants get an idea of their exam scores before the result of the exam.
  2. The answer keys bring clarity to the doubts of the aspirants.
  3. The applicants get an idea of the marking scheme of CLAT 2023. 
  4. The official answer keys are reliable sources to check the answers. 
  5. After the release of the answer key, the estimated cutoff can be calculated.

CLAT 2023 Result 

The result have been declared on the official website of CLAT. After the CLAT result declaration, no objections are entertained from the applicants. The result is the final score for all the applicants. The cut-off and merit list are declared as per the final result. The applicants who qualify the CLAT 2023 will be called for the counselling CLAT, as per the cut-off scores. Various colleges’ selection procedures follow the counselling round.

CLAT 2023 Cut-off Marks 

The cut-off is the minimum score for all the applicants to qualify for the exam. The applicants who score equal to or above the CLAT cut-off can appear for the counselling rounds. The applicants will only be called up for the counselling round as per the minimum CLAT cut-off score. 

FAQs on CLAT 2023 Answer Key

Here are the most frequently asked questions by candidates:

Q: Is checking the CLAT answer key important?

Ans: CLAT answer key helps evaluate the total scores they can obtain from the examination. 

Q: Where can I raise my objection after the CLAT 2023 provisional answer key is released?

Ans: Candidates can raise the objection by logging on to the official website and signing in to the student portal available on the website. The link to raise the objection is provided on the official website. Candidates should raise objections before the deadline.

Q: Do I have to log in to download the CLAT 2023 answer key?

Ans: Yes, candidates must log in using their credentials to download the answer key. 

Q: What details are mentioned in the CLAT answer key?

Ans: The CLAT answer key details correct answers to all the questions asked in the examination. Candidates can download them in PDF format.

Q: When will the CLAT 2023 answer key be released?

Ans: The final answer key for CLAT 2023 has been released on December 22, 2022.

Also, read:

CLAT 2023 Application Form (Released)CLAT Preparation 2023
CLAT Admit Card 2023CLAT Exam Dates 2023

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