Please tell me the detailed syllabus and weightage of each subject for calcutta university law entrance test
Hello aspirant,
The Calcutta University legal Entrance Test (CULAT) is required for admission to a variety of legal programs, including the 5-year integrated LLB (BA LLB) and 3-year LLB programmes. The syllabus and exam schedule are intended to assess students' general aptitude, legal knowledge, and reasoning skills. Below is a full overview of the syllabus and the weightage of each exam subject.
The CULAT is primarily composed of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and may include questions on the following important subjects:
1. English Language and Comprehension
Total Marks: 20
Topics Covered: a) Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrasal verbs.
b) Grammar: Sentence correction, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions.
c) Comprehension: Reading passages with questions to test understanding, inference, and analysis.
d) Idioms and Phrases: Commonly used expressions and their meanings.
e) Sentence Formation: Correct usage of words and phrases.
Weightage : 20% of the total marks
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Total Marks: 25
Topics Covered: a) Current Affairs: National and International events, politics, sports, economy, environment, science, and technology.
b) General Knowledge: History, Geography, Awards and Honors, Culture, Literature, Indian Constitution, Famous personalities, etc.
c) Static GK: Basic knowledge about history, geography, political systems, and famous movements in India and the world.
Weightage : 25% of the total marks.
3. Legal Aptitude and Reasoning
Total Marks: 25
Topics Covered: a) Legal Principles: Basic legal knowledge such as fundamental rights, duties, justice, and law.
b) Legal Reasoning: Logical reasoning with legal propositions.
c) Legal Awareness: Understanding of important legal concepts like contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, etc.
d) Case Studies: Short cases followed by questions that require critical thinking and legal reasoning.
Weightage: 25% of the total marks.
4. Logical Reasoning
Total Marks: 20
Topics Covered: a) Analytical Reasoning: Problem-solving ability, understanding patterns, and sequences.
b) Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning: Syllogisms, analogies, series completion, blood relations, puzzles.
c) Critical Reasoning: Identifying conclusions, assumptions, and arguments from a given set of statements.
d) Data Interpretation: Tables, charts, and graphs.
Weightage: 20% of the total marks.
5. Mathematics (Basic Arithmetic)
Total Marks: 10
Topics Covered: a) Percentage: Calculation of percentage and its applications.
b) Profit and Loss: Basic concepts of profit, loss, and discounts.
c) Ratio and Proportion: Basic understanding of ratios and proportionality.
d) Time and Work: Solving problems related to time, work, and efficiency.
e) Speed, Distance, and Time: Calculation involving basic speed and distance problems.
f) Averages: Understanding of averages and related concepts.
Weightage: 10% of the total marks.
6. Elementary Mathematics (Up to Class 10 Level)
Total Marks: 10
Topics Covered: a) Basic Algebra
b) Geometry (Basic concepts like angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, etc.)
c) Statistics (Mean, median, mode, and simple probability).
The total number of marks is 100.
Hello Shefali,
The Calcutta University BA LLB Entrance Test consists of 100 MCQs (1 mark each) with a 2.5-hour duration.
Subjects and Weightage:
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General English (25 marks)
: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, sentence rearrangement.
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General Knowledge (25 marks)
: Current affairs, history, government schemes, sports, geography.
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General Reasoning (25 marks)
: Coding-decoding, number series, problem-solving, analogies.
- Current Affairs (25 marks) : Recent events, policies, sports, awards, scientific innovations.
Each section carries equal weightage. Focus on regular updates in current affairs and practice MCQs to excel.
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The Calcutta University BA LLB Entrance Exam evaluates candidates across four key sections: General English, General Knowledge, General Reasoning, and Current Affairs. Each section comprises 25 multiple-choice questions, contributing to a total of 100 questions. Each correct answer awards one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The exam is conducted offline, with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Sectional Breakdown:
1. General English (25 Questions):
Topics Covered:
Reading Comprehension
Synonyms and Antonyms
Sentence Correction
Sentence Rearrangement & Para Jumbles
Idioms and Phrases
Grammar (Subject-Verb Agreement, Modals, Reported Speech, Active and Passive Voice, Adjectives)
Spotting Errors
Purpose:
Assess candidates' proficiency in English language and comprehension skills.
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs (25 Questions):
Topics Covered:
National and International Events
Government Schemes
Awards and Nominations
Historical Monuments in India
Geography (Rivers, Lakes, Mountains)
Organizations and their Full Forms
Sports Events and Winners
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Purpose:
Evaluate awareness of general knowledge and current events.
3. General Reasoning (25 Questions):
Topics Covered:
Coding and Decoding
Number Series
Problem-Solving
Numerical Operations
Venn Diagrams
Analogies
Purpose:
Test logical thinking and analytical abilities.
4. Current Affairs (25 Questions):
Topics Covered:
Recent National and International News
Sports Events
Economic Developments
Summits and Conferences
Awards and Honors
Prominent Personalities and Places in News
Purpose:
Assess up-to-date knowledge of current events.
Exam Pattern Overview:
Mode: Offline (OMR sheets)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions: 100
total Marks: 100
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking: None
This structure ensures a comprehensive assessment of candidates' language proficiency, genera
l awareness, reasoning skills, and current affairs knowled
ge, all essential for a career in law.