CLAT Mathematics Syllabus 2021: Important Topics & Weightage

Quantitative Aptitude tests your knowledge of elementary mathematics. This article takes you through the detailed CLAT Maths Syllabus along with the weightage of topics.

Let us understand the syllabus in deep and know the topic-wise weightage for the Mathematics subject in CLAT Exam 2021. 

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CLAT Mathematics Syllabus 2021

As per the latest CLAT Exam Pattern, you need to read understand the passage and answer the questions. The entire syllabus is based on 10th and 12th standards but it requires extra hard work to understand the concepts and score more marks.

• Under the elementary mathematics syllabus for CLAT, the concepts are divided into five categories- Arithmetic, Commercial Mathematics, Mensuration, Modern Mathematics, Data Interpretation.
• When you begin with the preparation, ensure to understand the concept and practice problems from the highly recommended CLAT Books.
• Download the CLAT 2021 Maths Syllabus PDF given below to know the topics to be studied under each section.

CLAT 2021 Mathematics Syllabus - Important Topics

Here is the list of topics to be studied under each category of the CLAT 2021 elementary mathematics numerical ability syllabus. Read the detailed CLAT Syllabus PDF before proceeding with preparation. 

1. Arithmetic- Number System, HCF & LCM, Time & Work, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Simplification, Fractions & Functions, Logarithms & Functions, etc.
2. Commercial Mathematics- Percentage, Interest, Profit & Loss, Partnership, etc.
3. Mensuration- Volume, Areas, etc.
4. Modern Mathematics- Probability, Clocks & Calendar, etc.
5. Data Interpretation- Data Tables, Data Charts, Bar Diagrams, Charts (Simple, Stacked, Composite Chart Bar, Pie Chart), Graphs (Line X-Y graphs), Data Analysis & Data Comparison, Caselet Based Data.

CLAT Exam Pattern 2021

Check out a few important information regarding the CLAT syllabus for Maths. Take up the CLAT Mock Test Series regularly to analyze preparation levels. 

How to Answer CLAT Mathematics Questions?

Though maths have less weightage in CLAT Exam, it is important to be well prepared for all topics so that you can score full marks in this section. Here are a few important tips and tricks by experts to crack CLAT Elementary Mathematics 2021 easily.

• Unlike previous years, from 2020 the pattern of the exam is completely changed. The entire question paper includes passages and questions. Hence, it is essential to read the complete passage thoroughly.
• Make sure to understand each and every line before proceeding with answering any question. You can solve the previous year's CLAT Question Papers to get an idea about which type of questions can be asked. 
• As the question paper trend is changing each year, the exam conducting authority is testing the candidate's ability in solving logical questions rather than just formula-based questions.
• While doing any calculations in the rough sheet during the exam, make sure to retain them. You may require the previous solution to answer the next question since the questions are comprehension-based.

CLAT Maths Preparation Tips 2021

Here are a few important CLAT Preparation Tips by experts to guide candidates for enhancing their preparation. 

• Time plays a crucial thing while solving the CLAT Questions, it takes more time in solving the questions in a traditional way. So, to solve the questions, quantitative techniques have to be applied.
• Solve more and more question papers to improve your confidence and speed.
• Ensure to check the answers after solving them so that you know where you go wrong. Try to improvise your errors. 
• Refer to the best books preferred by experts and toppers. Also, refer to free study materials available that explain concepts in depth for easy understanding.

Sample CLAT Mathematics Questions

Here are few sample questions as per the latest CLAT Maths Syllabus 2021. Solve them to know the difficulty level of the questions. Join the best CLAT Online Coaching to learn concepts easily from top-notch faculties. 

At their wedding, Riz and Rekha received gifts amounting to a total of Rs. 1,00,000 – some of which was in cash and the rest was in the form of other articles. The cash received by them alone amounted to more than Rs. 35,000. All the cash received by them was by way of currency notes of the denominations of Rs. 2000, Rs. 500 and Rs. 200. When all the cash they received was pooled together, there were 10 notes of a certain denomination, 12 notes of a second denomination, and 16 notes of a third denomination. Riz and Rekha decided to spend an amount equal to the total value of the gifts received by them at their wedding (by way of cash and otherwise) in the ratio of 2:3 on buying a guitar and a sitar, respectively.

Question: Which of the options below states the correct number of currency notes of each denomination received by Riz and Rekha?

(a) 16 notes of Rs. 2,000; 12 notes of Rs. 500; and 10 notes of Rs. 200
(b) 12 notes of Rs. 2,000; 10 notes of Rs. 500; and 16 notes of Rs. 200
(c) 10 notes of Rs. 2,000; 12 notes of Rs. 500; and 16 notes of Rs. 200
(d) 12 notes of Rs. 2,000; 16 notes of Rs. 500; and 10 notes of Rs. 200

Answer: (a)

Question: What percentage of the total value of the gifts received by Riz and Rekha was by way of
cash?

(a) 35%
(b) 65%
(c) 50%
(d) 40%

Answer: (d)

Question: Which of the following represents the correct amounts spent by Riz and Rekha on buying the guitar and the sitar?

(a) Rs. 20,000 on the guitar and Rs. 30,000 on the sitar.
(b) Rs. 40,000 on the guitar and Rs. 60,000 on the sitar.
(c) Rs. 25,000 on the guitar and Rs. 35,000 on the sitar.
(d) Rs. 80,000 on the guitar and Rs. 1,20,000 on the sitar.

Answer: (b)

illustration Question Set

Sang-Saath Bank’s employees’ picnic on a river island turned into a disaster as the newly constructed road bridge connecting the island to the riverbank collapsed. Evacuation operations had to be carried out by ferrying the employees from the island across the river and onto the riverbank. One-sixth of the employees were evacuated by villagers in a country boat. Of the remaining, one-fifth were evacuated by fishermen in a trawler. The remaining evacuees were joined by villagers who were helping with the evacuation. Finally, 8 motorboats with 8 people each left the island

Question: If half of the motorboats had one villager each and the other half had 2 each, what was the ratio of villagers to employees in the motorboats?

(a) 1:8

(b) 3:13

(c) 3:16

(d) 2:13

Answer: (b)

Question: How many employees were evacuated in the trawler?

(a) 13

(b) 15

(c) 12

(d) 10 

Answer: (a)

Question: If there were 4 villagers in the country boat and 6 fishermen in the trawler, and if an equal number of people traveled in each trip; i.e. country boat, trawler, and motor boats, how many people traveled on each trip?

(a) 10

(b) 6

(c) 9

(d) 8

Answer: (a)

Question: After they reached the shore, 1/3 of the employees took a taxi, half of them took a bus and the remainder took the train. The cost of a hiring a 4-seater taxi was Rs.500, the cost of hiring a bus was Rs.5000 and each train ticket was priced at Rs.75. The taxis took a maximum of four passengers each.

If the total expenditure on the different modes of transport was Rs.9,475, how many taxis were hired?

(a) 5

(b) 6

(c) 7

(d) 8

Answer: (c)

Question: The total number of employees in Sang-Saath Bank is 4.5 times the number that went on the picnic. The Securities department of the bank consists of 4/9 of the total number of employees. The percentage of Sang-Saath Bank’s employees in the Securities department is:

(a) Between 45% - 50% of the total number of employees in the bank

(b) Between 40% - 45% of the total number of employees in the bank

(c) More than 50% of the total number of employees in the bank

(d) Less than 40% of the total number of employees in the bank

Answer: (b)