CLAT 2021: 62,106 out of 70,277 candidates appear: 61 questions objected to, 6 changes to answer key accepted

Key Points:

• The CLAT consortium reported that 62,106 out of 70,277 registered candidates appeared for the exam held on July 23, 2021.
• Following a review of 1,026 objections regarding 61 questions, the consortium accepted changes to the answer key for six questions while rejecting two recommendations for deletion.
• The significant number of objections, particularly in legal reasoning and quantitative techniques, highlights concerns about the exam's fairness and accuracy.

Background: The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a crucial entrance examination for law schools in India. This year’s exam faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a notable drop in attendance.

What's Next: The final answer key has been released following the review process, and candidates can expect further updates regarding results and admission procedures.