CLAT Quantitative Techniques: The Small Section Worth Real Marks
Written and reviewed by Shubham Jain, BA LL.B., LL.M. · UILS, Panjab University alumnus · founder with 15+ years of teaching · Jury Law Academy, founded in 2016.
Sep 18, 2026
What to study
- Percentage and percentage change
- Ratio, proportion and partnership
- Averages and mixtures
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit and loss
- Time, speed, distance and work
- Basic algebra and simple equations
- Reading tables, bar charts, pie charts and line graphs
The data-set method
- Read the caption and units before the numbers.
- Note what the totals represent.
- Answer the easiest question in the set first to get familiar with the data.
- Approximate where options are far apart.
- Recheck units before marking.
Speed without errors
Memorise fraction-to-percentage conversions up to one-twelfth, squares up to thirty, and common multiplication shortcuts. Most time lost in this section is spent on arithmetic that could have been recalled.
A four-week plan
- Week 1: percentage, ratio, averages.
- Week 2: interest, profit and loss.
- Week 3: time-speed-distance, work.
- Week 4: mixed data sets under a strict time cap.
Record the time taken per set. When a set consistently takes under six minutes with full accuracy, the topic is ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of maths is asked in CLAT?
Class 10 level arithmetic applied to data sets — ratio and proportion, percentage, average, interest, and basic algebra.
Can I skip the quantitative section?
Skipping it entirely is risky because the section is small and the data sets are repetitive, which makes it one of the more predictable scoring areas.
How much daily practice does it need?
Twenty focused minutes a day on one data set is usually enough to stay sharp.
Is a calculator allowed?
Assume mental and paper calculation only, and confirm exam-day rules in the official notification.