CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law sample papers cover 10-15 questions from passages on the Industrial Disputes Act 1947, Trade Unions Act 1926, and the four Labour Codes 2020. Download the last 10 years question papers below and check the topic wise weightage to see which Acts appear most.
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- CLAT PG 2026: 120 MCQs | Duration: 2 hours | Marks: 120
- Labour and Industrial Law: 10-15 questions from comprehension passages per paper
- Marking: +1 correct, -0.25 wrong - unattempted questions carry no penalty
- From 2021: Labour Codes 2020 appear alongside older Acts - 2021 onwards papers are the most relevant
- CLAT PG 2025 had over 8,500 students register for LLM seats across 24 NLUs
- Bare Act knowledge speeds up reading - 70-80% of questions are passage-text based
CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
Solve these after finishing the year-wise PYQs below. They cover the post-2020 Labour Codes format.
| Sample Paper | PDF Download |
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| CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper 3 | Download PDF |
| CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper 4 | Download PDF |
| CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper 5 | Download PDF |
| CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper 6 | Download PDF |
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Start with 2023-2024 papers. Pre-2019 papers are for topic practice only.
| Year | Sets Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Full Paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2024 | Full Paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2023 | Full Paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2022 | Full Paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2021 | Full Paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2020 | Full Paper | Available | Official Site |
| 2019 | Full Paper | Available | Official Site |
| 2018 | Full Paper | Available | Official Site |
CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
CLAT PG 2026 has 120 MCQs across all law subjects. Labour and Industrial Law questions are comprehension sets - a 100-150 word passage followed by 4-5 questions.
- Total: 120 MCQs | Duration: 120 minutes | Mode: Offline, pen and paper
- Labour Law share: 10-15 questions per paper, all passage-based
- Marking: +1 correct, -0.25 wrong, 0 for unattempted
CLAT PG Sample Papers After Labour Codes 2020 - Why 2021 Onwards Papers Matter Most
The four Labour Codes of 2019-2020 consolidated 44 central labour laws. From 2021, CLAT PG passages draw from these Codes alongside parent Acts.
- Start with 2023 and 2024 papers - highest density of Labour Codes passages
- The Code on Wages 2019 consolidates Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, and Equal Remuneration Act
- Know both the parent Act and its Labour Code - either can appear as the basis for a question set
CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Topic Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
Weightage from CLAT PG papers 2021-2025. One entry may cover a full 4-5 question passage set.
| Topic / Act | Questions | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Disputes Act 1947 / Code on Industrial Relations 2020 | 3-4 | Moderate-Hard | Industry and workman definitions, award vs settlement, conciliation |
| Code on Wages 2019 | 2-3 | Moderate | Floor wage, wage period, permissible deductions |
| Trade Unions Act 1926 | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | Registration, civil and criminal immunity |
| Factories Act 1948 / Code on Occupational Safety 2020 | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | Factory definition, occupier duties, welfare provisions |
| Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 | 1-2 | Easy | Five-year eligibility, calculation formula, forfeiture |
| Contract Labour (R and A) Act 1970 | 1-2 | Moderate | Principal employer vs contractor, abolition conditions |
| Code on Social Security 2020 / Maternity Benefit Act 1961 | 1 | Easy | 26-week leave, creche threshold (50 workers) |
| Employees' Provident Funds Act 1952 | 1 | Easy | EPF, EPS, EDLI - 20-worker applicability threshold |
Do not skip low-weightage Acts. Gratuity, Maternity Benefit, and EPF carry 1 question each and are the fastest to answer once you know the key thresholds.
CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
One expert walkthrough shows you how to pace comprehension passages - when to skim and when to re-read before picking an answer.
Video solutions for CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law 2026 will be linked here once available. Search YouTube for CLAT PG Labour Law 2024 walkthrough.
How to Use CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Papers to Clear in First Attempt
The method matters more than volume.
- Read the passage first, then the questions - reading questions first sends you back to re-read anyway
- For every wrong answer, find the exact provision in the Act - this fixes the gap that caused the error
- Track accuracy per Act - if you miss 3 of 4 Industrial Disputes questions, revise that Act specifically
- Keep an error log by provision - note the clause that confused you, not just the question number
How to Tab Bare Acts for CLAT PG Labour Law - The Skill Most Students Ignore
You need the Acts mentally navigable while reading quickly under time pressure. Tabbing separates top scorers from the rest.
- Tab by chapter or provision type, not section number - passages say "definition of workman", not "Section 2(s)"
- Keep the Industrial Disputes Act and Code on Industrial Relations most accessible - highest question count
- Never write inside the Bare Act - use sticky notes so annotations stay separate from the statute
CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law 30 Day Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Days 1-7 - Read Industrial Disputes Act 1947, Trade Unions Act 1926, Factories Act 1948. Solve 2023 paper untimed. List which Act each skipped question came from.
- Days 8-14 - Read all four Labour Codes 2020. Solve 2022 and 2021 papers timed. Review every wrong answer against the source provision.
- Days 15-26 - Solve 2024, 2020, 2019, and 2018 papers, then the five sample papers in this article. Revise Acts with the highest error rates only.
- Days 27-30 - No new papers. Re-read tabbed sections of your top-3 error Acts. Review key thresholds: eligibility years, worker count limits, leave duration.
FAQs on CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many CLAT PG Labour Law sample papers are enough to clear in first attempt?
Ans. 8-10 papers with an error log per Act is enough. Solving more without reviewing usually repeats the same mistakes.
Ques. Are Labour Codes 2020 included in CLAT PG or only the old Acts?
Ans. Both. From 2021, all four Labour Codes appear in passages alongside parent Acts - either can be the basis for a question set.
Ques. Where can I download CLAT PG Labour Law PYQs with answer key PDF free?
Ans. Full CLAT PG papers with answer keys for 2021-2025 are on Collegedunia. The Consortium site (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) publishes answer keys after each exam.
Ques. Which Acts should I start with for CLAT PG Labour and Industrial Law?
Ans. Start with the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 and Code on Industrial Relations 2020 - 3-4 questions per paper. Then read the Code on Wages 2019, which consolidates four older Acts.
Ques. Is it worth solving pre-2020 CLAT PG Labour Law papers for the 2026 exam?
Ans. Use them for topic practice, not timed mocks. Pre-2021 papers use direct-question format. Solve Act by Act to test provision knowledge only.
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