CLAT

https://clat2024.consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2024/

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 22 National Law Universities in India.

CLAT is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities, which includes representative universities.

Several affiliate universities and organizations also use the CLAT exam for admissions and recruitment purposes.

All admissions to the 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programs starting in the Academic Year 2024-2025 will be through CLAT 2024.

Frequency- yearly

Mode- Pen and Paper

Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern – Overview

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs conducted by 22 National Law Universities in India. The Consortium of National Law Universities announced the CLAT 2024 syllabus and revised exam pattern on July 1, 2023.

CLAT UG 2024 Exam Pattern:

Total Questions: 120 (reduced from last year's 150)
Duration: 2 hours
Question Type: Multiple-choice
Marking Scheme: Each question is worth 1 mark
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights:

Section	Description
Exam Level	National-level
Exam Name	Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Conducted By	Consortium of National Law Universities
Universities	22 National Law Universities in India
Announcement Date	July 1, 2023
Exam Type	Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Law Entrance Exam

Eligibility Criteria

CLAT UG Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Nationality, Age Limit, Qualification

Who can take the CLAT Exam? Understanding the CLAT exam eligibility criteria is essential before completing the CLAT Application Form. You must meet the CLAT exam eligibility to successfully submit the CLAT Application Form 2025.

If you fail to meet the eligibility requirements for CLAT, you will be disqualified from the recruitment process without further notice.

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2025:

Nationality: According to the previous year's CLAT UG Eligibility Criteria, Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) are eligible to apply for the CLAT Exam 2025. Foreign nationals can also apply, provided they have a valid passport.

Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for applying for the CLAT Entrance Exam, as per the Consortium's notification.

Educational Qualification: Educational qualifications are crucial for CLAT entrance exam eligibility. To be eligible for CLAT 2025, you must have completed your 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.

General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories: Must secure at least 45% marks in the Senior Secondary School Examination or 12th Board Examination.
SC/ST categories: Must secure 40% marks or an equivalent percentage in the 12th standard.

General Criteria: Candidates appearing in the 12th standard examination in March/April 2024 can fill out the CLAT Registration Form, provided they meet the CLAT UG eligibility requirements. However, they must submit the result of the 12th standard examination at the time of admission. Failure to do so will result in losing the chance of admission to the desired law school.

Registration Process

Step 1: Online Registration

Click on the registration link - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
You will be redirected to a registration window
Click on the "Register" button
A registration form will open where you will need to enter your name, mobile number, email ID, and select and confirm a password for your candidate account.

Step 2: Filling CLAT Application Form 2025

Log in to your account using your phone number and password to access the application form.
Select the program of study: Choose either the Undergraduate (UG) 5-Year LLB Course or Postgraduate (PG) 1-Year LLM Course, then press the "Apply for CLAT 2025" button.

Personal Details:

Upload a photograph and your signature in jpeg/png format.
Enter details such as date of birth, mother's and father's name, gender, nationality, and the All India Category under which admission is sought (SC/ST, OBC, or General). Reserved category, PwD, and BPL candidates need to upload the relevant certificate. Mention your domicile state.

Communication Details:

Enter your present and permanent address.

Education Details:

Select the qualifying exam from the drop-down menu, enter the name of the board (or university), status (appearing/appeared or passed), year and month of passing, and percentage.

Test Centre Preferences:

Select three exam centers for the CLAT 2025 exam. Assign Test Center Preference – 1 for your top choice and Test Center Preference – 3 for your least preferred center. The exam will be conducted in over 80 test centers.

Step 3: Submission of the Application Form

Ensure all sections of the CLAT application form are accurately filled. Note that details will be verified during counseling registration, and any mismatch can lead to disqualification.
Once satisfied that the application is complete:
- Agree to the declaration form
- Select the Third Party Communication Details Agreement and give your consent
- Submit the form. After submission, the next page will appear.

Step 4: Pay CLAT 2025 Registration Fee

After submitting the application form, pay the application or exam fee, which varies by category.
The application fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.