CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is an entrance exam that is held on the national level for admissions to candidates in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses. These courses are primarily offered at 22 NLUs and other universities/colleges accepting exam scores.
The exam used to be conducted by NLUs on a rotational basis until the year 2018. But from the year 2019 onwards, it is administered by a permanent authority formed by the universities, that is, The Consortium of NLUs. The headquarters of this consortium is located at NLSIU Bangalore. It comprises of:
CLAT has become the well-recognised law entrance exam in India. It opens doors for aspirants to take admission into the top law schools, including 22 NLUs. There are also other 40 private law colleges and universities across India that are offering admission in UG and PG law courses based on the candidate’s CLAT scores. With this one law entrance exam, a candidate can study at one of the prominent law schools in India. In India, there are many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) that are accepting CLAT LLM scores for recruitment.
Every year, around 50,000 candidates from all corners of the nation appear for the CLAT exam. The pattern of exam is modified each year considering the convenience of the candidates. Take the CLAT exam if you want to pursue your career in law.
CLAT Eligibility
The eligibility is estimated on the following grounds:
For LLB Program
There is no age bar for CLAT.
A candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with 45%. For SC/ST students, the required percentage is 40%.
For LLM Program
There is no age bar for the LLM program.
A candidate must have passed LLB or equivalent with 55%. For SC/ST students, the required percentage is 40%.
The break up of marks is generally as follows :
English |
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Mathematics |
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Logical Reasoning |
Logical and Analytical reasoning skills |
Legal Aptitude |
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General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
Static general knowledge including History, Polity, Geography, Environment, etc. Current affairs- national of national and international importance, sports, new appointments, awards and honours etc. |
Full Marks |
150 |
CLAT Application Process
To register for the CLAT exam, visit the CLAT official website and fill the form. There are primarily four steps involved in the CLAT application process–
Step 1: Basic CLAT Registration
A candidate should first register to get a registration ID and Password.
Note: Make sure you enter all the details carefully as they cannot be changed in later stages. The credentials are sent to the registered email and mobile no. after finishing the registration process.
Step 2: Upload Photo & Signature
With the use of provided ID and password at the time of registration, log in further, and upload the required documents as asked. Do check the size format of photo and signature before uploading:
Photograph: 20 kb-50 kb in JPEG only
Signature: 0 kb-20 kb in JPEG only
Step 3: Fill the CLAT Application Form
Fill all the necessary columns in the application form. You can enter the details in any order. The sections you need to fill are:
Step 4: Pay CLAT Application Fee
Note: Keep a hard copy of the online form handy for future reference.