CLAT Exam

Common Law Admission Test Exam

What is CLAT Exam?

CLAT - The Common Law Admission (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Law Programmes offered by 24 National Law Universities in India.

CLAT is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities, comprising representative universities. Several affiliates universitis and organisations also use the CLAT exam for admissions and recriutment respectively.

Till 2018, CLAT was conducted on a rotation basis by NLUs. However, from 2019 onwards the CLAT will be conducted by a permanent body, ''Consortium of NLUs'' formed by NLUs. The body has its headquarters at NLSIU Bangalore.

All the admissions to the 5-year integrated LL.B and LL.M. Programmes that commences in the Academic Year 2024-25 Shall be through the CLAT 2024.

CLAT 2024 Result declared

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) announced the CLAT Result 2024 on 10 December, 2023 on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Individual Scorecards for the CLAT 2024 exam are available for download The online session for filling complaints about the CLAT result 2024 is currently open. To get their CLAT 2024 result scorecard, candidates must login with their admit card number or application number and date of birth.

The CLAT 2024 scorecard includes the total marks received in the exam, the overall rank obtained in CLAT 2024, the category rank, and numberous other statistics. When the CLAT 2024 result is announced, an all-India CLAT merit list will be created. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to CLAT counselling and seat allotment, which will begin on December 12, 2023. On 03 December, 2023, the Common Law Asmission Test was held. CLAT scores will be used by 24 national law colleges an several other law schools connected with them.

CLAT 2024 Registration Process Started

The Common Law Admission Test, popularly known as CLAT has started the registration process for the year 2024.

The process has been stated by the authority since July 1, 2023.  The application form must be submitted by November 3rd, 2023 by the aspirants who are willing to appear in the Common Law Admission Test. Candidates interested in applying for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs may visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Steps to Register for CLAT 2024:

Step 1: Visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on CLAT 2024.

Step 3: Register and proceed with the application.

Step 4: Submit the application form.

Step 5: Take the printout for future reference.

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2024 Exam Highlights.

Exam Name Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities.
Frequency Once in a Year
Exam Level National
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Offline (Pen-Paper Mode)
CLAT Undergraduaates (UG) Seats 2600 Approximately
No. of Candidates appear 60,000 Approximately
Exam Course BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB, LLM courses
Official Website www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Email ID clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Phone Number 080-47162020 (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

CLAT 2024 Important Dates

CLAT 2024 - The Online enrolment for CLAT 2024 will open on 01 July, 2023 and close on 03th November, 2023 till 11:59 PM.

Exam Dates
CLAT 2024 Notification Released 01 July, 2023
CLAT Application Starts / Open 01 July, 2023
Last date for CLAT 2024 Registration 03 November, 2023
CLAT 2024 Admit Card November / December, 2023
CLAT 2024 Exam 03 December, 2023
Declaration of CLAT 2024 Result January, 2024

CLAT 2024 Courses 

CLAT - The COMMON LAW ADMISSION TEST is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 24 National Law Universities in India.

Candidates who qualify in CLAT Exam and Stand above the cutoff can seek admissions to the courses mentioned below at 24 NLUs in India.

Undergraduate Courses 

  • BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts LLB)
  • BCom LLB (Bachelor of Commerce LLB)
  • BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science LLB)
  • BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration LLB)
  • BSW LLB (Bachelor of Social Work)

Postgraduate Course 

  • LLM 

24 National Law Universities (NLUs)

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

2. NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR), Hyderabad

3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

4. The WB National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

5. National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur

6. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur

7. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

8. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa

9. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow

10. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab

11. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna

12. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi

13. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Odisha

14 National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi

15. National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam

16. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Vishakhapatnam

17. Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli

18. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai

19. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur

20. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad

21. Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla

22. Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur

23. Dr. B.R. Ahmedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Haryana

24. National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala.

List Of Private Universities Accepting CLAT Scores

Apart from 22 NLUs, many private institutions across the country accept the CLAT scores. Check the list of institutions/universities below which have signed an MoU with the CLAT Consortium to use the CLAT scores. 

  • Shobhit University, Modipuram, Meerut, U.P.
  • RNB Global University, Bikaner, Rajasthan
  • ISBR Law College, Bangalore
  • LLOYD Law College, Greater Noida, U.P.
  • GLOCAL University, Saharanpur, U.P.
  • Indore Institute of Law, Indore
  • Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Pitampura, Delhi
  • Xavier Law School, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar
  • Amity University, U.P.
  • Law College Dehradun
  • Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore
  • Shri Vaishnav Institute of Law, Indore
  • GITAM School OF Law, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam
  • Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, CG
  • ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun
  • Asian Law College, Noida
  • Siddharth Law College, Dehradun
  • Aryans College of Law, Punjab
  • School of Law, JIMS Engineering and Management Technical Campus Greater Noida, U.P. 
  • GLA University Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
  • REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka

CLAT Eligibility 

Candidates who are taking admissions to NLUs through CLAT 2024 must check the eligibility criteria for their respective courses. The participating NLUs will also check that a shortised candidate fulfills the eligibility criteria or not.

CLAT : Undergraduate (UG) 2024 :

1. There is be no upper age limit for candidates appearing for UG Programme through the CLAT 2024.

2. Candidates must secure the following minimum percentage of marks in their qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent examination).

a. Forty Five Percent (45%) Marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General / OBC / PwD / NRI / PIO / OCI / Categories.

b. Forty Percent (40%) Marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST Candidates.

3. Candidates who may be appearing for their qualifying examination in March / April, 2024 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2024 Examination. However, they shall be required to produce an evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission.

4. The result of the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2) shall be submitted by the candidate at the time of admission, failing which the candidate shall be ineligible for admission to the course they have applied for.

CLAT : Postgraduate (PG) 2024

  • An LL.B Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of Fifty percent (50%) marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General / OBC / PwD / NRI / PIO /OCI categories.
  • Forty Five Percentage (45%) Marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST Categories.
  • Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination in March / April 2024 are eligible to apply.
  • There is no upper age limit for appering for the CLAT 2024

Check the detailed CLAT 2024 eligibility criteria

CLAT Application Form 2024

CLAT 2024 : The Comman Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) & Postgraduate (PG) Law Programmes offered by 24 National Law Universities in India. Common Law Admission Test - CLAT 2024 : Candidates who are seeking admission to law courses in the NLUs and other private universities should register online through the official website of CLAT. Here are the steps to CLAT application form online. 

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium of NLU – www.clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in 

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the 'Register' 

Step 3: Fill in the basic details such as name, mobile number and email address. 

Step 4: Upload the required documents that include the photograph and signature. 

Step 5: Complete all the mandatory fields in the CLAT application form such as qualification and preference for NLUs. 

Step 6: Pay the prescribed CLAT application fee 

Step 7: Submit the application form 

Step 8: Download the soft copy and take a printout for future reference. 

Click here to apply online for CLAT 2024

CLAT 2024 Application Fee

  • Application Fees can be paid only online.
  • Application Fee for General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI Candidates : Rs. 4,000/-.
  • Application Fee for SC / ST / BPL Category Candidates: Rs. 3,500/-.
  • The cost of previous years' question papers is Rs. 500/- (not included in the CLAT 2023 Application fee of Rs. 4,000/- or Rs. 3,500/- as the case may be.)
  • The candidates themselves will have to bear the bank transaction charges for remitting the fee online. The actual bank transaction charges will be displayed in the payment gateway page after you choose the mode of payment.
  • Application Fees is non-refundable.

CLAT Exam Pattern 2024

The CLAT will be conducted in offline mode. It is an objective-paper and the total duration is two hours. Each correct answer will be awarded one mark and 0.25 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer. The examination will be conducted in English language only. 

CLAT 2024 for UG Courses is based on five subjects - English Language, Current Affairs Including General Knowledge, Logical Resoning, Quantitative Techniques & Legal Reasoning.

CLAT 2024 for PG Courses is based on Law subjects - Constitutional Law, International Law, Criminal Law, Contract, Torts, IPR & Jurisprudence, Law Topics and Contemporary Issues.

CLAT Undergraduate Exam Pattern 2024:

Sections  Questions Marks
English including comprehension 28-32 Questions 28-32
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 35-39 Questions 35-39
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) 35-39 Questions 35-39
Legal Aptitude 28-32 Questions 28-32
Logical Reasoning 13-17 Questions 13-17
Total 150 150

CLAT Postgraduate Exam Pattern 2024:

Sections  Questions Marks
Constitutional Law 40 40
Other Law Subjects such as Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence 60 60
Subjective Questions – On the topics of law and contemporary issues 20 200
Total 120 120

CLAT Syllabus 2024

The CLAT syllabus covers different subject areas to test the candidates' proficiency in English, general awareness on static GK, basic calculation, critical thinking ability in logical reasoning and legal aptitude.

Most of the sections are well known to many candidates except the legal aptitude. This section tests the candidate's on the study of law, research aptitude and problem-solving ability. 

Download the detailed CLAT syllabus 2024

CLAT Admit Card 2024

Candidates who have successfully submitted their CLAT application forms need to visit the official website to download the admit card. Candidates can download the admit card/hall ticket by logging into his/her account. 

Applicants should note that without a valid CLAT admit card along with photo identity card for verification will not be allowed to sit in the exam centre. The exact date to download the CLAT admit card 2022 is not yet announced. 

Click here to download CLAT admit card 2024

How to download the CLAT Result 2024?

Candidates can download CLAT 2024 results by following the processes outlined below.

Go to the offiicial website of CLAT 2024 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT 2024 should be selected.

In the notification area, click on CLAT Result link.

Login using CLAT Application number / Admit card number.

on the screen, the CLAT scorecard 2024 will be presented.

Save the scorecard for furture reference.

CLAT Answer Key 2024

The organising body will release the CLAT answer key within a week after the examination. Candidates who have appeared for the CLAT examination can access the answer key on the official website. One can cross-check the marked answers in the law examination which will give an idea of whether he/she will qualify or not. To access the CLAT answer key, candidates need to submit their registration number and date of birth/ password.

How many candidates are invited for CLAT 2024 Counselling 2024

The CLAT counselling is conducted by the consortium shortly after the CLAT 2024 result is announced.

It creates an invite list of shortlisted candidates. The number of candidates on the CLAT invite list is five times greater than the number of CLAT seats available in each category. This means that roughly 1600 individuals will be invited to complete for approximately 3200 setats in 5-year integrated LLB Programs. In contrast, around 6000 individuals will be invited to fill 130 CLAT PG Seats. Candidates will be assigned NLUs depending on their marks and the NLU preferences they indicated when filling out the exam form.

CLAT 2024 Counselling

The CLAT counselling is done online by the consortium. Eligible candidates will be notified by SMS and email whether they have been selected for counselling. They must sign uo for counselling through the CLAT login page and pay the registration cost. CLAT counselling costs Rs. 30,000 for general candidates and Rs. 20,000 for SC and ST Candidates. The registration deadline for CLAT 2024 counselling is December 22, 2023.

Candidates who paticipate in CLAT 2024 counselling will be considered for admission to National Law Schools. Seats will be assigned based on merit and choice. After the seats are assigned, candidates will have the choice to accept the seat, apply for an upgrade, or withdraw from the admission process.

Those who accept the admission offer must pay the NLU course costs to the university of their choice. It should be emphasised that candidates will only be considered for admission to MLUs that were on their NLU priority List.

Notifications

CLAT 2023 Result has been declared

The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the result for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2023 on December 23, 2022.

Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the result on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT 2023 exam was conducted on December 18, 2022 from 02:00 PM to 4:00 PM across the country.

23 December 2022
CLAT 2023 Admit Card will be released tomorrow

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) will be releasing the Commom Law Admission Test (CLAT) Admit Card 2023 on 06 December, 2022.

Candidates who are going to appear for the CLAT Exam, can check and download their admit card, once it is released on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT 2023 Exam is scheduled on 18 December, 2022 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM.

5 December 2022
CLAT 2023 : Registration date extended till 18 November, 2022

CLAT 2023 has extended the final registration deadline from 13 November to 18 November, 2022, according to the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs).

Candidates may submit their application for CLAT 2023 online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Candidates who are interested and eligible can submit the CLAT Application form on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

14 November 2022
CLAT 2023 Application to start on 08 August, 2022.

The Consortium of National Law Universities will start the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2023 registrations from today, 08 August, 2022.

The CLAT Application form 2023 will be available online on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Candidates who have qualified Class 12 board examination or equivalent are eligible to apply for the undergraduate programme in CLAT. Candidates must have 50 percent marks in graduation to appy for postgraduate courses.

8 August 2022
CLAT Result 2022 Announced

The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced results on the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2022. Candidates who appeared for the exam can go to the official website of the consortium to download CLAT scorecards.

Candidates who took the admission test for National Law Universities can go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in and download their result.

25 June 2022
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CLAT Admit Card 2022 Released Today
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