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CLAT Exam
Common Law Admission Test Exam
What is CLAT Exam?
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam conducted for admission to 21 prominent National Law Universities in India and other private universities. One who qualifies in CLAT can seek admission in 3-year/5-year Integrated LLB and LLM programmes.
The CLAT exam is conducted once in a year by the National Law University (NLU) among the 21 members NLUs of the CLAT Committee. The CLAT scores are used by other private law colleges across the country and Public Sector Undertakings for admissions and recruitment 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.
CLAT Exam Highlights
| Exam name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) |
| Conducted by | Consortium of NLUs |
| Exam level | National |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| CLAT undergraduate seats | 2600 (approximately) |
| Exam courses | BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB, LLM courses |
| No of candidates appear | 60,000 (approximately) |
| Official website | www.clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in |
| E mail | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| Phone number | 08047162020 (10 AM to 5 PM) |
CLAT 2020 Important Dates
| CLAT notification | December 20, 2019 |
| Application starting date | January 1, 2020 |
| Last date to apply online (Extended) | July 10, 2020 |
| CLAT admit card | July 26, 2020 (tentative) |
| CLAT exam date | August 22, 2020 |
| CLAT answer key | Sep 25, 2020 (tentative) |
| CLAT result | Oct 2020 |
| Seal allotment list | Oct 2020 |
CLAT Courses
The national-level entrance examination, CLAT, is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. Candidates who qualify in CLAT exam and stand above the cutoff can seek admission to the courses mentioned below at 21 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
21 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. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
10. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
11. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
12. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Odisha
13. National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
14. National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam
15. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Vishakhapatnam
16. Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirapalli
17. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
18. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
19. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
20. Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
21. Dharmashastra National Law University (MPDNLU), Jabalpur
List Of Private Universities Accepting CLAT Scores
Apart from 21 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
Undergraduate
- The is no upper age limit for undergraduate programmes in CLAT.
- Candidates should obtain at least 45% marks in the 10+2 or its equivalent examination. It is 40% for the candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
- Candidates who are appearing for their final-year examination are also eligible to apply for the CLAT. However, they should produce evidence of passing at the time of admission.
Postgraduate
- An LLB degree or its equivalent with 55% of marks is required to apply CLAT postgraduate examination. It is 50% of marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply online.
- There is no age limit for appearing.
Check the detailed CLAT 2020 eligibility criteria
CLAT Application Form
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 2020
CLAT 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 2019 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
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 Undergraduate Exam Pattern
| Sections | Questions | Marks |
| English including comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) | 20 | 20 |
| Legal Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
CLAT Postgraduate Exam Pattern
| 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 | 2 | 50 (25*2) |
| Total | 102 | 150 |
CLAT Syllabus
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
CLAT Admit Card 2020
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 2020 is not yet announced.
Click here to download CLAT admit card 2020
CLAT Answer Key 2020
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.
CLAT Result 2020
The organising institute will announce the CLAT result before three-week from the date of examination. The CLAT result will be available in online mode only. The test-takers will get only the information only on the qualifying status in CLAT result. Aspirants should enter the registration number or roll number along with the date of birth to access the CLAT result.
How To Check CLAT Result 2020
- Visit the official website of CLAT - https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/
- Click on the CLAT result flashing on the homepage.
- Enter the login details such as mobile number and password.
- Submit the details to access the result.
- Download the CLAT result 2020 and take a printout of the same for future reference.
CLAT Cutoff Score 2020
The CLAT cutoff score will be released after the declaration of result. Candidates must remember one important point that a minimum marks to be scored for admission into the NLUs. Once the CLAT result 2020 was announced, the organising institute will release the CLAT 2020 cut-off score. Candidates are advised to check the CLAT cut-off score for previous years.
| CLAT Participating NLUs | 2019 Cut-off Score | 2018 Cut-off Score |
| National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru | 50-60 | 66 |
| NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR), Hyderabad | 120-140 | 135 |
| National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal | 390 | 386 |
| The WB National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata | 285 | 260 |
| National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur | 350-370 | 376 |
| Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur | 650-660 | 657 |
| Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar | 500 | 494 |
| Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow | 680 | 668 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab | 900 | 924 |
| Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | 1000-1200 | 1186 |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi | 900 | 928 |
| National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Odisha | 1100 | 1167 |
| National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi | 1100-1200 | 1255 |
| National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam | 1500-1600 | 1556 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirapalli | 1600 | 1571 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Vishakhapatnam | 1400-1500 | 1432 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai | 450-550 | 503 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur | 1500-1600 | 1532 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad | 1588 | Not participated |
Note: The cut-off of 2019 is tentative.
The Consortium of National Law Universities is all set to close the application window for CLAT 2020 examination. Candidates who have not yet registered for the CLAT 2020 can visit the official website to check their result. The last date to apply for CLAT is July 10.
Earlier, the CLAT last date was extended multiple times since the application process began due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It has also extended the examination date first from May 10 to June 21, then, to August 22, 2020.
10 July 2020
The Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2020 application deadline one more time. The official sources confirm that the last date to apply online for CLAT 2020 is July 10, 2020. It has also rescheduled the CLAT 2020 exam date to August 22, 2020.
Candidates who have registered or not yet applied are advised to check the exam date and extended deadlines on the official website. The Consortium has revised the dates considering the ongoing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the sources, CLAT 2020 admit card will be released at least 10 days before the exam date. The sources suggest that the CLAT result will be released in September 2020.
1 July 2020
The Consortium of National Law Universities has postponed the CLAT 2020 one more time. It has also extended the registration date. The official sources suggest that CLAT 2020 new exam date will be announced on July 1. However, the last date to submit the CLAT application form is July 1.
The exam organisers have decided to postpone the CLAT exam after considering the government orders regarding the lockdown. Candidates should note that at least 21 days prior notice will be issued regarding the exam.
In case of any discrepancy, candidates can reach 080-47162020. It is advised to check the official website for latest updates.
19 May 2020
The Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2020 application deadline. The official sources confirm that the last date to apply online for CLAT 2020 is April 25, 2020. It has also rescheduled the CLAT 2020 exam date to May 24, 2020.
Candidates who have registered or not yet applied are advised to check the exam date and extended deadlines on the official website. The Consortium has revised the dates considering the ongoing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the sources, CLAT 2020 admit card will be released at least 10 days before the exam date. The result will be released in June 2020.
30 March 2020
The consortium of National Law Universities has started accepting the application forms for CLAT 2020. Candidates who are aiming for admission to pursue law courses in 22 National Law Universities (NLU) across the country can register for CLAT 2020 on the official website until March 31, 2020.
Candidates should fill up all the details in CLAT 2020 application form. One should pay the prescribed application fee to complete the registration process. The sources suggest that CLAT 2020 will be conducted on May 10. The admit card will be released at least two weeks before the exam date.
1 January 2020