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About CLAT
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) stands as a crucial national-level entrance examination, acting as the gateway to prestigious undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. Orchestrated by the Consortium of National Law Universities, this highly competitive exam is utilized by various affiliate universities and organizations for admissions and recruitments.
As of the Academic Year 2024-2025, all admissions to the 5-year integrated
L.L.B. and L.L.M. programs will be exclusively conducted through CLAT 2024.
It encompasses 24 NLUs for UG courses and 21 NLUs for PG courses, with an additional 61 private affiliated colleges considering CLAT scores.
Beyond India's NLUs, numerous Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also embrace CLAT scores for recruitment. This comprehensive article provides essential insights, from registration to exam dates, offering invaluable assistance for those preparing to undertake this significant examination.
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CLAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
The qualifying exam is crucial for undergraduate program eligibility. It includes 10+2, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent exams recognized by the candidate's board. Each law school may have additional criteria, so candidates must check before applying for CLAT.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate should have passed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in the same year are also eligible to apply for CLAT, but they must provide proof of passing the examination at the time of admission.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CLAT exam.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals or NRIs/NRI-sponsored candidates.
- Other Criteria Candidates with a history of criminal convictions, academic misconduct, or disciplinary action are not eligible for admission to any law school through CLAT.
However, the admission of such students will be subject to fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.
CLAT Exam Pattern
Candidates preparing for the CLAT exam must familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and syllabus. The CLAT exam pattern outlines the test structure, the number and types of questions, marking scheme, and other test modalities.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Time duration | 2 hours |
| Mode | Offline mode (pen paper-based mode) |
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Type of questions | Objective-type questions |
| Number of questions | CLAT UG - 120 questions CLAT PG - 120 questions |
| Total marks | 120 marks (Both CLAT UG and CLAT PG) |
| CLAT UG marking scheme | Correct answer - 1 mark Incorrect answer - 0.25 marks deduction Un-attempted questions - No negative marking |
| Language | English |
CLAT Exam Syllabus
The UG-CLAT 2024 assesses candidates' comprehension and reasoning skills, focusing on aptitude and skills crucial for legal education. The 2-hour test comprises 120 multiple-choice questions across English Language, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Negative marking applies, deducting 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
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Subject Areas with weightage: |
No of Questions | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
English Language |
22-26 |
20% |
|
Current Affairs, including General Knowledge |
28-32 |
25% |
|
Legal Reasoning |
28-32 |
25% |
|
Logical Reasoning |
22-26 |
20% |
|
Quantitative Techniques |
10-14 |
10% |
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