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About CLAT


    CLAT

    Common Law Admission Test

    Type of Exam

    Online Computer Based Test

    Administrator

    CLAT Consortium, Bar council of India

    Purpose of CLAT

    Entrance to NLU, Self-financed law college and PSUs

    Duration of exam

    2 Hours

    Validity of score card

    One year

    Offered

    Annually

    Language

    English

    Qualification Rate

    3%

    Official website

    https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

    Participating National Law Universities:

    There are 22 NLIUs around the country for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes.

    S No. University City
    1 National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru
    2 NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad
    3 National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal
    4 The West Bengal 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 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU) Lucknow
    9 Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Patiala, Punjab
    10 Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) Patna
    11 National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) Kochi
    12 National Law University Odisha (NLUO) Odisha, Cuttack
    13 National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) Ranchi
    14 National Law School and Judicial Academy (NLUJA) Guwahati, Assam
    15 Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam
    16 Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) Tiruchirappalli
    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 (DNLU) Jabalpur
    22 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU) Sonipat, Haryana

CLAT FAQs ?

    What is CLAT?

    CLAT is a Common Law Admission Test. It is a national level leading law entrance examination for admission to 22 National Law Universities (NLU) in India.

    When was CLAT exam scheduled?

    The CLAT exam was scheduled on 28 September 2020.

    From where aspirants can register for CLAT?

    Aspirants can register for CLAT from its official website website

    What is the purpose of CLAT?

    The purpose of CLAT is to get admission in NLU, Self-financed Law College and PSUs.

    What is the validity of CLAT exam scorecard?

    The validity of CLAT exam scorecard is one year.

    What is the educational qualification required for Under Graduate (UG) candidate to appear in the CLAT exam?

    The Minimum qualification for Under Graduate (UG) candidate is 10+2 or equivalent.

    What is the educational qualification required for Post Graduate (PG) candidate to appear in the CLAT exam?

    The Minimum qualification for Post Graduate (PG) candidate is LLB degree or equivalent.

    What is the age criteria to appear in the CLAT exam?

    As such, there is no age bar set to appear in the CLAT exam.

    What is the procedure of filling the application form?

    The procedure for filling the application form are as follows:
    1. Visit CLAT 2020 official
    website- /Click on New Registration.
    2. Enter name, mobile number, create a new password and confirm password.
    3. Click on Register
    4. The candidate will receive OTP while entering the mobile number at the time of generation.
    5. Enter OTP, then Submit
    6. Application form opens:
    7. Enter Personal Details, contact information, academic details, work experience, program preference, and exam centre preference.
    7. Enter Personal Details, contact information, academic details, work experience, program preference, and exam centre preference.
    8. Documents upload
    9. Payment

    Will CLAT exam has descriptive questions?

    No, CLAT exam has only objective type questions.

    What is the application fees for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates ?

    The application fees for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates is Rs.4000.

    What is the application fees for SC/ST/BPL candidates?

    the application fees for SC/ST/BPL candidates is Rs.3500.

    Will candidates get a refund of their application form?

    Application fees are non-refundable.

    From where candidates can download admit card?

    Candidate can download admit card from the official website of CLAT, i.e. https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

    How CLAT admit card is downloaded?

    Admit card downloading procedure
    1. To download e-Admit card, candidates will require Registration id followed by Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY)
    2. Enter captcha word, then log in.
    3. After Logging in, you will find an option to download the admit card.

    Is there any dress code for the CLAT exam?

    Candidates are required to wear clothes with half sleeves.

    How is the CLAT exam selection process done?

    CLAT selection process: Registration Online exam Result Counselling.

    Are there any fees for counselling session of CLAT exam?

    Rs 50000 is to be paid for a counselling session of CLAT exam.

    What is the minimum percentage required for CLAT-UG exam?

    Minimum percentage required for CLAT- UG exam is 45% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories and 40% for SC/ST categories.

    What is the minimum percentage required for CLAT-PG exam?

    Minimum percentage required for CLAT- PG exam is 50% for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories and 45% for SC/ST categories.

    Is there any negative marking in CLAT exam?

    Negative marking is 0.25 for each incorrect answer.

    What is the total number of question asked in CLAT-UG exam?

    The Total number of question asked is 150 in CLAT-UG exam.

    What is the total number of question asked in CLAT-PG exam?

    The Total number of question asked is 120 in CLAT-PG exam.

    What is the duration of the CLAT exam?

    The duration of CLAT exam is 2 hours.