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Common Law Admission Test

Conducted by: Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)LawUG

About CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level law entrance examination conducted annually by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admission to 5-year Integrated LLB (UG), LLM (PG), and other law programs offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and several private universities across India. CLAT is one of the most prestigious and competitive law entrance exams in the country and is accepted by 24+ National Law Universities and over 60+ affiliated law colleges and universities. The CLAT exam is designed to assess candidates' aptitude for legal education by evaluating skills such as English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The examination is conducted in offline (Pen-and-Paper) mode using an OMR-based question booklet, and all questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Students who have completed or are appearing for Class 12 examinations from a recognized board are eligible for the undergraduate (UG) CLAT exam, while candidates holding an LLB degree from a recognized university are eligible for the postgraduate (PG) CLAT examination. A good CLAT score enables candidates to secure admission to prestigious National Law Universities such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLIU Bhopal, HNLU Raipur, RMLNLU Lucknow, MNLU Mumbai, and other leading law schools. Qualifying the CLAT examination opens excellent career opportunities in Litigation, Corporate Law, Judicial Services, Civil Services, Legal Consultancy, Banking, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), International Law, Taxation, Cyber Law, Human Rights, Public Policy, and Legal Research. With proper preparation, consistent reading habits, regular mock tests, and strong analytical skills, candidates can secure admission to India's top law colleges and build successful legal careers.

Exam Pattern

Sections
English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques
Total Questions
120
Total Marks
120
Duration
2 Hours
Mode
Offline

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
UG: Class 12 (10+2)
Minimum Marks
UG CLAT
General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI: 45%
SC / ST: 40%

Important Dates

August
Registration
November
Admi card
December
Exam
January
Result

Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Latest CLAT Exam Pattern
Study the syllabus, marking scheme, sectional weightage, negative marking, and passage-based question format.
2. Strengthen Core Subjects
3. Read Daily
4. Practice Mock Tests
Attempt one full-length CLAT mock every week.
5. Analyze Every Mock
6. Improve Legal Reasoning
Practice legal principle-based questions regularly.
7. Revise Regularly
8. Solve Previous Year Papers
Solve previous CLAT question papers to understand passage patterns, difficulty level, and frequently tested concepts.

Colleges Accepting CLAT

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), BengaluruNALSAR University of Law, HyderabadThe West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), KolkataNational Law University, JodhpurGujarat National Law University (GNLU), GandhinagarNational Law Institute University (NLIU), BhopalHidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), RaipurDr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), LucknowMaharashtra National Law University (MNLU), MumbaiNational University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), KochiNational Law University Odisha (NLUO)Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), PatnaNational Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA), AssamDamodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), VisakhapatnamTamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), TiruchirappalliMaharashtra National Law University, NagpurMaharashtra National Law University, AurangabadHimachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU)Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), SonipatDharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur