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Exam Overview

CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. It is also accepted by many private and self-financed law colleges across the country.

Marking Scheme

  • Correct answer: +1 mark

  • Incorrect answer: -0.25 mark

  • Unanswered questions: 0 marks

  • Total marks: 120

Eligibility Criteria

For UG Program (LLB):

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)

  • No upper age limit

  • Candidates appearing in 10+2 can also apply

For PG Program (LLM):

  • LL.B. or equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)

  • Final year candidates are eligible

Syllabus

  1. English Language: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary

  2. Current Affairs & GK: National and international events, legal news

  3. Legal Reasoning: Principles of law, legal facts, and reasoning

  4. Logical Reasoning: Arguments, critical reasoning, patterns

  5. Quantitative Techniques: Basic mathematics up to 10th level

Exam Pattern

  • Total questions: 120

  • Question type: Comprehension-based MCQs

  • Subjects: English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques

  • Duration: 2 hours

  • Negative marking: Yes (-0.25)

Preparation Tips

  • Read newspapers daily for current affairs and legal developments

  • Practice comprehension and reasoning questions

  • Solve past year CLAT papers

  • Use standard law prep books like Universal’s Guide

  • Take full-length mock tests regularly

Latest Updates

  • CLAT 2025 will be conducted in December 2024

  • Reduced number of questions from 150 to 120 (since CLAT 2024)

  • Consortium has introduced comprehension-based pattern for all sections

  • Counseling and seat allotment handled centrally by the consortium

Highlights

  • Gateway to NLUs for law programs

  • Accepted by 60+ private law colleges in India

  • Conducted once a year in offline mode

  • UG and PG law courses covered under one exam

  • Centralized counseling system

Important Dates

Notification release: July 2024 Application start: August 2024 Application deadline: November 2024 Admit card release: November 2024 Exam date: December 2024 Result declaration: January 2025 Counseling start: January 2025
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