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What is CLAT?

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a centralized national-level entrance test for admissions to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. Some private universities and self-financed law schools in India also use these scores for admissions. The exam is conducted for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degree programs in law.

The undergraduate program assesses you on subjects like English, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Quantitative Techniques, Legal Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning. The aim is to evaluate the aptitude and suitability of the candidates for legal education.

For the postgraduate program, the test evaluates candidates on various law subjects, such as Constitutional Law and jurisprudence, and other law subjects, such as Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR, and Environmental Law.

CLAT 2024: Highlights

• CLAT 2024 saw a 24.5% surge in applications compared to CLAT 2023.
• Undergraduate applications increased by 34.7%, and postgraduate by 25.8%.
• 97.03% of registered candidates took the CLAT 2024 undergraduate test.
• For the CLAT 2024 postgraduate test, 93.92% of registered candidates appeared.
• The attendance rate for CLAT 2024 stood at 96.45%. Among the attending candidates, 57% were female, 43% were male, and there were 6 transgender candidates.

CLAT 2025: Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can apply for the CLAT 2025? Students applying for UG courses must have cleared their class XII or appeared for their class 12 exams this year. The criteria also entail that in 10+2 qualifying examinations, you must secure 45% or its equivalent grade if you are from General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories and 40% in case you belong to SC/ST categories.
• What does the exam consist of? It is divided into five sections: English Language, Current Affairs, including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. 
• I will be in my Class 12 from April 2024, effective April. Am I eligible for CLAT 2025? Yes, you are! Anyone taking their class 12 exams in April/May 2025 can apply for this exam. 
• I am from a Science background. Can I apply for CLAT? Yes, this exam is open for all streams. The exam also gives opportunities to science students to explore careers beyond engineering and medicine. 

Are you a PG aspirant? Check more updates on CLAT PG Exam here.

CLAT Exam 2025: Overview

Look at the table below to get an overview of the CLAT Notification:

CLAT Exam Date & Schedule 2025

Check out the table below for the important CLAT dates and latest updates:

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CLAT 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria [UG & PG]

The Consortium has set mandatory criteria to apply for the CLAT entrance exam for either of the courses. We have enlisted them for both UG and PG below:

CLAT 2025 Eligibility for UG Program

You must satisfy the following CLAT eligibility criteria to apply for the law undergraduate courses:

• There is no upper age limit for UG. 
• Following the official notification, you must have completed your 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks if you belong to the General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories.
• If you belong to the SC/ST category, you must have scored at least 40% marks.
• Students appearing for the 10+2 examination in the academic year (March/April 2025) are also eligible to apply.

CLAT 2025 Eligibility for PG Program

The PG exam is conducted for those aspiring to secure admission for post-graduation courses, i.e., Master of Law in top Law Universities. 

Have a look at the detailed CLAT PG Eligibility Criteria for exact requirements:

• There is no upper age limit for the PG Program.
• Those belonging to the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories must have a minimum of 50% of marks in the LLB degree or its equivalent grade.
• According to the official notification, those belonging to SC/ST categories must have secured 45% marks in an LLB degree or equivalent grade.
• You must have cleared your final semester or final year of the qualifying paper on the admission date.
• To be eligible for the exam, you must be an Indian citizen, and NRIs and foreign nationals may also be eligible to apply for the exam. Still, you should check the eligibility criteria for each participating college separately, as it may vary from one college to another.

CLAT 2025 Exam Pattern 

The CLAT notification 2025 regarding the exam pattern is yet to be released! So, here is the CLAT exam pattern based on last year's notification. 

CLAT UG 2025 Exam Pattern

The following table shows the question paper pattern for the undergraduate courses:

CLAT PG 2025 Exam Pattern 

Check out the table below for the detailed Exam Pattern of CLAT PG Exam :

CLAT 2025 Syllabus [UG & PG]

The CLAT Syllabus lists the critical topics from the exam point of view. The previous year's notification shows that the UG and PG programs' syllabi differ.

CLAT UG 2025 Syllabus 

Check out the table below to learn the detailed syllabus of CLAT UG:

CLAT PG 2025 Syllabus

The PG syllabus is also based on comprehension-based questions. The descriptive section was removed from the syllabus as per last year's notification. 

Have a look at the table below to learn the most important topics from CLAT PG Syllabus:

How to Apply for CLAT Exam 2025?

The CLAT Registration Form can only be filled out online. Four stages are involved while filling out the application form, i.e., online registration, filling out the form, uploading documents, and payment of the application fee.

Follow the below steps to complete the process smoothly:

• Step 1: Visit the official website, i.e., https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/
• Step 2: On the Home page, click the link "REGISTER" to complete the registration process by entering your name and mobile number and setting a password.
• Step 3: Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number. This completes the registration process. 
• Step 4: Log in to the portal using the registered mobile number and password. 
• Step 5: Complete the application form by entering all the correct details.
• Step 6: Upload necessary scanned images, documents, and signatures in the specified format.
• Step 7: Pay the fee through the different online payment modes to complete the application process. 

Photo & Signature Dimensions for CLAT Registration 2025

Refer to the dimensions and format below to complete the registration form for the Common Law Admission Test:

CLAT Registration Fees 2025

The application fees vary for each category. Check out the table below for the registration fees per your category:

You can download the CLAT Admit Card only from the official website. You must follow the steps below to download the admit card:

• Visit the official website.
• On the homepage, click on the link "Download Common Law Admission Test Admit Card 2025."
• Enter your login credentials and click on the submit button.
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen. 
• Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.

CLAT 2025 Exam Centers List

The previous year, the Exam was conducted at 139 test centres in 25 states and 4 union territories across India. Check out the table below for the state-wise list of CLAT Exam Centers. 

The CLAT exam centres list 2025 PDF will be available on the official Consortium website. 

CLAT 2025 Preparation Books 

Choosing the right study materials can significantly boost your preparation for the CLAT 2025 exam. These recommended books from expert authors cover the syllabus comprehensively, helping you understand and master the concepts better.

Here is a list of recommended books by various authors for CLAT 2025:

Before purchasing, ensure that the edition is the most recent, as the pattern and syllabus of the exam may change over time. Also, it is beneficial to supplement these books with online resources and CLAT mock tests for a well-rounded preparation.

CLAT Exam Analysis 

The Common Law Admission Test is conducted annually to offer admission to UG and PG programs. The analysis can help you know the exam's difficulty level, the number of reasonable attempts, and more.

Here is the brief previous year's Exam Analysis for the UG Exam:

• The CLAT 2024 exam was on the more accessible side, according to most test-takers.
• Many students found it less challenging compared to previous years' papers.
• The General Knowledge section took a different approach, focusing more on current affairs and a handful of static GK questions instead of the usual topics.
• Legal Reasoning, while mostly straightforward, did throw in a few tough questions.
• English was the most manageable section, but had a couple of tricky questions.
• As for Logical Reasoning, it struck a balance, simple yet manageable.

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CLAT 2025 Answer Key 

After the exam, the Consortium releases the provisional answer key. If you have any objections, you can send them via the official website. Based on the objections received, the final answer key for CLAT has been released.

Here are the steps that can be followed to download the CLAT Answer Key for both UG and PG programs:

• Visit the official website.
• On the homepage, click the "Common Law Admission Test Answer Key" link available in the Notification section of the website.
• Please enter your login credentials and submit them.
• Now, you can view the answer key for your respective course and set.
• Verify the answers; if there is any error, objections must be raised within the stipulated time.
• Download and take a printout of the answer key PDF for future reference.

CLAT 2025 Result 

The CLAT Result is prepared based on the final answer key. The result is released as a merit list of shortlisted aspirants through the Law Entrance Test score for the counselling procedure.

Results can be viewed only from the official website. Before the merit list, the scorecard of the exam will be released.

Here are the steps you need to follow while checking the results of the CLAT Paper:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the link "Common Law Admission Test Result."
• Enter the Registration Number & Password and click on submit
• Click on the scorecard tab after logging in
• A new page will open, showing the results of the scorecard
• Save and download the scorecard PDF for future reference

CLAT Cut-Off Marks

The Consortium decides the CLAT cutoff based on various factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats, and the number of students appearing for the exam.
Here is essential information based on CLAT 2024 first allotment list:
1] Category-Wise Opening and Closing Ranks:

• General: The range varies significantly, with top NLUs like NLU Bangalore having an opening rank of 1 and a closing rank of 84.
• OBC: The opening and closing ranks are more comprehensive. For instance, NALSAR Hyderabad starts at 189 and goes up to 1076.

2] Admission Cutoffs for Top 3 NLUs:

• NLU Bangalore: For the general category, the cutoff range is 1-84.
• NALSAR Hyderabad: The range for the general category is 6-158.
• NLU Kolkata: The cutoff for the general category falls between 140 and 262.

CLAT 2025 Merit List

The merit list is generally released after the results by the Consortium of NLU. 

The CLAT Merit List will be released only on the official website separately for UG and PG. 

• The merit list will be released separately for all counselling rounds.
• The Merit List includes the category-wise merit rank of the applicant who has qualified in the exam.
• It is prepared by using the scores of all aspirants, with the higher scores at the top and followed by the lowest scores.
• The details on the merit list include your admit card number, All India Rank, and Total marks obtained in the entrance exam.

CLAT 2025 Counselling

The counselling begins after the release of the merit list. The CLAT counselling is conducted online.
You must online pay Rs. 30000/- for the General Category and Rs. 20000/- for ST/SC/OBC/BC/ EWS/ PWD and other reserved categories to register for the counselling process. 

Once the first provisional list is released, you must choose any of the three options:

1. Accept the allotted seat (Freeze Option)
2. Apply for an Upgrade (Float Option)
3. Exit from the admission process (Exit Option)

• If the first option is chosen, you must upload all the required documents and pay the requisite fee to the allotted NLU.
• Choose the second option, i.e., accept and upgrade. You must pay the specific fees (as mentioned in the CLAT Notification) to the allotted University and upload documents as per the schedule. 
• If the last option is chosen, the allotted seat will be lost, and you will not be considered for further allotment. You can still opt for this option if you have not been allotted a seat.

Documents Required in Common Law Admission Test Counselling

You must carry the following documents at the time of counselling:

• Application Form
• Scorecard
• 10th & 12th Marksheets
• Admit Card
• Specially-abled Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• NRI Certificate (if applicable)
• Sponsored NRI Certificate (if applicable)

The NLU begins the CLAT Seat Allotment according to the merit-cum-preference. 

Refer to the table below for the college-wise seat distribution for both LLB and LLM courses:

Note - The table only includes the seats for UG and PG programs and does not account for supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats.

CLAT UG Placement Statistics 2022 (5-year Program) 

Check out the table below to learn about the CLAT PG Placements for the year 2022:

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Conclusion

In this captivating blog, we took you on a thrilling journey, exploring the ins and outs of the CLAT - a vital gateway to your dream law school. As we navigated this legal labyrinth, we uncovered essential insights just for you:

• CLAT's significance in securing admission to premier law schools.
• A comprehensive breakdown of the exam pattern and syllabus.
• Techniques to conquer the exam with confidence and finesse.
• The critical role of diligent preparation and smart strategies.