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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

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CLAT 2025: Important Dates, Exam Pattern, cutoff, Seat Matrix, Process

  • The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
  • https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/

Overview

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 24 National Law Universities in India. CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs).

It facilitates admission to 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and one-year LLM (PG) courses. Many affiliate universities and organisations also use the CLAT exam for admissions and recruitment. CLAT is a key law entrance exam in India and is considered one of the toughest to crack.

Educational Qualification (UG)

  • General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 45% in 12th- grade exams from a recognized board.

  • SC/ST: Minimum 40% in 12th-grade exams from a recognized board.

Educational Qualification (PG)

  • General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 50% in LLB degree program.

  • SC/ST: Minimum 45% in LLB degree programme.

CLAT UG Vs CLAT PG: Exam pattern - Mode, Topics, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions

Category

UG program

PG program

Duration

2 hours

2 hours

Mode

Offline (Pen and Paper Based)

Offline (Pen and Paper Based)

Type of Questions

Objective-type, passage-based questions

Objective-type, passage-based questions

Number of Questions

120

120

Subjects 

  1. English Language

  2. Current Affairs, including GK

  3. Legal Reasoning

  4. Logical Reasoning

  5. Quantitative Techniques

  1. Constitutional Law

  2. Other Law Subjects, including Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

Total Marks

120 marks

120 marks

Marking scheme

+1 mark for a correct answer. 

-0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. 

+1 mark for a correct answer. 

-0.25 marks for an incorrect answer. 


Important Points:

  • Anyone can apply for the CLAT exam as there is no minimum or maximum age limit.

  • There is no limit on how many times you can attempt the CLAT exam.

CLAT 2026 - Important Date and Links

  • Online Applications Begin : 01 August 2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 31 October 2025
  • Last Date Online Payment : 31 October 2025
  • Examination Date : 07 December 2025
  • Admit Card Available : 22 November 2025
  • Candidates are advised to confirm all the information on CLAT Admissions 2026 Visit Official Website before applications.

Official Website

https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/

 

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