CLAT 2025: Important Dates, Exam Pattern, cutoff, Seat Matrix, Process
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)
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General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 45% in 12th- grade exams from a recognized board.
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SC/ST: Minimum 40% in 12th-grade exams from a recognized board.
Educational Qualification (PG)
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General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI: Minimum 50% in LLB degree program.
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SC/ST: Minimum 45% in LLB degree programme.
CLAT UG Vs CLAT PG: Exam pattern - Mode, Topics, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions
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UG program |
PG program |
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Duration |
2 hours |
2 hours |
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Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
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Type of Questions |
Objective-type, passage-based questions |
Objective-type, passage-based questions |
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Number of Questions |
120 |
120 |
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Subjects |
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Total Marks |
120 marks |
120 marks |
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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:
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Anyone can apply for the CLAT exam as there is no minimum or maximum age limit.
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There is no limit on how many times you can attempt the CLAT exam.
CLAT Exam Important Date and Links
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Applications Open |
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Official Website |
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