CLAT Exam Date 2025, Check Details of Eligibility, Overview, Important Dates, How to Apply, and More
by Jayasree D
Updated Jun 03, 2024
CLAT Exam Date 2025
The CLAT Exam 2025 is a national-level law entrance exam conducted by the CLAT Consortium. It is held once a year, typically in December, across 130+ exam centers in India. The exam is in pen and paper format, meaning it's offline. Candidates aiming for admission into prestigious NLUs (National Law Universities) must apply online on the official website between July and November 2024.
The exam consists of five sections: English, Math, Current Affairs & GK, Logical Reasoning, and Legal Reasoning. It's essential to meet the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits, before applying. With no limit on attempts, applicants have a chance to secure a good score and pursue a rewarding career in law.
Eligibility
- For CLAT (UG):
- Education Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam.
- Minimum Marks: General category requires a minimum of 45%, while SC and ST categories need a minimum of 40%.
- Age Limit: No age limit.
- Number of Attempts: Unlimited.
- For CLAT (PG):
- Education Qualification: Should have completed a 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB.
- Minimum Marks: The general category requires 50%, while the SC and ST categories need 45%.
- Age Limit: No age limit.
- Number of Attempts: Unlimited.
- Note: Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible for the CLAT Exam 2025.
Overview
Details |
Description |
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Exam Name |
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) |
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Exam Level |
National-level exam |
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Conducting Body |
Consortium of NLUs |
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Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline (Pen-and-paper) |
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Exam Purpose |
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Languages |
English |
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Mode of Application Process |
Online |
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Mode of Counselling |
Online |
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CLAT Exam Date |
December 1, 2024 |
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Number of Seats |
UG program – more than 3,000 seats PG program – around 1,000 seats |
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Participating Colleges |
132 |
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Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
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Official Website |
Important Dates
Event |
Date (Tentative) |
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CLAT Exam Date |
December 1, 2024 |
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Registration Opens |
1st week of July 2024 |
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Registration Closes |
2nd week of November 2024 |
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Admit Card Release |
November 2024 (Tentative) |
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CLAT Exam date |
December 1, 2024 |
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Official Answer Key Release |
December 2024 (Tentative) |
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CLAT Result Declaration |
December 2024 or January 2025 (Tentative) |
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Commencement of Counseling |
January 2025 (Tentative) |
Registration Fees
The registration fees for CLAT 2025 are as follows:
- For General, OBC, and PwD candidates: INR 4000
- For SC and ST candidates: INR 3500
Candidates can pay the fees online through the official website during the registration process.
Exam Pattern
Sections |
Details |
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Exam Mode |
Offline (pen-and-paper) |
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Language |
English |
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Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Total Questions |
CLAT UG: 120 CLAT PG: 120 (No essay section in CLAT PG) |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours |
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Marking Scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer |
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Negative Marking |
0.25 marks were deducted for each incorrect answer |
Syllabus
CLAT Subjects |
Topics |
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English Language |
Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Rearrangement, Cloze Test, |
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Analogies, Spelling Errors, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Idioms |
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& Phrases, Fill-ups, Sentence Rearrangement |
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Quantitative Techniques |
Profit & Loss, Proportion, Averages, Surds & Indices, Square Roots, |
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(Maths) |
Areas, Volumes, Percentage, Simplification & Approximation, |
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Partnerships, Ratio, HCF and LCM, Discounts, Number Systems |
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Current Affairs & GK |
Science & Technology, Sports, Static GK, Current happenings, History, |
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Geography, Economics, Politics |
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Logical Reasoning |
Time & Sequence, Ranking, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, |
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Distance and Direction, Classification, Analogy, Statement & Assumption/ |
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Argument/ Conclusion/ Course of action, Series, Number Test, Alphabet Test |
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Legal Aptitude |
Legal GK and current affairs, Important acts, and amendments to the |
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legislature; Topics from Contract law, Constitutional law, |
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Important Supreme Court Judgments, Criminal law, International treaties |
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and conventions affecting national legal framework, tort law, and more |
How to Apply?
Registration:
- Visit the official website of CLAT 2025 consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Create an account by providing your name, email address, and phone number.
Application Form:
- Log in using your credentials.
- Fill out the application form with personal details like name, address, and educational qualifications.
Document Upload:
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any other required documents in the specified format.
Select Preferences:
- Choose your preferred exam center from the list of options provided.
Fee Payment:
- Pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Submission:
- Review all the information provided and make any necessary corrections.
- Agree to the declaration and submit the form.
Confirmation:
- Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email or SMS with your application details.
Admit Card:
- Download your admit card when it is released by the CLAT authorities.
Prepare for the Exam:
- Start preparing for the CLAT exam by studying the syllabus and practicing previous years' question papers.
Following these steps will ensure that you successfully apply for the CLAT 2025 exam.
