Common Law Admission Test
Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities
CLAT is a national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.
Overview
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is conducted annually by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admission to 5-year integrated law programmes and postgraduate law programmes. It is one of the most prestigious law entrance examinations in India.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
- 1Stage 1: CLAT Examination
- 2Stage 2: Merit List Preparation
- 3Stage 3: Counselling Registration
- 4Stage 4: NLU Seat Allotment
- 5Stage 5: Admission Confirmation
Exam Pattern / Stages
Stage 1: CLAT UG
Mode
Offline
Duration
2 Hours
Questions
120
Total Marks
120
Medium
English
Negative Marking
Yes
Subjects:
National-level law entrance examination for undergraduate admissions.
Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Inference
- Passage Analysis
Current Affairs and General Knowledge
- National Events
- International Affairs
- Awards
- Sports
- Government Schemes
- Legal Developments
Legal Reasoning
- Legal Principles
- Constitutional Concepts
- Legal Awareness
- Case-based Questions
- Legal Issues
Logical Reasoning
- Arguments
- Assumptions
- Critical Reasoning
- Inference
- Logical Analysis
Quantitative Techniques
- Arithmetic
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Data Interpretation
- Basic Mathematics
Important Dates
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OC | As per official notification |
| OBC / BC | As per official notification |
| SC / ST | Concession available as per notification |
| Women | As per official notification |
| PWD / PH | As per official notification |
Payment Mode: Online
Posts & Vacancies
Preparation Strategy
Develop strong reading habits, improve legal reasoning, follow current affairs daily, practice mock tests regularly and improve time management.
Beginner
Build reading comprehension and current affairs knowledge.
Intermediate
Practice legal reasoning and logical reasoning questions.
Advanced
Take full-length mocks and analyze weak areas.
Recommended Books
Universal's Guide to CLAT
Universal Publications
Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning
A.P. Bhardwaj
Word Power Made Easy
Norman Lewis
Quantitative Aptitude
R.S. Aggarwal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CLAT?
CLAT is a national-level law entrance examination for admission to National Law Universities.
How many NLUs accept CLAT scores?
Most National Law Universities accept CLAT scores for admission.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Can Class 12 students apply?
Yes, candidates appearing in Class 12 examinations can apply subject to eligibility conditions.
Who conducts CLAT?
The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts CLAT.
Quick Facts
Conducting Body
Consortium of National Law Universities
Exam Level
National
Category
Law
Attempts
No restriction
Last Date
October