The Common Law Admission Test. It is a national-level entrance exam in India for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs to the candidates who are interested and it is offered by 22 National Law Universities and other private and public institutions.
CLAT Exam Highlights
Mode of Exam |
Offline |
Duration of the Exam |
2 hours |
Types of Questions |
Objective |
Syllabus |
English Language Current Affairs & GK Legal Reasoning Logical Reasoning Quantitative Techniques |
Language |
English |
Marking Scheme |
+1 for Right, -0.25 for Wrong |
Official Website |
consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
Conducting Body |
Consortium of National Law Universities |
Eligibility Criteria for CLAT
For UG (BA LLB)
Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent
Minimum Marks:
General/OBC: 45%
SC/ST: 40%
Age Limit: No upper age limit
For PG (LLM)
Qualification: LLB or equivalent degree
Minimum Marks:
General/OBC: 50%
SC/ST: 45%
Age Limit: No upper age limit
Important Dates for CLAT 2025
Registration Period: July 10, 2024 – July 15, 2025
Exam Date: Dec. 2025
CLAT 2025 Registration Fee
General/OBC/PwD/NRI: ₹4,000
SC/ST/BPL: ₹3,500
Application Process for CLAT 2025
Visit the Official Website
Register as a New User
Click on "Register" under CLAT 2025.
Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, and password.
Verify your mobile number and email using the OTP sent.
Fill Out the Application Form
Personal Details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category (General/OBC/SC/ST, etc.).
Educational Details:
10th & 12th board details (year, percentage, and school name).
LLB details (for PG applicants).
Preferred NLUs: Select your choice of National Law Universities.
Upload Required Documents
Photograph: Recent passport-size photo (Max: 500 KB, Format: JPEG/PNG).
Signature: Scanned signature (Max: 100 KB, Format: JPEG/PNG).
Category Certificate (if applicable): SC/ST/OBC/PwD certificate (PDF).
Pay the Application Fee
Submit the Form & Download Confirmation
Review all details carefully.
Click "Submit" after checking for errors.
Documents Required for CLAT Application
Passport-Size Photograph
Specifications
Recent, clear, and colored
Size: Max 500 KB
Format: JPEG/PNG
White background preferred
Scanned Signature
Specifications:
Clear and in black/blue ink
Size: Max 100 KB
Format: JPEG/PNG
Category Certificate
Required for: SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates
Issued by a competent authority
Size: Max 2 MB
Format: PDF
PwD Certificate
For Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates
Issued by a recognized medical authority
Size: Max 2 MB
Format: PDF
Domicile Certificate
Required by some NLUs for state quota admissions
Issued by a state government authority
Size: Max 2 MB
Format: PDF
NRI/SAP Certificate
For NRI (Non-Resident Indian) & SAP (Specially Abled Persons) candidates
Issued by a competent authority
Size: Max 2 MB
Format: PDF
CLAT 2025 Syllabus
Section-Wise CLAT UG Syllabus
English Language
Reading Comprehension (450-word passages)
Vocabulary
Grammar & Sentence Correction
Inference-based Questions
Summary and Theme Identification
Current Affairs & General Knowledge
Important National & International Events
Legal & Political Affairs
Government Schemes & Policies
Awards & Honors
Historical Events of Legal Importance
Legal Reasoning
Principles of Law & Their Application
Legal Terms & Concepts
Legal Precedents & Judgments
Legal Scenarios (Contracts, Torts, Constitutional Law, etc.)
Logical Reasoning
Critical & Analytical Reasoning
Statement & Assumption-Based Questions
Arguments & Conclusion
Puzzles & Arrangements
Logical Sequences
Quantitative Techniques
Basic Mathematics (Class 10 level)
Percentages, Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work, Speed & Distance
CLAT 2025 Syllabus (PG - LLM)
Core Subjects:
Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Law of Contracts
Torts & Criminal Law
Administrative Law
Company Law & Family Law
Public International Law
Environmental Law & Taxation
CLAT Admission Process
Registration & Application Process
CLAT 2025 Exam
CLAT Result Declaration
CLAT Counseling & Seat Allotment
Final Admission Process
Top Institutes Accepting CLAT Scores
Top NLUs Based on Ranking & Reputation
National Law School of India University, Bangalore
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad
National Law University, Jodhpur
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
Full List of NLUs Accepting CLAT
NLSIU, Bangalore
NALSAR, Hyderabad
NLU, Jodhpur
WBNUJS, Kolkata
GNLU, Gandhinagar
RMLNLU, Lucknow
HNLU, Raipur
NLUO, Cuttack
NUALS, Kochi
RGNUL, Punjab
CNLU, Patna
NLU, Assam
DSNLU, Vishakhapatnam
TNNLU, Tiruchirapalli
MNLU, Mumbai
MNLU, Nagpur
MNLU, Aurangabad
HPNLU, Shimla
DNLU, Jabalpur
DBRANLU, Haryana
Private Law Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores
Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), Sonipat
Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), Ahmedabad
UPES School of Law, Dehradun
ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
Alliance School of Law, Bangalore
Indore Institute of Law, Indore
Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida
KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar
Bennett University, Greater Noida
NMIMS School of Law, Mumbai
Public Sector Law Institutes Accepting CLAT Scores
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Haryana
Preparation Tips for CLAT
Understand the CLAT Exam Pattern
Section-Wise Preparation Strategy
Current Affairs & GK (28-32 Qs)
Legal Reasoning (28-32 Qs)
Logical Reasoning (22-26 Qs)
Quantitative Techniques (10-14 Qs)
Mock Tests
Time Management
FAQs
Ques. Can I take CLAT while in Class 12?
Ans. Yes, but you must submit your 12th result before admission.
Ques. Can I attempt CLAT multiple times?
Ans. Yes, there is no attempt limit.
Ques. Does CLAT have a reservation system?
Ans. Yes, SC/ST, OBC, PwD, EWS, and domicile reservations apply in NLUs.
Ques. Can I apply for multiple NLUs?
Ans. Yes, you can fill multiple NLU choices during counseling.