Law
national Level
CLAT
Common Law Admission Test
Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities
Total Marks:
150
Negative Marking:
Yes
Frequency:
once_a_year
About CLAT
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is the national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate (BA LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) law programmes at 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.
The UG exam covers English Language, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. It is a comprehension-based exam that tests analytical abilities rather than mere knowledge recall.
CLAT is the most prestigious law entrance exam in India, providing admission to top NLUs including NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLU Delhi (through AILET), and NUJS Kolkata.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| sc_st | ₹3,500 |
| general | ₹4,000 |
CLAT Important Dates
| Event | Type | Session | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 - Registration Opens Tentative | registration_start | - | TBA | Online registration window for CLAT 2027. Candidates can fill the application form and upload required documents. |
| CLAT 2027 - Examination Tentative | exam_date | - | TBA | CLAT 2027 will be conducted in offline mode at test centers across India. |
| CLAT 2027 - Result Declaration Tentative | result | - | TBA | CLAT 2027 results will be released with merit list and category-wise cutoff for NLU admissions. |
CLAT Eligibility Criteria
For UG programmes: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). There is no upper age limit. For PG programmes: Candidates must hold an LLB/equivalent degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
CLAT Exam Pattern
UG CLAT: 150 MCQs of 1 mark each. Sections: English Language (28-32 questions), Current Affairs (28-32 questions), Legal Reasoning (28-32 questions), Logical Reasoning (28-32 questions), Quantitative Techniques (10-14 questions). Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect.
CLAT Syllabus
Syllabus details coming soon.
CLAT Cutoff Scores
Cutoff data is not available yet.
CLAT Preparation Tips
Preparation tips coming soon.
CLAT Counselling Process
Counselling process details coming soon.