About CLAT 2023

The CLAT is a benchmark test which will test your potential to excel in a LAW School

As of today, there are 19 NLU’s which subscribe to CLAT.

From the academic year 2008-09, the top seven National law Schools: NLS Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, HNLU Raipur, and NLIU Bhopal reached an understanding to have a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2018) for admission to their respective courses.

These include the top National Law Schools like NLS Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, HNLU Raipur, NLIU Bhopal. Added to the list are RGNUL Patiala, RMLNLU Lucknow, CNLU Patna and NUALS Kochi.

CLAT 2023 Quick Stats

Legal Reasoning
Tests your legal chops thoroughly. This section primarily tests your ability to apply given principles to come to a solution. Sometimes this section might also test your awareness of some basic legal terms.

Quant
Tests your numerical skills. Basic class X math is tested, and applications.

English
Tests your familiarity with the English Language: includes Grammar / Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. The level of questions are relatively high and one has to have a solid foundation of English to score well here.

Reasoning
Are you logical enough? Are you razor sharp? Can you immediately understand a situation and come to a logical conclusion? This section will test your analytical chops.

General awareness
This is by far the most ambiguous section in the test. The syllabus primarily concerns itself with GK that you should have learnt in History / Geography / Sciences etc. and your awareness about the issues that are current and relevant.

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Total Marks
With negative marking

EXAM DURATION

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Test venues
Major cities across
The country
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NLU Quick Stats

There are total 19 NLUs.
Degrees awarded by NLUs are:
B.A. LL, BSc. LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Com LL.B
Fee Structure ranges from Rs. 150,000/-
to Rs. 2 lacs per annum.

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DURATION

YEARS

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AGE LIMIT

There is No Age Limit

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NUMBER OF SEATSPER UNIVERSITY

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ELIGIBILITYWITH MINIMUM 50%
AGGREGATE MARKS FROM
ANY RECOGNIZED BOARD

Good law colleges that don’t subscribe to CLAT 2018 include
NLU – Delhi, GLC Mumbai, ILS Pune, Symbiosis Pune, OP Jindal, Sonepat, Amity, ICFAI Dehradun, KIIT Bhubaneswar

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All You Need To Know About CLAT Exam

The Consortium of Legal Universities (NLUs) administers the CLAT which is a national legal entrance exam. Admission to one-year LLM (PG) and five-year integrated LLB (UG) programmes is done through the CLAT exam 2024. CLAT exams are given for admission to 21 NLUs in postgraduate programmes and 24 NLUs in undergraduate programmes. In addition to NLUs in India, 61 more private affiliated colleges and many PSUs accept CLAT scores for hiring. The CLAT exam analyses a candidate’s aptitude and critical thinking skills.

CLAT Syllabus

Talking about the CLAT exam syllabus, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Legal Aptitude are five sections of the CLAT exam. If you are interested in CLAT exam preparation, you must have a proper understanding of the CLAT syllabus. The UG syllabus for CLAT exam information is tabulated below.

Subjects	Topics	Marks
English	Correcting Incorrect Grammar Sentences Synonyms & Antonyms Tenses Fill in the Blanks Spotting Grammatical Errors Active & Passive Voice	28-32 Marks
General Knowledge	Contemporary events of national and international significance Arts and Culture International affairs Historical events of continuing significance	35-39 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude	Short sets of facts or propositions Graphs Other textual material Pictorial or diagrammatic representations of numerical information 10th standard mathematical operation, including ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration, and statistical estimation Derive, infer, and manipulate numerical information	13-17 Marks
Logical Reasoning	Analogies Relationships Syllogism Cause & Effect Premises & Conclusion Inferences	28-32 Marks
Legal Aptitude	Legal Maxims Important Supreme Court Judgments Legal GK Indian Constitution Important Acts and Amendments of the Legislature Current Affairs	35-39 Marks

CLAT Exam Pattern

If you want to be a professional lawyer in India, you should know everything about the CLAT exam 2024. There are several exam centres across the nation where the pen-and-paper CLAT exam is conducted. You can read the below table to learn more about the CLAT Exam Pattern.

CLAT Exam Mode	Pen & Paper (Offline)
CLAT Exam Duration	2 Hours
Total Questions	150 (For 5-Years LLB) / 120 (For 3-Years LLB)
Types Of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Maximum Marks	150 Marks For 5-Years LLB) / 120 Marks (For 3-Years LLB)
Marking Scheme	+1 For Correct Answer & -0.25 For Incorrect Answer
Exam Language	English

CLAT Eligibility Criteria

For Undergraduate CLAT courses, there is no maximum age limit to apply for the CLAT exam 2024. Students can also apply for the CLAT 2024 exam if they are appearing in the qualifying exam in March or April of 2024. When applying for admission, students will need to provide proof that they passed the qualifying exam. And, if they are unable to do so, then their chance of being admitted will be lost. In terms of the required minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (10+2 or an equivalent exam), the students need to have scored:

45% marks or the equivalent grade for candidates in the General, OBC, PWD, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories.
40% marks or the equivalent grade for candidates who fall into the SC/ST categories.

How To Start CLAT Exam Preparation?

Candidates who want to pass the CLAT exam in 2024, must be in preparation mode. For effective results and efficient preparation, they need to have a strategy including the following points.

First of all, you should know about the CLAT examination including the level of the exam, subjects being asked, marking scheme, and others.
Strengthen your knowledge base in General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, English and Legal Aptitude. Focus on improving your analytical and comprehension abilities.
Collect suggested readings for your studies, such as reference books, textbooks, and online resources. Look for pertinent and up-to-date resources to ensure you fully understand the CLAT course.

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FAQs

What is the CLAT exam given for?

The CLAT exam is a national-level entrance exam for admission to NLU (National law University) in India.

What are the benefits of the CLAT exam?

Some of the benefits of the CLAT exam preparation are exposure to legal terms, enhancement in general knowledge, admission to top law universities and PSUs, and more.

What are the subjects in CLAT?

CLAT exam consists of 5 subjects including Quant, English, Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, and GK.

Is CLAT easy to pass?

In terms of the difficulty level, the CLAT exam is considered moderate. If a student follows a study schedule strictly and regularly, he/she can pass this exam easily.s

CLAT 2023 QUICK STATS

Legal Reasoning

Tests your legal chops thoroughly. This section primarily tests your ability to apply given principles to come to a solution. Sometimes this section might also test your awareness of some basic legal terms.

QUANT

Tests your numerical skills. Basic class X math is tested, and applications.

ENGLISH

Tests your familiarity with the English Language: includes Grammar / Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. The level of questions are relatively high and one has to have a solid foundation of English to score well here.

Reasoning

Are you logical enough? Are you razor sharp? Can you immediately understand a situation and come to a logical conclusion? This section will test your analytical chops.

GENERAL AWARENESS

This is by far the most ambiguous section in the test. The syllabus primarily concerns itself with GK that you should have learnt in History / Geography / Sciences etc. and your awareness about the issues that are current and relevant.

TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 120

EXAM DURATION: 2 HOURS

Test Venues: 120+
Across all
major cities

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