CLAT

Common Law Admission Test 2023

Common Law Admission Test 2023

Mode of ExamOffline
LevelUG/PG
Level of ExamNational Level

CLAT 2023 Exam Date has been released now. The exam will be conducted for admission to undergraduate & postgraduate law programmes. This year, CLAT Exam will be managed by the National Law University Odisha, Cuttack (NLUO). It is a national level entrance examination. It is managed by the 19 Indian National Law Universities (NLUs) on a rotation basis. On the basis of CLAT scores, candidates can also get admission into various government & private law colleges across the country. Check here complete information about CLAT 2023 exam dates, application form, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.

CLAT 2023 Exam Dates

The candidates can check the official exam dates for the CLAT 2023 examination:

Events

Exam Dates

Application starts

08 August 2022

Application ends

18 August 2022

Availability of admit card

6th December 2022

Exam Date

18th December 2022 (CLAT 2023)

Result Date

23 December 2022

Counselling begins

28 December 2022

CLAT Application Form 2023

Candidates check here about CLAT 2023 application form releasing mode, date of availability, required documents to upload & other details:

  • The application form will be available only through online mode from the official website.
  • CLAT Registration 2023 will be started from the 08 August to 18 August 2022.
  • Only one application will be filled by the candidate.
  • Upload your scanned photograph (Dimensions: 200×230 pixels & Size: 20KB to 50KB), Signature (Dimensions:  140×60 pixels & Size: 10KB to 20KB) and Specially Abled Persons (SAP) certificate (If required).
  • There will be no need to send a hard copy of the filled application to the CLAT office.
  • After successful form submission, no alteration/editing in the online application will be done.

 

Application Fee:

  • Candidates should submit Rs. 4000 as an application fee.
  • For SC/ST category, it will be Rs. 3500.
  • The fee payment will be done through credit card/debit card/net banking/pay wallet/RuPay, etc.
  • Candidates will also make payment through offline mode (Bank Challan).
  • The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

 

Category

Fee

General/OBC/Specially Abled Persons (SAP) & other categories

Rs. 4000 + extra charges

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)

Rs. 3500 + extra charges

 

CLAT Preparation Tips

To crack any entrance exam, preparation is compulsory. Check below, to know some preparation tips & tricks for How to prepare for CLAT exam:

  • Time management is the most important factor for any exam preparation. So divide your time for each section including revision.
  • Prepare from some good CLAT Exam books which all are related to the subjects and keep in touch with day to day news.
  • Try to solve last year’s question papers & sample papers for CLAT to get an idea about the examination.
  • Candidates also practice for the different online mock tests. It helps the candidates to achieve good marks in the exam.
  • Make short notes which include important tricks & formulas.

Recommended Books

Books play a very important role for the preparation of any kind of examination. The following table shows the names of the books which every aspirant must study:

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CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates should check the given eligibility criteria to apply for the CLAT exam. The complete details about CLAT 2023 eligibility are given here:

Nationality:

  • Indian National/NRI/NRI Sponsored candidates can apply.

  • NRI/NRI Sponsored candidates can apply for those NLUs where such category is admitted.
  • Foreign National candidates not need to appear for CLAT exam, they can apply directly to the concerned institutions.

Age Criteria:

  • Upper Age Limit: There will be no upper age limit to apply for UG Integrated & PG courses.

Qualification Criteria:

  • Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible. 

Courses

Eligibility

Qualifying Exam

Minimum Marks

For UG Integrated Courses

Pass 10+2 examination from the recognized board.

Secured minimum 45% marks (for Unreserved/OBC/Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories) & 40% marks (for SC/ST categories).

For PG Courses

Pass LLB/5 years Integrated LLB (Hons.)/any other equivalent examination.

Secured minimum 55% marks (for Unreserved/OBC/Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories) & 50% marks (for SC/ST categories).

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CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates should check this section to know about CLAT exam pattern details of UG & PG courses including mode, duration, marking scheme, negative marking, etc.

  • Exam Date: The examination will be held on 18 December 2023.
  • Mode: The examination will be conducted in offline mode (pen & paper-based test).
  • Duration: The exam duration will be two hours.
  • Type of Questions: Multiple choice/Objective type questions will be asked in the exam.
  • Number of Questions: Total 200 questions (for UG) & 150 questions (for PG) will be asked in the examination.
  • Total Marks: The question paper will be of 200 marks (for UG) & 150 marks (for PG).
  • Marking Scheme: In correct response, one mark will be allotted to the candidates.
  • Negative Marking: For the incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. 

Courses

Subjects

Marks

Duration

For UG courses (Integrated)

English including comprehension

40

2 hours

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

50

Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)

20

Legal Aptitude

50

Logical Reasoning

40

For PG Courses

Constitutional Law

50

2 hours

Jurisprudence

50

Other Law Subjects such as Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR etc.

50

CLAT Syllabus 2023

The CLAT syllabus of UG courses will be comprised of the following sections, i.e. English including Comprehension, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs, Mathematics, Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning.

For PG courses, candidates can study from these sections, i.e. Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence & Other Law Subjects.

Brief syllabus is given below:

English including comprehension

It includes comprehension passages and grammar such as the meanings of words used therein, understanding of the passage, filling of blanks in sentences with appropriate words, correction of incorrect grammatical sentences, etc.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

It includes general awareness such as static general knowledge, questions on national and international current affairs, etc.

Mathematics

This test will check the candidate’s knowledge on elementary mathematics (maths study in class 10th).

Legal Aptitude

This test will be evaluated to check interest of candidates towards the study of law, problem-solving ability, legal propositions (described in the paper), research aptitude etc.

Logical Reasoning

It includes syllogisms, identifies patterns, logical sequences, rectifies illogical arguments, logical links, analogies, etc.

For PG Courses:

Courses: The online examination of CLAT will be held for post-graduate law courses (i.e. LL.M.).

Mode of Examination: Exam will be held in online mode (computer Based Test).

Type of Questions: Only multiple-choice questions of maximum 150 marks will be asked from each subject areas.

Exam Duration: The duration of CLAT exam will be 2 hours.

Question Paper Medium: The language of question paper will be English only.

Marking Scheme: Each right answer will be awarded with 1 mark.

Negative Marking: There is a system of negative marking. 0.25 mark will be subtracted for each wrong answer.

Subjects

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Constitutional Law

50 Questions

50 Marks

Jurisprudence

50 Questions

50 Marks

Other law subjects

50 Questions

50 Marks

Total

150 Questions

150 Marks

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Application Start Date :

8th August 2022

Application End Date :

18th August 2022

Exam Date :

18th December 2022

Result Date :

23rd December 2022

Conducted By :

National Law Universities (NLUs)

Official Website : http://www.clat.ac.in