CLAT
| Conducted by | Consortium of National Law Universities |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Offline test; 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hoursSource: CLAT 2027 UG Question Paper Format, Question Paper Format page (120 questions, 02:00 hours); 'offline' is from the General Instructions page (clat-ug-instructions), first bullet |
| Field | Law |
| Who can apply | Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks or equivalent grade (40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027 may also apply, but must show proof of passing at the time of admission, failing which they lose the right to be considered for admission.Source: CLAT UG Exam Eligibility, CLAT UG Exam Eligibility page, bullets 2 and 3 |
| Age / class | No upper age limit. Passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination, or appearing for it in 2027.Source: CLAT UG Exam Eligibility, CLAT UG Exam Eligibility page, bullets 1 to 3 |
| How often | A new CLAT is held for each admission year: CLAT 2027 is for admissions beginning in Academic Year 2027-2028; last year's CLAT 2026 has its own separate site.Source: CLAT 2027 - welcome page with applicant registration and login, Welcome text of the page (template login.html), 4th line and the 'For last year (CLAT 2026 login)' line |
| Stages | One written test (UG-CLAT), followed by counselling and allotment of a seat in a participating NLU; the allotment and the offer of admission are provisional.Source: CLAT 2027 FAQs, FAQs page, 'When will counselling for admissions be held?'; the word 'provisional' is from the General Instructions page (clat-ug-instructions), bullet 'The allotment of seats and the offer for admission under CLAT 2027 shall be provisional...' |
| What it leads to | Admission to the 5-year integrated LL.B. programmes of the participating National Law Universities (26 NLUs). Several affiliate universities and organisations also use the CLAT score for admissions and recruitment.Source: CLAT 2027 - welcome page with applicant registration and login, Welcome text of the page (template login.html), lines 1 to 4 |
| How to apply | Apply online only, through the Consortium's CLAT website: register with a personal mobile number and email id (an OTP is sent to the mobile number to validate it), log in, and submit the application form. A photograph, the signature and, where they apply, a category (SC/ST/OBC), PwD or BPL certificate are uploaded. The fee is paid online; the amount is on the official instructions page.Source: CLAT 2027 UG Instructions, General Instructions, 2nd bullet (online only); Other instructions, 3rd bullet (registration and OTP); 'Documents to be uploaded with the Online Application'; 'Application Fee' (online payment) |
| Result / certificate | Past CLAT score cards (2020 onwards) are downloaded on the Consortium's Previous Year Score Card page with the registered mobile number or username and an OTP. If candidates have equal marks, the tie is broken by higher marks in Legal Aptitude, then higher age, then a computerised draw of lots.Source: Previous Year Score Card, Previous Year Score Card page, the three lines and the form under the heading; tie-break: General Instructions page of the UG file (clat-ug-instructions), the numbered order after 'If more than one candidate secures an equal number of marks' |
| Recognition | Official / statutory body |
Offline test of 2 hours with 120 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each (maximum marks 120); 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The questions are divided across 5 subjects, each with a share of the paper: English Language 22-26 questions (roughly 20%); Current Affairs, including General Knowledge 28-32 (roughly 25%); Legal Reasoning 28-32 (roughly 25%); Logical Reasoning 22-26 (roughly 20%); Quantitative Techniques 10-14 (roughly 10%). Questions are passage based (passages of about 450 words, up to 450 words for Current Affairs); Quantitative Techniques uses short sets of facts or numerical information. The test evaluates comprehension and reasoning skills and abilities rather than prior knowledge (prior knowledge may occasionally help in Current Affairs). The mode of the test (offline) is stated on the General Instructions page (clat-ug-instructions).
Read from: CLAT 2027 UG Question Paper Format, Question Paper Format page (maximum marks, duration, questions, negative marking, subject areas with weightage); passage lengths and purpose: Syllabus & Guide page (clat-ug-syllabus), 'Introduction and Overview' and the five subject headings
Read and comprehend the main point discussed in the passage, as well as any arguments and viewpoints discussed or set out in the passage; Draw inferences and conclusions based on the passage; Summarise the passage; Compare and contrast the different arguments or viewpoints set out in the passage; Understand the meaning of various words and phrases in the context that they are used in the passage
Read from: CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus, Syllabus & Guide page (ug-syllabus.html), heading 'English Language' - the bullet list under it; the number of questions in marks_label is from the Question Paper Format page (clat-ug-format), 'Subject Areas with weightage'Contemporary events of significance from India and the world; Arts and culture; International affairs; Historical events of continuing significance
Read from: CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus, Syllabus & Guide page (ug-syllabus.html), heading 'Current Affairs Including General Knowledge' - the bullet list under it; the number of questions in marks_label is from the Question Paper Format page (clat-ug-format), 'Subject Areas with weightage'Identify and infer the rules and principles set out in the passage; Apply such rules and principles to various fact situations; Understand how changes to the rules or principles may alter their application to various fact situations
Read from: CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus, Syllabus & Guide page (ug-syllabus.html), heading 'Legal Reasoning' - the bullet list under it; the number of questions in marks_label is from the Question Paper Format page (clat-ug-format), 'Subject Areas with weightage'Recognise an argument, its premises and conclusions; Read and identify the arguments set out in the passage; Critically analyse patterns of reasoning, and assess how conclusions may depend on particular premises or evidence, and how conclusions may be strengthened or weakened as a consequence of an alteration in premises or supporting facts; Infer what follows from the passage and apply these inferences to new situations; Draw relationships and analogies, identify contradictions and equivalence, and assess the effectiveness of arguments
Read from: CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus, Syllabus & Guide page (ug-syllabus.html), heading 'Logical Reasoning' - the bullet list under it; the number of questions in marks_label is from the Question Paper Format page (clat-ug-format), 'Subject Areas with weightage'Derive, infer, and manipulate numerical information set out in such passages; Apply various 10th standard mathematical operations on such information, including from areas such as ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration and statistical estimation
Read from: CLAT 2027 UG Syllabus, Syllabus & Guide page (ug-syllabus.html), heading 'Quantitative Techniques' - the bullet list under it; the number of questions in marks_label is from the Question Paper Format page (clat-ug-format), 'Subject Areas with weightage'Tell us which exam you are aiming for and how we can help - we will get back to you.
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