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CLAT 2025 - Common Law Admission Test
Consortium of National Law Universities
National
Online
Upcoming
<p class="lead">CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is India's premier law entrance exam for admission to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) offering 5-year integrated LLB and 1-year LLM programs. Conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, CLAT is the gateway for aspiring lawyers to join India's top law schools.</p>
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Result Date | 22 Apr 2026 |
About CLAT 2025
CLAT is conducted annually for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs across 24 National Law Universities in India. The exam tests aptitude for legal studies through questions on English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Key Facts: 2 hours | 150 questions | 150 marks | +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong | Online CBT
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
For UG (5-Year LLB):
- 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
- No age limit
- Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts)
For PG (1-Year LLM):
- LLB degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
- Final year LLB students can also apply
Syllabus
CLAT Syllabus
1. English Language (22-26 questions)
Comprehension passages, Grammar, Vocabulary
2. Current Affairs & GK (28-32 questions)
National & International affairs, Static GK, Legal GK
3. Legal Reasoning (35-39 questions)
Legal principles, Case scenarios, Application of law
4. Logical Reasoning (28-32 questions)
Analytical reasoning, Logical deductions, Arguments
5. Quantitative Techniques (13-17 questions)
Class 10 math, Data interpretation, Basic arithmetic
Key: CLAT is passage-based. All questions come from reading passages, not direct questions!
Exam Pattern
Total Questions: 120. Duration: 2 hours. Mode: Online CBT. Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect.
Application Process
1. Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 2. Register and login. 3. Fill application form. 4. Upload documents. 5. Pay application fee. 6. Submit application.
Preparation Tips
Read newspapers daily. Practice comprehension. Stay updated with current affairs. Solve previous year papers.
Quick Info
| Mode | Online |
| Level | National |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 for incorrect answer |
| Application Fee | General: ₹4000, SC/ST/BPL: ₹3500 |
| Language | English |
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