CLAT

CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

All About CLAT Exam (2024)

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate law programs at 25 out of 27 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India.

Here's what you need to know about CLAT 2024:

Eligibility:

• Indian Nationals/NRIs seeking admission to UG programmes can apply.
• Minimum percentage of marks required:
  • General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI: 45%
  • SC/ST: 40%
• Candidates appearing in their qualifying exam (10+2) in March/April 2024 can also apply.

Exam Format:

• Offline mode: Scheduled for December 3rd, 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
• Five sections:
  • English Language (40 marks)
  • Current Affairs including General Knowledge (40 marks)
  • Legal Reasoning (40 marks)
  • Logical Reasoning (40 marks)
  • Quantitative Techniques (40 marks)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer, 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer.

Important Dates:

• Online Registration: July 1st, 2023 to November 3rd, 2023 (closed)
• Admit Card Download: November 20th, 2023 onwards
• Exam Date: December 3rd, 2023

Resources:

• Official CLAT Website: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2024/
• CLAT Syllabus: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2024/ug-syllabus.html
• Mock Tests and Previous Years' Papers: Available online on various platforms (e.g., BYJU'S, GradeUp, etc.)

Additional Information:

• CLAT is highly competitive. Scoring well requires thorough preparation and practice.
• Start early and focus on understanding the syllabus and exam format.
• Regular mock tests and practice with previous years' papers are crucial.
• Consider joining coaching classes or workshops for additional guidance and support.