Centralized national entrance examination for admissions to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India for 5-year integrated law degree programs (BA LLB, BBA LLB).
Centralized national entrance examination for admissions to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India for 5-year integrated law degree programs (BA LLB, BBA LLB).
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Annual (December) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR |
| Language of Exam | English, Bengali, Hindi (State-specific) |
| Official Website | https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
All dates are based on the latest recruitment notifications released by Consortium of National Law Universities.
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | First Sunday of December |
120 MCQs (120 Marks, 2 hrs). English Language (24), Current Affairs & GK (30), Legal Reasoning (32), Logical Reasoning (24), Quantitative Techniques (10). Marking: +1, -0.25.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies / GK | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
-0.25 Mark per incorrect |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Aptitude | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| English Language | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | 1/4th Penalty |
100 MCQs screening test covering General Studies, Arithmetic and English.
Descriptive written test in English & Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (Report, Summary & Translation).
Computer typing speed (20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali) qualifying in nature.
10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). No upper age limit.
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (as on Jan 1 of exam year) | SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwD: +5 yrs |
| Educational Qualification | Madhyamik (10th Standard) Pass from WBBSE or recognized Board | Equivalent recognized boards accepted |
| Technical Qualification | Basic Computer Operation & Typing Knowledge | Qualifying test conducted post Part-II |
| Nationality | Citizen of India | Standard GoI & State residency rules apply |
Comprehension passages in English, current legal news, constitutional law principles, critical reasoning, and data interpretation.
Official category-wise cut-off scores from recent exam cycles (out of 100 in Part-I):
| Category | 2024 Cut-Off | 2023 Cut-Off | 2020 Cut-Off | Expected 2026 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 68.50 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 72+ |
| OBC-A | 62.00 | 58.50 | 58.00 | 65+ |
| OBC-B | 64.50 | 61.00 | 60.50 | 68+ |
| SC | 56.00 | 52.00 | 48.50 | 60+ |
| ST | 44.50 | 40.00 | 32.00 | 48+ |
| EWS | 59.00 | 55.50 | - | 62+ |
Practice full-length tests matching the exact exam pattern with bilingual questions and instant rank analysis.
10 Total Tests • 2 Free Tests • English, Hindi
| Year & Paper Title | Stage | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) Previous Year Solved Paper | Prelims / Tier 1 | English & Hindi | Practice CBT PDF ⬇ |
Authentic TCS-iON / NTA style examination interface with countdown timer, question palette and instant answer key review.
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