CLAT Exam

What is the CLAT Exam?

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a prestigious, national-level entrance exam for students aspiring to join undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at India’s 24 National Law Universities (NLUs). The CLAT is administered by the Consortium of National Law Universities, which represents these universities.

Beyond university admissions, several prominent institutions and companies also utilize CLAT scores for recruitment purposes.

For the academic year 2024-2025, all admissions to the 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programs will be through CLAT 2025. While the final dates are yet to be fully confirmed, the Consortium has already announced the date for CLAT 2025.

Exam Overview:

• Total Marks: 120
• Time Duration: 120 minutes
• Correct Answer: 1 mark
• Negative Marking: -0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Section Breakdown:

• English Language:
  This section, consisting of 22-26 questions, mainly focuses on reading comprehension. Passages will test your ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate text-based questions.
• Quantitative Techniques:
  Expect 10-14 questions centered on numerical information, often presented through textual, visual, or diagrammatic formats. The goal is to assess your ability to analyze data and solve problems using quantitative methods.
• Logical Reasoning:
  With 22-26 questions, this section focuses on critical reasoning. You’ll be required to evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, and draw logical conclusions.
• Current Affairs (including General Knowledge):
  This section offers 28-32 questions based on passages covering recent events and general knowledge topics. Your awareness of ongoing affairs and your ability to extract key information from passages will be tested.
• Legal Reasoning:
  Comprising 28-32 questions, this section will assess your understanding of legal principles, research aptitude, and problem-solving. Passages are designed to evaluate your application of law and logical thought.

By taking the CLAT, you’ll unlock opportunities at the top law schools in India and position yourself for success in the legal field.