CLAT 2025: The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level examination for law aspirants, administered annually by the CLAT consortium. Candidates participating in CLAT 2025 may be eligible for admission to prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. In 2022, the CLAT was conducted twice, in June and December, while the upcoming CLAT 2025 will take place in an offline format at over 130 examination centers nationwide. Interested candidates can access the application forms online at the official website, https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/. Further details regarding CLAT 2025 are provided below.
November 2024 (Last week) or December 2024 (First week)
CLAT 2025 Exam Date
December 01, 2024 (Offline)
Release of CLAT Answer Key
December 2024
CLAT 2025 Results
December 2024 or January 2025
CLAT 2025 counseling
January 2025
CLAT EXAM 2025 DAY SCHEDULE
It is anticipated that the schedule for CLAT 2025 will mirror that of the previous year. The standard timings are outlined below:
EVENTS
CONVENTIONAL CLAT EXAM TIMINGS
Reporting time
1:00 PM onwards
CLAT 2025 EXAM TIMINGS
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
CLAT EXAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Prospective applicants are advised to review the eligibility criteria set forth by the consortium before completing the CLAT 2025 application form. The eligibility criteria for CLAT 2025 are summarized in the table below.
Class 12 or equivalent exam with minimum 45% marks for General category, minimum 40% for SC and ST categories
3-year LLB or 5-year LLB with 50% for the General category whereas 45% for SC and ST categories
AGE LIMIT
No age limit
No age limit
No. of ATTEMPTS
There is no limit to CLAT Exam attempts
There is no limit to CLAT exam attempts
NOTE: Candidates who are currently enrolled in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply for CLAT 2025.
CLAT REGISTRATION
The application form for CLAT 2025 is accessible online. The registration process consists of five steps:
Candidates must register for CLAT 2025 by creating an account on the official website.
After registration, candidates should log in and complete the application form.
Required documents, including a photograph, signature, and domicile certificate, must be uploaded.
Candidates should select their preferred test centers.
Finally, the CLAT fee must be paid online and the form submitted.
CLAT APPLICATION FEE
The fee structure for CLAT is as follows: For General, OBC, and PwD candidates: INR 4000 For SC and ST candidates: INR 3500
CLAT EXAM PATTERN
The CLAT examination will consist of five sections: English, mathematics, current affairs & general knowledge, logical reasoning, and legal reasoning. The exam will feature 120 multiple-choice questions, with a total duration of 120 minutes. Each correct answer will earn one mark, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.
SECTIONS
QUESTIONS
WEIGHTAGE
English
22-26
20%
Current Affairs & GK
28-32
25%
Logical Reasoning
22-26
20%
Legal Reasoning
28-32
25%
Maths (Quantitative Techniques)
10-14
10%
Total
120
100%
CLAT 2025 SYLLABUS
Before commencing preparation for the CLAT 2025, it is advisable to review the comprehensive syllabus outlined below.
Profit & Loss, Proportion, Averages, Surds & Indices, Square Roots, Areas, Volumes, Percentage, Simplification & Approximation, Partnerships, Ratio, HCF and LCM, Discounts, and Number Systems.
Current Affairs & GK
Science & Technology, Sports, Static GK, Current happenings, History, Geography, Economics, and Politics
CLAT Logical Reasoning
Time & Sequence, Ranking, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Distance and Direction, Classification, Analogy, Statement & Assumption/ Argument/ Conclusion/ Course of action, Series, Number Test, and Alphabet Test
CLAT Legal Aptitude
Legal GK and current affairs, Important and recent acts and amendments of the legislature; Important topics from Contract law, Constitutional law, Important Supreme Court Judgments, Criminal law, International treaties and conventions affecting national legal framework, tort law, and much more
CLAT EXAM SEATS in NLUs
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTE
NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SEATS FOR B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
180
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
180
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
180
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
178
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
127
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
120
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi
120
National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam
120
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
120
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
120
Chanakya National Law University, Patna
120
National Law University, Jodhpur
115
Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
105
Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli
104
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
80
The National Law University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
60
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
50
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
50
CLAT 2025 EXAM HIGHLIGHTS
Important information regarding the CLAT 2025 examination includes:
Each year, over 100,000 candidates participate in the CLAT exam. This national examination not only facilitates admission to prestigious law schools but also enhances employment opportunities within esteemed public sector undertakings (PSUs) in India.
The following points elucidate the significance of taking the CLAT exam in 2025:
The CLAT exam paves the way for a rewarding career in law, encompassing fields such as judicial services, legal practice, research, civil services, and company secretary roles.
Candidates have the opportunity to enroll in leading institutions, including 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.
Special placement opportunities are available for successful candidates.
The scores obtained in the CLAT exam are recognized by numerous private educational institutions.
CLAT PREPARATION
Having acquired all pertinent information regarding CLAT, it is now the opportune moment to commence your preparation for the examination. Based on the cut-off trends from previous years, a score ranging from 100 to 105 is deemed optimal for admission into reputable national universities. It is essential for candidates to devise a strategic plan for their CLAT preparation.
What is holding you back?
Familiarize yourself with effective strategies to ensure thorough preparation for the CLAT examination in advance, thereby fostering a results-oriented approach.
Review the preparation materials aligned with the CLAT exam pattern and syllabus.
Engage in practice with the last three years of CLAT exam papers that correspond to the current exam format.
Candidates should adopt a subject-specific strategy:
In the legal aptitude section, a solid grasp of legal principles, including the Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Family Law, and Constitutional Law, is crucial. Additionally, perusing newspapers, editorials, and legal journals will significantly aid in preparation.
To bolster English proficiency, candidates are encouraged to read English newspapers and utilize resources such as “Word Power Made Easy” to enhance reading speed, grammar, and vocabulary.
For the current affairs and general knowledge segment of CLAT, candidates will encounter questions derived from comprehension passages. Therefore, it is advisable to read newspapers daily and stay updated with monthly current affairs and news analyses.
Although the Mathematics section of CLAT 2025 accounts for only 10% of the total score, the questions tend to be challenging. Practicing previous years’ question papers, along with puzzles and topics such as interest, profit, and loss, will be beneficial.
Take mock tests to refine your skills and improve performance.
