Today(on 6th May),The Consortium of NLUs has set the CLAT 2025 for December 1, 2024, from 2-4 PM, a decision reached during a pivotal meeting at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, on April 26.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
NEW DELHI: Today(on 6th May),The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has made a significant announcement regarding the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for the year 2025. The highly anticipated exam is scheduled to take place on December 1, 2024, from 2-4 PM.
During this session convened on April 26 at the esteemed National Law School of India University, Bangalore, the Executive Committee and Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) gathered to deliberate on and finalize the scheduling of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for the year 2025. Various legal considerations and procedural aspects pertaining to the administration of the CLAT were meticulously discussed and addressed during this significant meeting.
In an official press release dated May 6, the Consortium stated-
“Additional information concerning the syllabus, application procedures, and counseling process will be forthcoming shortly.”
This statement has left many hopeful candidates eagerly awaiting more information to plan and prepare for the CLAT 2025 effectively.
The CLAT serves as a gateway for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by the NLUs. It is considered one of the most competitive and prestigious law entrance exams in India. Every year, thousands of students vie for a limited number of seats, showcasing their legal aptitude and knowledge.
With the announcement of the exam date, aspiring law students now have a clear target to work towards. December 1, 2024, marks a significant day for all those who aspire to pursue a career in law. It provides them with a tangible deadline to structure their study plans and make the necessary preparations.
While the specific details of the CLAT 2025 syllabus have not been disclosed yet, it is expected that the Consortium will release comprehensive information soon. Prospective candidates can anticipate a syllabus that covers a wide range of legal topics, including constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, and more.
ALSO READ: Centre: No objection to holding CLAT in regional languages
In addition to the syllabus, the Consortium will introduce the application process for CLAT 2025. Prospective candidates are advised to adhere closely to the Consortium’s instructions to facilitate a seamless and effective application process. Further information regarding eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and necessary documentation will be disclosed in due course.
An essential component of the CLAT is its counseling process, which follows the declaration of results. Successful candidates are required to engage in counseling sessions to secure admission to their desired National Law Universities (NLUs). The counseling process aims to align candidates with suitable law schools based on their rankings and preferences. The Consortium will promptly issue guidelines and directives pertaining to the counseling process for CLAT 2025.
Comprehensive Guide to CLAT
The full form of CLAT is the Common Law Admission Test. CLAT is a centralized national-level entrance test for admissions to 22 national law universities in India. In addition to these universities, many self-financed and private law schools in India also utilize CLAT scores for admissions. Moreover, several Indian public sector companies such as Coal India, ONGC, BHEL, the Indian Steel Authority, and Oil India use CLAT Postgraduate scores to fill legal positions within their companies. The test is conducted for law school admissions after the 12th grade or Higher Secondary Examination for admission to integrated U.G. programs and after graduation in law LLM (Law for Master of Laws) in law schools.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens or NRIs to appear for the exam. Foreign nationals who wish to enroll in any program at any of the participating Law Universities can approach the College directly, as several seats are available for foreigners.
- U.G. Course: Candidates must have a Senior Secondary School or Intermediate (12th) or equivalent credential from a recognized board with an aggregate mark of not less than 45 percent. For S.C. and S.T. applicants, the aggregate marks should be more than 40 percent.
- P.G. Course: Candidates must have a B.L. or L.L. B University degree or a similar degree from a recognized University with an aggregate mark of not less than 55 percent. For S.C. and S.T. candidates, the aggregate score is 50 percent.
- Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for the examination.
- Supplementary and Repeat Attempts: Applicants who have passed the qualifying assessment by supplementary and repeat attempts are also entitled to participate in the test.
Exam Pattern
The CLAT exam is a two-hour test conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper based). The question paper is composed of multiple-choice questions. The detailed pattern is as follows:
| CLAT Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| Time Duration | 2 hours |
| Mode | Offline (pen paper-based) |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Number of Questions | UG CLAT – 150, PG CLAT – 120 |
| Total Marks | UG CLAT – 150, PG CLAT – 120 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer |
| Medium of Exam | English |
The exam comprises five sections: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The questions are based on the following topics:
- G.K.
- Legal GK
- Current Affairs
- Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)
- Legal Aptitude
- Syllogism
- English including Comprehension
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Legal Reasoning
Starting from CLAT 2020, all questions are focused on paragraphs, with 5-6 questions following each paragraph. The score breakdown is as follows:
- English – 30 marks
- G.K. – 37 marks
- Mathematics – 15 marks
- Logical Reasoning – 30 marks
- Legal Aptitude – 38 marks
The marking system is straightforward: for each correct answer, one mark is awarded to the candidates, while 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
CLAT Syllabus
The CLAT exam syllabus for the 2024 exam is detailed as follows:
English Language
The English language section consists of passages of about 450 words followed by a series of questions designed to evaluate comprehension and language skills, the ability to comprehend the main point, arguments and viewpoints, draw inferences and conclusions, summarize the passage, understand the meaning of different phrases and words, etc.
Current Affairs
Candidates must demonstrate awareness of various aspects of current affairs and general knowledge, including Arts and Culture, International Affairs, Historical events and their importance, and contemporary events of significance from India and the world.
Legal Reasoning
This section consists of passages of about 450 words, similar to English and current affairs. The passages will be based on “fact situations or scenarios” involving legal matters, public policy questions, or moral philosophical inquiries.
Logical Reasoning
The logical reasoning section consists of passages of about 300 words followed by questions focusing on identifying an argument, its premises and conclusions, critically analyzing patterns of reasoning, and assessing how conclusions may depend on particular premises or evidence, etc.
National Law Universities List
As of CLAT 2020, 22 law schools participate in the exam. In addition, 37 other partner law schools use the scores, and other law schools also use the scores. Furthermore, several public sector institutions, including Oil India and the Oil and Natural Gas Company, are likely to use CLAT PG scores for candidates. The list of 22 national law universities includes:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
- National Academy of Legal Study and Research (NALSAR) University of Law
- National Law Institute University, Bhopal
- The West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS)
- National Law University, Jodhpur
- Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU)
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMNLU)
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU)
- Chanakya National Law University
- National Institute of Advanced Legal Sciences (NUALS)
- National Law University, Orissa
- National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL)
- National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA)
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU)
- The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU)
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU)
- Dharmashastra National Law University
- DR. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU)
- National Law University Tripura (NLUT)
ALSO READ: [Controversial Job Post] NLU Tag in Legal Career, Lawyer’s Raised Question
