CLAT 2025 Exam: Registration Closes Today!
The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced the closure of the registration window for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 today, October 15, 2024. The CLAT is a national-level entrance examination that facilitates admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs in Indian institutions.
Registrations for the CLAT 2025 Exam commenced on July 15, 2024, and the exam is set to take place in offline mode on December 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Candidates from the PwD category are granted a time extension of 30 minutes, allowing them to take the exam until 4:30 PM.
CLAT 2025 Exam Highlights
Here are the key highlights related to the CLAT 2025 Exam:
- Conducting Authority: Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU)
- Purpose: Admission to 5-year LLB and LLM programs, selection for Indian Army, recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- Participating Colleges: 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and 60+ affiliated colleges
- Seats Offered: 5-year LLB: 3,400+; LLM: 1,200+
Important Dates
Event | Date |
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CLAT 2025 Application Begins | July 15, 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | October 15, 2024 |
Application Form Correction Window | Will be notified |
CLAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date | November 2024 (Tentative) |
CLAT 2025 Exam Date | December 1, 2024 |
CLAT 2025 Answer Key | December 2024 (Tentative) |
CLAT 2025 Results | Second Week of December 2024 (Tentative) |
CLAT 2025 Counseling | January 2025 (Tentative) |
Exam Details
The CLAT 2025 exam will consist of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering subjects like English, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs. The details of the exam are as follows:
- Time Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Offline (pen-paper based)
- Type of Questions: Objective-type
- Total Marks: 120
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answers, -0.25 marks for incorrect answers, no negative marking for unattempted questions
- Language: English
Eligibility Criteria
To register for the CLAT 2025 Exam, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:
- Undergraduate Programmes: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% for General category and 40% for SC/ST categories.
- Postgraduate Programmes: Must hold an LL.B Degree or an equivalent with a minimum of 50% for General category and 45% for SC/ST categories.
Application Fees
The application fees for CLAT 2025 are as follows:
Category | Application Fee (INR) | Application Fee with Question Papers (INR) |
---|---|---|
General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI | 4000 | 4500 |
SC/ST/BPL | 3500 | 4000 |
How to Register
To register for the CLAT 2025 Exam, follow these steps:
- Visit the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on the CLAT registration link on the homepage.
- Fill in the required details under the new registration link.
- Complete the online application process.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Review the details and submit the form.
FAQs
Q1: When did the CLAT 2025 application forms open?
Ans: The application forms opened on July 15, 2024.
Q2: What is the closing date for the CLAT 2025 registration?
Ans: The registration closes today, October 15, 2024.
Q3: Where can I register for the CLAT 2025 Exam?
Ans: Registration can be done at the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.