CLAT 2023 was held on December 18, 2023 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Get Live updates for CLAT 2023 exam day including analysis, paper difficulty, cutoff and more.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for academic year 2023 was held on December 18, 2022. The exam was held in a pen-paper based test mode from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam authority, CLAT consortium has arranged more than 127 test centres in 25 states of India. More than 50,000 candidates were expected to appear for CLAT 2023 UG and more than 15,000 for CLAT 2023 PG exam. Candidates appearing for the exam can get here live updates before and after CLAT 2023 for insights on exam day guidelines, documents to carry, reporting instructions, exam analysis, paper details and expected cutoff marks.
CLAT 2023 Exam Day Schedule
On the day of examination, the exam centre officials organised CLAT 2023 as per the schedule below:
Particulars | Timings |
---|---|
Reporting begins | 1:00 pm onwards |
Exam begins | 2:00 pm onwards |
Last entry allowed | 1:45 pm |
Exam ends | 4:00 pm |
Exiting examination halls | 4:15 pm onwards |
Read More:
- CLAT 2023 notification for Reasonable Accommodation and Scribe facility for PWD/SAP candidates after SC Orders; Read
- CLAT 2023 Exam Day Instructions released, Check here bell timings, documents, and other details
- SLAT 2023 to be held on May 6 and 14, Online registrations to begin anytime soon; Check exam dates here
- SLAT 2023 online registrations begin, Apply for BA LLB and BBA LLB admissions till April 12
LIVE UPDATE
- 9:00 AM IST• 19 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Answer Key Published, Objection window opens at 9 am
The answer keys of CLAT 2023 for UG and PG papers is out now. Candidates can check and download the answer keys for their respective exam. They will also be able to raise objections on it regarding any discrepancy in the question papers.
Read More:
CLAT 2023 answer keys released, Objection window opens at 9 am tomorrow; Download from here
- 6:18 PM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Analysis Out!
The exam analysis of CLAT 2023 is available now. Test-takers shared that the question paper was easy this year. There were a few difficult questions in Quantitative Techniques section of CLAT 2023 UG paper. Watch the video below for detailed exam analysis of CLAT 2023 exam:
Also Read:
CLAT 2023 exam held from 2 pm to 4 pm, Answer key to be out soon; Check details here
- 4:45 PM IST• 18 Dec 2022
What after CLAT 2023?
CLAT 2023 is over now, Candidates who took the exam will now be able to download the provisional answer key for their respective course. The exam authority will publish the answer key around 6- 7 pm.
- 4:00 PM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 - Exam Over, Analysis to be out soon
The exam centre officials announced concluding CLAT 2023 at sharp 4 pm. Candidates will start leaving the test centres 15 minutes later. The exam analysis of CLAT 2023 will be published anytime soon.
- 2:11 PM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Exam begins
Candidates have been seated as per the plan, and provided question booklet. They were instructed about basic protocols to take the examination.
The exam will be held as per the schedule below:
Particulars Bell type Timings Entry inside the examination hall begins Long bell 1:00 pm onwards Entry of Candidates inside the hall/ classroom Long bell 1:30 pm Distribution of the sealed Envelopes and announcement of Instructions by the Invigilators
Short bell 1:50 pm Exam begins and candidates can open the seal of QB Long bell 2:00 pm Last chance to enter inside the exam centre Short bell 2:15 pm Completion of 60 minutes Short bell 3:00 pm Warning bell for 10 minutes remaining for the exam Short bell 3:50 pm Exam ends Long bell 4:00 pm Candidates allowed to exit from the test centre Short bell 4:15 am - 2:06 PM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Officials announce instructions
The exam centre officials instructed candidates for frisking, documents, and seating arrangements from 12:30 am onwards. The actual reporting begins at 1:00 pm. Candidates were advised to leave their belonging outside the exam centre only.
- Electronic devices including mobile phone
- Watch,
- Calculator
- Headphones/ Earphones
- Stationery items other than Pen and Pencil
- Bags/ books/ any belongings
- Eatables/ snacks
In case, candidates require medical tablets (Diabetic) or hearing aids, then they can be allowed to carry it inside the examination hall on showing a certificate/ letter from a ceritified documents.
- 12:10 PM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Last entry allowed
In case candidates who report at the last moment, the exam centre officials will allow them entry. The similar protocols are to followed for late candidates as well. No entry will be allowed after 2:15 pm.
- 11:15 AM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Reporting Begins
The candidates taking CLAT 2023 started reporting to their allotted exam centres from 11 am onwards. Some of the candidates reached to the Noida test centres from far places, therefore, they started their journey to the centre 2 hours earlier.
- 8:00 AM IST• 18 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Exam Centre Coordinators
The exam authority has published the list of coordinators for all test centres. In case candidates face difficulty in locating their allotted test centres or any other centre related queries, then they can contact the exam coordinators.
- 6:55 PM IST• 17 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Press Release for Exam Day
The consortium of NLUs has published a press release for CLAT 2023 exam day. Check below:
Read More:
CLAT 2023: NLSIU Bengaluru increases seat intake for BA LLB, LLM courses
- 10:50 AM IST• 17 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 - Pattern and Marking Scheme
The exam pattern for CLAT 2023 has been defined by the exam authority, and every year the question paper carries following weightage in each section:
Sections
Questions in 2022
Questions in 2021
English Language
30 questions 30 questions Current Affairs including General Knowledge
35 questions 25 questions Logical Reasoning
39 questions 39 questions Legal Reasoning
29 questions 29 questions Quantitative Techniques (Elementry Mathematics up to Class 10)
14 questions 14 questions Moreover, the marking scheme of CLAT 2023 will also be on similar pattern of previous years:
-
One mark awarded for each correct answer
-
0.25 marks deducted from the total score for each incorrect attempt
-
No marks awarded or deducted for questions left un-attempted
-
- 10:40 AM IST• 17 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Instructions for taking the exam
Candidates have to attempt CLAT 2023 question paper as per the instructions shared by the exam authority. Some of the key guidelines for taking CLAT 2023 are:
CLAT question paper instructions:
CLAT 2023 OMR sheet instructions
CLAT 2023 OMR sheet filling instructions
- 10:30 AM IST• 17 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 - Items prohibited inside examination hall
Candidates are advised to not carry following items inside the examination or they will be barred from taking CLAT 2023:
- Mobile phones or Calculators
- Digital watches
- Sunglasses
- Headphones/ Bluetooth earpieces
- Bags/ Wallets
- Study Material or any paper other than CLAT 2023 admit card and allowed documents
Besides, candidates should not wear suspicious clothing items like cap, muffler, gloves etc. Eventhough, CLAT 2023 is being held during dipping temperature, caniddates are still advised to refrain from anything that can become a barrier on their exam day.
- 10:20 AM IST• 17 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Mandatory Documents
Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre or they will not be allowed to take CLAT 2023:
- CLAT 2023 Admit Card
- Self-attest photograph (if photo on admit card not clear)
- A Government photo ID Proof - Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Ration Card / PDS Photo Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Photo ID issued by Recognised Educational Institution, Photo Bank ATM Card, Kissan Photo Passbook, CGHS / ECHS Photo Card, Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts, Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead, Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT
Governments/Administrations) - PWD/SAP certificate
- Letter for Scribe/ Permission for Scribe as obtained from CLAT 2023 officials
Apart from these documents, candidates will be allowed to carry following items inside the examination hall
- Black or Blue ball point pens
- Transparent Water Bottle
- A Face Mask (Candidate may be asked to take off the mask for identification)
- An analogue Watch
- 10:10 AM IST• 17 Dec 2022
CLAT 2023 Exam Bell Timings - Reporting, Test Duration, and Conclusion Schedule
CLAT 2023 exam centre officials follow a strict schedule to conduct the exam in a strategic and meticulous manner. The exam will be held as per the schedule, and candidates will be informed about each events as under:
Particulars Bell type Timings Entry inside the examination hall begins Long bell 1:00 pm onwards Entry of Candidates inside the hall/ classroom Long bell 1:30 pm Distribution of the sealed Envelopes and announcement of Instructions by the Invigilators
Short bell 1:50 pm Exam begins and candidates can open the seal of QB Long bell 2:00 pm Last chance to enter inside the exam centre Short bell 2:15 pm Completion of 60 minutes Short bell 3:00 pm Warning bell for 10 minutes remaining for the exam Short bell 3:50 pm Exam ends Long bell 4:00 pm Candidates allowed to exit from the test centre Short bell 4:15 am
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Latest News
Next Story