CLAT 2024 Application (OUT) Live: Apply online @consortiumofnlus.ac.in, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Date and More

Yes, there are various scholarships available at NLUs including state government scholarships. Some of the scholarships available at NLUs in India are:  NLSIU Bangalore - Aditya Birla Scholarship of INR 1,80,000, and ICCR Scholarship (undisclosed amount) other than State Government Scholarships.  NLU Delhi -  Central Sector Scholarship for SC and ST categories, Post Metric Scholarship for SC & OBC students, Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities students studying in Colleges/ Professional/ Technical Institutions, Need cum Merit Financial Assistance to the deserving students offered by National Law
University Delhi Candidates can visit the official websites of NLUs to check the available scholarships for the current academic year. 

There are some organisations/Public Sector Units (PSUs) that will take CLAT 2024 scores of postgraduate students into account as part of their recruitment process. Some of these corporates are:

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Dehradun
• Power System Operation Corporation Ltd
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)

The Consortium of NLUs will enable the facility for updating test centre preferences. To update their categories and test centres, candidates will have to follow the steps to edit CLAT application as under:

Link for CLAT 2024 correction window - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

1. Click on the application correction link
2. Login using mobile number and password
3. Click on the Edit Application button
4. Go to 'Category and Seat Reservation' for NLU preferences, as well as, Personal details tab for OBC category status, whether Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer
5. Make the required changes, Click on Next button
6. Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes

The consortium of NLUs has brought some changes to the syllabus of CLAT 2024. The consortium informed the students through an official press release which it published on its website. The CLAT 2024 will now carry 120 questions instead of 150. However, there will be no change in the syllabus or the number of sections in the CLAT 2024 exam. The five sections from which 120 questions will be asked are English Language, Current Affairs Including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

As per the CLAT marking scheme released by the Consortium of NLUs:

• One mark is allotted for every correct answer
• 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer
• Zero marks for questions left unattempted

Candidates can download the CLAT 2024 answer key by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.

Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2024 answer key and question paper PDF.

Link to download CLAT 2024 answer key will be provided here.

CLAT Consortium releases the answer keys for CLAT exam so that:

The Consortium will release the preliminary CLAT answer key 2024 soon after the conduct of the exam or the next day of the examination. Through the CLAT answer key, candidates will be able to cross-check their responses marked against each question in the examination. Candidates who have any objection against the given answer of any question can challenge the provisional answer key in online mode on the official website in the prescribed format. 

The final answer key for CLAT will be released once the window for raising objections is closed. The answer key will be released in online mode on the official website of the exam. 

heck out the schedule that is likely to be followed on the CLAT 2024 exam day. 

The exam authority will publish the CLAT 2024 answer keys within 24 hours after conducting the examination. The answer keys are released at two levels - first as a provisional key and then a final answer key after revising it. The answer key of CLAT exam mentions correct options against each question asked in the question paper. Moreover, the exam authority also asks candidates to verify their responses with CLAT answer key, and raise objections in case of discrepancies. 

The NLU Consortium shares the list of exam cities for CLAT exam along with the application form. Moreover, candidates will be able to select at least three cities (nearest first) as their preferred test centre location. For this, they will have to mark their options in CLAT 2024 application form.Candidates are allowed to select up to three CLAT 2024 exam centres while filling up the application form. In each city, there are multiple test centres depending on the number of candidates appearing for the exam. The exam centres of CLAT 2024 will be allotted to the candidates on the basis of the preference and availability of seats.  The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2024 will be conducted in around 127 test centres in 23 states and 2 union territories across the country. 

• For CLAT 2023, the consortium arranged 127 test centres in 22 states and 2 UTs all over India.
• For CLAT 2022, the consortium arranged 131 cities across India.

The questions asked in the CLAT exam can be grouped into three levels - easy, moderate, and tough. If candidates know the right technique to attempt passage-based questions and are prepared well, then a majority of the questions can be attempted. The tips to attempt passage-based questions in CLAT exam is given section-wise in the table below: 

Candidates can check the CLAT PG 2024 Eligibility criteria below:

Note: The affiliated colleges may have different eligibility criteria from the ones mentioned above; so you need to visit the website of the concerned university to get the latest information.

Candidates can check the CLAT UG 2024 eligibility criteria in the table given below:

Candidates can check important dates of the CLAT 2024 Application Form: 

CLAT exam 2023 was conducted on December 18. The CLAT exam paper was moderate difficulty and lengthy paper. Aspirants said that the English section was comparatively easier than all the sections. CLAT question paper 2023 had comprehension-based questions, each paragraph followed by 4-5 multiple choice type questions. A total of 150 questions were asked in the CLAT Examination 2023. 

Additionally, candidates should have their LLB graduation certificates (for CLAT LLM only) as well as their Class 10 and Class 12 diplomas, if they are still valid. They must present the details from these documents. However, admission and CLAT counselling are the only times when the original documents and certifications are needed; otherwise, admission will not be granted.   

The tentative schedule for CLAT 2024 PG exam is as per the table below:

Candidates must note that the above information is tentative and has been drafted as per the previous year's trend

Candidates can check the list of documents that needs to be uploaded below:

• Front facing passport size recent photograph with a plain background
• Signature of the candidate
• Category certificate if you are applying under SC/ST/OBC
• Relevant certificate issued by competent authority if you are applying if the candidate is PWD
• Relevant certificate issued by competent authority if you are coming under BPL category

NOTE:

• The original certificates/documents issued by the competent authority as specified in the brochure are to be submitted to the allotted University in the form and manner as specified by the respective universities at the time of admission.
• The photograph and signature of the candidate need not be attested while submitting the Online Application Form.
  All documents/certificates should be uploaded in pdf format only.

The quantitative or maths sections hold a total weightage of 20 marks and generally, the questions asked are of an elementary standard. 

• Get your fundamentals clear
• Check all relevant topics and try and have a clear understanding of each concept
• Memorize tables up to 20 and squares up to 30 regularly
• Practice important formulas daily
• Try an attempt as many question from the CLAT previous year's papers to enhance your speed
• There is a time limit on the exam. Therefore, time management is of extreme importance

Also Read: CLAT Maths Preparation Tips

As per the new CLAT 2024 exam pattern, there will be around 28-30 questions asked in the logical reasoning section:

• Your time to answer the logical reasoning question plays an important part to crack this section
• Topics like blood relations, directions, number series, deriving conclusions, etc are more important so play more attention
• Go through several statements, arguments, and solutions
• Solve CLAT Mock Tests as many as possible
• Do sit with a timer every time you solve a mock test and try to finish all the questions in the given time
• GMAT guides play the most valuable resource
• Try not to spend more than 25 minutes solving this section
• Try to spend your free time in solving puzzles and games that demand logic

Also Read: CLAT Logical Reasoning Preparation Tips

The GK section carries a total 25 per cent weightage in the CLAT exam. Read below the best practices to follow to score well in GK section:

• You must be aware of the Daily Current Affairs in the area of the Economy, the Indian Constitution, Awards, sports, etc
• Inculcate habit of reading the newspaper on a daily basis
• Static GK is also a part of the syllabus, but most of the questions are asked on the basis of the current affairs
• Try and read about various legal events and issues of the past 
• Prepare your own notes. This will help you during your revision time
• Do not cram events. Try and understand why something happened and idea behind it
• Refer to as many Magazines, Newspapers, E-Newspapers, Blogs, etc., possible to be more aware of all the happenings worldwide
• Must watch news channels for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour per day

Also Read: CLAT Current Affairs & GK Preparation Tips

Candidates need to score more than 30 in this section to crack CLAT 2024 in the first attempt. Here bring you the plan to crack the exam as per the experts:

• Try to learn and understand the legal principles and jargon in a quick way
• Understand how to apply the facts in the situations and arguments
• Try to practice short-cut techniques
• Try and understand the concepts. Do not go cramming
• Work on your reading speed. Having a good reading speed is very important to crack this section
• Practice previous years' CLAT question papers
• Read law magazine to get more legal perspective on issues

Read About: CLAT Legal Aptitude Preparation Tips

If you wish to score more than 25 marks in the English section, follow the guidelines given below while preparing for CLAT: 

• Focus on enhancing your grammar and vocabulary
• Try not to study all topics in one go. Rather, study 2-3 topics a day and revise them daily
• Reading newspapers daily, preferably the Hindu, is a must
• In the grammar section, you must correct the given sentences' errors
• Work on grasping ability as it has to be high. This will improve only with daily practice
• Try and form different types of sentences from the new words you learned in a day
• Get familiar with sentence formation and word usage
• Learn at least 10-12 new antonyms and synonyms a day.
• Start practicing with small passages followed by lengthy ones

Also Read: CLAT 2024 English Preparation Tips

In order to crack the CLAT entrance exam it is important to have a proper study plan. You should follow the timetable to score better in the CLAT Exam 2024. You must try to include topics from all CLAT subjects as per the CLAT syllabus 2024. By doing so, you will be reading various topics without being bored. As per the experts, you should follow the timetable given below:

The exam authority will announce the exam dates of CLAT 2024 in the admission notification, and on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The tentative schedule for CLAT 2024 exam is as per the table below:

Participating National Law Universities (NLUs) reserve the right to change the total number of seats and break-up of seats as per their policy before the final allotment. The reservation policy is subject to change as decided by the concerned Government from time to time.

As per the official CLAT Notification 2024, the CLAT 2024 application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

CLAT is a gateway to many good private and government law colleges. The exam is held for admission to law courses offered by participating NLUs including top 3 law colleges in India as per National Institutes Ranking Framework (NIRF). CLAT is also accepted by top private law colleges in India. CLAT is also a good option for those who are seeking government jobs as CLAT LLM scores are also considered by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for filling up various positions in their Legal departments. CLAT scores are also considered by many private colleges in the country.

Those who are willing to appear in the CLAT 2024 exam must note that the question paper of CLAT for UG courses is based on five subjects i.e. English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques. Whereas, CLAT question paper for PG courses is based on law subjects including Constitutional Law, Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence, as well as, Law topics and Contemporary issues  

In the CLAT PG exam, questions are asked from Law subjects that are taught at the graduation level. Given below are important CLAT preparation tips for PG courses:

• Know the CLAT syllabus and exam pattern for LLM well 
• Read and refresh your knowledge of important judgments
• Gain complete knowledge of important constitutional and legislative provisions
• Practice essay writing with a clear presentation of issues, facts, arguments, and conclusions

The new exam pattern for CLAT 2024 as shared CLAT Consortium along with key features is as under: 

Exam mode - Pen-paper based test mode

Exam duration - 120 minutes

Test timings - 2 pm to 4 pm

Total questions - 120 questions

Total marks - 120 marks 

Marking Scheme - For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded. For a wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Read here to know how you should strategise CLAT 2024 preparation, exam pattern and syllabus to score well in the paper. 

The Quantitative Techniques section of the UG-CLAT 2024 will include short sets of facts or propositions, or other textual representations of numerical information, followed by a series of questions. You will be required to derive information from the passages or questions, and apply mathematical operations on such information.

The questions will require you to:

• Derive, infer, and manipulate numerical information set out in such passages; and
• Apply various 10th standard mathematical operations on such information, including from areas such as ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration and statistical estimation.

CLAT 2024 Mathematics Questions are based on class 10th syllabus i.e. questions type include Profit and Loss, Probability, Mensuration, Basic Algebra, Ratio and Proportions etc. Read this article, where we have provided CLAT Maths Questions from previous years papers, so that candidates can prepare for CLAT 2024 well in advance. 

The Logical Reasoning section of the UG-CLAT 2024 will include a series of short passages of about 450 words each. Each passage will be followed by one or more questions that will require you to:

• Recognise an argument, its premises and conclusions;
• Read and identify the arguments set out in the passage;
• Critically analyse patterns of reasoning, and assess how conclusions may depend on particular premises or evidence, and how conclusions may be strengthened or weakened as a consequence of an alteration in premises or supporting facts;
• Infer what follows from the passage and apply these inferences to new situations;
• Draw relationships and analogies, identify contradictions and equivalence, and assess the effectiveness of arguments.

Read here to get details on CLAT Logical Reasoning Questions from previous years' papers, so that candidates can prepare well in advance.

In this section, you will be expected to read passages of around 450 words each. The passages may relate to fact situations or scenarios involving legal matters, public policy questions or moral philosophical enquiries. You will not require any prior knowledge of law to attempt the questions in this section. You will benefit from a general awareness of contemporary legal and moral issues to better apply general principles or propositions to the given fact scenarios.

Each passage would be followed by a series of questions that will require you to:

• Identify and infer the rules and principles set out in the passage;
• Apply such rules and principles to various fact situations; and
• Understand how changes to the rules or principles may alter their application to various fact situations.

Check out some useful techniques for Legal Reasoning questions in CLAT 2024 exam here

In this section, you will be provided passages of up to 450 words each. The passages will be derived from news, journalistic sources and other non-fiction writing. The questions may include an examination of legal information or knowledge discussed in or related to the passage, but would not require any additional knowledge of the law beyond the passage.

Each passage will be followed by a series of questions that will require you to demonstrate your awareness of various aspects of current affairs and general knowledge, including:

• Contemporary events of significance from India and the world;
• Arts and culture;
• International affairs; and
• Historical events of continuing significance.

Candidates should prepare for CLAT 2024 GK and Current Affairs section with important topics, sample papers, and prep strategy. Read complete preparation tips and tricks here

In this section of the UG-CLAT 2024, you will be provided passages of about 450 words each. These passages will be derived from contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction writing, and would be of a standard that a 12th standard student may be able to read in about 5-7 minutes.

Each passage will be followed by a series of questions that will require you to demonstrate your comprehension and language skills, including your abilities to:

• Read and comprehend the main point discussed in the passage, as well as any arguments and viewpoints discussed or set out in the passage;
• Draw inferences and conclusions based on the passage;
• Summarise the passage;
• Compare and contrast the different arguments or viewpoints set out in the passage; and
• Understand the meaning of various words and phrases in the context that they are used in the passage.

Candidates can check the Tips and tricks for preparing for English language section here

The Consortium will provide more than four months to fill out the CLAT 2024 applications online. The Consortium has activated the CLAT 2024 registration online link along with the release of an official notification. The candidates will be able to apply online for the CLAT 2024 exam from the candidate's dashboard given at the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The full form of CLAT is Common Law Admission Test. It is a national-level law entrance exam that is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to 5-year integrated LLB (UG) and one-year LLM (PG) courses. The exam is conducted for admission to 24 NLUs for UG courses and 21 NLUs for PG courses. 

As per the CLAT official notification, the CLAT 2024 Exam will be held in offline mode in pen-and-paper mode. The exam will be conducted only in one shift; i.e. 2 pm to 4 pm.

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2024 will be held on December 3, 2023. The duration of the CLAT 2024 Exam is two hours. 

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to apply for CLAT 2024 Exam:

• Go to the official website of Consortium of National Law Universities; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Look for the link that reads, “CLAT 2024 Registration,” available on the homepage
• Register yourself on the portal
• Login using the your ID password.
• Fill up the application form
• Upload the necessary documents
• Pay the application fee and Submit the CLAT 2024 Application form
• You are required to download the submitted application form for future reference.

Candidates can check the CLAT LLM 2024 syllabus below:

• Constitutional Law
• Jurisprudence
• Administrative Law
• Law of Contract
• Torts, Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Property Law
• Company Law
• Public International Law
• Tax Law
• Environmental Law
• Labour & Industrial

UG CLAT 2024 Subjects and Weightage 

Here's an overview of the question paper pattern for the upcoming CLAT exam for undergraduate courses as under:

Candidate must understand the weightage of each subject carefully, to ensure good rank in CLAT 2024.

The 22 participating NLUs will accept only CLAT 2024 scores for admission to their UG and PG courses for the upcoming academic session. The program-wise seat intake is as follows.

• 5-year LLB program - 3,213 seats
• One-year LLM - 1,217 seats

Note: The above seat matrix doesn't include supernumerary, extra, NRI, and sponsored seats.

Candidates who appear in the CLAT 2024 entrance exam will be considered for admission to the 24 participating NLUs. The top NLUs in India as per NIRF Rankings for the past three years are given below:

• Candidates belonging to General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate
• Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum of 45 per cent aggregate
• Candidates appearing for the final year examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply for CLAT

The exam authorities and universities in India set upper or lower age limit for admission to their courses. However, to cater a large number of law aspirants, BCI capped the age restriction the five-year LLB course admission. Therefore, now CLAT consortium follows the same for CLAT eligibility criteria. 

• There is no upper age limit to appear for the CLAT 2024 exam as well.
• This means that candidates belonging to any age group can apply for the law entrance exam. 

Given that, there is no age limit for five-year and three-year LLB courses, BCI has relaxed age limit for LLM course admission as well. Therefore, 

• There is no upper age limit to apply for the CLAT PG exam as well.
• However, candidates securing same rank and marks in CLAT LLM will be given preference, if they are higher in age than the others.

The Consortium released the CLAT PG Application Form 2024 on July 1, 2023. Candidates must note that the CLAT LLM 2024 application form has been released on official website of CNLU; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The consortium will allow candidates to fill the CLAT LLM 2024 Application form until November 3, 2023. CLAT 2024 Application form correction window will open by end of November 2024 tentatively.

Before filling up the CLAT 2024 Application form, candidates must make sure that they meet the CLAT 2024 eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria below.

UG CLAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Candidates must have cleared Class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% in the case of SC and ST candidates) from any recognized board or institute in the country

PG CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Candidates must have passed LLB (3-year LLB or 5-year LLB) from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% in the case of SC and ST candidates)

After registering, candidates should login to access the CLAT 2024 application form. Five sections make up the application process: personal information, communication information, educational information, preferences, and reservations.

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT 2024:

• Go to the CLAT 2024 official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Open the CLAT 2024 portal and click on the new registration
• Fill CLAT registration form by entering your contact number, email ID and name and submit
• Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and email ID to complete registration.

The Consortium has also released special guidelines for candidates appearing for Common Law Admission Test 2024 with benchmark disabilities/ persons with disabilities (PWDs)/ Specially Abled Persons (SAPS). Read here

Candidates can check the list of documents required to apply for CLAT 2024 below:

• A scanned copy of front facing passport size recent photograph with a plain background
• Scanned signature of the candidate
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC or PwD candidates
• BPL certificate (if applicable)

Candidates must follow the instructions given below while filling out the form in order to avoid rejection of the application. 

• Try to avoid taking pictures from smartphones
• Avoid dark backgrounds in the photograph
• Do not wear tinted or dark glasses. Use only clear glasses while taking a photo
• Your face should be clearly visible.
• Make sure that the CLAT Photo Size must be in the specified format.
• Caps, hats, and dark glasses are not acceptable.
• The sign must be done on white paper with a Black Ink pen in order to avoid the CLAT Signature issue

Before you begin with the CLAT application process 2024, keep the below-mentioned items ready: 

• A working email ID and mobile number
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• ID and address proof (Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card, etc.)
• Scanned Passport size photograph (Format: JPEG)
• Scanned signature (Format: JPEG)
• Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
• Relevant certificate issued by a competent authority if applying as PwD or BPL candidate

Before filling up the CLAT 2024 exam, you must carefully check the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2024. Candidates can follow the simple guidelines given below:

• Candidate must sign on the white paper with a Black Ink pen
• A signature should be done by the candidate and not by any other person
• The signature should be in small letters and in a flow of running hand
• The signature on the CLAT Admit Card 2024 and the attendance sheet on the CLAT Exam Day should match the signature uploaded in the online form. Otherwise, candidates will not be allowed to appear in the CLAT 2024 Exam

All those candidates who are willing to appear for the CLAT 2024 should meet the eligibility criteria as announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities. All eligible candidates must fill the CLAT 2024 application form before the last date.The consortium released the updated eligibility criteria of CLAT 2024 for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM courses on its official website. These criteria include parameters like academic qualification, minimum marks, age limit, etc.

The consortium has also released guidelines regarding passport-size photos for CLAT. Let us take a look at the details here:

• A recent passport-size colour photograph with name and date
• The background of the photo must be either white colour or light colour
• The face of the individual must be clear and visible in the photo
• The image should be professional-looking
• There should not be red-eye in the photo
• If you wear glasses, ensure that there are no reflections on the eye and your eyes can be seen clearly
• The image should be uploaded in JPEG/JPG format

Check details on passport-size photos of CLAT here

Candidates can check the CLAT Application fee 2024 as per the category below: