CLAT Exam

CLAT Exam Highlights

The highlights of the CLAT Exam are given below:

What are CLAT Exam Eligibility Criteria?

The candidates applying for the CLAT Exam have to fulfil the eligibility criteria stipulated for either the UG CLAT exam or the PG CLAT exam, depending on the programme they have selected. Checking the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam is imperative. The candidate will be disqualified even if a single criterion is not met. The eligibility criteria for the exam are given below:

Eligibility Criteria for the UG CLAT Exam

Eligibility Criteria for the PG CLAT Exam

CLAT Exam Exam Application Process

Candidates have to register, fill out the application form, as well as make the payment online on the official NLU website.

Follow the steps given below to complete the application form for the exam.

• Visit the official NLU website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• To register, the candidates have to click on the ‘New Registration' tab and enter their contact number, email address, and other required details.
• They should now enter their personal, educational, and contact details.
• They also have to select the UG or PG programme.
• The next step is to select the NLU centre from the dropdown in the order of preference.
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• A scanned copy of a photograph, signature, and other required documents have to be uploaded in the specified format and size.
• Proceed for payment through the available payment gateways and submit the application form.

CLAT Exam and Application Fee

The CLAT Exam is fixed based on the category of the candidate. It ranges between Rs. 3500 to Rs. 4000. The fee has to be paid online through any of the payment gateways available after filling out the application form.

CLAT Exam Preparation Tips

Thorough preparation for the CLAT Exam is suggested to qualify under the merit list by scoring high marks. Tips for the examination preparation are given below, which will help you structure your preparation programme and help you be well-equipped and confident while attempting the papers.

• Understand the sections and topics under the CLAT syllabus.
• Bifurcate the subjects and topics as per your weak and strong areas.
• Prepare a study plan. Allot more time for subjects you are weak in.
• Take a break in between.
• Collect good study materials.
• Make it a practice to revise completed subjects before proceeding further.
• Solve question papers from previous years, which gives you clarity about the exam and question patterns.
• Fine-tune your general knowledge and keep yourself updated with current affairs. A planned approach to these subjects can be a game changer.
• Make notes while revising, which will help you during the last-minute revisions.

CLAT Exam Pattern

The pattern for the CLAT Exam is given below:

CLAT Exam Admit Card

The CNLU will release the Admit Card on their official website. Candidates can download the Admit Card by accessing the website. This is an important document that the candidate should produce in the exam centre along with other essential documents.

Steps to Download

To download the Admit Card, the candidates have to:

• Access the official CNLU website, i.e., consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Login with login credentials.
• Click on the ‘CLAT’ tab.
• Select the ‘Candidate Login’ portal.
• Login with mobile number and password.
• Click on the ‘Download Admit Card’ option.
• Verify the details on the Admit Card visible on the computer screen.
• Download and save the Admit Card.

Exam day Guidelines

The following exam day guidelines given in the Admit Card have to be diligently followed by the candidates for a hassle-free CLAT exam experience.

• The candidates can enter the exam centre 1 hour before the exam time and up to 15 minutes after the exam commences.
• Once they enter the exam hall, they will not be allowed to leave till the finishing time.
• Clarifications regarding question papers will not be permitted during the exam.
• If the candidates find their question booklet unsealed or notice any discrepancy, they can get the booklet changed.
• They have to enter the QB number and OMR response sheet number and sign in the space provided in the attendance sheet.
• Candidates will be allowed to take the signed Admit Card and the question booklet while leaving the exam hall after completing the exam.

What to Carry with Your Admit Card on Exam Day

Candidates have to compulsorily carry the following along with their Admit Card on the exam day.

• Blue and black ballpen
• A transparent water bottle
• Valid Photo ID proof like a Voter’s ID Card, Aadhar Card, etc.
• An analogue watch

What Not to Carry With Your Admit Card on Exam Day

Candidates are prohibited from carrying the following items along with their Admit Card on the exam day.

• Study material or notes (handwritten)
• Mobile phones, calculators, or smartwatches
• Food items

CLAT Exam Examination Centers

The CLAT exam will be conducted at 131 centres spread across the country. The list of centres will be available on the website. The candidates can check the centres available and choose the centres that are the closest and most convenient. They will have to give a choice of 3 centres picked from the dropdown in the order of preference while filling up the application form.

CLAT Answer Key

After the CLAT Exam, CNLU releases a provisional answer key to the CLAT question papers; candidates can access this answer key on the CNLU website to compare their answers and assess their scores.

How to Download

The procedure to download the answer key from the website is given below:

• Access the official website of CNLU.
• Click on the ‘CLAT Answer Key’ tab.
• Under the notification tab, both the answer key and question paper will be seen.
• Choose the course.
• Login with login credentials.
• The answer key will appear on the screen.
• Download and take a printout.

How to Calculate Marks Using Answer Key

The candidates have to compare the answers in their response sheet with the answers in the answer key and calculate the marks in the following way:

Every right answer: 1 mark. Every wrong answer: -0.25 marks.
For instance, if 95 answers out of 120 are correct and 25 are wrong, the marks obtained will be:

1 x 92=92
0.25 x 28=7
Total marks=92-7=85

Steps to challenge

CNLU provides the provision to challenge if the candidate finds any discrepancy in the answer key or the question paper. The steps to follow to raise objections are:

• Login to the CNLU website with login credentials.
• Click on the ‘Submit Objections’ option.
• Choose the type of objection-answer key/question paper.
• Provide the details of the objections.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• Follow the steps for every objection.
• The process will be completed when making the payment.
• Every objection attracts a fee.

CLAT Exam Result

The CLAT exam results will be announced on the CNLU official website, and candidates can check the results by accessing the website. How to Check CLAT Result

• Visit the CNLU website.
• Click on the ‘CLAT Result’ link in the notification section.
• Log in with your application number or admit card number.
• The CLAT Scorecard will be seen on the screen.
• Download and save the scorecard.

Details Mentioned in the CLAT Result

The following details will be mentioned in the CLAT Result:

• Candidate’s name
• Parent’s name
• Application number and roll number
• Marks obtained
• Overall rank
• Category rank

CLAT Merit List

The CNLU will announce a merit list online based on the marks scored by the candidates. The merit list can be downloaded from the website. It will contain details of marks obtained and the candidate's rank. The all-India rank and category rank will also be mentioned.

CLAT Cut Off

The cutoff is determined individually by the NLUs in the consortium. The cutoff depends on the rank of the last candidate admitted to the NLU in a specific category. The cutoff determined is influenced by various factors like:

• The complexity of the exam.
• NLU preference of the candidate.
• Number of seats offered by the NLU.
• Marks and rank of the candidate.
• The reservation policy of the NLU.

CLAT Documents Required at Counselling

• Mark sheet of 10th Class or equivalent
• Mark sheet of 12th Std or equivalent
• Graduation Certificate (for PG counselling)
• Transfer/Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Caste/PWD certificate (wherever applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if applied under domicile category)