CLAT 2025 Exam: Admit Card, Exam Date, Syllabus, Question Paper, Mock Test, Eligibility Criteria

Updated By Sukriti Vajpayee on 23 Oct, 2024 15:22

The CLAT application form submission closed on October 22. CLAT 2025 will be held on December 1. Further, the 1st and 2nd CLAT sample papers are available for download for applicants who have registered for the examination. They have to log in to the CLAT account to access the sample papers.

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About CLAT 2025 (Registration Closed)

The CLAT 2025 application process closed on October 22, 2024. Aspirants who meet the eligibility conditions could register for CLAT online by filling in the details, paying the application fee and submitting the form. The CLAT 2025 exam date is December 1, 2024.

Meanwhile, Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, has been added to the list of participating universities of CLAT 2025. Applicants may update their reservations by logging into the CLAT account and editing the application form by clicking on the "Reservations" tab. Those who register and complete the form submission can access the 1st and 2nd sample papers of CLAT 2025 from their candidate login.

CLAT is a national-level law entrance exam conducted annually in offline mode (pen and paper-based). Through this exam, candidates are offered admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law courses such as five-year integrated BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB and LLM. Apart from NLUs, several other Government law colleges in India accept CLAT scores. The examination is a comprehension-based paper where an individual's legal aptitude, skills, and knowledge are tested. CLAT scores are also accepted by top institutes such as NMIMS-Mumbai, UPES Dehradun, Institute of Law, and Nirma University Ahmedabad. 

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CLAT 2025 Exam Highlights

Some of the major highlights of the CLAT 2025 exam are as follows

ParametersDetails

Name of the Exam

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Mode of Exam

Offline

Number of Questions 

  • CLAT UG - 120
  • CLAT PG - 120

Courses Offered

  • CLAT UG - BA LL.B, B.Sc LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, BSW LL.B
  • CLAT PG - LL.M

Participating Colleges

22 National Law Universities (NLUs)

Minimum Eligibility

10+2

Exam DateDecember 1, 2024

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Exam Time

2:00 to 4:00 PM

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CLAT 2025 Important Dates

Here are the important dates of CLAT 2025 -

Events

Dates

Commencement of CLAT 2025 Online Application Submission

July 15, 2024

Last Date for Submission of CLAT Application Form

October 22, 2024 (Extended)

CLAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date

Second week of November

CLAT 2025 Exam Date

December 1, 2024

CLAT 2025 Provisional Answer Key Release Date

First week of December

Commencement of Challenging CLAT Answer Key

First week of December

Last Date to Raise Objections to Provisional Answer Key

First week of December

CLAT 2025 Final Answer Key Release Date

Second week of December

CLAT 2025 Result Date

Second week of December

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration Dates

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Release of First Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2025

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Release of Second Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2025

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Release of Third Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2025

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Release of Fourth Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2025

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Release of Fifth Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2025

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CLAT 2025 Conducting Body

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is the conducting body of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025. It was set up on August 19, 2017, in order to impart standard legal education in India. The Consortium helps facilitate better relationships among 22 NLUs in India to improve the standards of legal education. The serving President of the Consortium of NLUs is Professor (Dr.) V.C. Vivekanandan, Vice-Chancellor, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur.

All About CLAT 2025

Captured below is all the vital information about the CLAT exam.

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria of CLAT is the minimum marks or score that an individual needs to acquire in order to sit for the exam. The eligibility conditions of CLAT are different for the UG and PG programmes. Check out the detailed CLAT Eligibility here.

CLAT Application Form 2025

An individual has to meet the eligibility criteria of CLAT before filling up the application form of the exam. The application process of CLAT is conducted online and aspirants have to submit the application form before the last date. Find out how to apply and steps to apply for CLAT!

CLAT Exam Pattern 2025

It is important to be aware of the marking scheme, type of questions, format and exam pattern of CLAT to do well in the exam. The more an individual will be familiar with the number of questions and the nature of questions, the higher his/ her chances of scoring well in the exam. Here is the entire exam pattern of CLAT.

CLAT Syllabus 2025

The syllabus of CLAT carries the important topics and concepts an individual needs to be aware of in order to sit for the exam. It is crucial to be well equipped with the subjects and topics that might pop up in CLAT as it helps in preparing a better strategy and performing well. Check the detailed syllabus of CLAT.

CLAT Mock Test 2025

CLAT Mock Test is a drill exam session through which an individual can build the exam spirit and understand time-management. The pattern of the mock test is similar to the actual exam. Know about the mock test of CLAT!

CLAT Sample Papers 2025

Sample papers of CLAT are also commonly known as model papers or practice papers. They possess questions covering the syllabus of CLAT. Here are a few sample papers of CLAT.

CLAT Previous Year's Question Papers 2025

The previous year's question papers of CLAT are the last year's question papers that an individual must attempt before the exam in order to understand the exam better. They also help in increasing speed and accuracy. Get the previous year's question papers of CLAT!

CLAT Participating Colleges 2025

CLAT is accepted by several law colleges and universities in India. Find out the top participating colleges of CLAT that accept the score of the exam to shortlist the deserving students for admission.

CLAT Cutoff 2025

Cutoff of CLAT is the minimum marks that an individual need to acquire in order to be eligible for admission to the desired college. The cutoff keeps varying every year depending on the factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of exam, previous year's trends and vacant seats. Here is detailed information about the cutoff of CLAT.

CLAT Merit List 2025

The merit list of CLAT will carry the names of those students who have been shortlisted for admission. A candidate's name on the merit list does not guarantee admission. An individual needs to participate in the counselling process in order to secure their admission through the exam. Here is all the crucial information about the merit list of CLAT.

Contact Details

Address: P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi,Bangalore - 560 072 Karnnataka, India

Email - clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Phone - 08047162020

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FAQs about CLAT

When will the CLAT 2024 exam be held?

The CLAT 2024 exam will be held on December 03, 2023.

Is CLAT easy?

With sufficient preparation and the correct study material, CLAT 2024 can be cracked as a moderate exam. The questions are not very difficult but since a lot of students apply for it and the seats are limited, the CLAT competition is quite tough.

Can I give CLAT for admission to other colleges apart from NLUs?

Yes, many law colleges in India accept CLAT scores for conducting admissions. These comprise government as well as private law schools.

What is the validity of a CLAT score?

CLAT scores are valid for a year. You will have to appear for CLAT in the same year in which you seek admission.

Is CLAT conducted every year?

Yes, CLAT is the most popular law entrance exam and it is held annually.

Do all NLUs accept CLAT for admission?

All NLUs except NLU Delhi accept CLAT for their admission process. However, for the session of 2024 - 25, NLSIU Bangalore may conduct its individual entrance exam NLSAT 2024 for its admissions.

Is CLAT held for UG courses only?

CLAT UG is conducted for the admission process of the bachelor level courses. Another exam, called CLAT PG, is organised for shortlisting candidates for the masters level programmes of law.

Which courses are offered through CLAT?

CLAT is conducted for admission of students to the various UG and PG courses of law. The courses offered through CLAT include LLB, LLM, and 5 year integrated programmes such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, B.Sc LLB, and B.Tech LLB.

What is the full form of CLAT?

The full form of CLAT is Common Law Admission Test.

Who will conduct the CLAT 2024 exam?

The Consortium of National Law Universities, comprising of the representative universities will organizes CLAT 2024 exam.

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