CLAT UG (Common Law Admission Test - Undergraduate)

CLAT UG is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) courses.

CLAT scores are accepted by most National Law Universities (NLUs) in India, several private law colleges, and some public sector organizations for law-related recruitment.

Conducted by: Consortium of National Law Universities (an organization formed by National Law Universities to conduct the CLAT exam and manage the admission process).

📌 Quick Facts

Eligibility:

UG course - Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent

PG course - LL.B. degree

Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper).

Total Questions: 120 Questions for CLAT UG.

Total Marks: 120 Marks.

Frequency: Conducted once a year(usually December).

Qualification:

  • For CLAT UG: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • Students appearing for their Class 12 board examinations are also eligible to apply.

Age:

  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in CLAT.

Minimum Marks:

  • For CLAT UG: General/OBC/PwD/NRI candidates must have at least 45% marks in Class 12 (10+2).
  • SC/ST candidates must have at least 40% marks in Class 12 (10+2).

Attempts:

  • There is no restriction on the number of attempts.

Nationality:

  • Indian and foreign nationals are eligible to apply, subject to the admission rules of the participating National Law Universities (NLUs).

Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper).

Frequency: Conducted once a year (usually December).

Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours).

Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Total Marks: 120 Marks.

Question Type: Comprehension-based Multiple Choice Questions.

Question Paper Structure:

  • English Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, and language skills.
  • Current Affairs & General Knowledge: Events of national and international importance, and general awareness.
  • Legal Reasoning: Legal principles, reasoning, and application of legal concepts to situational passages.
  • Logical Reasoning: Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving.
  • Quantitative Techniques: Basic mathematics, data interpretation, percentages, ratios, and numerical ability.

Note: The number of questions per section may vary slightly based on the official notification for the specific year.

Marking Scheme:

  • Correct Answer: +1 Mark
  • Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark
  • Unattempted Question: 0 Marks

Important: The CLAT UG paper is entirely passage-based. Candidates are expected to read and analyze passages carefully to answer the related questions.

Students who qualify in the CLAT examination can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and several other affiliated law institutions across India.

Undergraduate Courses (Through CLAT UG):

These are typically 5-year integrated programmes.

  • BA LL.B. (Hons.)
  • BBA LL.B. (Hons.)
  • B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)
  • B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.)
  • BSW LL.B. (Hons.)
  • B.Tech LL.B. (Hons.)

Postgraduate Courses (Through CLAT PG):

These are typically 1-year or 2-year Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes, depending on the university.

  • LL.M. (Master of Laws)

Note: The specific courses offered vary by institution. In addition to the NLUs, many private universities and law colleges also accept CLAT scores for admission to these programmes.

🌐 Official Website

Do you want to know the latest eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application dates, admit card details, answer key, results, counselling process, or participating National Law Universities (NLUs)? Visit the official websites below.

Note: The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts the CLAT examination and manages the admission process for participating National Law Universities (NLUs). Candidates should regularly check the official website for the latest notifications, application dates, counselling schedules, and admission updates.