About CLAT
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the most sought-after entrance exam for law aspirants in India. It is the centralized gateway for admission to 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) and over 60 other law schools. For deeper insights, explore our detailed CLAT syllabus and the latest eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
For UG: Passed 12th with min 45% (40% for SC/ST)
For PG: LLB degree with min 50%
No upper age limit for appearing in CLAT
Final year students are also eligible to apply
Important Dates
Notification Release
July 2025Registration Starts
July 2025Last Date to Apply
November 2025Exam Date
December 2025Result Declaration
January 2026Exam Pattern & Syllabus
English Language
Reading ComprehensionInference-based questionsVocabularyGrammar
Legal Reasoning
Legal PrinciplesFact-based scenariosConstitutional LawTortsContractsCrimes
Logical Reasoning
Analytical ReasoningCritical ReasoningArguments & ConclusionsPuzzles
Quantitative Techniques
Data InterpretationBasic Mathematics (Class 10 level)RatiosPercentages
Preparation Tips
1
Read newspapers like The Hindu or Indian Express daily to build comprehension speed
2
Master the art of reading between the lines for the Legal and Logical sections
3
Practice at least 5-10 reading comprehension passages daily
4
Stay updated with legal news and landmark judgments of the Supreme Court
5
Solve previous year papers to understand the shift towards comprehension-based questions
6
Take mock tests in the actual exam time slot to build peak mental focus
Top Colleges Accepting CLAT
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NLSIU Bangalore2
NALSAR Hyderabad3
WBNUJS Kolkata4
NLU Jodhpur5
GNLU Gandhinagar6
NLIU Bhopal7
RMLNLU Lucknow8
HNLU Raipur9
RGNUL Patiala10
CNLU PatnaComprehensive Guides
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