CLAT 2025 Notification: Registration Opens on July 15, 2024

The Consortium of National Law Universities has officially announced the schedule for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025, a crucial examination for aspiring law students seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutions. As per the notification, the registration window for online applications will open on July 15, 2024, and the last date to submit the application form is October 15, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria for CLAT 2025

For CLAT-UG 2025, candidates must secure a minimum of 45% marks or its equivalent grade in their qualifying examination (10+2 or an equivalent examination) in case of General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories, while 40% marks or its equivalent grade is required for SC/ST categories. There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the UG program through CLAT 2025.

For CLAT-PG 2025, candidates must hold an LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent grade in case of General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories, and 45% marks or its equivalent grade for SC/ST categories. Similarly, there is no upper age limit for appearing for the CLAT PG program.

How to Apply for CLAT 2025

To apply for CLAT 2025, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official CLAT website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Click on the CLAT 2025 registration link available on the homepage.
3. Enter your required details and submit them to register.
4. Log in to your account by entering your credentials.
5. Fill out the application form carefully.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Click on the submit button.
8. Download a copy of the confirmation page.
9. Save and print a copy of the application for future reference.

CLAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The CLAT UG exam will be a 2-hour test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. There will be a negative mark of 0.25 for every wrong answer. The CLAT UG paper will cover topics such as English language, current affairs, general knowledge, logical reasoning, legal reasoning, and quantitative techniques. The CLAT PG question paper will comprise questions on constitutional law, jurisprudence, family law, criminal law, property law, administrative law, law of contract, torts, company law, public international law, tax law, environmental law, and labour and industrial law.

With the registration window opening on July 15, 2024, aspiring law students are advised to mark their calendars and prepare well for the examination. The CLAT 2025 is a crucial step towards securing admission to some of the most prestigious law institutions in the country.