CLAT 2025: Notification and Registration Details Released

The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced that the notification for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 will be released on July 7, 2024, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. This marks the beginning of the registration process for aspiring candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutes.

According to the consortium’s schedule, CLAT 2025 will be held on December 1, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The law entrance exam will be conducted in a single session, and candidates can apply for the test after the registration dates are shared by the consortium.

Eligibility Criteria

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) if they belong to General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories. For SC/ST categories, the minimum percentage required is 40%. 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 if they belong to General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories. For SC/ST categories, the minimum percentage required is 45%. Again, there is no upper age limit for appearing for the CLAT PG program.

How to Apply

To apply for CLAT 2025, candidates can follow these 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.

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.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the notification and follow the instructions provided to ensure a smooth registration process. The CLAT 2025 advertisement will be released in print and electronic media on July 7, 2024.