The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for law courses in India. It is for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs at 24 National Law Universities (NLUs). The Consortium of National Law Universities manages the exam. Many other universities and organisations also use the CLAT exam for admissions. For the academic year 2024-2025, all admissions to 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programs will be through CLAT 2025.
If you are a law aspirant, this blog will cover key dates, the application process, and essential test details to guide you through the journey of securing admission to top National Law Universities. Let's begin!
CLAT 2025: Important Dates
Listed below are key dates for students taking the CLAT 2025 exam.
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Event
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Date
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CLAT 2025 Application Form Begins
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15 July 2024
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Last Date to Apply
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15 October 2024
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CLAT 2025 Application Correction Window
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To be Announced
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CLAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date
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November 2024
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CLAT 2025 Exam
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1 December 2024
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CLAT 2025 Answer Key
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1 December 2024
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CLAT 2025 Result
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December 2024
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CLAT 2025: Overview
Here are some important details and instructions regarding CLAT 2025 that every CLAT aspirant must know.
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Details
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Information
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Exam Mode
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Offline (Pen and Paper)
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Application Submission
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Online through NLU'S Consortium website
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Enrolment Period
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15th July 2024 to 15th October 2024
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Exam Date
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1 December 2024
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Exam Timing
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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Timing for PWD (Persons With Disability) Candidates
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2:00 PM to 4:40 PM
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For more details about the 24 NLUs, you can check their e-brochures on the Consortium website. NRI candidates must take the CLAT 2025 for NLUs that are admitted through CLAT rankings and should also apply directly to the NLU. Remember, seat allotment and admission offers are provisional and do not guarantee admission.
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What is the Registration Fee for CLAT 2025?
The registration fee for CLAT 2025 for different categories is mentioned in the table below.
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Category
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Amount
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Application fees for UG and PG Programmes
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₹ 4,000/-
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Application fee For SC/ST/PWD/BPL Candidates
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₹ 3,500/-
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Previous year's CLAT question papers
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₹ 500/-
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How To Register For CLAT Exam 2025?
To apply for the CLAT 2025 exam, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the official CLAT website at consortium onlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the CLAT 2025 registration link displayed on the homepage. Enter your details and submit the registration form.
Step 3: After registering, log in to your account using the credentials you created during registration.
Step 4: Complete the application form by providing all required information and upload the necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates.
Step 5: Select your preferred test centres from the options provided and proceed to pay the application fee.
Step 6: Submit the completed application form. After submission, download the confirmation page and ensure you keep a hard copy for your records.
What documents are required for CLAT?
You will need to upload the following documents with your online application:
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Requirement
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Description
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Photograph
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A recent passport-size photo with a plain background.
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Signature
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Candidate’s signature.
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Category Certificate
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If applying under SC/ST/OBC categories.
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PWD Certificate
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If applying as a Person With Disability (PWD).
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BPL Certificate
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If applying under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
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Note: Upload all documents in PDF format only.
Make sure to submit original certificates/documents issued by the competent authority to the allotted university during admission as specified. The photograph and signature do not need attestation.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for CLAT UG 2025?
General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI categories: Minimum 45% marks.
SC/ST/PWD categories: Minimum 40% marks.
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Appearing Candidates: Those appearing for their qualifying examination in March/April 2025 can also apply but must provide proof of passing at the time of admission.
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Tie-Breaking for UG Programme: If more than one candidate scores an equal number of marks in the CLAT 2025, the following criteria will be used to break it:
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Higher marks in the Legal Aptitude section.
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Higher age.
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Computerised draw of lots.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for CLAT UG 2025? (One-Year LL.M. Degree)
General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI categories: Minimum 50% marks.
SC/ST/PWD categories: Minimum 45% marks.
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Higher age.
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Computerised draw of lots.
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What is the Syllabus for CLAT UG 2025?
The UG exam will cover the following subjects:
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English Language
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Logical Reasoning
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Current Affairs And General Knowledge
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Quantitative Techniques
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Legal Reasoning
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If you want to learn tips and tricks for managing School and CLAT 2025 together, click here!
What is the Syllabus for CLAT PG 2025?
The PG exam will cover these subjects from the undergraduate law program:
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Constitutional Law
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Property Law
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Jurisprudence
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Company Law
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Administrative Law
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Public International Law
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Law Of Contract
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Tax Law
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Torts
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Environmental Law
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Family Law
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Labour And Industrial Law
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Criminal Law
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Also read How to Effectively Read Judgments for CLAT PG 2025 Success.
How to download Admit Card for CLAT UG/PG 2025?
You can download your Admit Card/Hall ticket by logging into your account on the CLAT website. The exact date for the release of hall tickets will be announced on the website.
Exam Centres for CLAT 2025
Here is a list of expected cities for CLAT Exam Centers:
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Agra
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Gwalior
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Mysore
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Ahmedabad
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Haldwani
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Nagpur
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Allahabad
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Hisar
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Navi Mumbai
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Amritsar
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Hooghly
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Noida
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Aurangabad
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Hubli
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New Delhi
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Amravati
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Hyderabad
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Puducherry
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Bangalore
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Indore
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Patiala
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Barasat
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Imphal
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Patna
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Barrackpore
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Jaipur
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Pune
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Bhopal
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Jamshedpur
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Raipur
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Bhubaneswar
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Jalandhar
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Rajahmundry
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Bilaspur
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Jabalpur
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Ranchi
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Callicat
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Jammu
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Shillong
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Coimbatore
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Jodhpur
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Salem
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Chittor
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Kottayam
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Shimla
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Chandigarh
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Kurnool
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Siliguri
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Chennai
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Kota
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Srinagar
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Cuttack
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Kolkata
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Surat
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Dehradun
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Kanpur
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Sonepat
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Durg
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Kurukshetra
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Thane
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Ernakulam
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Kanyakumari
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Trichy
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Faridabad
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Lucknow
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Tirunelveli
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Gandhinagar
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Madurai
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Gangtok
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Mumbai
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Visakhapatnam
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Ghaziabad
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Muzaffarpur
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Varanasi
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Gorakhpur
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Mohali
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Vellore
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Greater Noida
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Mangalore
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Vadodara
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Gurgaon
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Meerut
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Vijayawada
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Guwahati
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Also read: Should you be doing an LLM in 2024-25?
Conclusion
CLAT 2025 is a crucial step for aspiring law students aiming to secure admissions to India's prestigious National Law Universities. With a straightforward application process and clear eligibility criteria, candidates can prepare effectively for this significant exam. Remember to keep track of important dates, follow the guidelines meticulously, and ensure all documents are in order. Good luck on your journey to becoming a part of the legal community.