CLAT Common Law Admission Test: A comprehensive Guide

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CLAT Common Law Admission Test it is a national-level entrance exam specially conducted for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) law programs. 

Eligibility for CLAT

Program Educational Qualification Minimum Marks Appearing Candidates
Undergraduate (LLB) 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board General/OBC/PWD/NRI: 45%SC/ST: 40% Students appearing for 12th exams can apply
Postgraduate (LLM) LLB degree (3-year or 5-year) from a recognized university General/OBC/PWD/NRI: 50%SC/ST: 45% Final-year LLB students can apply

Exam Pattern

CLAT UG CLAT PG
    • Mode Of Exam: Offline
    • Duration: 2 Hours
    • Total Questions: 120
    • Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
    • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
    • Sections:
      1. English Language
      2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge
      3. Legal Reasoning
      4. Logical Reasoning
      5. Quantitative Techniques

 

 

  • Mode: Offline 
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Question:120
  • Type MCQs
  • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer and -0.25 for incorrect answer
  • Sections:
    1. Constitutional Law
    2. Jurisprudence
    3. Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, criminal Law, International Law, and other major legal subjects

 

 

Syllabus For CLAT

  1. English language
  2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge
  3. Legal Reasoning
  4. Logical Reasoning
  5. Quantitative Techniques

Career Options after CLAT

  • Corporate Law Firms
  • Litigation & Advocacy
  • Judicial Services
  • Civil Services(UPSC & State Judiciary)
  • Legal Advisory & Consultancy
  • Academic & Research

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