CLAT 2023: Eligibility Criteria, Preparation Tips, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

Debanjalee Sen

Updated On: December 23, 2022 03:24 PM

The CLAT 2023 results have been released by the conducting body. Here is all you need to know about CLAT 2023 detailed admission process.

CLAT 2023

The Consortium of National Law Universities had declared the exam date for CLAT 2023 and it was held on December 18, 2022. The CLAT 2023 Cutoff will be out soon as CLAT 2023 results are out which can be checked here- CLAT 2023 Results (Released) . Candidates can also check the CLAT 2023 Toppers List here.

CLAT is an entrance examination for ca ndidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes such as the five-year integrated BA LL.B, B.Sc LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, and LL.M law degrees offered at 22 NLUs. CLAT will be a comprehension-based paper in which an individual's legal aptitude, skills, and knowledge will be tested.

CLAT Notification 2023

CLAT notification 2023 was published by the Consortium of NLUs, who administer the CLAT national-level law examination annually. CLAT scores are also accepted by leading universities such as the Institute of Law at Nirma University Ahmedabad, NMIMS-Mumbai, UPES Dehradun, and the Institute of Law at Nirma University. Aspirants must go through the entire article to learn about the CLAT exam 2023.

CLAT 2023 Important Dates

Given below are the important dates for CLAT 2023 -

Events

Dates

Start of CLAT 2023 Online Application Submission

August 8, 2022

Last Date for CLAT 2023 Application Form Submission

November 13, 2022

CLAT 2023 Admit Card Release Date

November 2022

CLAT 2023 Exam Date

December 18, 2022

CLAT 2023 Result Date

December 23, 2022

CLAT 2023 Merit List Declaration Date

To be notified

CLAT 2023 Admission and Counselling Registration Date

To be notified

Release of CLAT 2023 First Seat Allotment List

To be notified

Release of CLAT 2023 Second Seat Allotment List

To be notified

Release of CLAT 2023 Third Seat Allotment List

To be notified

Release of CLAT 2023 Fourth Seat Allotment List

To be notified

Release of CLAT 2023 Fifth Seat Allotment List

To be notified

CLAT 2023 Highlights

Check out the highlights of CLAT 2023 below:

Exam Name

CLAT

Full Name

Common Law Admission Test

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Registration Form

Online

Registration Fee

General/ SAP/ OBC or Others: Rs. 4,000

SC/ ST: Rs. 3,500

Exam Mode

Pen-Paper Mode

Exam Duration

2 hours

Total Applicants

59,000 (approx.)

Exam Accepting Colleges

List of CLAT 2023 Accepting Colleges

Courses Offered

List of Courses Offered through CLAT 2023

Total Number of Seats

Integrated LLB: 2538 seats

LLM: 742 seats

Contact Details

Phone: 08047162020

Email: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (on working days)

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Here are the detailed eligibility criteria of CLAT 2023 for UG and PG law courses:

CLAT 2023 UG Eligibility

The Consortium of NLUs (National Law Universities) defines the CLAT 2023 eligibility criteria for both integrated LLB and Master of Law - LLM programmes.

Before completing the CLAT online application form, aspirants should review the eligibility requirements listed here -

  • Applicants for the UG Programme through the CLAT 2023 have no upper age limit.
  • Aspirants from the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories must obtain forty-five percent - 45% or an equal grade in their qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent examination).
  • Applicants from the SC/ST categories must have received 40% or higher in their 10+2 examination.
  • Candidates who are scheduled to take their qualifying examination in March/April 2023 are also eligible to take the CLAT 2023 exam. They will, however, be required to provide confirmation of passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, or they will lose their right to be considered for admission.
  • The candidates must submit the qualifying examination result (i.e., 10+2) at the time of admission; otherwise, they will be disqualified for admission to the course for which they have applied.

CLAT 2023 PG Eligibility

Here are the eligibility conditions for the CLAT 2023 PG exam -

  • A Bachelor of Law - LLB degree or an equivalent examination is required to apply for CLAT 2023 PG.
  • Students must have achieved a minimum of Fifty percent (50%) marks or its equivalent grade for candidates from the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories and Forty-five percent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade for candidates from the SC/ST categories.
  • Contenders who will be taking their qualifying exam in April/May 2023 are also eligible to apply.
  • There is no maximum age restriction for taking the CLAT 2023.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria of CLAT 2023

CLAT 2023 Registration Process

Here are important steps to filling CLAT 2023 application form:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT, i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and register yourself for the exam.

Step 2: Log in using the registered details and enter all the valid details.

Step 3: Upload all the required documents and submit the application form by paying the registration fee.

To find out the rest of the important details about CLAT 2023 Registration click on the link given below:

All About CLAT 2023 Registration

Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT Without Coaching

CLAT Registration Fees 2023

Candidates taking the CLAT in 2023 need to be aware of the cost to register for the exam. Please use the table below for a quick summary of the CLAT 2023 application fee structure.

Category of Candidates

Application Fees

General/OBC/SAP or Others

Rs 4000/-

SC / ST

Rs. 3500/-

CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Check out a glimpse of the CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern below -

Exam Language

English

Question Type

UG: MCQs

PG: MCQs & Subjective

Total Number of Questions

UG: 150 questions

PG: 120 questions

Negative Marking

Yes

Marks per Correct Answer

+1

Marks per Incorrect Answer

-0.25

Marks per Unattempted Question

0

In order to succeed on the CLAT 2023 exam,