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 Notification 2023
- CLAT 2023 Important Dates
- CLAT 2023 Highlights
- CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- CLAT 2023 Registration Process
- CLAT Registration Fees 2023
- CLAT 2023 Exam Pattern
- CLAT 2023 Syllabus
- Preparation Guide for CLAT 2023
- CLAT 2023 Admit Card
- CLAT 2023 Result
- Top Colleges for Direct Admission without CLAT

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 | |
Courses Offered | |
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.
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:
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 |
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