CLAT 2024: Result (Out), Counselling Process (Ongoing), Seat Allotment, Updates

Updated By Debanjalee Sen on 02 Feb, 2024 14:58

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CLAT 2024 (Counselling Ongoing)

CLAT 2024: The CLAT 2024 counselling process is being conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT 2024 seat allotment for the 4th round will be declared on May 20, at 10 AM. Aspirants on the 4th allotment list can pay the university fee for freeze and float options and admission between May 20, 10 AM to May 23, 1 PM.

CLAT 2024 was held on December 3, from 2 PM to 4 PM in offline mode (pen and paper-based) across 139 CLAT exam centres across the country, while the CLAT 2024 results were declared on December 10. CLAT is conducted for candidates seeking admission in undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes such as the five-year integrated courses of BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB and LLM law courses offered at 26 NLUs. Apart from NLUs, several other Government law colleges in India accept CLAT scores. The examination is a comprehension-based paper where an individual's legal aptitude, skills, and knowledge are tested. The Consortium of NLUs conducts the national-level law examination of CLAT every year. 

CLAT scores are also accepted by top institutes such as NMIMS-Mumbai, UPES Dehradun, Institute of Law, and Nirma University Ahmedabad. All the details about the CLAT 2024 exam are available here. Candidates must keep an eye on CLAT's important dates to remain updated about CLAT admit card release, answer key release, results, and counselling notifications.

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CLAT 2024 Exam Highlights

Some of the major highlights of the CLAT 2022 exam are as follows

ParametersDetails

Name of the Exam

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Exam Date

CLAT 2024 - December 3, 2023

Mode of Exam

Offline

Number of Questions 

  • CLAT UG - 120
  • CLAT PG - 120

Courses Offered

  • CLAT UG - BA LL.B, B.Sc LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, BSW LL.B
  • CLAT PG - LL.M

Participating Colleges

22 National Law Universities (NLUs)

Minimum Eligibility

10+2

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Exam Time

2:00 to 4:00 PM

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CLAT 2024 Important Dates

Here are the important dates of CLAT 2024 -

Events

Dates

Commencement of CLAT 2024 Online Application Submission

July 1, 2023

Last Date for Submission of CLAT 2024 Application Form

November 10, 2023

CLAT 2024 Admit Card Availability Date

November 21, 2023

CLAT 2024 Exam Date

December 3, 2023

CLAT 2024 Provisional Answer Key Release Date

December 4, 2023

Commencement of Challenging CLAT 2024 Answer Key

December 4, 2023

Last Date to Raise Objections to Provisional Answer Key

December 5, 2023

CLAT 2024 Final Answer Key Release Date

December 9, 2023

CLAT 2024 Result Announcement and Merit List Declaration Date

December 10, 2023

CLAT 2024 Admission / Counselling Registration

December 11 - 20, 2023

Release of First Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2024 

December 26, 10 AM

Release of Second Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2024 

January 8, 2024

Release of Third Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2024

January 22, 2024

Release of Fourth Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2024

May 20, 2024

Release of Fifth Seat Allotment List of CLAT 2024

May 28, 2024
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CLAT 2024 Conducting Body

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is organising the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2024. It was set up on August 19, 2017, in order to impart standard legal education in India. The Consortium helps in facilitating better relationship amongst 22 NLUs in India to improve the standards of legal education. The serving President of the Consortium of NLUs is Professor V.Vijayakumar, VC, NLIU.

Advantages of Qualifying CLAT 2024

Candidates appearing for CLAT 2024 must know the advantages of CLAT. Hence, we have gathered some information about CLAT and this will help the candidates get an insight into the advantages of CLAT 2024.

  • CLAT will give the candidates an assured career in any law firm. All law firms are recently hiring a lot of candidates. 
  • Another pursuing career in litigation or practice which means a lawyer can fight his own case or the case of the client. 
  • Teaching or lectureship is also opted by law aspirants which can also be done after appearing for CLAT 2024. 
  • CLAT also helps lawyers to get a job in PSUs, Banking and Corporate sectors.

All About CLAT 2024

Captured below is all the vital information about CLAT 2024 exam.

Eligibility Criteria of CLAT 2024

The eligibility criteria of CLAT 2024 is the minimum marks or score that an individual needs to acquire in order to sit for the exam. The eligibility conditions of CLAT 2024 are different for the UG and PG programmes. Check out the detailed CLAT Eligibility here.

How to Apply for CLAT 2024

An individual has to meet the eligibility criteria of CLAT 2024 before filling up the application form of the exam. The application process of CLAT is conducted online and aspirants have to submit the application form before the last date. Find out how to apply and steps to apply for CLAT 2024!

Exam Pattern of CLAT 2024

It is important to be aware of the marking scheme, type of questions, format and exam pattern of CLAT 2024 to do well in the exam. The more an individual will be familiar with the number of questions and the nature of questions, the higher are his/her chances of scoring well in the exam. Here is the entire exam pattern of CLAT 2024.

Syllabus of CLAT 2024

The syllabus of CLAT 2024 carries the important topics and concepts an individual needs to be aware of in order to sit for the exam. It is crucial to be well equipped with the subjects and topics that might pop up in CLAT 2024 as it helps in preparing a better strategy and performing well. Check the syllabus of CLAT 2024.

Mock Test of CLAT 2024

CLAT 2024 Mock Test is a drill exam session through which an individual can build the exam spirit and understand the time-management. The pattern of the mock test is similar to the actual exam. Know about the mock test of CLAT 2024!

Sample Papers of CLAT 2024

Sample papers of CLAT 2024 are also commonly known as model papers or practise papers. They possess questions covering the syllabus of CLAT 2024. Here are a few sample papers of CLAT 2024.

Previous Year's Question Papers of CLAT 2024

The previous year's question papers of CLAT 2024 are the last year's question papers that an individual must attempt before the exam in order to understand the exam better. They also help in increasing speed and accuracy. Get the previous year's question papers of CLAT 2024!

Participating Colleges of CLAT 2024

CLAT is accepted by several law colleges and universities in India. Find out the top participating colleges of CLAT 2024 that accept the score of the exam to shortlist the deserving students for admission.

Cutoff of CLAT 2024

Cutoff of CLAT 2024 is the minimum marks that an individual need to acquire in order to be eligible for admission to the desired college. The cutoff keeps varying every year depending on the factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of exam, previous year's trends and vacant seats. Here is detailed information about the cutoff of CLAT 2024.

Merit List of CLAT 2024

The merit list of CLAT 2024 will carry the name of those students who have been shortlisted for admission. A candidate's name on the merit list does not guarantee admission. An individual needs to participate in the counselling process in order to secure their admission through the exam. Here is all the crucial information about the merit list of CLAT 2024.

Contact Details

Address: P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi,Bangalore - 560 072 Karnnataka, India

Email - clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Phone - 08047162020

Important Dates

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FAQs about CLAT

Who will conduct the CLAT 2024 exam?

The Consortium of National Law Universities, comprising of the representative universities will organizes CLAT 2024 exam.

What is the full form of CLAT?

The full form of CLAT is Common Law Admission Test.

Which courses are offered through CLAT?

CLAT is conducted for admission of students to the various UG and PG courses of law. The courses offered through CLAT include LLB, LLM, and 5 year integrated programmes such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, B.Sc LLB, and B.Tech LLB.

Is CLAT held for UG courses only?

CLAT UG is conducted for the admission process of the bachelor level courses. Another exam, called CLAT PG, is organised for shortlisting candidates for the masters level programmes of law.

Do all NLUs accept CLAT for admission?

All NLUs except NLU Delhi accept CLAT for their admission process. However, for the session of 2024 - 25, NLSIU Bangalore may conduct its individual entrance exam NLSAT 2024 for its admissions.

Is CLAT conducted every year?

Yes, CLAT is the most popular law entrance exam and it is held annually.

What is the validity of a CLAT score?

CLAT scores are valid for a year. You will have to appear for CLAT in the same year in which you seek admission.

Can I give CLAT for admission to other colleges apart from NLUs?

Yes, many law colleges in India accept CLAT scores for conducting admissions. These comprise government as well as private law schools.

Is CLAT easy?

With sufficient preparation and the correct study material, CLAT 2024 can be cracked as a moderate exam. The questions are not very difficult but since a lot of students apply for it and the seats are limited, the CLAT competition is quite tough.

When will the CLAT 2024 exam be held?

The CLAT 2024 exam will be held on December 03, 2023.

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