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CLAT 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (5-year integrated LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated institutions. It is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The exam tests comprehension, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and legal aptitude (UG) in a time-bound format. Admissions are based on CLAT score and counselling through the Conso

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Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Conducted by: Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs)

Undergraduate (5-year integrated LLB)Postgraduate (LLM)
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Key Summary

•CLAT is a national-level offline exam by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to UG law (5-year LLB) and PG law (LLM) programmes.

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is India’s leading national-level law entrance exam for admission to top NLUs and other participating law colleges. Conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, CLAT tests reading, reasoning, aptitude and current affairs for UG and core law subjects for PG admissions.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (5-year integrated LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other affiliated institutions. It is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The exam tests comprehension, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and legal aptitude (UG) in a time-bound format. Admissions are based on CLAT score and counselling through the Consortium.

CLAT Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Offline Based Test

exam Duration

2 hours (120 minutes)

total Marks

120 Marks

exam Level

Both

eligibility

CLAT UG: Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent, or appearing in the qualifying examination. Minimum percentage typically required: 45% (General/OBC/PwD and other unreserved categories) and 40% (SC/ST). CLAT PG: LL.B. degree or equivalent (including appearing candidates). Minimum percentage typically required: 50% (General/OBC/PwD and other unreserved categories) and 45% (SC/ST). Candidates should verify exact eligibility and NLU-specific requirements in the official notification for the relevant year.

official Website

https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/

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