CLAT Registration 2025 To Start This Week: Step-by-Step Guide, Eligibility, Fees, and Important Dates

Important Dates

• CLAT Exam Date: December 1, 2024
• Application Form Release: Expected in the first week of July 2024
• Application Correction Window: Dates to be announced
• Admit Card Release: To be announced
• Result Declaration: To be announced

Steps to Apply for CLAT 2025

1. Visit the Official Website:
   • Go to the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
2. Registration:
   • Click on the registration link.
   • Enter your name, mobile number, and email ID.
   • Create and confirm a password for your account.
   • After registration, you will receive a confirmation email.
3. Login:
   • Use your registered email ID and password to log in.
4. Fill the Application Form:
   • Select the program of study (5-year LLB or 1-year LLM).
   • Enter personal information, communication details, and educational qualifications.
   • Choose your exam centre preferences (up to three centres in order of preference).
   • Fill in the reservation details if applicable.
5. Upload Required Documents:
   • Recent passport-size photograph (maximum 500 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
   • Scanned signature (maximum 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
   • State domicile certificate (maximum 2 MB, PDF format).
   • Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates if applicable.
   • BPL certificate if applicable.
6. Pay the Application Fee:
   • Pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, or debit card.
   • Application fee details:
     • General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI: INR 4000
     • SC/ST/BPL: INR 3500
     • Additional INR 500 for previous years’ question papers.
7. Submit the Form:
   • Review all the details carefully.
   • Agree to the declaration and submit the form.

Eligibility Criteria

For CLAT UG (Undergraduate) 2025:

• Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
• Appearing Candidates: Students appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2025 can also apply.

For CLAT PG (Postgraduate) 2025:

• Educational Qualification: Must have completed LLB or equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Appearing Candidates: Students in their final year of LLB can also apply.

Application Correction Window

The Consortium of NLUs provides a correction window for candidates to make necessary changes to their application form. Once the correction window closes, no further changes can be made. The dates for the correction window will be announced soon.

CLAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus

CLAT UG:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Sections:
  • General English
  • Current Affairs including General Knowledge
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Techniques
• Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer

CLAT PG:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Sections:
  • Constitutional Law
  • Other areas of law such as Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Contract Law, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, and Labour & Industrial Law
• Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each incorrect answer

Documents Required for Registration

• Photograph: Recent passport-size photo with a plain background (maximum 500 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
• Signature: Scanned signature (maximum 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
• Category Certificate: SC/ST/OBC/PWD certificate if applicable.
• Domicile Certificate: State domicile certificate (maximum 2 MB, PDF format).
• BPL Certificate: If applicable.

Application Fees

Candidates can check the category-wise application fee details below:

Exam Centres

The CLAT 2025 exam will be conducted at various centres across the country. Here is a list of some of the exam centres:

• Agra
• Ahmedabad
• Allahabad
• Amritsar
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Gandhinagar
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Patna
• Pune
• Ranchi
• Shimla
• Srinagar
• Trivandrum
• Varanasi
• Vijayawada

Reservation Policy

The NLUs follow a reservation policy that includes a domiciliary reservation, which provides special seat reservations for candidates from the state where the NLU is located. Candidates must provide a PDF copy of their proof of residency to qualify for this reservation.

Conclusion

CLAT 2025 is a significant opportunity for students aspiring to pursue a career in law. The registration process is expected to begin soon, and candidates should prepare all necessary documents and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. Keep an eye on the official CLAT website for the latest updates and announcements. Good luck with your preparation!