CLAT Exam 2025-26
CLAT Exam 2025-26
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2024-25
CLAT or Common Law Admission Test, is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (UG) law courses. It’s accepted by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and various other colleges/universities across India. Being the pre-eminent law entrance exam in the country, the CLAT exam attracts the highest number of test-takers. But the problem with many students is they aren’t aware of the full scope of the CLAT score. For example, it is common knowledge that CLAT scores will be used for admission to 5-year integrated and one-year LLM programs offered by the NLUs. But, many other private, self-financed law colleges also accept CLAT scores. This means if you manage to secure even a decent rank or marks in the CLAT exam, you have a chance of getting admission to one of these colleges even if you miss out on an NLU. The good thing is many of these colleges, especially the affiliate colleges, have some popular names like Amity University, Bennet University, and GGSIU.
CLAT 2025: Law Schools Accepting CLAT Scores
Three types of law schools will accept CLAT 2025 scores to provide admission to their undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
CLAT Colleges 2025 – Participating NLUs
There are a total of 24 NLUs that are participating institutes of CLAT 2025.
- 5-year LL.B. – The integrated law program is offered by all the24 NLUs, with the seat intake standing at 3213 seats.
| Name of the College | UG Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru | 240 (revised from 180) |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata | 132 |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 120 |
| Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar | 172 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala | 180 |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi | 60 |
| National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi | 120 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam | 120 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai | 100 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 60 |
| Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur | 120 |
| National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad | 132 |
| National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal | 202 (134 – BA LL.B., 68 – BSc LL.B.) |
| Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur | 170 |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow | 187 |
| Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | 138 (69 for BA LL.B., 69 for BBA LL.B.) |
| National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack | 180 |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam | 60 |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli | 114 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 120 |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla | 180 (120 BA LL.B. + 60 BBA LL.B.) |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana | 120 |
| National Law University, Tripura | 120 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 66 |
| Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats) | 3,451 seats |
Affiliate Colleges of CLAT 2025
These colleges have signed MOUs with the consortium and use CLAT 2025 scores for admission purposes. However, unlike the NLUs, affiliate colleges may also offer admission based on other entrance exams. For instance, while GITAM University uses CLAT scores, it also conducts its own entrance exam, the GITAM GAT. In all, there are 61 affiliates that are listed on the consortium website.
Affiliate Colleges Accepting CLAT 2025 Scores
Some of the top private law colleges in India have mentioned CLAT scores as their admission criteria for admissions to BA LL.B., BBA LL.B., BCom LL.B., BSc LL.B., BTech LL.B., BA LL.B. (Hons.), BBA LL.B. (Hons.), BCom LL.B. (Hons.), BSc LL.B. (Hons.) and LLM courses. Listed below are the colleges that accept CLAT exam for admission to its UG and PG law courses:
| Private Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores 2025 for Admission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore, Karnataka | Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Apex University, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Arka Jain University, Jharkhand | Aryans College of Law, Rajpura, Chandigarh, Punjab | Asian Law College, Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Delhi Institute of Rural Development, Delhi | Fairfield School of Law, FIMT, Delhi | GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam |
| IFIM Law School, Bangalore | IMS Unison University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak, Haryana |
| Indore Institute of Law, Indore, Madhya Pradesh | Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | ITM University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Jaipur National University, Rajasthan | School of Law, JIMS Engineering and Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Kalinga University, Chhattisgarh |
| Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Maharshi Law School, Maharshi University of Information Technology, Delhi | Academy of Law, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat | Mewar University, Rajasthan |
| MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra | Nancy College of Law, Samana, Patiala, Punjab | National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat |
| School of Law, Oriental University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh | School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka | The Raffles University, Alwar Rajasthan |
CLAT 2025: Eligibility Criteria (Tentative)
Educational Qualification
Any applicant who has passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination can apply for the 2025 exam. The minimum marks required for different categories are listed below:
- 45% marks for General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Specially abled person categories
- 40% marks for Scheduled Class (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories
Note: Candidates who cleared the Class 12 examination in March/ April 2025 are also eligible for the test. Upon admission, these candidates must provide proof that they passed their Class 12th exam. Candidates who fail to fulfil this will be rejected and lose their right to admission.
Age Limit
CLAT doesn’t have an age limit. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria you can give the exam.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
The university will accept the CLAT UG 2025 for admission to integrated LL.B. programmes. Thus, the IPU LL.B. merit list 2025 will be prepared based on CLAT scores of the applicants. IP University offers admission to BA LL.B., BBA LL.B. programmes through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
IPU BA LL.B. Admission 2025: Overview
| Private Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores 2025 for Admission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore, Karnataka | Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Apex University, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Arka Jain University, Jharkhand | Aryans College of Law, Rajpura, Chandigarh, Punjab | Asian Law College, Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Delhi Institute of Rural Development, Delhi | Fairfield School of Law, FIMT, Delhi | GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam |
| IFIM Law School, Bangalore | IMS Unison University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak, Haryana |
| Indore Institute of Law, Indore, Madhya Pradesh | Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | ITM University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Jaipur National University, Rajasthan | School of Law, JIMS Engineering and Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Kalinga University, Chhattisgarh |
| Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Maharshi Law School, Maharshi University of Information Technology, Delhi | Academy of Law, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat | Mewar University, Rajasthan |
| MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra | Nancy College of Law, Samana, Patiala, Punjab | National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat |
| School of Law, Oriental University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh | School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka | The Raffles University, Alwar Rajasthan |
CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria
| Particulars | CLAT UG |
|---|---|
| Minimum educational qualification | Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized institution |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 45% marks (general) and 40% marks (SC/ST) |
| Age limit | No age limit |
IP University admission 2025: Seat matrix for 5-year LL.B.
| Name of the Institute | Programme | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal Institute of Management and Technology, 16X, Karkardooma Institutional Area, Delhi -92 | BA LL.B. (Integrated) | 110 |
| Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Sector – 22, Rohini, Delhi – 110085 | BA LL.B. (Integrated) | 120 |
| BBA LL.B. (Integrated) | 120 | |
| University School of Law & Legal Studies, GGSIP University Campus, Sector 16C, Dwarka, New Delhi -75 | BA LL.B. (Integrated) | 60 |
| BBA LL.B. (Integrated) | 40 | |
| Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, AU Block (Outer Ring Road), Pitampura, New Delhi | BA LL.B. (Integrated) | 300 |
| BBA LL.B. (Integrated) | 240 | |
| Gitarattan International Business School, Rohini Educational Society at PSP, Complex -II, Madhuban Chowk, Delhi | BA LL.B. (Integrated) | 60 |
| BBA LL.B. (Integrated) | 120 | |
| Total no of institutes – 14 | 2940 |
DU 5-year LL.B. Admission 2025
The Faculty of Law, DU is offering BA LL.B. and BBA LL.B. courses in Kanad Bhawan. Delhi University will conduct the DU 5-year LL.B. admission based on scores obtained inCommon Law Admission Test. The course fee for DU 5-year LL.B. 2024 is around Rs. 1.9 Lakh.
Delhi University started offering integrated law programmes last year. DU 5-year LL.B. courses include,BA LL.B.andBBA LL.B.programmes. The intake for each of these law courses is 60 seats. The university will conduct admission counselling in multiple rounds to fill the seats. CLAT 2024 was conducted on December 3, 2023.
DU 5-Year LL.B. 2024 Admission – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam applicable | Common Law Admission Test |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Medium | English |
| Programmes offered | BA LL.B. (Hons.) BBA LL.B. (Hons.) |
| Programmes offered at | Faculty of Law, Kanad Bhawan, North Campus, University of Delhi |
| Examination conducting body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Total seats | 120 (60 for each of the courses) |
DU Five Year LL.B. Eligibility Criteria 2025
Delhi University prescribes theeligibility criteria for DU five-year LL.B.. The eligibility criteria will include conditions regarding the minimum educational qualification, minimum qualifying marks, and age limit. DU is expected to release a notification for the DU five-year LL.B. admission eligibility soon.
Since the university will conduct the DU 5-year LL.B. admission 2024 through the Common Law Admission Test, let’s understand theeligibility criteria for CLATfirst.
DU BA/BBA LL.B. Eligibility Criteria 2024
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have completed their class 12 from a recognized institution. Candidates appearing for their class 12 exams are also eligible for CLAT, provided they produce their qualifying certificate at the time of admission. |
| Minimum marks in qualifying exam | General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI – 45% SC / ST category – 40% |
| Age limit | No age limit |
DU BA LL.B./BBA LL.B. Seat Matrix
| Category | BA LL.B. | BBA LL.B. |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 24 | 24 |
| OBC-NCL | 16 | 16 |
| SC | 9 | 9 |
| ST | 5 | 5 |
| EWS | 6 | 6 |
CLAT 2025: Exam Pattern
Let’s take a look at the five sections that comprise CLAT. These sections test one’s aptitude and reasoning abilities, and hence, require months of preparation and practice.
| Subject/Section | Number of Questions (Weightage) |
|---|---|
| English Language | 22-26 (20% of the paper) |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10-14 (10% of the paper) |
| Logical Reasoning | 22-26 (20% of the paper) |
| Current Affairs, including General Knowledge | 28-32 (25% of the paper) |
| Legal Reasoning | 28-32 (25% of the paper) |
| Total Questions | 120 questions of one mark each |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Total Time (minutes) | 120 |
| Marks for Correct Answer | 1 mark |
Every question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 points will be deducted for every wrong answer.
CLAT 2025 Dates
andidates can check important dates related to CLAT 2025 below:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Application Form Release Date | 01-Jul-2024 |
| Last Date to Apply for CLAT 2025 | First week of November |
| CLAT 2025 Application Correction Window Opens | Second week of November |
| CLAT 2025 Application Correction Window Closes | Second week of November |
| CLAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date | Third week of November |
| CLAT 2025 Exam Date | 01-Dec-2024 (2 pm to 4 pm) |
| CLAT 2025 Answer Key Date | First week of December |
| CLAT 2025 Result Date | Second week of December |
CLAT Application Form 2025
The CLAT 2025 Registration window is expected to open in the first week of July 2024. Candidates must note that the applications for CLAT 2025 will be released online only.CLAT 2025 Application Processcan be done by visiting the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2025 Registration: How to apply
- -Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to apply for CLAT 2025 Exam:
- -Go to the official website of Consortium of NLUs at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- -Click on CLAT 2025 registration link available on the home page.
- -Enter the required details and register yourself.
- -Once done, fill the application form and make the payment of application fees.
- -Click on submit and download the page.
- -Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
CLAT 2025 Application Fees –
Candidates must check the Application fees for CLAT Exam 2025 before filling the CLAT Application Form 2025. The category-wise CLAT Application Fees 2025 is INR 4,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,500 for SC, ST, and BPL category candidates.
CLAT Admit Card 2025
The consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT Admit Card at least 15 days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to download CLAT 2025 admit card from the official website –consortiumofnlus.ac.in.To download the CLAT hall ticket, candidates will have to enter their registration number/ application number and date of birth. Candidates will also be required to correct/ update their application form with respect to the exam centre before downloading the admit card for CLAT 2025.
How to Download CLAT Admit Card 2025?
Candidates can download the admit card for CLAT 2025 in the following ways:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the exam –https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Enter registered mobile number and password in the space provided.
Step 3: Click on the Login button.
Step 4: Click on the Download Admit Card link given at the top right of the screen.
Step 5: Download and save the admit card PDF on your device.
Step 6: Take at least three printouts of the admit card on an A4 sheet for future references.
OR
Step 1: Log on to the admit card portal of the CLAT Consortium –consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Enter registration/application number and date of birth.
Step 3: Click on the Download Admit Card button.
Step 4: Download, save and print the admit card PDF.
Details on CLAT Admit Card 2025
The admit card of CLAT exam will mention CLAT 2025 exam detailslike:name, candidates DOB, test centre name, location, as well as test date and timings. Once candidates download their admit card, they must check all the information mentioned on the document carefully. The information given on the admit card should match with the one provided by candidates on the CLAT application form. The admit card for CLAT will contain relevant details related to candidates and the exam such as:
- 1. Candidate details including name, admit card number, reservation category, date of birth, guardian’s name, postal address
- 2. Candidate’s photo and signature
- 3. CLAT course applied by a candidate
- 4. Exam details including course, date, and time of the exam
- 5. CLAT exam Centre name, location and address
- 6. Reporting time for candidates at the allotted exam Centre
- 7. CLAT exam day guidelines.
CLAT 2025 Answer Key Date –
The Consortium of NLUs will release the answer key ofCLATwithin a few hours of conducting the examination. Candidates will be able to download the answer key for CLAT 2025 from the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The Consortium will first release the CLAT provisional answer key 2025 and then CLAT final answer key 2025. The exam authority will invite objections from candidates to identify discrepancies with respect to the question paper and CLAT answer key.
How to Download CLAT 2025 Answer Key ?
Candidates can download the CLAT 2025 answer key by following the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium –consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Step 2: Click on CLAT answer key link present on the official website.
Step 3: View, download and save CLAT 2025 answer key and question paper PDF.
Link to download CLAT 2025 answer key will be provided here.
CLAT Result 2025
The Consortium of NLUs has not announced theCLAT 2025 Result Dateyet. However, the Consortium is expected to announce the CLAT 2025 Result within a month after the exam. Candidates must note thatCLAT results 2025will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key. The final answer key is released after reviewing objections made by candidates. CLAT resultmentioning the qualifying status of all test-takers will be available on the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.Candidates will also be able to download the scorecard by logging in.
How to Check CLAT 2025 Result?
Candidates can download the CLAT result 2025 following the steps mentioned below:
- 1. Click on the result link given above
- 2. A log-in window will open
- 3. Fill in the following details:
- 1. CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number
- 2. Date of birth
- 4. On successful login, the results would be displayed on the screen
- 5. Download and take a printout of the CLAT scorecard 2025
CLAT cutoff 2025
The Consortium of NLUs will release theCLAT 2025 Cutoff marks for all the participating National Law Universitiesafter each round of counselling.Consortium of NLUs will release theCLATcutoff marksfor all the participating National Law Universities after each round of counselling.
It must be noted that CLAT 2025 Cutoffs will be released separately for the Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses.CLAT Cutoff 2025 Marks will also be released for each category (Open, PwD, SC, ST, OBC).The CLAT cut-off is the minimum score/rank for which a candidate is offered admission; so, those scoring marks or ranks below the cutoff would typically not get admission to their preferred law colleges.
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