CLAT 2025 Application Form: Registration Fees, Eligibility Criteria and more

The Consortium has announced the official details, including exam dates and application process dates, for CLAT 2025. The CLAT 2025 application form was released on the official website on July 15th. Students can fill out the common application form for all participating NLUs until October 15th, 2024. The official CLAT exam date has been chosen as December 1, 2024. The CLAT application form will remain open till 22nd October 2024.

CLAT is a national-level entrance exam for law programs in India, held annually by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). The application process for CLAT 2025 has started and you can find more information on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Keep an eye out for updates on CLAT 2025, including the exam pattern, syllabus, and other essential details. The exam will have 120 multiple-choice questions covering subjects like English, Legal aptitude, logical reasoning, maths, general knowledge, and current affairs.

CLAT is accepted by 24 NLUs, including top law schools like NLU Gandhinagar, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, and NLU Jodhpur.

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CLAT 2025 Registration has begun; Here is all you need to know

The consortium released the CLAT 2025 application form on July 15th, 2024. The form is available online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Eligible candidates must complete the form and submit the fees before the CLAT registration’s last date, i.e., 22nd October. The correction window for the CLAT 2025 application may be provided in November, whereas admit cards will be issued around a week before the exam.

CLAT 2025 Exam Notification Released

The Consortium of NLUs has released an official notification announcing the CLAT 2025 exam date. CLAT 2025 will be conducted on December 1, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm. “The Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities at its meeting held on April 26, 2024, decided that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 shall be conducted Sunday, December 1, 2024, 2 pm-4 pm,” it said.

Will CLAT be Held Twice in 2024?

No, the CLAT exam will be held only once in 2024. The scores of CLAT 2025 will be used for the academic year 2025-26. The CLAT exam used to be held in May; however, after its 2022 edition, it was shifted to December to avoid clashing with the board exams.

 How to prepare for the CLAT exam 2024 to prepare for the CLAT exam and get a good score.

The new Executive Committee for CLAT 2025 Announced

The consortium has announced a new executive committee for CLAT 2025 on February 18. Dilip Uikey, Vice-Chancellor of MNLU Mumbai, has been elected the Convenor for CLAT 2025. Whereas, V.C. Vivekanandan, Vice-Chancellor of HNLU, will be the President of the CLAT 2025, and Prof. S. Shantha Kumar, Director of GNLU, has been elected as the Vice-President of CLAT Consortium.

Who is eligible for CLAT 2025?

Candidates looking to appear for CLAT 2025 must meet the exam eligibility criteria prescribed by the NLU Consortium. The admission criteria for NLUs and CLAT eligibility are essentially the same. The eligibility criteria for CLAT 2025 are as follows;

• UG—CLAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

Educational qualifications—Candidates must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board and institute. They must have scored at least 45% in their Class 12. SC and ST candidates are eligible with 40% in Class 12th.

• PG—CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The LLM CLAT is a postgraduate course. Candidates must have completed LLB graduation from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI). They must have scored at least 50% (45% for SC and ST candidates) in graduation.

• CLAT age limit

The consortium has not set any age limit for appearing in the CLAT exam. Candidates can attempt the CLAT exam at any age or number of times.

Know more: CLAT Eligibility 2025: Age Limit, Educational Qualification & Marks

CLAT 2025 Registration Process

The applications for CLAT 2025 will open tentatively in the first week of July 2024. The CLAT 2025 exam registration can be done online from the official website of consortium – consortiumofnlus.ac.in. 

The CLAT registration fee is Rs. 4,000 for general candidates and Rs. 3,500 for SC and ST candidates. Candidates who need official CLAT previous year papers will have to pay Rs. 500 in addition to the application fee. However, in the last year, CLAT question papers are also provided by various other websites on the internet free of cost. The application process for CLAT 2025 is as follows;

Online CLAT Registration 2025

• Visit the official CLAT 2025 website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Click on CLAT 2025, it will take the candidate to the login portal where all CLAT 2025 notifications are also published.
• Register using your email ID and mobile number. The mobile number and email ID should be kept active until the completion of the admission process of national law universities.
•  It will also be used for all kinds of communication and grievance submissions at the later stages. Further, candidates will be informed about their CLAT results and eligibility to participate in the counselling through their registered CLAT ID and password.

CLAT Registration Fee 2025

Category 

• General/ OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO//OCI  – Rs. 4,000
• SC/ST/BPL – Rs 3,500

Mode of payment Online: 

• Net Banking
• Credit Card
• Debit Card

How to Fill CLAT Application Form 2025?

The CLAT 2025 application form can be filled out in five steps. Candidates must ensure that they provide the correct details. Any discrepancy in the form may result in its rejection. Only certain modifications in the form will be allowed at a later stage. The detailed CLAT application process is explained below.

Step 1: Personal Information

Fill out the application form by providing personal information. The personal information includes the candidate’s name, parent’s name, date of birth, passport-size photo, scanned signature, category, etc.

Step 2: Communication Details

Provide communication details, including permanent address, correspondence address, state, district, PIN code, etc.

Steps 3: Education Details

Enter details of Class 12th and Class 10th. Candidates appearing in the Class 12th board exam can select the “Appearing in Qualifying Exam.”

Step 4: Select CLAT Exam Centres

Candidates can select at least three exam centres for the CLAT exam. They are advised to select the CLAT 2025 exam centres in their order of preference. The allotment of exam centres will depend on the candidate’s preference and the availability of seats in the exam centre.

Step 5: Enter Reservation Status

Select the reservation status depending on the category. Most NLUs offer domicile reservations. Candidates must ensure they have the documents supporting their reservation status, which will be required during CLAT counselling.

Step 6: Submit CLAT 2025 Application Form

Submit the CLAT application form and pay the registration fee. The fee is Rs. 4,000 for general candidates and Rs. 3,500 for SC, ST, and EWS candidates.

Read more:  CLAT Syllabus

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will CLAT 2025 be conducted?

CLAT 2025 will be conducted offline on December 1, 2024.

2. What is the CLAT 2025 syllabus?

The CLAT 2024 syllabus includes topics such as current affairs, general knowledge, maths, English, legal reasoning, and logical reasoning.

3. When will CLAT 2025 registration start?

The CLAT 2025 registration will start in the first week of July 2024.

4. Will CLAT happen twice in 2024?

No, CLAT will only happen once in 2024. The exam will be held for the academic year 2025-26.