CLAT 2024: Timeline & other details!

Several students apply for the CLAT exam each year. However, only the well-informed and well-prepared ones get through the process and secure a seat in the desired Law school. This article will provide you with all the important details about the CLAT 2024 exam. 

CLAT Exam: Important Details

S.No.	Particulars	Details
	Exam Name	Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2024)
	Exam Type	National-level entrance exam
	Conducting Body	Consortium of National Law Universities
	Exam Mode	Pen-Paper Based Test (Offline)
	Exam Level	Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG)
	Courses Offered	5-year Integrated LLB, LLM, and other law programs
	Participating NLUs	22 National Law Universities
	CLAT UG Eligibility	10+2 or equivalent with minimum qualifying marks
	CLAT PG Eligibility	LLB or equivalent degree with minimum qualifying marks
	Exam Sections	UG: English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Technique, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning PG: Constitutional Law, Other Law Subjects
	Total Marks	UG: 150 marks PG: 120 marks
	Exam Duration	UG: 2 hours PG: 2 hours
	Marking Scheme	UG: 1 mark for correct answer 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answer PG: 1 mark for correct answer 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answer
	Exam Language	English
	Application Mode	Online
	Application Fee	Rs. 4000 for General/OBC/PwD/NRI candidates, Rs. 3500 for SC/ST candidates
	Official Website	https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/

CLAT 2024 Exam: Timeline

Aspiring law students must know the CLAT timeline that includes crucial events, from application submission to seat allotment. Understanding this timeline is vital for effectively planning and strategizing one’s CLAT preparation.

S.No.	Important Events	Details
	CLAT 2024 Registration Begins	August 2023
	CLAT 2024 Registration Last Date	October/November 2023
	CLAT 2024 Admit Card Release	November 2023
	CLAT 2024 Exam Date	3, December 2023
	Result	January 2024
	CLAT 2024 Counseling Process	January 2024

CLAT 2024 Participating Institutions

The CLAT admission process encircles all the CLAT participating NLUs and other affiliated institutions. Here is a list of CLAT 2024 participating institutions.

1. National Law School of India University 
2. National Academy of Legal Study & Research University of Law
3. National Law Institute University, Bhopal 
4. West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
5. National Law University, Jodhpur 
6. Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur 
7. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
8. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University 
9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law 
10. Chanakya National Law University 
11. National University of Advanced Legal Studies
12. National Law University, Cuttack, Odisha 
13. National University of Study & Research in Law 
14. National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam 
15. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
16. Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirappalli 
17. Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai 
18. Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
19. Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad 
20. Himachal Pradesh National Law University 
21. Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
22. Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Rai 
23. Asian Law College
24. Nirma University Institute of Law
25. UPES College for Legal Studies, Dehradun
26. IFIM Law College, Bangalore
27. SRM University, Tamil Nadu
28. N.A Global Law School
29. Galgotias University, Bangalore
30. The Northcap University, Gurgaon
31. MS Ramaiah College for Law, Bangalore
32. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
33. ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
34. KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar
35. Amity Law School, Delhi
36. Christ University, Bangalore
37. IMS Law College, Noida
38. School of Law, GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam
39. KLE Society’s Law College, Bangalore
40. Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore
41. SRM University Delhi-NCR Sonepat
42. Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida
43. ITM University, Gurgaon
44. IAMR Law College, Ghaziabad
45. Raffles University, Rajasthan
46. SGT University, Gurgaon
47. Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat
48. JECRC University, Jaipur
49. Alliance School of Law, Bangalore
50. Disha Law College, Raipur
51. Manipal University, Jaipur
52. Jagannath University, Jaipur
53. Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
54. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
55. Indore Institute of Law, Indore
56. Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur
57. Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmadabad.
58. Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore.

CLAT Exam: Marks Distribution

S.No.	Subjects	Questions(approx.)	CLAT UG total marks	Weightage
1	English including Comprehension	28-32  Questions	28-32 Marks	20%
2	Legal Reasoning	35-39  Questions	35-39 Marks	25%
3	General Knowledge and Current Affairs	35-39  Questions	32-35 Marks	25%
4	Quantitative Techniques	13-17  Questions	13-17 Marks	10%
5	Logical Reasoning	28-32  Questions	28-32 Marks	20%
	TOTAL	150  Questions	150 Marks	100%

CLAT Exam Pattern: Postgraduate

S.No.	Subjects	Questions(approx.)	CLAT PG total marks	Weightage
	Constitutional Law	60 Questions	60 Marks	50%
	Other Laws such as Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts,  Property Law, Family Law,  Company Law, Public International Law, Environmental Law, Tax Law,  and Labour & Industrial Law	60 Questions	60 Marks	50%
	TOTAL	120 Questions	120 Marks	100%

Tips to crack the CLAT exam

1. Understand the exam format and syllabus completely.
2. Make a study schedule that is both reasonable and organised.
3. Practise sample examinations and question papers from past years.
4. Concentrate on regular revision and strengthening weak points.
5. Stay updated with legal and current affairs.
6. Seek guidance from mentors or join coaching classes if needed.
7. Develop time management skills for effective exam strategy.
8. Opt for a healthy lifestyle and manage stress properly.
9. Stay motivated, positive, and believe in your abilities.
10. Practice, practice, practice! Consistent practice is key to success.

Remember, everyone’s preparation strategy may differ, so customize these tips based on your strengths, weaknesses, and learning style. Practice consistently, stay focused, and maintain a disciplined approach to maximize your chances of success in the CLAT 2024 exam. Good luck!