Everything You Need to Know About CLAT 2025: Dates, Eligibility, and Application Process
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the gateway to some of the most prestigious law schools in India. If you are planning to appear for CLAT 2025, this comprehensive guide will walk you through all the essential details you need to know.
Important Dates for CLAT 2025 Registration
Mark your calendars with the key dates for CLAT 2025 registration and examination:
| Event | Dates of CLAT 2025 |
|---|---|
| Release of CLAT admission notification | 07-Jul-2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Application Form | 15-Jul-2024 |
| Campus visit for registered candidates | To be announced |
| Last date to submit application form | 15-Oct-2024 |
| Last date to submit fee and edit application form | To be announced |
| Last date to edit CLAT test centre preferences | To be announced |
| Release of admit card | To be announced |
| CLAT 2025 exam date | 01-Dec-2024 |
CLAT 2025 Exam Schedule
The complete schedule for CLAT 2025 is as follows:
- Online Registrations: July 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024
- Application Correction Window: To be announced
- CLAT 2025 Exam Date: December 1, 2024
Eligibility Criteria for CLAT 2025
Before filling out the application form, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:
UG CLAT 2025 Eligibility:
- General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI Candidates: Minimum 45% marks in 10+2 or equivalent.
- SC/ST Candidates: Minimum 40% marks in 10+2 or equivalent.
- Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing for their qualifying exam in March/April 2025 can also apply but must provide proof of passing at the time of admission.
PG CLAT 2025 Eligibility:
- General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI Candidates: LL.B. Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade.
- SC/ST Candidates: LL.B. Degree with at least 45% marks or equivalent grade.
- Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing for their qualifying exam in April/May 2025 can apply but must provide proof of passing at the time of admission.
Required Documents for CLAT 2025 Application
Before starting the application process, keep the following documents ready:
- A working email ID and mobile number
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- ID and address proof (Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card, etc.)
Document Specifications
- Photograph: Maximum 500 KB in jpg/jpeg format
- Signature: Maximum 100 KB in jpg/jpeg format
- State Domicile Certificate: Maximum 2 MB in PDF format
- Category Certificate: If applicable
CLAT 2025 Registration Fee
The application fee must be submitted online. The fee structure is as follows:
| Category | CLAT Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI | 4,000 |
| SC/ST/BPL | 3,500 |
| Previous years CLAT question papers | 500 |
How to Fill CLAT 2025 Application Form
Follow these steps to complete your CLAT 2025 application:
- Online Registration:Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.inClick on the "Register" button and fill in the required details.
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the "Register" button and fill in the required details.
- Filling the Application Form:Log in using your phone number and password.Select the program (UG/PG).Upload photograph and signature.Enter personal, communication, and educational details.Select three test center preferences.
- Log in using your phone number and password.
- Select the program (UG/PG).
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Enter personal, communication, and educational details.
- Select three test center preferences.
- Submission:Review the details and agree to the declaration.Submit the application form.
- Review the details and agree to the declaration.
- Submit the application form.
- Fee Payment:Pay the application fee online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.
- Pay the application fee online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.
CLAT 2025 Exam Centers
The exam will be conducted across various centers in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and more.
| CLAT Exam Centre | CLAT Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| Agra | Haldwani |
| New Delhi | Hisar |
| Ahmedabad | Patiala |
| Allahabad | Hooghly |
| Patna | Salem |
| Amrawati (Maharashtra) | Bhopal |
| Hubli / Dharwad | Jalandhar |
| Puducherry | Shillong |
| Amritsar | Chandigarh |
| Hyderabad | Kanpur |
| Pune | Srinagar |
| Aurangabad | Chennai |
| Imphal | Kanyakumari |
| Raipur | Surat |
| Chittor/Tirupathi | Kolkata |
| Barasat | Jammu |
| Indore | Shimla |
| Rajahmundry | Bilaspur |
| Barrackpore | Jamshedpur |
| Jabalpur | Siliguri |
| Ranchi | Calicut |
| Bengaluru | Jodhpur |
| Cuttack | Kottayam |
| Kota | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Tiruchirappalli | Dehradun |
| Kurnool | Tirunelveli |
| Durg | Kurukshetra |
| Vellore | Gandhinagar |
| Faridabad | Madurai |
| Mangalore | Vijayawada |
| Gangtok | Meerut |
| Visakhapatnam | Ghaziabad |
| Mohali | Mysore |
| Gorakhpur | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | Greater Noida/ Noida |
| Muzaffarpur | Navi Mumbai |
| Gwalior | Rajkot |
| Gurugram | Guwahati |
| Lucknow | Varanasi |
| Vadodara | Ernakulam |
| Thane | Coimbatore |
| Jaipur | Sonepat |
Reservation Criteria
In this section, candidates can choose categories individually for each NLU. Those wishing to apply under additional categories can do so here. It's recommended that candidates review the CLAT Reservation Criteria 2025 and the intake for reserved seats at all NLUs before completing the CLAT application form. Note that except for NLU Jodhpur, all other NLUs provide domicile reservations. Candidates need to upload a domicile certificate in PDF format, issued by a competent authority. The reservation policies of the NLUs are outlined below.
NLU Preference List
Candidates must select NLUs and courses in order of preference. The preference window is available until the last date of application submission.
Participating NLUs
CLAT 2025 scores will be accepted by 24 NLUs across India, offering both 5-year LLB and 1-year LLM programs.
Seat Intake
- 5-year LLB Program: 3,213 seats
- 1-year LLM Program: 1,217 seats
CLAT 2025 Registration Statistics
Historically, around 60,000 candidates appear for the CLAT exam annually.
CLAT Helpdesk
For any discrepancies or issues, contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 08047162020 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on working days)
