About CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

CLAT is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities, comprising representative universities. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by 22 National Law Universities in India

Several affiliate universities and organizations also use the CLAT exam for admissions and recruitment.

Eligibility

1. There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the UG Program through CLAT 2024.

2. Candidates must secure the following minimum percentage of marks in their qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or an equivalent examination):

• Forty-five percent (45%) marks or its equivalent grade in the case of candidates belonging to General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories.

• Forty percent (40%) marks or its equivalent in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.

3. Candidates who are appearing for their qualifying examination in March/April 2024 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2024 examination. However, they will be required to produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission.

4. The result of the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2) must be submitted by the candidate at the time of admission, failing which the candidate shall be ineligible for admission to the course they have applied for.

5. If more than one candidate secures an equal number of marks in CLAT 2024, the tie shall be broken using the following procedure and order:

• Higher marks in the component/section on Legal Aptitude in the CLAT 2024 exam;

• Higher age;

• Computerized draw of lots.