CLAT 2024 registration process began recently. Soon, the exam will be administered. All the CLAT aspirants must pull up their socks and start preparing for the exam. Before starting the preparations, it is important to know about the exam thoroughly. This article will provide you with all the necessary details, to begin with.
CLAT 2024 Timeline
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CLAT 2024 Registration Begins | 1 July 2023 |
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CLAT 2024 Registration Last Date | 3 November 2023 |
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CLAT 2024 Admit Card | November 2023 |
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CLAT 2024 Exam Date | 3 December 2023 |
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CLAT 2024 Results | December 2023/January 2024 |
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CLAT 2024 Counseling Process | January 2024 |
CLAT 2024: Participating Institutions
- National Academy of Legal Study & Research University of Law (NALSAR)
- National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU)
- National Law School of India University, Bangalore
- Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU)
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU)
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL)
- Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU)
- National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS)
- National Law University, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
- Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirappalli
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
- Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
- Aurangabad’s Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU)
- HPNLU, the Himachal Pradesh National Law University
- Jabalpur’s Dharmashastra National Law University (MPDNLU)
- Sonipat’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU)
CLAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
| CLAT 2024 eligibility criteria | CLAT 2024 UG | CLAT 2024 PG |
| Qualifying Examination | The candidate must have passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. | The candidate must have a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | At least 45% marks for unreserved categories and 40% marks for SC/ST categories | At least 50% marks for unreserved categories and 45% marks for SC/ST categories. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit | No upper age limit |
| Attempts | No limit | No limit |
CLAT 2024: Exam pattern
The CLAT 2024 UG exam will comprise 5 sections. The weightage per section is provided below:
- General Knowledge: 20%
- Legal Aptitude: 25%
- Logical Reasoning: 25%
- Language Comprehension: 20%
- Quantitative Aptitude: 10%
The CLAT 2024 PG exam will comprise 2 sections. The weightage per section is provided below:
- Constitutional Law: 50%
- Other domains of Law: 50%
CLAT 2024 UG: Syllabus
The CLAT 2024 syllabus is divided into sections. Here is what you must expect from each section in CLAT 2024 UG exam.
English Language
- Comprehension passages with questions on vocabulary, grammar, and usage.
- Error spotting and sentence correction.
- Idioms and phrases.
- Fill in the blanks.
- Synonyms and antonyms.
- One-word substitution.
- Reading comprehension.
Current Affairs including General Knowledge
- Static general knowledge and current affairs.
- Questions will be based on contemporary events in India and the world regarding Arts and culture, International affairs, and Historical events and their significance.
Legal Reasoning
- Short passages of about 450 words.
- The texts may be based on actual events or hypothetical situations concerning law, politics, or moral philosophy.
- Questions will be based on the application of legal principles to the given situations.
Logical Reasoning
- Short passages of about 300 words based on logical reasoning, including syllogisms, analogies, logical sequences, and other relevant topics.
- Questions will be based on the ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments.
Quantitative Techniques
- Elementary mathematics, including graphs, elementary statistics, numerical ability and data interpretation.
- Questions will be based on basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and probability.
CLAT 2024 PG: Syllabus
The CLAT 2024 PG exam syllabus is expressed as sections. The exam comprises various domains of legal studies. Here is what you shall expect.
Constitutional Law
- Basic and salient features of the Indian Constitution.
- Preamble, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights.
- Citizenship, Union and its territory, Centre-State relations, and Emergency provisions.
- Judiciary, Supreme Court and High Courts, Subordinate Courts.
- Constitutional amendments.
Other Domains of Legal Studies
- Jurisprudence
- Criminal Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Contract
- Torts
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Company Law
- Environmental Law
- Public International Law
- Tax Law
- Labour & Industrial Law
CLAT 2024: Registration Process
The CLAT 2024 registration process began on 1 July 2023. The candidates who are willing to appear for CLAT 2024 must start registering. Here is a step-by-step guide to registering for the exam.
- Visit the CLAT 2024 official website.
- Select “Apply Online” from the menu.
- Enter your contact information, including your name, email address, mobile number and birthdate.
- Create a password and confirm it.
- Pay the application fee through online payment methods such as debit card, net banking or credit card.
- Including the category certificate, the candidates’ signature, and a passport-size photo, upload the requested documents.
- Make sure that all of the information on your application form is accurate by carefully reading it.
- Click on the “Submit” button to complete the registration process.
Once you have registered for the exam, start preparing for the exam. Begin with devising your study strategy and get to the journey of acing CLAT 2024. Wishing you luck.