The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admissions to undergraduate (LL.B.) and postgraduate (LL.M.) law programs at National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutions in India. Expected to be held in December 2024, the exam follows an offline, pen-and-paper mode with a duration of 2 hours. The UG CLAT consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques, while the PG CLAT includes 120 MCQs focusing on Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and other core legal subjects. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, requiring 45% in Class 12 for UG and 50% in LL.B. for PG (with relaxations for reserved categories). The application process is conducted online, with fees of ₹4,000 for General/OBC and ₹3,500 for SC/ST candidates. Admission is based on merit and centralized counseling, where students are allotted seats in NLUs according to their CLAT scores and preferences . Aspiring candidates should focus on legal reasoning, current affairs, and previous year papers to enhance their chances of success.

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) - Exam Details

Category	Details
Exam Name	Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Full Form	Common Law Admission Test
Conducting Body	Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-paper-based)
Total Marks	120
Total Questions	120 (Multiple-choice questions)
Courses Offered	UG: BA LLB, BSc LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB PG: LLM
Exam Fees	₹4,000 (General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI) ₹3,500 (SC/ST/BPL)
Exam Duration	2 hours
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer
Medium of Examination	English
Official Website	consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Contact Details	Available on the official website

Exam Pattern

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	To Be Attempted	Duration
1	English Language	22-26	All	2 hours
2	General Knowledge	28-32	All	2 hours
3	Legal Reasoning	28-32	All	2 hours
4	Logical Reasoning	22-26	All	2 hours
5	Quantitative Techniques	10-14	All	2 hours

1. English Language

• Comprehension Passages
• Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms)
• Grammar & Sentence Correction
• Idioms & Phrases
• Para Jumbles

2. Current Affairs & General Knowledge

• National & International Events
• Indian & World History
• Polity & Constitution
• Economy & Finance
• Science & Technology
• Awards, Sports, Books & Authors

3. Legal Reasoning

• Legal Principles in Everyday Scenarios
• Contract Law, Torts, Criminal Law, and Constitutional Law (Basic Knowledge)
• Logical Application of Legal Concepts
• Legal Maxims & Precedents

4. Logical Reasoning

• Analytical & Critical Reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Logical Sequences & Relationships
• Puzzles & Arrangements
• Statements & Conclusions

5. Quantitative Techniques

• Basic Mathematics (Up to Class 10 Level)
• Arithmetic (Profit-Loss, Percentages, Ratio-Proportion)
• Algebra
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
• Time, Speed & Distance

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025

Exam Date: December 1, 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Offline Mode)

Application Process: July 15, 2024 - October 22, 2024 (Extended Deadline)

Admit Card Release: November 15, 2024

Provisional Answer Key: December 2, 2024

Final Answer Key: December 9, 2024

Result Announcement: December 10, 2024

Counseling Process: December 11 - December 20, 2024 (Delayed due to legal proceedings)

Downloading Admit Card

• Visit the Consortium of NLUs Official Website
• Click on “CLAT 2025 Admit Card” link
• Log in using your Registered Mobile Number and Password
• Download and print at least 2-3 copies
• Carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.) on exam day

Answer Key

Steps to Download

• Visit the Consortium of NLUs Official Website
• Click on "CLAT 2025 Answer Key"
• Log in using your credentials
• Download the Provisional Answer Key PDF

Challenging the Answer Key

• Log in to the official website
• Click on "Raise Objection"
• Select the question number to challenge
• Upload supporting documents
• Pay ₹1,000 per question (refundable if valid)
• Submit before the deadline

Final Answer Key & Result Calculation

Marking Scheme:

• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 mark
• Unattempted Questions: No marks deducted

Formula: Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) - (Incorrect Answers × 0.25)

Checking CLAT 2025 Result

• Visit Official Website
• Click on “CLAT 2025 Result”
• Log in using registered credentials
• Download Scorecard (Includes Total Marks, All India Rank, Category Rank, Qualifying Status)

Candidates who qualify can proceed with the CLAT Counseling Process for NLU admissions.

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 was conducted on December 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in a pen-and-paper format. The exam maintained a similar difficulty level to the previous year, ranging from easy to moderate.

Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
English Language	Easy to Moderate	20–22
Current Affairs & General Knowledge	Easy to Moderate	23–24
Legal Reasoning	Moderate	27–28
Logical Reasoning	Moderate	20–22
Quantitative Techniques	Easy to Moderate	10–11
Overall	Moderate	96–100

Section-Wise Analysis

English Language

Comprised comprehension passages with questions focusing on vocabulary and inference. Candidates found this section easy to moderate, with most questions being direct.

Current Affairs & General Knowledge

Covered recent events, legal maxims, the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, and Bigamy. The section was easy to moderate, with well-prepared candidates finding it manageable.

Legal Reasoning

Featured passages requiring application of legal principles to specific scenarios. Some passages were lengthy, making the section moderate in difficulty.

Logical Reasoning

Included questions on logical arguments, syllogisms, and critical reasoning. This section was considered moderate, with a few challenging questions.

Quantitative Techniques

Consisted of data interpretation sets and questions based on basic mathematical concepts. The section was easy to moderate, with straightforward questions.