CLAT 2025 Online Application Form, Registration Fees, Eligibility Criteria, and More

CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions into undergraduate (5-year integrated LLB) and postgraduate (1-year LLM) law courses.

The exam grants access to 24 prestigious NLUs across India, including NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, and NLU Jodhpur. Additionally, over 60 other law schools, such as Delhi Law School for BA LLB and BBA LLB, and IIM Rohtak for BBA LLB, also accept CLAT 2025 scores for admission.

Overview of CLAT Online Application 2025

Here is a quick overview of CLAT online applications –

Category	Details
Exam Name	CLAT 2025
Conducting Authority	Consortium of National Law University (NLUs)
Frequency	Annually
Level of Exam	National-Level
Aim	Admission to 5-year LLB and LLM Programs, Recruitment for the Indian Army, Recruitment in PSUs
Mode of Exam	Offline
Participating Colleges	24 National Law University (NLUs) and 60+ affiliated colleges
Seats Offered	5-year LLB – 3000+LLM – 1200+
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	consortiumofnlus.ac.in

CLAT 2025 Registration and Exam Date

CLAT is scheduled to be held on December 1, 2024, according to the latest updates from the Consortium of NLUs. The application process is expected to commence in the first week of July 2024.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, for further updates on registration, exam dates, results, and counseling processes.

Eligibility Criteria for CLAT 2025

Here are the summarized eligibility criteria from the CLAT notification:

Program	Educational Qualification	Minimum Marks Requirement
Under-Graduate Program	Candidates who have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination	General/OBC: 45% or equivalent grade SC/ST/PwD: 40% or equivalent grade
Post-Graduate Program	An LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination	General/OBC: 50% or equivalent grade SC/ST/PwD: 45% or equivalent grade

Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in March/April 2025 are also eligible to apply for both UG and PG programs.

Documents Required for CLAT 2025 Application Form

The following are important documents that candidates must have before applying for CLAT –

• Active email address and mobile number.
• Mark sheets of class 10th and 12th respectively.
• ID and Address proofs like Aadhar Card/ Driving License/ PAN card, etc.
• Photographs (approx. 6) in jpg/jpeg format and 500 KB image size (maximum).
• Upload the signature in jpg/jpeg format and 100 KB image size (maximum).
• State domicile certificate should be in PDF format and 2MB image size (maximum).
• Category Certificate of SC/ST/OBC category, if required, and necessary certificate for PWD/BPL candidates.

Universities Participating in CLAT

The following are some of the participating NLUs in CLAT –

Universities	Seats Offered
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	240
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	125
National Law University, Jodhpur	120
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur	180
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	172
Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	176
Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala	180
Chanakya National Law University, Patna	138
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	60
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack	180
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati	60
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam	120
Tamil Nadu National Law School, Trichy	120
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	100
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	120
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	120
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla	180
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (MPDNLU)	120
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Haryana	120
GNLU Silvassa Campus	49
NLU Tripura	60

How to Apply for CLAT 2025?

CLAT 2025 registration is online via Consortiumofnlus.ac.in, starting in the first week of July 2024.

• To begin, click here to visit the registration page of CLAT.

• Enter mandatory details: name, active mobile number, and create an 8-character password with one numeral, one symbol, and upper and lower case letters.
• Verify with the OTP sent to your mobile to activate your CLAT 2025 account.
• Fill out the application form with personal details, matching your Class 12 certificate.
• Upload required documents: photo, signature, mark sheets, and domicile certificate.
• Choose three test centers from the provided list carefully; selections are final.
• Select NLUs according to preference and any applicable reservation quota.
• Pay the registration fee online:
  • General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories: INR 4000 (with or without question paper).
  • SC/ST categories: INR 3500 (with or without question paper).

Important Dates

Event	Date
Apply Start	15 July 2024
Apply Last Date	15 October 2024
Admission Test	1st December

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