The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam conducted every year by the Consortium of National Law Universities for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities (NLU) around India. The CLAT is one of the most popular entrance exams in India.
The Consortium of National Law Universities establishes the eligibility criteria for the CLAT. These criteria are also subject to the rules set by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Apart from the CLAT eligibility conditions, the students must also read the rules created by the participating National Law Universities.
As per the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) eligibility conditions, an individual appearing for CLAT UG should have done Class 12th with a good score (see below for cut-off for UG and PG) and the candidates who want to appear in CLAT PG should have finished their graduation in LLB with an excellent score and the percentage. There is no age bar for giving the CLAT exam. The eligibility norms are different for CLAT UG and CLAT PG programmes.
The aspirants who are looking to appear in CLAT and are keen to pursue LLB and LLM courses in the top law schools in India must look at the below-given eligibility criteria for admission.
Nationality
Age Criteria
Number of Attempts
Educational Qualification
For Undergraduate (UG) Programmes
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Qualifying Exam: An individual must have passed and cleared the Higher Secondary School (HSE)/Intermediate or equivalent examination from 10+2 standard from a recognized college and a board.
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Minimum Marks: The students must have scored a minimum of 45 per cent of total marks and if the candidate is belonging to the SC/ST category, they should have at least 40 per cent of aggregate marks.
For Postgraduate (PG) Programmes
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Qualifying Exam: The candidates must have done the Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) or 5-year Integrated Bachelor of Laws (BA.LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, etc) degree from a recognized college/university as required by the participating universities.
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Minimum Marks: The aspirants must have scored a minimum of 50 per cent marks and 45 per cent in the case of SC/ST applicants.
Important Note: The students who are having supplementary exams can also appear for the CLAT exam, but they have to qualify for the supplementary exam and have to show valid proof of passing an exam.
CLAT PG Papers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qx2W-G5ozt_RlmDNfJtEXPPCWEa_MZ0b?usp=sharing
CLAT UG Papers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tMutyQog32QpOui24z2eT1S_eQNCMikQ?usp=sharing
