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CLAT 2024 Dates: The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT admit card 2024 on November 21, 2023. CLAT Application Correction Window has now closed.CLAT Application Process is now over. CLAT 2024 Registration was until November 10, 2023. The Consortium will conduct CLAT Exam on December 3, 2023. Earlier, the last date to complete the CLAT Registration 2024 online was until November 3, 2023. CLAT Exam 2024 will be conducted in a pen-paper manner.
The Consortium released the CLAT Sample Papers 2024 on the official website; i.e. consoritumofnlus.ac.in. To help aspirants with their preparation, Shiksha has released the free CLAT Mock Test Series 2024. All those candidates looking forward to admission to undergraduate or postgraduate law courses offered at the participating NLUs are advised to track the important dates of CLAT 2024 and plan their preparation accordingly. Candidates can check here all events and dates for CLAT exam date 2024 including registration, admit card, exam date, etc.
Get all updates regarding CLAT 2024 exam dates and events here
Q: When will CLAT 2024 application form be released?
The online application form of CLAT 2024 was released on July 1, 2023. The last date to apply for CLAT 2024 was on or before November 10, 2024. The application form of CLAT 2024 was made available at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and candidates could to fill a single application form for all participating NLUs until the last date. Know more about CLAT 2024 application process here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-application-form
Q: When will the CLAT 2024 exam be held?
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced the exam date of CLAT 2024, and the exam will be held on December 3, 2023. The exam authority published the admission notification for CLAT 2024 with details of syllabus, exam pattern and events soon on the official website. From CLAT exam 2024 onwards, the law entrance exam will be held in December month, as the exam authority has indicated in earlier press release (November 2022). The final exam date for CLAT 2024 has been intimated in a press release on May 23, 2023. Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/news/law-clat-2024-exam-date-announced-exam-on-december-3-online-applications-to-begin-soon-blogId-125609
Q: What is the last date to fill CLAT Application Form 2024?
Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at National Law Universities (NLUs) could apply for CLAT 2024 on or before November 10, 2023. CLAT 2024 registration fee is INR 4,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,500 for SC, ST and BPL candidates. In case, aspirant wish to get previous year question papers, they have to pay INR 500 while filling up the CLAT 2024 Application Form.
CLAT Exam Date 2024
CLAT is one of the most competitive entrance exams for admissions to law courses including five-year integrated LLB and one-year LLM courses in law colleges in India. CLAT or Common Law Entrance Test will be held on December 3, 2023. The exam will be held in more than 130 cities listed as CLAT 2024 test centres in 22 states and UTs. The complete schedule of CLAT 2024 will be announced soon along with the CLAT Exam Centers
Q: Is CLAT 2024 registration form out?
The CLAT 2024 Application process is now over. Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) released the CLAT 2024 application form on July 1, 2023. The last date for CLAT 2024 Registration was on or before November 10, 2023. CLAT 2024 Exam Date is December 3, 2023. Candidates must note that CLAT 2024 Application Form could be filled only online. Only those candidates who have filled CLAT Application Form 2024, will be able to appear for the CLAT Exam.
Q: Why it is important to fill CLAT 2024 Application Form carefully?
CLAT Application Form 2024: Important points to remember:
The document verification process of CLAT Counselling 2024, all details entered in the application form will be verified. The exam officials ask for original documents during the counselling process. In case of any discrepancies in the information given in the application form, the candidate may be disqualified.
Candidates must note that just meeting the eligibility criteria is no guarantee for admission, as the final CLAT seat allotment is based on the merit rank of the candidate in the online exam.
Q: Can I fill CLAT application form in phases?
CLAT 2024 Exam Day Schedule
Check out the schedule that is likely to be followed on the CLAT 2024 exam day.
| Particulars | Timings |
|---|---|
| Reporting begins | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Exam begins | 2:00 pm onwards |
| Last entry allowed | 1:45 pm |
| Exam ends | 4:00 pm |
| Exiting examination halls | 4:15 pm onwards |
Q: When can I apply for CLAT 2024?
The Consortium of National Law Universities began the application process of CLAT 2024 on July 1, 2023. Candidates can know about exact timeline of CLAT application process on this page - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-application-form. Candidates could fill the CLAT 2024 application form until November 3. Candidates can check the list of documents required for filling CLAT Application Form 2024 below:
- A working email ID and mobile number
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- ID and address proof (Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card, etc.)
- Scanned Passport size photograph (Format: JPEG)
- Scanned signature (Format: JPEG)
- Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
- Relevant certificate issued by a competent authority if applying as PwD or BPL candidate
The CLAT 2024 eligibility criteria for admission to UG courses is - a minimum of 45 per cent marks in class 12, and for the PG course is - a bachelor's law degree with at least 50 per cent marks.
Q: When will the admit card for CLAT be issued?
The CLAT admit card WAS released on November 21, 2023. Before releasing the admit card, the exam authority opened the CLAT application correction window. For CLAT 2023, the admit card was released on December 6, 2022, as the exam was held on December 18, 2022. Candidates can download the CLAT admit card by entering their login details on the official website. Know here all about CLAT admit card - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-admit-card.
Q: Is CLAT 2024 hall ticket released?
The consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 2024 Admit Card on November 21, 2023. Candidates can download CLAT 2024 admit card from the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must note that they will not be allowed to appear in the exam without CLAT Admit Card 2024. The Consortium has issued CLAT 2024 Admit Card to only those who have filled the CLAT Application Form 2024 carefully.
CLAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
3 Dec '23 | CLAT 2024 exam date |
Dec '23 | CLAT 2024 Result TENTATIVE |
Dec '23 | Release of CLAT 2024 invite list TENTATIVE |
Dec '23 | CLAT 2024 Counselling TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
21 Nov '23 | CLAT 2024 Admit Card |
9 Nov '23 - 12 Nov '23 | CLAT 2024 Application Correction Window |
3 Oct '23 | CLAT 2024 Sample Papers (3rd set) |
CLAT 2024 Exam Timings
The event-wise exam timings/ bell timings for CLAT 2024 will be as under:
| Particulars | Bell type | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry inside the examination hall begins | Long bell | 1:00 pm onwards |
| Entry of Candidates inside the hall/ classroom | Long bell | 1:30 pm |
| Distribution of the sealed Envelopes and announcement of Instructions by the Invigilators |
Short bell | 1:50 pm |
| Exam begins and candidates can open the seal of QB | Long bell | 2:00 pm |
| Last chance to enter inside the exam centre | Short bell | 2:15 pm |
| Completion of 60 minutes | Short bell | 3:00 pm |
| Warning bell for 10 minutes remaining for the exam | Short bell | 3:50 pm |
| Exam ends | Long bell | 4:00 pm |
| Candidates allowed to exit from the test centre | Short bell | 4:15 am |
Q: What are the exam timings for CLAT 2024?
Q: When should I reach the exam centre of CLAT 2024?
Q: Will I be allowed to enter the CLAT exam centre if I reach after reporting time?
Candidates will not be allowed to enter the CLAT exam centre after 1:30 pm. Thus, candidates must ensure they reach their exam centre on time. Candidates cannot change their ClAT exam centre if they are late. They will have to take the test at the allotted CLAT exam centre 2024 only which is why, it is important to download the CLAT admit card as soon as it releases. Candidates get ample time to make arrangements for the exam day, if their test centre is far off. CLAT 2024 exam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. The reporting time will be mentioned in every candidate's admit card. Candidates must also note that they can take the exam only at the centre mentioned on their CLAT admit card. They will not be allowed to enter the exam centre at any other exam venue. Thus, they must check the location of their exam centre before the exam day so that they know the requirements to reach the location on time on the exam day.
Important CLAT 2024 Exam Events
All those candidates who are looking forward to appear in CLAT 2024 Exam can check important CLAT exam events and dates below:
CLAT 2024 Application Form Date
The last date to submit CLAT application form 2024 was November 10, 2023. CLAT 2024 online application form could be filled out by visiting the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT application process was common for 5-year integrated and 1-year LLM programs. Applicants could select the program of study during the application filling process. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the 5-year law program was a 10+2 pass with a minimum of 45 per cent marks. For LLM program, the minimum requirement is a 3-year or 5-year LLB pass with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Relaxation in minimum marks applies to SC/ST candidates. The CLAT 2024 application fee was INR 4,000 for general and unreserved candidates. Whereas, the CLAT registration fee for SC, and ST candidates was INR 3,500.
CLAT 2024 Admit Card Date
The CLAT Consortium released CLAT Admit Card 2024 for the law exam on the official website on November 21, 2023. All candidates who have successfully registered for the exam will be able to download the Admit Card of CLAT by entering their login details i.e. mobile number and password. The CLAT admit card 2024 will mention details such as the candidate's name, date of birth, roll number, exam date, time and centre location. The CLAT 2024 admit card will be a mandatory document for candidates to gain entry inside the allotted exam centre.
CLAT 2024 Exam Date
CLAT Exam Date 2024 has been announced. CLAT 2024 will be held on December 3, 2023. The offline-based CLAT 2024 will be codncuted in more than 131 examination centres across the nation. Candidates have to appear for the CLAT exam with their admit card and a valid photo ID proof. The CLAT exam 2024 will be a comprehension-based test. The CLAT question paper 2024 for UG courses will contain total 120 passage-based objective-type questions from five subjects - English Language, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Quantitative Techniques. The CLAT LLM 2024 question paper will contain both objective- and subjective-type questions. However, last year, the CLAT Consortium removed the descriptive section from the LLM paper. Check complete CLAT exam pattern for LLM.
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CLAT 2024 Answer Key
The Consortium will release the preliminary CLAT answer key soon after the conduct of the exam or next day of examination. Through CLAT 2024 answer key, candidates will be able to cross-check their responses marked against each question in the examination. Candidates who have any objection against the given answer of any question, can challenge the provisional answer key in online mode on the official website in the prescribed format. The final answer key for CLAT 2024 will be released once the window for raising objections is closed. The answer key will be released in online mode on the official website of the exam.
CLAT 2024 Result
The Consortium will declare the CLAT result within 15 days after conducting the examination. The result will be announced in online mode on the official website of the law entrance exam. The result will be released in the form of scorecard. Candidates can download their CLAT scorecard by logging in using their application number and password/date of birth. The CLAT result and scorecard contain important details about the candidates such as their name, roll number, application number, category, total score obtained, section-wise score obtained, exam qualifying status, All India Rank (AIR) and category rank.
CLAT 2024 Counselling
Counselling and seat allotment is the final stage of CLAT admission process, wherein all candidates who qualify the law entrance exam will be able to participate in CLAT counselling. The counselling and seat allotment process will be centralised and completely online. Through CLAT counselling, candidates are allotted seats in respective courses and NLUs based on merit. The CLAT counselling process includes the following steps:
- Registration
- Seat allotment and acceptance
- Completion of admission formalities
Read More:
Q: How many rounds of counselling are conducted by the NLU Consortium?
Q: When will the CLAT seat allotment list be released?
Q: CLAT Application Form 2024 can be filled offline?
There is no option to fill out the CLAT 2024 application form in offline mode. Also, the candidate does not have the option to take printout of the online application form, fill it, and submit it at the admission office. Instead, the entire application process has to be completed online. So, to fill out the form, go the CLAT 2024 admission portal, click on the application link, and complete the application process. Note that the application form will be hosted at the CLAT 2024 web portal, which will be launched once application form opens.
CLAT 2024 Dates - Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can check FAQs on CLAT 2024 below:
Q: Will there be any correction window for CLAT application form?
Yes, the Consortium of NLUs provided the CLAT application correction window for all registered candidates so they can cross-check and edit their form. The CLAT application correction window 2024 remained open until November 12, 2023. Candidates could make changes in theirp referred test cities, and other details. CLAT application correction window is a facility for candidates to modify their details and avoid rejection due to misinformation at the time of admission process. The option to edit applications was enabled from CLAT 2021 onwards so that candidates can to make changes in choice of test cities, their name, date of birth, preferred NLUs and reservation category, if required.
Q: Will CLAT be held twice in 2024?
Q: Will there be any break in between CLAT 2024 exam duration?
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