CLAT 2023 official sample papers released; Know exam details, pattern, preparation tips

NEW DELHI: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2023 on December 18, 2022, in offline mode. It has released the CLAT 2023 sample papers for all candidates who have registered and completed the fee payment. Candidates can use the official sample papers to understand the examination and prepare accordingly.

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CLAT 2023 schedule

CLAT 2023 exam details

The CLAT 2023 exam for UG programme will focus on evaluating the comprehension and reasoning skills and abilities of candidates. The CLAT UG 2023 will be a 2-hour test, with 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each. There shall be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

CLAT 2023 exam pattern

CLAT preparation tips 2023

1. Know CLAT syllabus

Candidates should understand the subjects and syllabus to prepare a proper strategy for CLAT 2023 exam. CLAT 2023 syllabus is divided into five sections. The subject wise marks distribution for CLAT exam is given below.

Syllabus for CLAT 2023 exam

2. Prepare from best books and study materials

Aspirants should refer to the best books and study materials to crack the exam to understand the concepts easily.

Recommended books for CLAT 2023

3. Prepare using official CLAT 2023 sample paper

The official sample papers of CLAT 2023 are helpful for candidates who are preparing for CLAT. By practicing the CLAT sample papers candidates will be able to make themselves familiar with the actual exam while also improving their preparation.

4. Practice previous year question papers of CLAT

In addition to the official sample papers, candidates are advised to practice the previous year papers of CLAT exam. The questions papers of 2019, 2020 and 2021 exams are based on the updated CLAT pattern. Therefore, candidates are strongly recommended to practice these papers.

5. Be focused and calm

Candidates should focus on their primary aim that is CLAT 2023. They should keep themselves motivated and healthy to be focused and calm.

CLAT 2023 registration window is currently open. Candidates can register for CLAT 2023 till November 13, 2022. The application fee for CLAT 2023 is Rs. 4000 for general category candidates and Rs. 3,500 for SC and ST candidates. The CLAT 2023 scores will be accepted by 22 national law universities for admission to 5-year LLB and LLM programmes.