CLAT 2024 registration under way at consortiumofnlus.ac.in; revised syllabus, eligibility criteria

NEW DELHI: Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is accepting applications of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2024) on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Aspirants will be able to apply for the CLAT 2024 till November 3.

The candidates will also have to fill preference for NLUs in which they are seeking admission. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT 2024 from 2 PM to 4 PM on December 3.

CLAT 2024: Revised syllabus

The syllabus of the CLAT 2024 has also been revised for this year. Applicants will have to attempt 120 questions in two hours. Earlier, candidates had to attempt 150 questions. The UG CLAT 2024 will be divided into five sections – English language, current affairs and general knowledge, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and quantitative techniques. The first four sections will have passages of 450 words, which the students have to read for attempting the multiple choice questions. The quantitative techniques section will have short sets of facts or propositions or textual representations of numerical information, followed by a series of MCQs.

The PG CLAT 2024 will have 120 questions dealing with subjects such as constitutional law, jurisprudence, law of contract, administrative law, torts, family law, criminal law, property law, company law, public international law, tax law, environmental law, and labour and industrial law.

Candidates will get one mark for each correct answer while .25 marks will be deducted for every wrong response.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates applying for UG CLAT 2024 should have secured 45% in Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. However, 5% relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to SC and ST categories.

Candidates appearing for Class 12 exams can also apply for the exam but they will have to produce their passing certificate during the counselling process.

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Students appearing for the PG CLAT should have secured an LLB with a minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent grade. Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories will get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks. There is no upper age limit for both the examinations. The CLAT 2024 will be held on December 3.

CLAT 2024: How to apply

• Visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• On the homepage, click on the ‘CLAT 2024’ link.
• Login using your mobile number and password.
• Apply for the campus visit of NLU.