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CLAT
PARTICIPATING NLU’s
The 19 participating NLU’s in the order of their year of establishment are:
National Law School of India University (NLSIU),
- Bengaluru
National Academy of Legal Study and Research (NALSAR), University of Law, Hyderabad
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirappalli
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
COURSES
The courses offered by NLSs are mentioned below:
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
- – UG Degree | Full Time | Duration – 5 years
PG Diploma in Law – PG Diploma | Full Time | Duration – 1 year
LL.M. – PG Degree | Full Time | Duration – 2 years
LL.M. (IICA) – PG Degree | Full Time | Duration – 2 years
Ph.D in Law – Doctorate Degree | Full Time | Duration – 2 years
Ph.D in Law – Doctorate Degree | Part Time – Classroom | Duration – 3 years
CLAT Registration and Exam Notifications
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application of CLAT 2019 Starts Form | 13th January 2019 |
| Last Date of Online Application of CLAT 2019 | 31st March 2019 |
| Issue Date of Admit Card(Tentative) | 3rd Week of April 2019 |
| Exam Date of CLAT 2019 | 12th May 2019 (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) |
Exam pattern of CLAT for UG course
| Section | Number of questionsn | Duration (in min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. English including comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| 2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 50 | |
| 3. Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) | 20 | |
| 4. Legal Aptitude | 50 | |
| 5. Logical Reasoning | 40 | |
| Total | 200 |
Exam pattern of CLAT for PG course
| Section | Number of questionsn | Duration (in min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Constitutional Law | 50 | 120 |
| 2. Jurisprudence | 50 | |
| 3. Other Law Subjects such as Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR etc. | 50 | |
| Total | 150 |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.
Sample CLAT Entrance Exam Questions
Q1
Three of the four words given below are spelt wrongly. Select the word that is spelt correctly.
Q2
Sanjay sold his watch for Rs. 1140 and thereby loses 5%. In order to gain 5% he has to sell the watch for
Q3
A train of 100 m running at 54 km/hr takes 20 seconds to pass a bridge. The length of the bridge is
Q4
The scientist responsible for developing atomic energy in India is
Q5
The angle of elevation of sun, when length of shadow is √3 times length of tree
Q6
Select the best option from the four alternatives given:
It’s two years ___ Sophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1. What is CLAT?
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is an entrance exam for aspirants of National Law Universities across India. CLAT is administered by different NLUs on rotation basis. Roughly 50000 aspirants appear for this exam in 2018.
- Q2. When notification for CLAT registration is released?
The notification for CLAT registration is usually released in January.
- Q3. When CLAT is conducted?
CLAT is usually conducted in either April or May.
- Q4. When results of CLAT are released?
The results of CLAT are usually announced in the month of May.
- Q5. What are eligibility criteria for appearing for CLAT?
The following are eligibility criteria for CLAT:
• Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability).
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can also appear provisionally. However, they shall have to produce proof of having passed the qualifying examination before or at the time of admission with detailed mark sheet.
• There is no age bar for appearing in CLAT
- Q5. What is exam pattern of CLAT?
Questions in CLAT come from areas like Quantitative Ability, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Legal Aptitude, and Current Affairs. The area-wise break-down of questions in the exam is shown in the table below:
Section Number of questions Duration (in min) English including comprehension 40 120 General Knowledge and Current Affairs 50 Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) 20 Legal Aptitude 50 Logical Reasoning 40 Total 200
