CLAT UG vs CLAT PG: Eligibility, Syllabus, everything you need to know

Common law admission test commonly known as CLAT. It is a national-level examination conducted every year to give admissions to candidates into different law schools in India. There are 22 National Law Universities in India that give admissions to top rankers in this exam.

It is one of the toughest examinations in India with an acceptance rate below 3 percent. The Consortium of National Law Universities conducts the CLAT examination. CLAT UG and CLAT PG are two different entrance exams for law fields. So, the eligibility criteria, syllabus, application related details are very different from each other. We will discuss the details of both exams.

What is CLAT UG?

It is an examination that provides admission to various undergraduate law programs in India, candidates who qualify get admission to 5-year law undergraduate programs such as BA.LLB, BBA.LLB, Bcom.LLB etc.

CLAT UG Exam Pattern

• The exam is conducted in offline mode that is pen-paper based.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes.
• The question will be comprehension based and some in multiple choice-based formats, which means each question will have 4 different options in which we have to choose the right answer
• There will be a total of 5 different sections according to the syllabus.
• Total of 150 questions will be asked, each carrying one mark. So the total marks are 150.
• There is a negative marking, for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

CLAT PG Exam Pattern

• The exam is conducted in offline mode that is will be in a pen-paper-based mode.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes.
• The nature of questions is objective type and some are in comprehension-based format.
• Total of 120 questions will be asked, each carrying one mark. So the total marks are 120.
• There will be negative marking, for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

CLAT Eligibility

• To appear in CLAT UG Examination, you must fit in the following eligibility criteria-
• The candidate should have passed class 12th from any recognized educational board.
• The minimum passing percentage for the general category is 45%, whereas there is a relaxation for the reserved category and a minimum of 40% is required.
• Whereas, for CLAT PG Exam, the candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in law.
• Candidates from the general category should have passed the undergraduate degree with at least 50% whereas, 45% is required for students from the reserved category.

Syllabus

Top Private Law Colleges in India

1. Asian Law College, Noida
2. Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
3. Indore Institute of Law, Indore
4. Alliance School of Law, Bangalore
5. Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat
6. Galgotias University, Greater Noida
7. Disha Law College, Raipur

Career Opportunities After Law

LLB after 12th is really a great option as the scope of the law as a career is growing rapidly and already gone through a massive transformation. Lawyers are not just limited to courts, in fact, IT companies, corporate firms, and law agencies all are in need of perfect lawyers.

One can choose to work as a Litigation Attorney, Cyber lawyer, business law, or company counselor, the options are endless.

Many law graduates also opt for UPSC CSE exams, by which you can also be a part of the legislative council and can even serve in the department of legal affairs.

After completing your graduation degree, you can also opt for judicial services, after clearing you can serve as a district magistrate, district or session judge, or even a public prosecutor.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that law as a profession is a very popular option as it opens a wide range of knowledge and a lot of job options. Considering the present-day scenario, the law as a profession will rise to its pinnacle in the coming years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can we use a calculator in CLAT PG Exam?

Ans. No, you are not allowed to carry calculators, watches, cell phones, or any electronic device inside the examination hall. It is strictly prohibited to carry any of the above items.

Q2. When will CLAT 2023 be held?

Ans.CLAT 2023 will be held in October 2023 and online registration will start in August 2022.

Q3. Is one year time enough to crack CLAT Exam?

Ans. You can clear CLAT Exam in a year's time, with the right strategy and proper resources. Start reading newspapers daily for current affairs and stick to the syllabus of exams and read from good books.

Q4. Who conducts CLAT Exam?

Ans. CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, which is a separate body based in Bangalore.

Q5. Can a NRI candidate apply for the upcoming CLAT exam?

Ans. Yes, NRI candidates can apply for the exam, under the NRI category of the application form.