CLAT FAQS 2025 - Common Law Admission Test Frequently Asked Questions

CLAT FAQS 2025 - Common Law Admission Test Frequently Asked Questions: The CLAT admission process is quite complex and involves many steps. Starting from filling out the application form up to the counseling process, it involves many comprehensive stages. Candidates might get befuddled remembering every detail. Keeping this perspective in mind a detailed analysis of such questions is included in the CLAT FAQS 2025 article.

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CLAT FAQS 2025

CLAT FAQS 2025, General Overview

Question 1. What is CLAT?

Answer. Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to law programs. It is conducted by the Consortium of Universities (NLUs).

Question 2. How many seats are there in CLAT 2025?

Answer. The available seats for 5-year LLB are around 3000  and for LLM they are around 1200 seats .

Question 3. What law courses are offered after qualifying CLAT exam?

Answer. After qualifying CLAT exam candidates are eligible for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. 5-year LLB law programs for undergraduates and LLM law courses for postgraduates are offered.

Question 5. Where can I get admission after qualifying CLAT  2025 Exam?

Answer. Through the CLAT 2025 scorecard, candidates have the right of entry into 24 NLUs . Some prominent NLUs are NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, and NLU Jodhpur . About 60 law schools such as Delhi Law School for BA LLB and BBA LLB and IIM Rohtak for BBA LLB , also accept CLAT 2025 scorecards for admission. RPNLU Prayagraj will also take part in CLAT 2025 exam but candidates have to separately apply to the institute.

Question 6. Is CLAT tougher than NEET?

Answer. We cannot compare the two exams. Both the exams have their difficulty level. It depends on the individual's personal goals.

CLAT FAQS 2025 based on Eligibility Criteria

Question 2. Can I take CLAT at age 40?

Answer. Yes, you can. There is no age limit defined for the CLAT 2025 entrance exam.

Question 3. Are NRI candidates eligible for the CLAT 2025 exam?

Answer. Yes, NRI candidates are eligible for the CLAT 2025 exam. They can mention their category as NRI under the category option to avail of benefits.

Question 4. Will I be able to take admission in the NLUs if I qualify for the CLAT 2025 exam?

Answer. There are no qualifying marks for the CLAT 2025 exam. Your admission to the NLUs will be based on your CLAT 2025 scorecard and the eligibility criteria of the NLUs.

CLAT FAQS 2025 based on CLAT 2025 Exam Date, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus

Question 1. How many sections will be asked in the CLAT 2025 exam?

Answer. The exam will consist of 120 questions from five subjects namely, English Language, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. The questions will test candidates on their analytical, critical, and reading skills.

Question 2. What is the date of CLAT 2025?

Answer. According to the Consortium of National Law University (NLUs), CLAT 2025, is likely to happen in the first week of December 2024.

Question 4. What is the pattern of CLAT 2025?

Answer. The CLAT 2025 exam will be held in offline mode. It will have 120 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark for each question. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer. The paper consists of questions from English Language, Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs.

Question 5. Will CLAT be held twice in 2025?

Answer. No, CLAT 2025 will not be held twice. It will be held once a year and is expected to happen in December, 20254.

Question 6. When should I apply for CLAT 2025?

Answer. CLAT 2025 Exam Date is likely to be released in July 2024 . The official notification will be released soon on the official website, i.e., Consortiumofnlus.ac.in and the application will start will begin from July 1, 2024. The aspirants can register for the CLAT 2025 exam until November 3, 2024.

Question 7. What are some of the recommended books for the CLAT 2025 exam?

Answer. Some of the recommended books are as follows.

• Legal General knowledge - R.K. Gupta
• Pearson General Knowledge Manual
• Pratiyogita Darpan
• Monthly current affairs magazines
• Logical Reasoning - Jain Pathak
• Verbal and N0n-verbal Reasoning - RS Agarwal
• Analytical Reasoning - MK Pandey

Question 8. What are the arrangements for Specially-Abled Persons?

Answer. Yes, there are arrangements for Specially-Abled Persons (SAPS). They can either arrange their scribe or request one of the CLAT office. They are provided 40 minutes of additional time for the exam. They are required to download the scribe declaration form at the time of filling out the application form.

Question 9. Are extra sheets provided in the CLAT exam ?

Answer. Yes, extra rough sheets are provided in the CLAT exam by the invigilators. No electronic gadgets are allowed in the examination centers.

CLAT FAQS 2025 based on CLAT 2025 Application Form

Question 1. How to log in in CLAT exam?

Answer. The steps to log in to the CLAT Exam are as follows.

• Go to the official website of the Consortium of Universities (NLUs), i.e., consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• To create a candidate login, click the official link.
• For new registration click on the "Register" button.
• Fill in your details like name, active mobile number, and email address. Create a strong password.
• After creating the password, click on the "register" button.
• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number. Using that OTP candidates can activate their accounts.
• After activation of the account, CLAT Candidate Login 2025 will be created.

Question 3. Can we fill preference in CLAT?

Answer. The steps are as follows.

• Open your CLAT 2025 account using your mobile number and password.
• Click on the "Update Preference" option.
• Select your NLUs according to your preference. Carefully fill out the preferences.
• Click on the "Submit" button. Your preference list will be locked.
• Save your application form for future reference.

Question 4. How to upload photographs in CLAT form?

Answer. Candidates should keep in mind the guidelines before uploading their photographs.

• The photograph should be colored and recently clicked with the name and date mentioned on it.
• The photograph should be clicked with either a white or light background.
• The face of the candidate should be visible and not blurred.
• The image should be professional looking and avoid any red-eye symptoms.
• For candidates who use glasses, make sure that there is no reflection and that the eyes are visible.
• The image should be .jpeg/.jpg format.
• The CLAT 2025 photo size should be in the range of 20 to 50 KB.

Question 5. How to upload signatures in CLAT form?

Answer. The following are the guidelines for uploading the signature.

• Use a Black Ink pen for the signature.
• The signature must be done on clear white paper.
• The signature should be in running handwriting and must be in small letters. Don't use capital letters in your signature.
• The prescribed signature range is between 10-20 KB.
• It should be in .jpeg/.jpg format.
• Be very careful while uploading your signature. The uploaded signature will be used in the exam for further verification.

Question 6. When should we provide NLU preference ?

Answer. Candidates are required to select the NLUs according to their choice at the time of filling out the application form.

Question 7. Can we shift from one NLU to another?

Answer. You can only shift to another NLU only if you apply for a vacancy. But there's no such lateral transfer scheme from one NLU to another.

Question 8. What is the registration fee for general and reserved categories candidates?

Answer. Registration fee for different categories is mentioned below.

Question 9. What does it mean if I receive a zero/blank application number after submitting my application form?

Answer. This means that your application form has not been submitted. You have to fill out the application form from scratch again.

Question 10. How many times can I make changes in my application form?

Answer. You can make changes/modify your application form as many times as you want. Once the application fee payment is done, then your form is finally submitted and no changes can be made after that.

Question 11. What do you mean by "open campus visit"?

Answer. Some NLUs provide a tour of their campus to candidates to familiarize with the university campus and culture.

CLAT FAQS 2025 based on Admit Card

Question 1. When will the CLAT 2025 admit card be released?

Answer. CLAT 2025, Admit Card is expected to be released in the third week of November 2024, days before the commencement of the exam.

Question 2. How can I download my admit card?

Answer. To download your CLAT 2025 admit card follow the given steps.

• Visit the official website of CLAT 2025, Consortiumofnlus.ac.in, to download the admit card.
• The admit card will have your credentials and the allotted examination center for CLAT 2025.
• Download it for future reference.

Question 3. What documents do I need to carry to the examination center for CLAT 2025?

Answer. The mandatory documents that you need to carry with you to the exam center are given below.

• Admit Card
• Valid Identity Proof such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, etc.
• 2-3 Ballpoint pens.
• Self-health declaration
• Water bottle (transparent)

Question 4. How should I download my admit card if I forgot my CLAT account password?

Answer. To download your admit card follow the steps given below.

• Visit the CLAT login page. Click on the "Forgot Password" button.
• Enter your active mobile number. Click on the "Request OTP" button to ask for a new OTP.
• A new OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter it and reset your password.
• Your new password is generated. Use it to download your admit card.

Question 5. Which is the top-ranked NLU in India?

Answer. According to the NIRF ranking 2023, NLSIU Bangalore is ranked number one among the NLUs of India.

CLAT FAQS 2025 based on Merit-List, Counseling Process, Result, Test-Centers

Question 1. What are the fees of private law colleges in India?

Answer. The average annual fees for law courses typically range from INR 1-3 lakh for undergraduates and INR 1-2 lakh for postgraduates.

Question 2. Does NLU Delhi accept CLAT?

Answer. No, NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT for admission.  It conducts its own All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).

Question 6. What are the fees of private law colleges in India?

Answer. The average annual fees for law courses typically range from INR 1-3 lakh for undergraduates and INR 1-2 lakh for postgraduates.

Question 7. How many NLUs participate in the CLAT exam?

Answer. A total of 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the CLAT exam.

Question 8. Is 52 a good score in CLAT?

Answer. If a candidate scores between 50-52, he/she also has a chance of getting admission to lower-ranked NLUs.

Question 9. Will CLAT 2025 be tough?

Answer. For the CLAT 2025, the difficulty level is expected to be between moderate to difficult. To score well, candidates must practice questions related to the topics.

Question 10. Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2024?

Answer. For the CLAT 2024, a good score is considered between 78-85 marks, corresponding to approximately 65-70%. Candidates can get admission in the top NLUs with this scorecard.

Question 11. Which is the top-ranked NLU in India?

Answer. According to the NIRF ranking 2023, NLSIU Bangalore is ranked number one among the NLUs of India.

Question 12. How many test centers are available in the CLAT 2025 exam?

Answer. About 131 test centers are part of the CLAT Exam Centers 2025 list. These centers are spread in 2 3 states and 4 union territories.

Question 13. What are the names of the recently included test centers in the CLAT 2025 Exam List?

Answer. CLAT Exam Centers 2025 will be spread in 23 states and 4 union territories. Two new cities, i.e., Silvassa and Diu have been included in the list.

Question 14. What are the expected cut-off marks for CLAT 2025?

Answer. Analyzing the previous year's paper, it is expected that for general category candidates' scores around 80-90 are good for the admission in top 3 NLUs this year. For the reserved category, it is around 70-80 marks. This implies that the candidates aiming for top NLUs have to secure about 75% marks compared to last year's 66% marks.

Question 15. What is the counseling fee for CLAT 2025?

Answer. The counseling fee for general category candidates is INR 30,000/- and for reserved category candidates, it is INR 20,000/-. The counseling fee will be adjusted in the admission fee at the time of admission in the allotted NLU.

Question 16. Does CLAT 2025 exam will have interview rounds also?

Answer. No, the CLAT 2025 exam will not have interview rounds.

Question 17. If I don't take admission in the NLUs, will my counseling fee be refunded?

Answer. There is a window for the counseling fee refund. Candidates have to apply for a refund before the admission process closes. Candidates who have withdrawn their seats up to the last scheduled date will get their refund. The refund will be directed towards candidates' accounts after a deduction of INR 10,000 from the counseling fee.

Question 18. Is there any reservation for females during the admission in the NLUs?

Answer. Some NLUs provide reservation seats for females. Before taking admission check out the details of the NLUs.