The CLAT exam is held once every year. The candidates who sit for the exam have to fulfil specific criteria. These criteria are known as the CLAT eligibility criteria. The conducting body releases details about the CLAT eligibility 2023. The Consortium of National Law University will administer the CLAT 2023 exam. It is responsible for releasing all the essential information about the CLAT 2023 exam, like the CLAT eligibility 2023, CLAT syllabus 2023, CLAT exam pattern 2023 and much more.
Crucial Details About CLAT 2023 exam
The CLAT 2023 official notification was released on 6 August 2023 on the Consortium’s official website. All the essential details are available on the CLAT 2023 portal.
| Name of the Examination | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) |
| Exam Date | 18 December 2022 |
| Conducting Body | The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Purpose | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in law. |
| Exam timings | 2 PM – 4PM (Might be subjected to changes if needed) |
| Duration | 120 Minutes i.e. 2 Hours |
| Mode | Pen and Paper |
| Medium | English |
| Total no. of questions | CLAT UG- 150 Questions
CLAT PG- 120 Questions |
| Maximum Marks | CLAT UG- 150 Marks
CLAT PG- 120 Marks |
| Question Type | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Participating Institutions | 22 NLUs except NLU, Delhi and other private institutions. |
| Total Sections | 5 Sections (English Language, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Quantitative Techniques.) |
| Negative Marking | Yes, Deduction of 0.25 for every wrong answer. |
CLAT Eligibility 2023
The CLAT eligibility criteria 2023 include details about the qualifying exam, minimum marks, age, candidate’s nationality and reservation policy. The CLAT Eligibility criteria for CLAT UG and CLAT Pg differ slightly.
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Qualifying Examination
To sit for any exam, there is a qualifying examination that you must have appeared in. Similarly, to appear for the CLAT-UG exam, the qualifying examination is a 12th grade /equivalent examination from a recognized board. The qualifying examination is the same for candidates of all categories.
The qualifying examination for the CLAT-PG examination is an LL.B Degree or an equivalent degree/ examination from a recognized university. Like the CLAT-UG exam, the qualifying examination for the CLAT PG exam is the same for candidates of all categories.
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Minimum Qualifying Marks
Merely appearing for the qualifying marks does not make you eligible for admission through CLAT. You have to get a minimum score. The Minimum Qualifying Marks for CLAT UG and CLAT PG exams are different.
To be eligible for the CLAT-UG exam,
- Candidates in the General/OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI category must score at least 45% or its equivalent grade in the Qualifying Examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must score at least 40% or its equivalent grade in the Qualifying Examination.
To be eligible for the CLAT-PG exam,
- Candidates in the General/OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI category must score at least 50% or its equivalent grade in the Qualifying Examination.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must score at least 45% or its equivalent grade in the Qualifying Examination.
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Age
Earlier there used to be an age criterion in CLAT eligibility criteria. But with recent modifications in the CLAT exam, the Consortium has removed the age criteria. Now there is no upper limit to the candidates’ age. You can appear for the exam at any age if you fulfil other CLAT eligibility criteria.
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Nationality
Careers in law are highly reputed. Aspirants from India and of foreign nationalities also aspire to pursue legal studies. These candidates can sit for the CLAT exam and seek admission into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in law in Indian universities. However, the admission process for NRI candidates and candidates of foreign nationality differs from the Indian aspirants. The NRI/foreign candidates must contact the university directly to learn about the admission process of their universities.
Overview CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
CLAT 2023 UG: Eligibility Criteria
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | GUIDELINES BY CONSORTIUM |
| Qualifying Examination | 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution |
| Minimum Qualifying marks | For General / OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI category candidates: 45% or its equivalent grade in Qualifying examination.
For SC/ST candidates: 40% or its equivalent grade in Qualifying examination. |
| Age | No upper age limit |
CLAT 2023 PG: Eligibility Criteria
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | GUIDELINES BY CONSORTIUM |
| Qualifying Examination | An LL.B Degree or an equivalent degree/ examination from a recognized university. |
| Minimum Qualifying marks | 50% marks or its equivalent grade for General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates.
45% marks or equivalent for SC/ST candidates. |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Participating Colleges in CLAT 2023
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CLAT 2023 Participating NLUs
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Courses-wise Seat Intake
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Total Seat Intake
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National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
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BA LLB (Hons) – 80
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80
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
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BA LLB (Hons) – 127
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127
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National Law University, Jodhpur
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BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) – 120
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120
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Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
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BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons) – 198
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198
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala
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BA LLB (Hons) – 180
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180
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
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BA LLB (Hons) – 60
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60
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National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
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BA LLB (Hons) – 120 + 20 (special category)
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120 + 20 (special category)
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DamodaramSanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
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BA LLB (Hons) – 138
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138
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Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
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BA LLB (Hons) – 100
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100
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Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
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BA LLB (Hons) – 60
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60
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Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur
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BA LLB (Hons) – 120
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120
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National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad
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BA LLB (Hons) – 120
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120
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National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
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BA LLB (Hons) – 134
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134
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Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
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BA LLB (Hons) – 160
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160
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Dr Ram ManoharLohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
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BA LLB (Hons) – 187 seats including supernumerary
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187
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Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
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BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) – 132
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132
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National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
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BA LLB (Hons) – 120
BBA LLB (Hons) – 60
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180
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National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam
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BA LLB (Hons) – 60
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60
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The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli
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BA LLB (Hons) – 60
BCom LLB (Hons) – 60
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120
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Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
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BA LLB (Hons) – 120
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120
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
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BA LLB (Hons) – 60
BBA LLB (Hons) – 60
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120
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Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana
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BA LLB (Hons) – 120
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120
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Before applying for the CLAT 2023 exam, please read the CLAT eligibility 2023 carefully. You will only be granted admission if you fulfil all the CLAT eligibility criteria. During the counselling process, the candidate’s eligibility is checked. Therefore, check the eligibility and apply for CLAT 2023. The application process has begun
