CLAT 2023: 5th Admission List (Out), Counselling (Started)

CLAT 2023: Latest News

• CLAT 2023 will be conducted only Once, on December 18, 2022 for the academic year 2023-24
• Consortium of NLU updated the site for students willing to take CLAT 2023 Exam. Students now can get the latest updates on CLAT 2023 by applying on the official link of the website.
• Consortium of NLU announced that CLAT 2022 and CLAT 2023 would be conducted in 2022.
• CLAT 2023 will be conducted on 18 December 2022.
• Registrations for CLAT 2023 is announced as the official admissions notification.
• The exam will be conducted in pen and paper, following the said COVID rules and regulations.
• The exam will consist of 5 sections –English with comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.

CLAT 2023: Important Facts

CLAT 2023: Important Dates

CLAT 2023: Registration & Application Process

• To begin with, you need to create an account using your email ID and other contact details.
• As a next step, you will have to provide the educational details, personal information, and upload the scanned images of your photograph and signature. You also need to have a valid identity proof to complete your form.
• Finally, you need to make the fee payment via online mode. CLAT application fee is Rs. 4000 for general category candidates and Rs. 3500 for SC/ST candidates.

CLAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

• 45% marks for candidates belonging to the General/OBC/Specially-abled Persons (SAP) category.
• 40% marks for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST category.
• Any candidate appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., 10+2, can also appear for this examination. However, they should be able to produce sufficient evidence to prove that they have passed 10+2 at the time of admission.

• LL.B. or equivalent degree in law examination with a minimum of 55% marks in General/OBC/SAP categories and 50% marks in case of SC/ST category.
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in April/May 2022 will also be eligible for the CLAT 2023 examination. However, they will be required to produce evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the allotted National Law Universities at admission.

CLAT Counselling Dates 2023

CLAT 2023 Exam Centres

CLAT 2023: Exam Pattern

CLAT Syllabus

The CLAT Syllabus has undergone a few changes, and it is important to track details. The questions will be in the form of a paragraph. Each paragraph will have approximately 400 word-based passages based on multiple-choice questions. The detailed discussion is given below. Go through these details and formulate an effective strategy to crack the exam.

1. English Language
2. Current Affairs Including General Knowledge
3. Logical Reasoning
4. Legal Reasoning
5. Quantitative Techniques

• Students will be given a passage based on contemporary or historically significant fiction and non-fiction topics. The word limit of the passage would be around 450 words. Students should be able to read the passage within 5-7 minutes. One has to focus on understanding the central idea of the passage. To score well in this section, students need to comprehend the main points around which the author builds his argument.
• Students should be proficient in drawing inferences and conclusions after reading the passage.
• Questions can be asked based on the summary of the passage.
• A deeper analysis of the passage will help the students compare and contrast different points in the passage.

• In this section, a passage of about 450 words will be given. The passage could be factual or based on legal matters or social issues. Students will be able to score well in this section if they develop an awareness of legal and moral issues. They should be able to think logically and assess the factual situation with a generalist approach.
• Students must understand how to infer the rules and understand the principles on which the passage is based.
• Students should have the ability to apply rules and principles to factually based paragraphs.

• Significant events, dates and significance are happening on the domestic and the global front.
• Questions related to Arts and culture.
• Questions related to International affairs.
• Questions might be asked about some historical events that have lasting significance.

• A passage of about 300-350 words will be given in this section. Questions will be based on the following points.
• Students should understand the premises and conclusions of the given argument.
• The students should have the skill to analyze and identify the hidden arguments in the passage.
• High order thinking is required to analyze the paragraph critically.
• Students should develop a higher level of intelligence to understand the term inference, as inferential questions will be asked in this section.
• The skill to understand the passage based on logical premises is another point that students need to consider while attempting legal reasoning questions.
• Additionally, students should be able to draw out an analogy and relationship between the passage's arguments.

CLAT Admit Card

CLAT 2023 admit card has been released by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Candidates can download the admit card online through the official website of CLAT, i.e., consortiumofnlus.ac.in. It is a necessary document for entry into the exam hall for CLAT 2023, which will be conducted on 18 December 2022. Read further to get the important information about the CLAT admit card.

CLAT 2023 Admit Card Dates

Event	Dates
Release of Admit Card	6 December, 2022
Exam Date	18 December 2022

CLAT Admit Card Download Process

Once the Consortium of NLUs releases the CLAT 2023 admit card, a direct link will be available on its official website. Meanwhile, candidates can follow the process to download the admit card with ease.

• Visit the official CLAT website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• In the notification box, click on Admit Card.
• You will be redirected to the login page, where you have to fill in your registration ID and password and then click on the "Download Admit Card" option.
• Admit card will be displayed on the screen, which you can download right away and take a printout for the examination.
• Take at least 2 copies of the CLAT to admit card with you.

CLAT 2023 Admit Card: Important Details

The admit card has all the details about the test and the person taking it. It is used to find out who the candidate is before letting them into the centre. But the information you give when you sign up must be correct because it will affect the information on your admit card. Here are some of the things a candidate can find on their admit card:

• Personal Information – Candidate's Name, Date of Birth, Category, Parent/Guardian's Name, and Communication Address
• Candidate's Passport Size Photo
• Exam Details – CLAT 2023 exam date, Exam Timing, Reporting Time
• Address of examination centre
• Roll Number/Admit Card Number – the number will be used for reference throughout the CLAT admission process
• Name of the course as chosen by the candidate
• Exam Instructions to be followed before the exam

So, when candidates get their CLAT Admit Card, they need to check for any mistakes. If there are any mistakes on the admit card, you can call the help desk number and talk to the people in charge of the test.

CLAT 2023: Documents Checklist

• At least 2 copies of the CLAT 2023 Admit Card
• Valid photo ID – Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport
• Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen

Each candidate needs to be thorough with the CLAT paper pattern to ace the exam. It will help them strategize their study plan and practise tips and tricks to attempt the exam in the stipulated time.

Post the written exam, the applicants are screened based on their CLAT score and called for the counselling round by the institutes they indicated in their choice in the online form. Through this counselling process, candidates can secure admission in UG and PG programmes offered by different National Law Universities. A total of 4 merit lists are released. Aspirants who do not make it to the first merit list have to wait for the second merit list.

Admissions to India's coveted National Law Universities are based on CLAT scores only. Therefore, you need to clear the cut-offs to get into your dream institute. So, it is essential to score well in each test section.

CLAT 2023: Preparation Tips

Our expert faculty have tried and tested these CLAT preparation tips, and they can help you do well on the test.

• Make a timeline based on what you have planned so far. Plan it out with a weekly or monthly schedule, if you can keep to one. Keep a copy of the course outline with you at all times.
• Make sure you cover everything, and then go back and look over what you've already covered every so often.
• Practice taking mock exams and sample papers to make sure you know everything there is to know about the subjects. It will also help you evaluate your performance and determine where you did well and didn't.
• Since you lose 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, it's best not to take any chances when answering the questions on the test.

How to prepare for CLAT Step by Step?

The step-wise preparation tips are given below. Go through these tips and implement them in your practice to help you devise an effective preparation strategy.

Marking Scheme

Every applicant has to know how the scoring rubric works. Also, applicants need to figure out which sections are worth many points and could help them pass the CLAT.

Conceptual Understanding

If you want to do well on a test like the CLAT, you need to understand concepts well. It is important to go over the basics again and the more advanced material. It will help you keep a firm grasp on the basic ideas.

Practice

As soon as the candidates understand all of the concepts, they should take mock exams and sample papers to get used to the different questions on the real exam and how hard they are. If you solve these problems, it will strengthen your ideas and let you focus on improving the things that need work.

FAQs related to CLAT 2023 : Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria

Q, How much time is enough for CLAT preparation?

Aspirants can easily complete the CLAT Syllabus 2023 in one year ideally with proper strategy. Preparing for the CLAT exam is not an easy task, however, if one have tips and tricks and working hard, he/she can achieve success.

Q, How many minimum mock tests should be solved by the candidate for preparing for CLAT?

Near about 40- 50 mock tests would be required to prepare for the examination.

Q, Which is the Best Book for CLAT Preparation 2023?

Following are some of the highly recommended books by famous authors for CAT Preparation:

• General English by S.P. Bakshi
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• Competition Success Review (Pratiyogita Darpan)
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Data interpretation by R.S. Aggarwal
• Legal Aptitude by AP Bhardwaj

Q, Is CLAT required for 3 year LLB?

Yes, CLAT is a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for candidates seeking to get admission in 3 year LLB, 5 years Integrated LLB and LLM.

Q, Does CLAT syllabus change every year?

No, syllabus for CLAT does not change every year. The subjects in CLAT 2023 are the same- Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, English Language, Current Affairs with GK, and Legal Reasoning. No.

Q. Who will conduct CLAT 2023?

The Consortium of NLUs is responsible for the CLAT 2023 exam administration. Earlier, NLUs used to conduct CLAT on a rotational basis.

Q. When will CLAT 2023 will be conducted?

CLAT 2023 will be conducted on 18 December 2022. Consortium has announced the exam date in the recent notification release.

Q. Will NLU Delhi accept CLAT?

No, NLU Delhi will not accept the CLAT score, as they conduct AILET for admissions to the 5-year Integrated Law Programs.

Q. What will be the marking scheme for CLAT 2023?

In the CLAT Exam, each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark, and 0.25 will be deducted for each wrong answer. There will be no marks for the unattempted questions.

Q. Is there any upper age limit to appear for CLAT 2023?

There is no upper age limit for CLAT 2023.

Q. Is admit card mandatory for CLAT 2023?

Yes, candidates must carry their admit cards to enter the exam centre.

Q. When can we apply for CLAT 2023?

Candidates can apply for CLAT 2023 from 8 August, 2022, on the official website. The CLAT 2023 will be conducted on December 18, 2022. Candidates must keep track of the details on the official website.

Q. Will CLAT 2023 be postponed?

No, the CLAT 2023 will not be postponed and will be held in the same year, i.e. 2022. The exam is expected to follow the scheduled dates without any change. CNLU will conduct CLAT 2023 in December 2022.

Q. When should I start preparing for CLAT 2023?

CLAT is a tough exam and requires intensive preparation. Candidates are advised to prepare for at least 6 months and should complete their preparation before 2-3 months of the exam to have a comprehensive revision through CLAT Mock Test and other preferred sources. You can start when you are about to finish your 11th standard.

Q. In which month the CLAT exam is conducted every year?

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) conducts the CLAT exam in July. However, CLAT will be conducted twice this year. CLAT 2023 will also be conducted this year on December 18, 2022.