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CLAT 2023, i.e. Common Law Entrance Test is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs on behalf of the National Law Universities. The exam is administered to conduct the admission process at the NLUs for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. CLAT 2023 will be held on 18 December 2022, for which registration dates are announced.
In their recent notification, the consortium announced the exam dates for CLAT 2023. Besides, candidates have a chance to score better if they miss CLAT 2022.
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
Candidates must stay updated with the details of the CLAT exam to boost their preparation. Some of the important facts of CLAT 2023 are stated below. Go through the given details and formulate your strategy accordingly.
Nomenclature
Details
Name of the Exam
Common Law Admission Test
Exam Type
Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Exam Level
National
Exam Mode
Pen and Paper Mode
Exam Duration
120 minutes
Conducting Authority
Consortium of NLUs
Total number of participating institutes
22 NLUs except for National Law University-Delhi
CLAT 2023: Important Dates
Being aware of the exam dates is important for the aspirants seeking admission in CLAT 2023. CLAT is a tough exam, and the competition is very high. Candidates cannot afford to miss any opportunity of entering their desired university. Therefore keep track of the exam dates, so you do not miss any important exam-related notifications.
Nomenclature
CLAT 2023
Date of Notification
6 August, 2022
Registration Starts
8 August, 2022
Last Date to Apply(Ext. Date)
18 November, 2022
Last Date to Make CLAT Application Fee Payment
18 November, 2022
Issue of Admit Card
6 December, 2022
CLAT Exam Date
18 December, 2022
CLAT Exam Time
2 - 4 PM
Uploading of Final Answer Key
24 December, 2022
Result and Rank List
Last week of December
Counselling and Seat Allotment
To be notified
Payment of CLAT Counseling Fee (1st Allotment)
To be notified
Payment of CLAT Counseling Fee (2nd Allotment)
To be notified
Payment of CLAT Counseling Fee (3rd Allotment)
To be notified
Payment of CLAT Counseling Fee (4th Allotment)
To be notified
Payment of CLAT Counseling Fee (5th Allotment)
To be notified
CLAT 2023: Registration & Application Process
CLAT application form has to be filled online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The applicants need to follow the given steps for successful registration:
  • 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
Before registering, the candidate must know the eligibility criteria to avoid complications while appearing for the exam. Go through the details mentioned below and keep track of the upcoming information to excel in CLAT 2023.
CLAT 2023: Eligibility for Undergraduate Programs
A candidate should have passed 10+2 or any equivalent exam with the following percentage:-
  • 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.
CLAT 2023: Eligibility for Postgraduate Programs
  • 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 2023: Age Criteria
There is no upper age restrictions for CLAT.
CLAT Counselling Dates 2023
Here is schedule for important CLAT counselling dates:
Events
CLAT Counselling Dates
Registration for Admissions Counselling (including payment of Counselling Registration Fee)
December 28, 2022 6:00 P.M. to January 12, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Publication of First Allotment List (First round of counselling starts)
January 18, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List
January 18, 2023 10:30 A.M. to January 22 10:30 P.M.
Publication of second seat allotment list
27-Jan-2023 (10:30 am) 
Payment of admission fee to the respective NLUs
27-Jan-2023  (10:30 am)  to 31-Jan-2023  (10:30 pm) 
Payment of University Fee (after adjustment of Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU for all candidates who choose the Freeze Option in First and Second Allotment Lists (first and second rounds of counselling)
20-May-2023 (11:59 pm)
Publication of third seat allotment list
25-May-2023 (10:30 am)
Payment of admission fee to the respective NLUs
25-May-2023 (10:30 am) to 30-May-2023 (10:30 pm) 
Publication of fourth seat allotment list
05-Jun-2023 (10:30 am)
Payment of admission fee to the respective NLUs
05-Jun-2023 (10:30 am) to 10-Jun-2023 (10:30 pm) 
Publication of fifth and final seat allotment list
15-Jun-2023  (10:30 am)  
Payment of admission fee to the respective NLUs
15-Jun-2023 (10:30 am) to 20-Jun-2023 (10:30 pm) 
 
CLAT 2023 Exam Centres
CLAT 2023 will be conducted in more than 80 cities across India. Candidates applying for the exam will get the option to choose the exam centre at their convenience. Also, candidates must carefully choose their CLAT 2023 exam centre, as they might not get the chance to change their preferences once the applications are closed. Below is the list of exam cities where the CLAT 2023 Exam Centres are situated.
Agra
Gandhinagar
Kolkata
Ahmedabad
Gangtok
Kota
Allahabad
Ghaziabad
Kurukshetra
Amritsar
Gorakhpur
Lucknow
Aurangabad
Greater Noida /Noida
Madurai
Barasat
Gurugram
Mohali
Barrackpore
Guwahati
Mumbai
Bangalore
Haldwani
Muzaffarpur
Bhopal
Hisar
Mysore
Bhubaneswar
Hyderabad
Nagpur
Bilaspur
Imphal
Navi Mumbai
Calicut
Indore
New Delhi
Chandigarh
Jabalpur
Varanashi
Chennai
Jaipur
Patiala
Coimbatore
Jalandhar
Patna
Dehradun
Jammu
Pune
Durg
Jamshedpur
Raipur
Ernakulum
Jodhpur
Ranchi
Faridabad
Kanpur
Shillong
Shimla
Srinagar
Tiruchirappalli
Siliguri
Thane
Rajahmundry
Sonepat
Thiruvananthapuram
Puducherry
Visakhapatnam
Vijayawada
Chittor/Tirupathi
Amrawati (Maharashtra)
Hooghly
Kurnool
Salem
Hubli / Dharwad
Vellore
Kanyakumari
Surat
Meerut
Kottayam
Cuttack
Rajkot
Tirunelveli
Vadodara
Gwalior
Mangalore
Steps to update your test centre:
Step1: Log in to your CLAT account
Step2: Click 'Edit Application' button
Step3: Go to 'Preferences' tab
Step4: Update the 3 test centre preferences as required.
Step5: Click the Next (>) button to go to the ‘Reservation’ tab.
Step6: Scroll down, agree to the declaration and click the Submit Form button.
CLAT 2023: Exam Pattern
Knowing the exam pattern before solving the mock tests helps the students get a good hold of the exam requisites. The exam pattern consists of detailed information about the exam, which is important for candidates to structure their preparation. Candidates can make use of this structure by managing the time of preparation.
The course content and the examination structure have been subjected to many changes. Make sure you are up to date since these changes will greatly influence your performance.
Here is the complete overview of the CLAT exam pattern that will help you in time management and strategic planning:
Nomenclature
Sections
Number of Sections
5
Sections
English including comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques
Total no. of questions
150
Marks per question
1
Exam Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
Negative Marking
Yes (0.25 deducted for a wrong answer)
Mode of Examination
Pen and Paper Mode
CLAT is divided into 5 sections of different weightage. The test conducted is for 2 hours with no sectional time limit. The table mentioned below will explain section-wise question and marks distribution:
Subjects
Questions(approx.)
Marks Distribution (approx.)
English including Comprehension
28-32
28-32
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
35-39
35-39
Legal Reasoning
35-39
35-39
Logical Reasoning
28-32
28-32
Quantitative Techniques
13-17
13-17
Total
150
150
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.
CLAT Syllabus consists of the following topics:
  1. English Language
  2. Current Affairs Including General Knowledge
  3. Logical Reasoning
  4. Legal Reasoning
  5. Quantitative Techniques
All these topics are discussed in detail below:
English and Comprehension
  • 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.
Legal Reasoning
  • 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.
Quantitative Techniques
Students will have to solve short sets of facts or propositions, graphs, or other textual, pictorial or diagrammatic representations of numerical information in this section. Questions will be based on the above information. Students will have to develop a skill in deriving information from graphs, and questions will be based on mathematical operations.
The mathematical operations will require students to know concepts of class 10th standard, such as ratios and proportions, introductory algebra, measurement and statistical estimation.
Current Affairs Including General Knowledge
The general knowledge section will check a student's awareness of current affairs and understanding of important news events. Students will need to analyze the passage based on legal information given in the passage. To score well in this section, students must read newspapers and magazines and remain updated with current affairs. The GK questions will check students' knowledge on the following topics:-
  • 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.
Logical Reasoning
  • 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.
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