CLAT 2028 Guide: All You Need to Know from Exam Dates to Exam Pattern & Registration

What is CLAT?

What is the CLAT 2028 Exam Pattern?

What is the CLAT 2028 Syllabus?

• English Language: Topics range from contemporary, historically significant fiction and non-fiction writing. The candidate will be asked to draw inferences and conclusions based on the passage, summarise the passage, understand the meaning of various words and phrases in the context that they are used in the passage.
• Current Affairs including General Knowledge: Topics are typically from news, journalistic sources, arts and culture, international affairs of the past one year.
• Legal Reasoning: The passages may relate to fact situations, legal scenarios, public policy questions or moral philosophical enquiries. The candidate will be expected to answer questions in relation to rules, principles, their understanding and application to various fact based situations.
• Logical Reasoning: The questions will further expect students to answer questions based on identifying arguments, patterns of reasoning, assessing conclusions, consequences,drawing inferences, analogies and identifying contradictions.
• Quantitative Techniques: This section particularly will include short sets of facts, propositions or other textual representations of numerical information. Candidates will be expected to answer questions based on various Class 10  mathematical operations like ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration and statistical estimation.

What is the CLAT 2028 Eligibility Criteria?

What are the CLAT 2028 Important Dates?

What is the CLAT 2028 Application Process?

1. Direct Yourself to the Registration Process: Go to the official CLAT website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in.) and fill in your personal details. Then validate the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and set your password.
2. Filling Out the Application Form: Now, log into the website portal using your registered details. First, fill out the important and required details including caste category, personal and educational history. Secondly, upload the documents as required (list is mentioned below). Make sure to select the top three center preferences carefully.
3. Payment Completion: Pay the required application fee amounting to INR 4000 for General, OBC, PWD, NRI, PIO and OCI. Additionally, SC, ST and EWS will be required to pay 3500 INR in order to appear for CLAT 2028.

What are the Documents Required for Registration?

• Photograph (jpeg/png)
• Signature (jpeg/png)
• Caste Category Certificate (if needed) (PDF)
• Certificate by Competent Authority if Applying under PwD/BPL Category (PDF)

How to Download the CLAT 2028 Admit Card?

1. Log into the official website using your previously registered credentials.
2. Once you are successfully logged in, click on the ‘Download Admit Card’ button located at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Save the downloaded PDF in your device and print a couple of copies to take on the day of examination.
4. Read the Admit Card carefully as it will hold your exam date, time and allotted test centre.

CLAT 2028 Test Centres

CLAT 2028 Participating NLUs

• The 26 National Law Universities
• Private law colleges affiliated with CLAT Consortium
• Private law colleges

CLAT 2028 Preparation Tips

• Understand the Exam Pattern: As mentioned, the CLAT entrance test consists of five sections that could be confusing if not understood properly. Thus, it is important to fully acquaint yourself with the CLAT exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus before proceeding to the next stage.
• Outline a Realistic Study Plan: It is important to form a study plan according to the window available to you. Divide your syllabus according to daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists. Make sure to curate a plan respective to the topic’s required capacity and then keep a track to evaluate your progress.
• Strengthening Conceptual Knowledge: In the case of subjects such as Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, make sure to concentrate on the major concepts and not rote learning. It is important that you have your base strong before practicing sample papers.
• Read Optimally to Increase RC Proficiency: CLAT exam is dominant in terms of passages and/or reading comprehensions. Thus, it is important that you build an optimal efficiency by reading newspapers, journals and books regularly. Do increase your reading speed, however, learn to skim through long pieces of text to increase speed and accuracy for the day of exam.
• Follow up on Current Affairs: In order to perform well in the Current Affairs Section, it is crucial that you strengthen your knowledge base and be aware of the ongoing nationally and internationally. Build discipline to read newspapers, watch news channels and learn to be aware of what is happening nationally, internationally, the state of law and notable court cases.
• Practice Mock Tests: Once you have built a basic understanding of the concepts required to understand the theory. It is time to religiously apply your knowledge and understanding to work. Practice mock tests and sample papers regularly whilst also understanding your mistakes to avoid repeating them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CLAT?
A: The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is an annual national level entrance test curated to offer admission to various law programs right after Class 12th.
2. When will the CLAT 2028 exam be conducted?
A: NLU is yet to announce the official dates for CLAT 2028. However, according to past years, CLAT will most likely be held in December.
3. How can I apply for CLAT 2028?
A: CLAT application is a completely online process. In order to apply to CLAT 202, register to the CLAT official website, complete the application form, attach the necessary documents and pay your application fee.
4. What is the CLAT 2028 exam pattern?
A: The entrance exam is essentially divided among five sections, namely, English, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs and Quantitative Techniques.
5. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for CLAT 2028?
A: The candidate is required to have completed their Class 12 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% in the case of SC/ST).
6. Does CLAT have an age limit?
A: No, CLAT has no upper age limit, however, individuals must qualify in terms of educational qualifications required in the UG programs.
7. Am I eligible to apply for CLAT 2028 after graduation?
A: Yes, CLAT 2028 also offers admission in the PG courses once the candidate has attained their UG course. However, the candidate needs to appear again as CLAT is valid only for one year.
8. How many NLUs accept CLAT?
A: CLAT scores are accepted in 26 NLUs in India.
9. Can foreign nationals also apply for CLAT?
A: Yes, foreign nationals are also eligible to apply for CLAT under the Foreign National category subject to their eligibility criteria.
10. What is the duration of preparation of CLAT 2027?
A: Ideally, the aspirant should start preparing 6 to 12 months prior to the exam in order to complete their syllabus and be able to practice some mock tests as well.
11. How difficult is CLAT 2027?
A: CLAT has an average to high level of difficulty particularly in Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning.
12. From where can access free CLAT mock tests?
A: Hitbullseye has specially curated some free CLAT mock tests after carefully accessing the CLAT pattern for years. To access them, simply search for “CLAT Sample Papers Hitbullseye”.