CLAT Exam 2020
Overview
CLAT 2020 application forms are in progress and, candidates can fill and submit the application form before April 25 as per the new announcement of CLAT Consortium.
What is CLAT?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to candidates in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses offered at 22 NLUs and other colleges/ universities accepting exam scores.
Till 2018, the exam was conducted by NLUs on a rotational basis. However, from 2019 onwards it is being conducted by a permanent body formed by the universities, i.e. The Consortium of NLUs. The consortium has its headquarter at NLSIU Bangalore and comprises:
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An Executive Committee
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The CLAT Convenor of the current year (DNLU Jabalpur for CLAT 2020)
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The CLAT Convenor of the following year
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Two co-opted Vice-Chancellors of NLU
CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2020
To appear for CLAT exam, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as under:
CLAT Eligibility for five-year Integrated courses:
- Candidates who have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination for national or state board of education.
- They should have obtained minimum 45% marks if belonging to General/ Other Backward Class (OBC) / Specially-abled categories and 40% marks if belonging to Scheduled Class (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.
- There is no age limit to apply CLAT 2020 as the Bar Council of India (BCI) as removed the upper or lower age limit criteria for admissions to law courses.
CLAT 2020 Highlights
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Test Takers | Approx. 59,000 |
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| Official Website | https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ |
CLAT 2020 Dates and Events
The exam calendar of CLAT 2020 is out now, and the exam will be held as per the schedule below:
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CLAT 2020 official notification for exam date |
21-Nov-2019 |
In a press meet, CLAT Consortium announced the exam date and few changes in the exam pattern of CLAT 2020. |
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CLAT 2020 detailed notification |
14-Dec-2019 |
In another press meet held on December 11, the consortium has approved the exam schedule and changes in the exam pattern of CLAT UG and LLM. |
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Online registrations for CLAT 2020 begins |
01-Jan-2020 |
The online application window of CLAT 2020 started on the official website. |
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Last date of application submission |
31-Mar-2020 25-Apr-2020 |
All steps of application form need to be completed. |
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Release of admit cards |
By the first or second week of May 2020 |
Candidates will be issued admit card in online mode to appear for the examination. |
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CLAT 2020 exam date |
10-May-2020 24-May-2020 |
Appear for the examination at the allotted test centre as per the scheduled date and time. Carry the admit card along with a valid Photo Id proof. |
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Display of CLAT 2020 results and merit list |
May 2020 |
CLAT consortium will declare the results of CLAT 2020 as well as publish the merit list for each NLU on the official website. |
Keep a track of latest news and updates on CLAT 2020 here.
CLAT Process
Candidates seeking admissions to NLUs or law schools accepting CLAT scores have to follow the process as under:
Step 1: Online application - The CLAT consortium opens the application window in online mode on the official website. Candidates seeking admissions through CLAT exam have to apply before the last date of application after completing each step including, registration, filling up the form, uploading documents and fee payment. Also Read: Steps to fill CLAT 2020 application form
Step 2: Issuing of admit card - The candidates who have successfully filled and submitted the application form of CLAT will be issued admit card to appear for the examination. The admit card of CLAT 2020 will mention details about the test-taking candidate, exam centre name and location, and test schedule.
Step 3: Appearing for the exam - Candidates have to appear for the entrance exam at the allotted test centres of CLAT 2020. The test timings for CLAT 2020 are 3 pm to 5 pm, however, candidates should report to their test centre by 2 pm. They should their admit card and a valid photo ID proof with them.
Step 4: Declaration of results - The consortium will announce results of CLAT 2020 on the official website along with a provisional merit list for each NLU.
Step 5: Admission process - The counselling process of CLAT 2020 will begin in online mode with provisional seat allotment on the basis of the first merit list. The candidates have to confirm their seat after document verification and payment of counselling-cum-admission fee.
Courses offered through CLAT 2020
The National Law Universities (NLUs) in India (except for the NLU Delhi) and other top law colleges offer admissions to five-year integrated LLB courses, as well as LLM courses on the basis of CLAT scores. The courses offered are:
- BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts LLB)
- BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science LLB)
- BCom LLB (Bachelor of Commerce LLB)
- BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration LLB)
- BSW LLB (Bachelor of Social Work LLB)
- LLM (Master of Laws)
Colleges accepting CLAT scores
CLAT is conducted for admissions to 22 NLUs and more than 50 private law colleges in India. Below is the list of colleges participating in CLAT Scores:
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CLAT participating National Law Universities (NLUs) |
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National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad |
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
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