CLAT 2026
Dec 07, 2025
120 Minutes
Offline (Pen & Paper)
National
About CLAT
Common Law Admission Test — the gateway to 5-year integrated BA LLB and 2-year LLM programs at all 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) including NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata.
Conducting Body
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Frequency
Once a Year (December)
Level
National
Application Fee
₹4,000
Official Website
https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Examination Pattern
120
Total Marks
120
Minutes
Offline (Pen & Paper)
Mode
120 MCQs across 5 sections with comprehension-based questions: English Language (20%), Current Affairs & GK (25%), Legal Reasoning (25%), Logical Reasoning (20%), Quantitative Techniques (10%); +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
Academic Syllabus
English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques
Eligibility Criteria
UG: Class 12 pass/appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); no age limit; PG: LLB degree with 50% marks
Registration Details
Online registration at consortiumofnlus.ac.in; registration typically August–October; offline exam at 130+ centres
Conducted By
Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Level
National
Fee
₹4,000
Frequency
Once a Year (December)