CLAT Dress Code

The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2025 is executed by the Consortium of National Law Universities known as NLUs for admission to various law programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

The CLAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 1st December 2024 and candidates taking this exam must ensure that they follow the CLAT 2025 official guidelines and wear proper outfits on the day of the examination. Keep in mind that candidates failing to follow the appropriate code of conduct may face inconvenience or may even be banned from entering the exam hall. 

For detailed information regarding the CLAT 2025 dress code, what is allowed to carry, and what is prohibited read the post till the end to find out.

CLAT 2025 Exam Highlights

Particulars

CLAT 2025

Conducting Body

Consortium NLUs (National Law Universities)

Name of the Examination

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Mode of Examination 

Pen and Paper-based (Offline)

Exam Duration 

120 Minutes (2 hours)

Medium of Language

English

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions based Comprehension Passages

Marks for Correct Answer

1 Mark

Negative Marking

Yes (-0.25)

Total Number of Questions

120 Questions

Date of CLAT 2025 Examination 

1st December 2025

Frequency of Exam

Once a Year (Annually)

Purpose of the CLAT Exam

  • Offer admissions to UG & PG law courses at the participating NLUs

  • Admissions to private and self-financed law schools

  • PSUs recruitment for legal jobs 

Level of Exam

National Level

Declaration of CLAT 2025 Result

The results are expected to be out by the second week of December 2024

CLAT 2025 Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates

Candidates either male or female must follow the CLAT 2025 dress code to keep a sense of discipline. The proper dress code for male and female candidates has been given in the table below. Not abiding by the specified guidelines of the CLAT 2025 dress code may result in facing consequences.

 

Dress Code for Female Candidates

Dress Code for Male Candidates

Wear comfortable outfits that candidates can sit in for a long period

Dress simple and smartly

Wear clothes that are not too complicated. Do not wear overly decorated clothes such as patterns or prints 

Do not wear clothes with several pockets

Avoid using hair accessories like big and fluffy hair ties or hair clips

Make sure the upper clothing is half-sleeved such as T-shirts 

Avoid wearing ornaments except for bangles. However, this is only applicable to candidates who are married. 

Avoid wearing chains or shades (Sunglasses)

Candidates are allowed to wear denim bottoms, leggings, or churidars that are simple-looking

Avoid wearing fancy T-shirts that have complicated patterns or heavy graphic designs. Keep it plain and simple.

Avoid wearing sneakers or chunky heels. The footwear that is allowed is only open-toed like sandals of chappals. 

Choose clothing that does not have metallic buttons

Sarees are strictly banned inside the exam premises.

Do not wear any ornaments 

Dress lightly to avoid any suspicion of hiding exam material 

Candidates must reach the exam center in advance in case of clearance for any religious headwear  

For a smooth biometric process, avoid any odd markings such as henna or ink tattoos 

A jumper with a hood attached is not allowed 

Wear sweatshirt and half-sleeved tops 

Denim bottoms with simple patterns or with no designs are allowed 

Avoid wearing any kind of jewelry or metallic ornaments such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, etc

Choose a more professional attire that is comfortable to wear

Make sure that the clothes that you’re wearing do not have any metallic buttons

Headwear such as caps, hats, etc are not allowed 

Head scarves or headgear including burqas are not strictly prohibited

Avoid wearing necklaces, rings, etc