CLAT 2025 - Exam Date (Dec 1), Admit Card, Question Papers, & Results

It should be noted that the cut-off differs per college and across all student categories.

CLAT 2025 Admit Card

The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT 2025 Admit Card on November 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The admit card once out, can be downloaded from the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Possessing an admit card is mandatory for appearing in CLAT. The admit card contains information such as the candidate's roll number, the name and address of the exam center, exam times, and instructions.

Steps to download CLAT Admit Card 2025 once it’s out

Step 1: Go to the exam's official website, https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Step 2: Select CLAT exam 2025 and log in by providing your registered mobile number and password.

Step 3: Once logged in, on the top right of the screen, click the Download Admit Card link.

Step 4: Save the admission card PDF file to your device.

Step 5: Print at least two-to-three copies of the admission card on A4 paper for future reference.

CLAT 2025 Exam Centers

While filling out the form, you will be able to select 3 Center locations of your preference.

Here is a list of cities where the CLAT Exam Centres 2025 are located.

CLAT 2025 Help Desk

For any queries related to your center or queries related to you registration process, candidates can also write their concerns on the official website.

However candidates should make sure that they fill out the CLAT 2025 Application Form in time, as most official websites crash due to heavy traffic in the last few days.

CLAT 2025 Syllabus

The test is conducted in offline mode where the paper has 120 questions from five different sections. Below is a summary of the section-wise weightage of the 5 sections in the CLAT Syllabus 2025.

CLAT 2025 Last-Minute Prep Strategy

Let's start with some preparation advice from our specialists to get the right solution to "How to Prepare for CLAT 2025."

With the time remaining, CLAT 2025 preparation strategy should ideally include:

• Reviewing the curriculum;
• Revising it 2-3 times;
• Practicing reading comprehension;
• Developing reading skills and;
• Answering a large number of mock examinations and sample papers.
• However, there are some other significant aspects to consider when studying for the CLAT test.

Make and Design a Study Routine

Candidates studying for the exam should follow a well-organized study schedule. Now that the exam is close they must practice studying in the same slot as the exam. 

Improve Your Reading Speed & Accuracy

Reading speed will always be a work in progress for aspirants. 

Candidates have to read and attempt around 120 questions in 120 minutes which requires reading around 18-20 passages of around 350 - 450 words. The ability to read rapidly and grasp the content will put the applicants ahead of the competition.

As a result, applicants should inculcate a habit of reading articles, newspapers, and complicated sections, particularly those from legal publications, while studying for the examination.

Solve Mock Tests & Sample Papers

It is recommended that aspirants attempt as many CLAT mock tests and past-year questions as possible. 

Toppers recommends that students do 80-100 practice examinations during their CLAT preparation. Since there are just a few weeks remaining until CLAT, it is important to focus on analyzing and revising your previous mock mistakes. 

Furthermore, these problems will train applicants to complete the exam in the allotted time frame.

CLAT Past-year questions will assist applicants in grasping the paper's difficulty level, exam pattern, question trends, and other key features.

CLAT 2025 Registration

As mentioned, the CLAT registration 2025 for the Common Law Admission Test 2025 started on 15th July 2024 at noon and has been closed since 22nd October 2024. 

CLAT 2025 Application Process

Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate law courses offered by the participating NLUs can fill out the CLAT application form for the exam on the official Consortium website.

The steps to apply are as follows:

• Candidates must first register on the CLAT website using their personal mobile number and email address.
• An OTP will be given to the registered mobile number for validation after registration.
• Once the mobile number has been verified, applicants can log in with the registered mobile number and the password they gave during registration.
• Once logged in you can fill out the form, pay the fees, and upload the relevant documents.

CLAT Application Form 2025 Correction Window (Started)

CLAT 2025 candidates may update the test location preferences indicated in their application

form on or before 11.59 P.M. on October 25, 2024. Subsequent requests for a change of test

location will not be accepted.

Steps to update the test location preferences on the portal:

• Login to your CLAT account at the CLAT 2025 website;
• Click the 'Edit Application Form' button;
• Navigate to the 'Test Centre Preferences' tab;
• Check your test location preferences, and update if required;
• Click the Next (>) button to go to the ‘Reservation’ tab;
• Scroll down, agree to the declaration; and
• Click the ‘Submit Form’ button.

NOTE:

Candidates may also take this opportunity to review and if necessary, correct their Name,

Date of Birth, Programme applied (UG/PG) and Reservations Eligibility. To do so,

follow these steps:

• To verify your details, login to your CLAT account at the CLAT 2025 website;
• Click the ‘Print Application’ button;
• Check your details to see if they are accurate;
• If any changes are required, click the ‘Edit Application’ button;
• Once you have made any changes necessary, carefully review the complete

application form; and

• Go to the Reservations tab and click the ‘Submit Form’ button.

No requests for changes to information provided in the CLAT 2025 Application Form will be

entertained after 11:59 P.M. on October 25, 2024.

CLAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

In the July 7, 2024, notification, the Consortium also added the CLAT eligibility criteria 2025 to appear for the CLAT UG exam.

Educational Qualification

Any applicant who has passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination can apply for the CLAT 2025 exam. The minimum marks required for different categories are listed below:

• 45% marks for General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Specially abled person categories
• 40% marks for Scheduled Class (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories

Note: Candidates who will pass the Class 12th examination in March/ April 2025 are also eligible for the test. 

Upon admission, these candidates must provide proof that they passed their Class 12th exam. Candidates who fail to fulfill this will be rejected and lose their right to admission.

CLAT 2025 Age Limit

The Consortium does not have an upper age limit for candidates who wish to appear for the CLAT exam. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria you can give the exam.

For an in-depth analysis of the Consortium’s latest Eligibility Criteria for CLAT, read about the CLAT Eligibility Criteria in detail.

CLAT 2025 Reservation Policy

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) offers about 3400 seats for the 5-year LLB program. These seats are distributed based on reservations for several groups, including OBC, SC, ST, PWD, KM (Kashmiri Migrants), Armed Forces, and others.

During the CLAT 2024 seat allocation procedure, the reservation criteria established by each NLU are critical. Each university has its reservation policy, which differs depending on the institution. Candidates should check the individual NLU's website to know their reservations for different castes.

Key Takeaways

Here are some of the important points and key takeaways to know for CLAT 2025.

• CLAT 2025 is going to be held on December 1, 2024. 
• The Consortium of NLUs released the CLAT Admit Card on November 15, 2024. 
• The syllabus consists of five different sections and will have 120 questions instead of 150 this year.
• Have a well-structured study plan.
• Concentrate on the fundamentals and fully cover all test subjects.
• Practice mock tests and previous year's papers to become acquainted with the exam format.
• Seek mentorship, attend coaching institutions, or seek online courses for more assistance.
• Stay motivated, keep a good attitude, and have faith in your talents.