As per experts, there is no change in the structure of the paper when compared to CLAT 2024, as the number of questions in each section was exactly same as the last year — which is 120 questions in five sections.
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CLAT 2025 Updates: The Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs) conducted the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 on December 1 from 2 to 4 pm (2 to 4:40 pm for PwD candidates).
As per CNLUs, the exam was conducted seamlessly across 141 centers in 25 states and 4 Union Territories. “The exam witnessed an unprecedented participation rate, with 96.36% of Undergraduate applicants and 92.13% of Postgraduate applicants appearing for the test,” the official notification stated.
CLAT is held for admission to five-year integrated LLB and LLM programmes at 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. The CLAT UG and CLAT PG will be held for 120 questions. Candidates will have two hours to complete the test.
Last year a record 97.03 per cent of registered CLAT 2024 UG candidates appeared for the exam, while 93.92 per cent of CLAT PG aspirants appeared for the exam held on December 3, 2023.
As per experts, there is no change in the structure of the paper when compared to CLAT 2024, as the number of questions in each section was exactly same as the last year — which is 120 questions in five sections.
A detailed analysis will soon be released for the CLAT UG, PG 2025 exam conducted today (December 1).
This year, students analysed the CLAT UG exam to be lengthy, and felt that two hours were not enough for the paper.
CLAT UG, PG 2025, which started at 2 pm will soon conclude at 4 pm.
No candidates will be allowed to bring electronic devices to the examination hall.
Last year a record 97.03 per cent of registered CLAT 2024 UG candidates appeared for the exam, while 93.92 per cent of CLAT PG aspirants appeared for the exam held on December 3, 2023.
According to the notification, candidates whose test centre is at Government College, Rajgarh Road, Hisar will have to re-download a revised CLAT admit card to appear for the examination. The new centre for such candidates is CSS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar.
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Candidates will have two hours to complete the test.
Efficient time management is crucial. Since comprehension questions can be time-intensive, a good strategy is to read passages quickly to capture the main idea and refer back to the text as needed for specific questions. If a question seems difficult, skip it initially and return later to maximize your overall score.
The CLAT English section comprises passages with multiple questions designed to test reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills. These questions demand careful reading, quick interpretation, and strong linguistic command. The section’s format simulates the demands of legal studies, where understanding nuanced language and making accurate inferences is critical.
Candidates shall not be allowed to use the washroom after commencement of the test, CLAT guidelines stated.
Step 1: Go to the official website of CLAT 2025 – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Locate the admit card link on the homepage
Step 3: Fill in the details to login
Step 4: Submit and download the CLAT admit card 2025
CLAT 2025 to be conducted today (December 1) from 2 to 4 pm (2 to 4:40 pm for PwD candidates)
Altering, tearing, marking or annotating the question booklet in a manner not permitted is considered misconduct. Underlining passages are allowed but not underlining, marking, ticking, or circling of answers in the booklet.
Communicating with other students, whether verbally, through gestures, or by exchanging notes, during the examination will be considered a violation.
Carrying any unauthorized materials, such as notes, written papers, or electronic devices, into the exam hall is strictly forbidden, a statement on the code of conduct for sandidates in the examination hall released today said.
Step 1: Go to the official website of CLAT 2025 – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Step 2: Locate the admit card link on the homepage
Step 3: Fill in the details to login
Step 4: Submit and download the CLAT admit card 2025
The CLAT 2025 exam will have 120 questions of one mark each, and there will be negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Candidates are advised to focus on CLAT sections that carry the most weightage of marks, such as legal reasoning and general knowledge, which together account for 50 per cent of the syllabus. Revising familiar topics ensures that your strong areas become scoring zones, which is vital for gaining an edge over the competition.
After the end of the exam, answer keys will be released prior to the announcement of the result. After the declaration of the CLAT result 2025, candidates will have to register for admissions and counselling for UG and PG law courses. The registration for admission and counselling and fee payment window will open in December 2024 or January 2025.
The CLAT UG 2025 and CLAT PG 2025 will consist of 120 questions.
By the end of the test, candidates must ensure that the invigilator signs in the space provided on the OMR response sheet. Candidates should also sign in the space provided on the OMR response sheet. This should be done before detaching the Candidate’s Copy. Utmost care must be taken while tearing the sheet to ensure that the timing marks and barcode are not damaged, a statement on the CLAT 2025 test day instructions said.
– Black or blue ball point pens
– Transparent water bottle
– An analogue watch
– Candidates government ID proof
– Bags or any other items shall not be allowed inside the test centre premises
Last year a record 97.03 per cent of registered CLAT 2024 UG candidates appeared for the exam, while 93.92 per cent of CLAT PG aspirants appeared for the exam held on December 3, 2023.
CLAT is held for admission to five-year integrated LLB and LLM programmes at 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India
– Candidate’s admit card
– In case, if the candidate’s photograph is not clear on the admit card, the candidates will have to bring a self-attested photograph
– Candidate’s government ID proof. A candidate will have to bring a clear, original photo ID issued by the Government.
– PwD/ SAP candidates shall carry their original disability certificate to the test centre
CLAT 2025 will be held between 2 pm and 4 pm and for PwD candidates, 2 to 4.40 pm. Candidates are asked to reach the exam centre before 1.30 pm.
CLAT 2025 exam will be held on December 1, 2024. CLAT is being conducted for admission to UG and PG law programmes.
CLAT UG, PG 2025 Updates: CLAT is the national level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities in India. The CLAT exam will be held for a duration of two hours. It will be for 150 marks and will have a total of 150 questions, one mark for each question.
