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Nov. 15, 2024: CNLU released the CLAT 2025 admit cards for UG and PG examination on the official website. Aspirants can download the admit cards for CLAT 2025 on the official website till 1 December 2024. Read Full News
CLAT PG 2025 Registration started form July 15th, 2024. Interested candidates can apply till October 15th, 2024.The consortium of NLUs announced the exam date; December 01, 2024, on its official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. For CLAT PG, 22 top law universities participate to offer admission to the law programs in their universities, providing opportunities for a lucrative career in law.
This exam is conducted offline, featuring sections on legal aptitude, current affairs, general knowledge, English, mathematics, and logical reasoning. A total of 120 questions are there which should be answered within 2 hours. Considering the CLAT PG 2025 syllabus, the Consortium of NLUs frames the basic outline of the syllabus based on which questions are prepared. The syllabus consists of 14 units and a thorough study of these core areas is crucial to score 99+ percentile in the exam.
What are the Important Dates?
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application date | July 15, 2024 |
| Last date of application | October 15, 2024 |
| Admit card date | To be announced |
| Exam date 2025 | Dec 01, 2024 |
| Official answer key Date | To be announced |
| Release of final answer key | To be announced |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Who all are Eligible?
The consortium will release the eligibility criteria on the official website. The eligibility criteria is a list of information like the qualifying exam passed, marks obtained in the qualifying exam, and the age limit of candidates required before filling out the application form. The only candidates who will meet these eligibility criteria will be able to apply for the 2025 exam.
| Factors | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Age limit | There is no upper age limit. |
| Qualifying exam | An undergraduate degree in law from a BCI-recognized law college/ University. |
| Minimum marks in qualifying exam | Candidates should have obtained at least, 50% marks for General/ OBC category 45% marks for SC/ ST categories |
Can an MA in Law student without an LLB degree appear in CLAT PG?
No, for appearing in CLAT PG you must have an LLB degree. MA in LAW is a generalised degree, whereas LLB is a professional qualification.
I am in the final year (9th semester) of a BA LLB. Can I apply for the CLAT PG?
As a final-year (9th semester) BA LLB student, you are eligible to apply for the exam. You can apply while you are still in your final year, as long as you meet the minimum marks requirement of 50% for general categories or 45% for SC/ST categories. Ensure you complete your degree by the time of admission
How to Apply for the Exam?
Registration for the exam is an online procedure, and the registration form must be carefully completed before the specified deadline. To register for CLAT 2025, you need to visit the official website and login to the website. After that, follow the instructions and submit the required documents.
How much registration fee is required?
A certain amount of fees are required for registration. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ PwD | INR 4,000 |
| SC/ST | INR 3,500 |
Is taking a gap year after completing a BA LLB for the CLAT PG preparation okay?
Yes, it’s completely fine to take a gap after the LLB for the PG preparation. But if you are still worried and not sure about the idea of taking a gap, then you can do some remote law jobs along with your preparation, like Legal Transcriptionist, Legal Editor, Content Creator, Proofreader, Blog Writer, Ghost Writer, etc.
What should I do if I make a mistake during the registration process and have submitted it?
If you have made any mistakes during the process, you can correct them within the given time of the correction window. The correction window remains open for 2-3 days after registration. You can rectify the mistake within that given time.
How to make changes through the correction window?
The Consortium of NLUs enables the facility to update test centre preferences and also rectify any other mistakes if made. To update their categories and test centres, candidates have to follow the steps to edit application as under:
Link for correction window - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Click on the application correction link. Login using mobile number and password. Click on the Edit Application button. Go to 'Category and Seat Reservation' for NLU preferences, as well as, Personal details tab for OBC category status, whether Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer. Make the required changes, Click on Next button. Click on the declaration checkbox, and Save to submit the changes.
What is the Syllabus of the exam?
Below we have given the syllabus of the PG exam.
| LLM Sections | Main Topics | Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| Sec A – Constitutional Law |
| 120 marks |
| Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence |
| |
| Sec C – Law topics and Contemporary issues |
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Is the Exam Very Difficult?
The pattern and question format changes in the CLAT PG exam make it hard to predict its difficulty. However, with strong preparation, you can achieve good results.
Here’s a summary of last year’s Analysis:
- Overall difficulty: Moderate.
- 120 questions in 120 minutes.
- Constitutional and Criminal Law: 3 passages each, varied difficulty.
- Jurisprudence: 2 passages, direct and relatively easy questions.
- Surprises: Civil Procedure Code (CPC) passage and a Tort Law topic.
- Historical and contemporary relevance: 5 passages from 2023, 3 from 2022, and a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on genocide.
- Minor subjects: Specific Relief Act (SRA) and Taxation Law passages included.
What is the Exam Pattern?
| Particulars | One-year LLM |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper mode |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total questions | 120 questions |
| Maximum marks | 120 marks |
| Marking scheme | 1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer |
| Test language | English |
What is the Section Wise Weightage of the Syllabus?
The section-wise weightage remains the same as the last year, with Constitutional Law and Other Areas of Law both holding equal weightage of 50%.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Approximate Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 60 | 50% |
| Other Areas of Law | 60 | 50% |
What are the minimum marks required to clear CLAT PG?
The official Answer Key provides a score and helps students analyse their performance. Here's a quick overview of the minimum marks needed for admission to various colleges:
- To secure a spot in a top NLU, aim for an average maximum score of 85.75.
- Other NLUs typically admit students with scores ranging from 60 to 75.
You can take a look at the expected cutoff ranks for CLAT 2025 postgraduate courses in the table below:
| Participating NLUs | Opening Rank | Closing Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore | 8 | 154 |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad | 19 | 215 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata | 137 | 623 |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal | 49 | 459 |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 185 | 748 |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar | 37 | 494 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | 12 | 101 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala | 239 | 1143 |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi | 232 | 1396 |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | 680 | 1222 |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi | 529 | 1230 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam | 766 | 1727 |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli | 926 | 1368 |
| 769 | 1736 | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | 202 | 734 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 626 | 1568 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 1088 | 1739 |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | 617 | 1577 |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur | 899 | 1809 |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur | 494 | 1095 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 718 | 1200 |
Cut Off 2024
| NLU | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Open rank | Closing rank | Open rank | Closing rank | Open rank | Closing rank | Open rank | Closing rank | Opening | Closing rank |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 14 | 239 | 302 | 940 | 165 | 1236 | 385 | 1642 | 2253 | 3663 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 119 | 298 | 884 | 990 | 531 | 1432 | 699 | 2247 | 4313 | - |
| NLIU Bhopal | 300 | 651 | - | - | 1217 | 1992 | 2749 | 3721 | 4726 | 5970 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 158 | 620 | - | - | 1952* | 11255* | 805 | 2732 | 3263 | 5555 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 290 | 638 | - | - | 1236 | 2039 | 2209 | 3465 | 3880 | 5562 |
| HNLU Raipur | 564 | 1094 | - | - | 1939 | 3428 | 3815 | 5056 | 5562 | 7718 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 125 | 627 | 851 | 1205 | 1177 | 2757 | 2976 | 3815 | 5555 | 6372 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 634 | 1267 | 1083 | 2237 | 2145 | 3858 | 3779 | 6459 | - | - |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 19 | 261 | 562* | 1307* | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| RGNUL Patiala | 90 | 987 | - | - | - | - | 1883 | 5971 | 5417 | 6881 |
| NUALS Kochi | 486 | 1707 | 4815 | 9708 | - | - | 6171 | 8179 | 9811 | - |
| NLU Odisha | 494 | 1358 | - | - | - | - | 4010 | 5215 | 6881 | 8575 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 827 | 1623 | 1343 | 3062 | 1778 | 3234 | 4860 | 6869 | 5241 | 6097 |
| NLUJA Assam | 1321 | 2195 | - | - | 4205* | 11821* | 6383* | 9703* | 8483 | 9702 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 754 | 2033 | 1700 | 2420 | 2771 | 3929 | 5118 | 6890 | 6196 | 9326 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Corporate and Securities law) | 660 | 1578 | - | - | 1818 | 4028 | 4162 | 5338 | 11187* | - |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Intellectual Property law) | 641 | 1011 | - | - | 1956 | 3236 | 4753 | 6848 | - | - |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Natural Resources Law) | 1006 | 2246 | - | - | 3019 | 4108 | 5401 | 7072 | - | - |
| MNLU Mumbai | 242 | 727 | 2705* | 4227* | 2000* | 3683* | 5070* | 5242* | 5368* | 9388* |
| MNLU Nagpur - | 1 | 1808 | 6366* | 9403* | 5499* | 9083* | 4731* | 9822* | 7928* | 10923* |
| MNLU Aurangabad | 924 | 2250 | 2833* | 8514* | 5454* | 9280* | 6051* | 9876* | 10127* | - |
| HPNLU Shimla | 623 | 2132 | - | - | - | - | 4191 | 6997 | 6614 | 8575 |
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | 1216 | 2278 | 1618 | 2532 | 2777 | 3299 | 4569 | 5545 | 8418 | 9145 |
| NLUT Agartala | 1619 | 2530 | - | - | - | - | 9760* | 11928* | 9326* | 9637* |
Preparation Plan for the next 5 Months
Preparing for the exam requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Here’s a comprehensive five-month preparation plan to help you stay on track and maximize your chances of success.
Month 1: Understanding the Basics and Syllabus
- Syllabus Familiarization: Review the syllabus thoroughly. Focus on core subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Torts, and International Law.
- Study Material Collection: Gather recommended books and online resources:
- Constitutional Law: V.N. Shukla’s Constitution of India
- Jurisprudence: Salmond on Jurisprudence, H.L.A. Hart’s The Concept of Law
- Criminal Law: K.D. Gaur’s Textbook on Indian Penal Code
- Contract Law: Avtar Singh’s Law of Contracts and Specific Relief
- International Law: Malcolm Shaw’s International Law
- Utilize online databases like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Manupatra for additional resources.
- Daily Study Routine: Establish a consistent daily study schedule, dedicating at least 7-8 hours per day. Include breaks to avoid burnout.
Month 2: In-depth Subject Study
- Subject-wise Focus: Delve deeper into each subject. Allocate specific days of the week to different subjects to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Notes and Summarization: Make detailed notes on key concepts, landmark cases, and important judgments. This will aid in quick revision later.
- Current Affairs: Start reading newspapers and legal magazines daily. Focus on recent landmark judgments, legal amendments, and current legal issues.
Month 3: Practice and Revision
- Mock Tests: Begin taking mock tests and previous years' question papers. This helps in understanding the exam pattern and improving time management skills.
- Analyze Performance: Review your mock test results to identify strengths and weaknesses. Focus on improving weak areas through targeted study and additional practice.
- Current Affairs and Legal Updates: Continue staying updated with current affairs. Participate in quizzes and online tests to assess your knowledge retention.
Month 4: Advanced Preparation and Strategy
- Complex Topics: Spend extra time on complex topics like Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law, which carry significant weight in the exam.
- Mind Maps: Create mind maps and visual aids for difficult topics to facilitate better understanding and memory retention.
- Group Study: If possible, join study groups or forums to discuss and clarify doubts. Teaching others is also a great way to reinforce your own understanding.
Month 5: Intensive Revision and Final Touches
- Comprehensive Revision: Revise all subjects thoroughly. Use your notes and summaries for quick revision sessions.
- Final Mock Tests: Take several full-length mock tests under exam conditions. This will help you build stamina and get accustomed to the pressure of the actual exam day.
- Focus on Weak Areas: Allocate extra time to revise and practice weak areas identified during mock tests.
- Current Affairs Review: In the final month, focus heavily on current legal developments and recent judgments. This is crucial for the exam.
General Tips:
- Time Management: Develop effective time management skills to balance different sections of the exam efficiently.
- Health and Well-being: Ensure you get adequate sleep, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy diet to keep your mind and body fit for intense study sessions
Please Suggest some books for preparation
| Syllabus Section | Author | Name of Book |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | M P Jain | Indian Constitutional Law |
| Other Areas of Law | Avtar Singh and Harpreet Kaur | Introduction to Jurisprudence |
| I P Massey | Administrative Law | |
| Akhileshwar Pathak | Contract Law in India | |
| Ratanlal and Dhirajlal | The Law of Torts | |
| Werner Menski | Modern Indian Family Law | |
| Ratanlal and Dhirajlal | The Code of Criminal Procedure | |
| Poonam Pradhan Saxena | Property Law | |
| B K Goya | Company Law | |
| S K Verma | An Introduction to Public International Law | |
| Jamshedji Behramji Kanga and Nanabhoy Palkhivala | Kanga and Palkhivala's The Law and Practice of Income Tax | |
| Shibani Ghosh | Indian Environmental Law: Key Concepts and Principles |
Which is the best online platform for preparation for the exam?
Surely, below we have mentioned some online platforms through which you can prepare for the exam.
- St. Peter’s Law Academy: St. Peter’s Law Academy offers a detailed online course designed for LLM aspirants. Their content is focused on exam requirements, and the faculty is friendly and always ready to assist. They also provide high-quality free content on YouTube.
- CLATapult: CLATapult is renowned for its top-notch coaching for CLAT PG, having over 500 successful selections. They offer online classes with experienced teachers and mentors.
- Lawctopus’ CLAT PG Coaching & Course: Lawctopus offers a specially crafted coaching program for students. Their study materials are up-to-date and focus on the most relevant questions.
- LegalEdge: LegalEdge provides online coaching for LLM, including practice sessions, doubt-clearing sessions, and mentorship programs.
What is the difference between ULSAT and CLAT PG exam?
ULSAT and CLAT PG are two different entrance exams for law admissions in India. ULSAT is conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) for its law programs, while CLAT PG is organized by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) for LLM admissions in various participating NLUs and private colleges. The eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and difficulty level of these exams are quite different. ULSAT is specific to UPES, whereas CLAT PG covers a broader range of NLUs and has a more extensive syllabus.
How many exam centres are there in India?
The Entrance Exam is conducted in over 80 cities nationwide. Check out the table below for the state-wise list of Exam Centers.
| Exam Centre States | Exam Centre Cities |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Chirala, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundary, Srikakulam, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar / Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Muzaffarpur, Patna, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Purnea |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Raipur, Chandigarh, Bhilai Nagar, Durg |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Goa | Panaji / Madgoan |
| Gujrat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Faridabad, Gurugram, Ambala, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Rohtak, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Una |
| J&K | Jammu, Srinagar, Samba |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, |
| Karnataka | Ballari(Bellary), Belagavi(Belgaum), Bengaluru, Bidar, Davanagere, Dharwad / Hubli, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hassan, Mangaluru(Mangalore), Mysuru(Mysore), Shivamogga(Shimoga), Tumakuru(Tumkur), Udupi, Vijayapura(Bijapur) |
| Kerala | Alapuzzha, ErnakulamIdukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Thane, Wardha |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizwal |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur-ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack , Dhenkanal , Rourkela , Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Sangrur |
| Rajasthan | Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Sriganganagar, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Erode, Thanjavur, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Namakkal |
| Telangana | Khammam, Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad, Mahabubnagar |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Greater Noida, Meerut, Noida, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Allahabad, Ghaziabad |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Burdwan(Bardhaman), Siliguri, Hooghly, Barasat, Howrah, Barrackpore, Kalyani, Kolkata |
When will the exam results be announced?
We know that you all are very anxious about the exam results. CLAT PG 2025 is to be commenced on Dec 01, 2024. The results are expected to be released a few weeks after the exam concludes. They will be posted on the official website of the Consortium. While the exact date hasn't been announced yet, it's a good idea to regularly check the website for updates.
The Counselling Process
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) intends to commence the registration for the Counselling tentatively by the last week of December 2024. Invitations for PG counselling will be sent via email to candidates whose names are listed. The registration for the Counselling can be completed by visiting the official website. Candidates selected for Counselling are recommended to choose at least five options among the NLUs and remit the counselling fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: How does the PSU recruitment work after clearing CLAT PG?
Ans: Some Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recruit candidates based on their scores for legal positions. Candidates need to apply to the PSUs separately after the results are declared.
Ques: Can I prepare for CLAT PG while working?
Ans: Yes, many candidates prepare for the exam while working. It requires effective time management and dedication. Creating a balanced study schedule is crucial.
Ques: Can I use a calculator during the exam?
Ans: No, the use of calculators or any electronic devices is not allowed during the exam. Candidates must rely on their problem-solving skills and mental calculations.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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