Content Curator | Updated On - Oct 8, 2024
CLAT registration has begun on July 15, 2024. The Consortium of National Law Universities has released the notification on July 7, 2024. Students can log in to consortiumofnlus.ac.in and register themselves for the exam. Registering for the exam requires you to create an account, fill your personal and academic details followed by the payment. The registration window will be closed on October 15th, 2024. However it is suggested to fill the form as soon as possible so that the students can get their first preference of examination centre.
CLAT Exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 1, 2024. Every year around 60,000 students apply for the exam fighting for 3,213 seats for 5-year LLB and 1,217 seats for 1-year LLB.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | July 15, 2024 |
| Registration Last date | October 15, 2024 |
| Application Correction last date | Second week of October, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Release of Admit Card | Third week of November 2024 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | December 1, 2024 |
Know if you’re Eligible
- You must have completed your 12th from a recognized board
- In your graduation, you need a minimum of 45% if you fall under the General/ OBC / PWD / NRI / PIO / OCI categories and 40% if you’re from the SC / ST category.
- If you’re appearing for the final year’s exam of your undergraduate, you may apply.
Things Required for Application
- Personal details (name, correct address, mobile number, email ID, etc.)
- Educational Details (Class 10+2 and Bachelor’s degree certificates)
- Your coloured photograph and signature. Following are the exact dimensions:
| Picture | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Colored Photograph with name and date | .jpeg/.jpg | 20 to 50 KB |
| Signature with black pen on white paper | .jpeg/.jpg | 10-20 KB |
| State Domicile Certificate | 2 MB |
What is the fees for CLAT Registration
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI | 4,000 |
| SC/ ST/ BPL | 3,500 |
| Previous years' question papers | 500 |
Things to Keep in Mind While Filling up the Form
- Avoid last minute registrations as site may crash due to overload
- Make sure images and documents to be uploaded are in the right format.
- Make sure you keep all the documents ready during the application process
Made a Mistake while filling up the form? Here’s how to correct-
The Consortium of NLUs provides a Application Correction Window to help you make any necessary edits to your Application Form before final submission. The Application correction window last date is usually in the month of November.
You can then adjust your NLU preferences under 'Category and Seat Reservation' and update your OBC category status in the Personal Details tab. After making the necessary changes, click the Next button, tick the declaration checkbox, and click Save to submit your corrections.
How Many Applications Received for CLAT in the Past 5 Years?
| Year | Total registered | Total appeared |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71,243 | 68,786 |
| 2023 | 54,253 | 51,469 |
| 2022 | 60,895 | 56,472 |
| 2021 | 70,277 | 62,107 |
| 2020 | 75,183 | 59,443 |
CLAT UG vs CLAT PG Statistics
| Exam name | Registered for CLAT 2024 | Appeared in CLAT 2024 | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT UG | 60295 | 58,504 | 1,791 |
| CLAT PG | 10948 | 10,282 | 666 |
| Total | 71243 | 68,786 | 2,457 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. I am 28 years old, am I eligible to apply to CLAT?
Ans. Yes, there is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.
Ques, I am in my last semester, results are still awaited for my college, can I apply for CLAT?
Ans. Yes, if you’re qualifying exam in March / April, you’re eligible to apply for the exam given you submit your degree at the time of admission.
Ques. If the Picture that I uploaded is old and not recently clicked, will it create problems?
Ans. It should not. When you reach the examination centre, they will ask for your proper ID card, such as Aadhar, driving license, PAN, etc. Then, they will match your name, your parents' name, etc., with the ID card provided. So, it should not create a problem unless the picture is unrecognizable. Still, we suggest not taking any risk and trying to upload a picture that was recently taken.
Ques. If I have forgotten my Login Credentials, What should I do?
Ans. In case, you have forgotten the credentials required to log into your account, you can recover them by following the steps mentioned below.
To reset your password on the Consortium website, start by visiting the official site and clicking on the 'Forgot Password' link in the login window. Enter your registered mobile number and click on 'Request OTP'. Once you receive the One Time Password (OTP) on your mobile, enter it to verify your identity. Then, create a new password and proceed to log in with your updated credentials.
*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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