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CLAT Exam: All You Need To Know

CLAT full form is the Common Law Admission Test. It is a national level entrance exam conducted by 21 National Law Universities (NLU) in India, for the aspirants who need to get admission for the law programs.

CLAT Exam 2021 official notification will be released in the 3rd week of December 2020. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam can apply online from the 1st week of January 2021.

There are 21 NLUs, along with 53 private universities accepting the CLAT Exam 2021 score. Students can apply for the exam at clat.ac.in using their personal email id and passwords.

There have been few changes in the upcoming CLAT entrance exam 2021. The changes include:

There is no upper age limit to apply for the CLAT entrance exam 2021. Candidates appearing or having qualified class 12 with 45% marks (40% for SC, ST) will be satisfied for CLAT Exam 2021 Eligibility for BA LLB entrance exam.

CLAT Exam 2021 application fee for the General, OBC, and EWS category is INR 4000 while SC and ST candidates are required to pay a sum of INR 3500. After successful registration, candidates can download their CLAT entrance exam 2021 admit card starting from the third week of April 2021. BA LLB entrance exam cutoff will be released separately for 22 NLUs in the month of June 2021.

Important Dates – CLAT Exam 2021

Application form releases	1st week of January
Last date to apply	31st March 2021
Last date for online fee payment	4th week of March
Admit card release	3rd week of April
CLAT 2021 Exam date	13th June 2021
Answer key publish	to be notified
Result declaration	to be notified
Counselling session	to be notified

 

To save you time & efforts, we have compiled all the important details related to the CLAT entrance exam 2021 here.

You can continue reading below or check out this short video in which we have explained in brief about the CLAT 2021 Registration process, Exam Pattern, How to fill the Application form, CLAT Exam Preparation tips & much more

Eligibility Criteria – CLAT Exam 2021

The CLAT entrance exam 2021 eligibility is based on the following:

1. There is no upper age limit for CLAT Exam 2021.
2. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or any equivalent examination with at least 45% marks, 40% in case of SC/ ST students.
3. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in April/ May 2021 are also eligible to appear in BA LLB entrance exam.

Steps to Fill CLAT 2021 Application Form

CLAT entrance exam 2021 registration will start from January 1, 2021. Visit the CLAT Exam 2021 Official Website to access the application form of BA LLB entrance exam. There are four primary steps to be completed for filling the application form. They are:

Step 1: Basic CLAT Exam 2021 Registration

You have to register first to get a provisional Registration ID and Password. The following details will be required:

(Note: Relevant Information must be entered carefully as once entered cannot be changed later. The credentials will be sent to the registered Email and Mobile No after the completion of registration.)

Step 2: Upload Photo & Signature

Candidates need to log in with the temporary ID and Password (provided during registration), and upload the documents as instructed. Photo and Signature Size Format is given below:

Photograph      20 kb – 50 kb in JPEG only

Signature         10 kb – 20 kb in JPEG only

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

Candidates are further required to fill in the details in the application form. It includes information such as:

• Personal Details like name, DOB, Gender, mobile number, category, Parent’s name, Residential Address etc.
• Qualification Details such as graduating year, name of the Board, marks scored etc.
• Preference for NLU as per your choice.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

• The final step requires the candidates to pay the application fee.
• It can be paid through both online (Debit/Credit and Net Banking) and/or offline (Bank Challan) modes of payment.

Application fee for each category is tabulated below.

General/OBC/PWD/NRI	4000
SC/ST/BPL	3500

 

CLAT 2021 Admit Card

The CLAT Exam 2021 admit card will be released on the official website of NLU’s Consortium https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/. BA LLB entrance exam will be conducted online, center–based mode. The CLAT entrance exam will be conducted as per the new COVID 19 guidelines.

Candidates must enter their registered mobile number and password in the CLAT Exam 2021 login to download the BA LLB entrance exams admit card 2021. In the CLAT entrance exam 2021 admit card, name and roll number of the candidate, date and time of CLAT Exam 2021 as well as CLAT entrance exam centre details are the information mentioned. In the CLAT Exam 2021 admit card, there will be a special bar code given for the purpose that it will be scanned at the exam centre.

How to Download the CLAT 2021 Admit Card?

The following are steps to be followed to download CLAT 2021 entrance exams  admit card:

1. Click on the CLAT admit card download link given https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/
2. Click on the CLAT Login and enter mobile number and password
3. The CLAT Exam 2021admit card will be available.
4. Click Download and save the copy.
5. Take a printout of the admit card and publish it on the day of the exam.

Details stated in the CLAT 2021 Admit Card

Once the candidates download the CLAT 2021 entrance exams admit card, they must ensure the following details.

1. Candidate’s name
2. Date of birth.
3. CLAT 2021 Roll number
4. Father’s name
5. Date and time of the exam
6. CLAT 2021 test centre
7. Examination reporting time
8. CLAT Application number
9. Category applied
10. Course applied
11. Photograph and signature

CLAT Exam Pattern 2021 (Updated)

The CLAT 2021 entrance exams is a test of one's aptitude and reasoning abilities. It comprises five sections namely: Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge, and Legal Aptitude.

As per the new exam pattern of BA LLB entrance exam, the test will be conducted in online mode, new test centres will be issued to the candidates. The candidates need to be aware that for the CLAT exam 2021 preparation, they need to have a knowledge of the pattern of the CLAT entrance exams:

It will comprise MCQ's, from comprehension-based passages. The changes in the pattern of CLAT Exam includes deducting the number of questions to 150 from 200. The questions will be asked from Quantitative Techniques, English, Current Affairs, Deductive Reasoning and Logical Reasoning sections.

Each question carries 1 mark and for every incorrect attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Find below the weightage of different sections which comprise of CLAT Syllabus. Being familiar with the weightage assigned to different sections will give you a clear idea to formulate a preparation plan.

Subject/Section    Weightage in Percentage

English Language:    28-32 (20% of the paper)

Quantitative Aptitude:    13-17 (10% of the paper)

Logical Reasoning:    28-32 (20% of the paper)

General Awareness:    35-39 (25% of the paper)

Legal Aptitude:    35-39 (25% of the paper)

Total Marks:    150

Total Time (min):    120 Minutes

Negative Marking:    0.25 marks for each wrong answer

CLAT 2021 Syllabus (UnderGraduate)

The aspirants should be aware of the syllabus before they start any preparation for the CLAT entrance exam 2021. The CLAT exam 2021 syllabus has been released in the official website of NLU’s Consortium https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/

The aspirants start the BA LLB entrance exam covering the topics like GK & current affairs, English, legal aptitude and logical reasoning. Candidates must note that the following topics will be covered in the CLAT exam 2021 for the five-year integrated law admission test.

English

1. Read and comprehend the passage, set aside any arguments and viewpoints discussed in the passage;
2. Draw conclusions based on the passage;
3. Summarize the passage in simpler words;
4. Compare and contrast the different arguments or viewpoints set out in the passage; and
5. Comprehend the meaning of various words and phrases used in the passage.

Quantitative Techniques

1. Derive numerical information set out in the passages, graphs, or other representations;
2. Make use of the basic 10th standard mathematical operations on the given information, including from areas such as ratios and proportions, basic algebra, mensuration and statistical estimation.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

1. Contemporary events of significance from India and the world
2. Arts and culture
3. International affairs; and
4. Historical events of ongoing significance.

Logical Reasoning

1. Identify an argument, its principles and conclusions
2. Read and identify the opinions set out in the passage
3. Critically analyze patterns of reasoning, and evaluate how conclusions depend on evidence you find.
4. Assume what follows from the passage and apply these implications to new situations
5. Draw relationships and analogies, identify conflicts and similarity, and assess the value of arguments.

Legal Reasoning

1. Identify and gather the rules and principles set out in the passage;
2. Apply those rules and principles to various fact situations; and
3. Comprehend how changes to the rules or principles may vary their application to various fact situations.

Best tips for CLAT exam preparation

Here are some tips to be followed by the candidates to help them for the preparation of CLAT entrance exam 2021 to crack it:

1. Prepare a study chart.

Plan the daily study routine. Study for about 7 hours on a daily basis before the examination.

2. Understand the question pattern

Know the CLAT question paper pattern and plan the study accordingly.

3. Cover the whole syllabus

Make sure to study the entire syllabus. Do not skip any section of the syllabus. Each section has its own significance.

4. Practice as much as you can

The aspirant who is doing the CLAT exam 2021 preparation should make sure to practice ample of CLAT previous year question papers. Do a mock test of the CLAT previous year question papers so that it is easy to understand where the candidates lack.

5. Attend all the sections

Never focus on just one or two sections. It is equally important to pay attention to all the sections of the exam if you need to crack it.

6. Be sure to prepare notes

Always make sure to make notes while you study. Highlight the important points so that during the exams, it will be easy to go through them.

7. Group discussion

Be sure to have a discussion over the syllabus with your friends and teachers. Share the notes and this way you won’t miss out on any topics.

8. Stay updated

Read the newspaper regularly. Update the news on a daily basis. Have a knowledge of the current affairs.

9. Focus on vocabulary and grammar

Learn new words and their meaning. Increase your vocabulary with extensive reading. Practice grammar on free time, to make sure the sentence formation and the structure of the sentences are correct.

10. Have a clear mind

For an aspirant the best CLAT preparation is to stay focused and think positively.

Subject wise Tips for CLAT exam preparation

The aspirants must keep note of the following tips while doing the preparation for CLAT entrance exam 2021. This helps the student to crack the exam in one go. Following are the best CLAT preparation tips as per the subject covered in the exams:

English Language Preparation Tips

• Read the passage thoroughly and try to comprehend the meaning.
• Take a glance of the questions asked while you read.
• Make a note of the answers of the questions as you glance at the paragraph.
• Interpret the data given in the paragraph.
• Make a summary of the passage.
• Keep track of the various words and their meaning.
• Check the vocabulary as well as the grammar.
• Conclude the passage by answering the questions up to the point.

Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips

• Be thorough with basics.
• Practice as much as you can.
• Solve sample question papers.
• Keep the working notes neat as they may come handy for any questions throughout the examinations.

Reasoning Preparation Tips

• Three sections of the examinations are almost the same. They are English Language, Logical Reasoning and Legal Aptitude.
• The preparation for these three are similar.
• Comprehend the passage conclusions as well as you can.
• It is important to contrast the supportive and contradictory arguments from the passage and set them aside.
• Some questions will require you to assume a certain question as false even though it may be true, but here it is obligatory to follow the instructions as per the question.
• Do practice the previous year question papers.

GK Preparation Tips

• Read the newspaper regularly.
• Watch the news.
• Inculcate reading habits.
• Read as many books, journals and periodicals as possible.
• Make proper use of the internet facility available.
• Stay updated on the current affairs and know the root cause of it.
• Discuss the topics with the peer groups as it helps to gain information from your friends on any missed topics.

Legal Aptitude Preparation Tips

• The format of the question paper changes yearly. Have a basic knowledge of the questions provided in the previous year.
• It is necessary to solve the previous year question paper.
• Comprehend the questions before attending them.
• Keep track of the changes in the previous year question papers.
• Give importance to the sample question papers available in The Consortium before moving to the sample papers.

CLAT Books for CLAT preparation

CLAT Books for exam preparation

CLAT BOOK NAME	AUTHOR
The Complete Success Package - CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2020	Arihant Experts

Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning For the CLAT and LL.B. Entrance Examinations

A. P. Bhardwaj

The Pearson Guide to the CLAT

Harsh Gagrani

CLAT Solved & Previous Year Paper

A. P. Bhardwaj

 

CLAT 2021 Results/ Scorecard

Candidates are required to visit the CLAT Official Website to check the results, carrying the qualifying status of candidates in CLAT entrance exams. You are required to enter the registered Email ID and Password to access CLAT Results. The CLAT exam 2021 result will be released in the form of scorecard which includes –

CLAT Scores

All India Rank (AIR)

Category Rank in CLAT

How to check CLAT exam 2021 Results

Go to the official CLAT website

Click on the ‘Result’ tab.

Enter your Registration No./ Roll No., DOB (dd/mm/yyyy) and security code.

Click on the ‘Login’ tab.

View your results.

CLAT 2021 Expected Cut Off

Tabularized below is the expected cut off of CLAT 2021 by the professionals. The cut off has been forecasted considering that the level of the CLAT exam paper will be easy.

NLUNN	Expected Cut Off
NLSIU, Bengaluru	119.5 - 120.5
NALSAR, Hyderabad	114 - 115
NLIU, Bhopal	107 - 108
NUJS, Kolkata	112 - 113
NLU, Jodhpur	109 - 111
HNLU, Raipur	103 - 104
GNLU, Gandhinagar	106 - 107
RAMNLU, Lucknow	100 - 102
RGNUL, Punjab	99 - 100
CNLU, Patna	95 - 96
NUALS, Kochi	99 - 100
NLUO, Cuttack	97 - 98
NUSRL, Ranchi	94 - 95
NLUJA, Guwahati	93 - 94
DSNLU, Vizag	92 - 93
TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli	92 - 93
MNLU, Mumbai	105 - 106
MNLU, Nagpur	91 - 92
MNLU, Aurangabad	91 - 92
MPDNLU, Jabalpur	90 - 91
HPNLU, Shimla	89 - 90
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NLU	87 - 88

Sectional Cut Off for CLAT 2021

Below given a tentative CLAT entrance exam sectional cut off list for the exam that will help all CLAT aspirants to make their way into the selection list. Tabularized below is the expected cut off for each section. 

Section	Expected Cut off	Total Marks
English including Comprehension	30	40
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	30-35	50
Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability)	10-15	20
Legal Aptitude	35-40	50
Logical Reasoning	30-32	40

Aspects on which CLAT cutoff depends:

1. The number of candidates appearing for in CLAT BA LLB entrance exam
2. Difficulty level of the CLAT exam question paper
3. Approved seats for the course in the college applied for admission
4. Category of the candidate appearing for the CLAT entrance exams
5. Total number of applicants

Institute wise CLAT cutoff

Applicants who are appearing in the CLAT exam in the new session can check the CLAT BA LLB entrance exam cutoff for previous years to get an insight of what marks they need to score to get an admission in the college.

Year	Rank	Participating NLUs
2019	1447	21
2018	1588	19
2017	1180	18
2016	1160	17
2015	7758	16

 

Institute-wise CLAT Cutoff 2019

Institute	General		SC		ST
	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
NLSIU Bangalore	1	58	363	2018	69	2575
NALSAR Hyderabad	50	129	144	3564	1777	4533
NLIU Bhopal	148	376	3097	4940	5840	8374
WBNUJS Kolkata	82	227	1862	4891	2853	6849
NLU Jodhpur	76	354	2268	5350	4533	8468
HNLU Raipur	329	638	4940	8070	7712	11822
GNLU Gandhinagar	124	468	4984	7305	5569	8001
RMLNLU Lucknow	342	694	4259	11916	12311	29911
RGNLU Patiala	442	926	5207	10339	10435	16406
CNLU Patna	623	1091	7313	18898	20349	25719
NUALS Kochi	474	983	4891	15715	19528	19528
NLU Odisha Cuttack	465	953	6276	10310	9832	21681
NUSRL Ranchi	688	1091	7707	11546	7207	18557
TNNLS Tiruchirappalli	436	1412	5681	12051	13383	19587
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	830	1292	20733	25136	20413	44885
MNLU Mumbai	383	512	5734	18833	18152	35981
MNLU Nagpur	589	1190	11256	25363	33321	55856
MNLU Aurangabad	710	1344	14219	26653	41201	53549
NLUJAA Guwahati	968	1296	12648	31022	21542	42768
HPNLU Shimla	622	1471	6896	12042	13464	21253
DNLU Jabalpur	991	1447	8550	11827	11121	20359

CLAT 2021 Expected Cut-off

As per the experts, mentioned below are the expected ranks and scores of CLAT entrance exam 2021. 

College Name	Score	Rank	Score	Rank
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	128.25	130	128	135
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal	120	355	118.75	395
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata	122.5	215	122	240
National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ)	120	350	118.75	400
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur	116.5	555	112	850
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar	118	450	117.25	510
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMNLU), Lucknow	115.25	620	112.5	800
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala	113	780	110	1050
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi	111	900	108	1200
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna	111	900	104.5	1600
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam	108	1200	92	2500
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack	110.5	1050	104.5	1600
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi	110.5	1050	97	2600
National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA), Guwahati	110.5	1060	92	3500
The TamilNadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirappalli	110.5	1160	92	3500
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai	116.25	575	110.5	1050
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur	108	1200	90	4000
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad	107.75	1250	90	4000

 

Key Points to Remember about CLAT Participating Colleges

Some of the important points that candidates must know with context to participating colleges of CLAT entrance exam are mentioned below:

1. It is very crucial for a candidate to know everything about CLAT participating colleges/institutes.
2. Candidates must be aware of the cut-off, eligibility criteria and selection process of that particular college/institute where they've opted for.
3. The cut-off of CLAT exam of every participating institute differs from each other.
4. Candidates must keep in mind that different NLUs will have their own selection process to enroll the applicants in the law degree programmes.
5. Candidates who are unsuccessful to turn up for the final admission procedure will automatically lose their opportunity.

CLAT 2021 Participating Institutes

The table below mentions the list of participating National Law Universities (NLUs) that accept CLAT scores.

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi	West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences, Kolkata
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati	National Law University, Jodhpur
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam	Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	Chanakya National Law University, Patna
Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala	National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
Tamil Nadu National Law School, Trichy	Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad	National Law Institute University, Bhopal
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (MPDNLU)

Private Law Colleges Accepting CLAT Score 2021

There are also some private colleges that offer admission to law candidates on the basis of their CLAT exam ranks. The table below mentions the list of those colleges which accept CLAT entrance exam scores.

Azim Premji University, Bengaluru	Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies (RILS), Bengaluru
Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida	School of Law, The NorthCap University, Gurugram, Haryana
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies [NMIMS] (Deemed to be University), Mumbai	Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur
Asian Law College, Noida	Amity University, Noida
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore
Delhi Institute of Rural Development (D.I.R.D.), Holambi, Delhi	JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus School of Law, Greater Noida
Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmadabad	Galgotias University, Greater Noida
Indore Institute of Law, Indore	Harlal School of Law, Greater Noida
Alliance School of Law, Bangalore	Jagannath University, Jaipur
IFIM Law College, Bengaluru	JECRC University, Jaipur
Disha Law College, Raipur	Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat
MATS University, Raipur	Manipal University, Jaipur

CLAT Counselling 2021

The CLAT Office will conduct the centralized counselling.

Seats will be offered as per ‘merit-cum-preference’ basis.

Aspirants must specify the NLU they prefer to get enrolled.

To secure an allotted seat during counselling procedure, candidates should ensure a deposit of INR 50,000.

Steps to CLAT Counselling

Applicants can visit the official website of CLAT once the CLAT exam  results are out.

Open the official website of CLAT and click on ‘CLAT Counselling 2021’

Provide login credentials i.e. User Id/ Registration Id and Password.

Then click on the ‘Counselling’ tab.

Go through the suggestive seat allotment list of NLUs.

Pay the requisite amount of CLAT 2021 counselling fee (applicable to only those candidates whose names are on the suggestive list for the first time).

Use the ‘Seat Lock’ option provided against the allotted NLU.

Save a copy of the NLU seat allotted list

Documents Required for Counselling

CLAT 2021 Application Form

CLAT 2021 Admit Card

CLAT 2021 Score Card

Class 10th Marks-sheet (Date of Birth proof)

Class 12th Marks-sheet (Academic Qualification/ Eligibility Criteria)

Caste Certificate (If applicable)

Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)

NRI Certificate (If applicable)

Sponsored NRI Certificate (If applicable)

Domicile Certificate (If applicable)

FAQs About CLAT Participating Colleges

1. Which colleges accept CLAT scores?

A total number of 21 National Law Universities (NLUs) accept CLAT exam scores for enrolling the candidates. Not to mention, there are many private universities and colleges as well that consider CLAT entrance exam scores for law admissions. Some of the prevalent institutes include: Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada Alliance University, Bangalore Institute of Law (Nimra University), Ahmedabad Uttaranchal University, Dehradun ICFAI Deemed University, Tripura Vivekananda Global Deemed University, Jaipur Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat Asian Law College, Noida.

2. Do CLAT participating institutes have common rules of reservation?

The reservation rules of all NLUs accepting CLAT BA LLB entrance exam scores are almost the same. Nevertheless, a separate distinction list is released by NLUs after applying the rules for home state quota.

3. How many questions will be asked this year in CLAT 2021?

As per the CLAT exam pattern 2021, there will be a total of 150 questions in CLAT UG while 100 MCQs.

4. How to receive the CLAT 2021 admit card?

CLAT exam admit cards will be issued in the third week of April 2021. It can be downloaded by opening your login account using your CLAT user id and password. Candidates should keep in mind that no hard copy of admit cards will be sent to any of the candidates or not even through emails. Candidates must recheck and ensure that every information printed on the CLAT admit card is correct and in case of any error including spelling mistakes, they should immediately take it to the notice of CLAT authorities.

5. Will there be a different pattern from the CLAT previous year paper?

Each year, the set of questions in the CLAT question paper differs from the previous year. The pattern also changes from time to time. Working out the sample papers enables the candidate to have an idea of what questions to be expected.

6. What are the latest changes that have been introduced in the CLAT pattern?

There is no change to the CLAT UG test scheme, it will be a comprehension based test with 150 questions.

7. How can I prepare for the 2021 CLAT?

 Following are the tips for the aspirants for CLAT exam preparation 

• Make a study chart
• Organize as per exam pattern & syllabus.
• Practice mock tests to reduce the time of solving question papers.
• Keep doing the revisions regularly for good preparation.
• Stay positive and stay healthy.

 

 

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