Latest Updates for CLAT
- 30 April 2024 :
CLAT 2025 exam date has been scheduled for Dec 1, 2024.
CLAT application form 2025 will probably be released by Jul 1, 2024. Based on expected dates the form-filling might can last till Aug 2024. The official schedule for the CLAT form 2025 is yet to be shared.
Moreover, the CLAT 2025 Application Correction window will also be activated soon after the form filling process ends. Registered candidates will be able to edit their application form through this facility on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The exam for CLAT 2025 will be conducted on Dec 1, 2024, by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), at the respective CLAT exam centres 2025 across India.
Students can log in using their registered mobile number and password to correct their CLAT 2025 application form preferences. CLAT 2025 registration fee is INR 4,000 for general category aspirants and INR 3,500 for SC, ST & BPL students. Students have to fill out CLAT 2025 application form to appear in the exam.
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Table of Contents
- CLAT Application Form 2025 Dates
- How to Fill CLAT 2025 Application Form?
- Details Required on CLAT 2025 Application Form
- Documents Required for CLAT Application Form
- CLAT Application Form Correction
- CLAT 2025 Seat Intake
- Reservation Details for CLAT 2025
- How to Recover the CLAT 2025 Login Password?
CLAT Application Form 2025 Dates
CLAT application form 2025 is expected to be released by Jul 1, 2024. The form-filling for CLAT 2025 exam will probably last till Aug 2024. The official schedule is yet to be announced by the conducting authority on the official website.
The exma date for CLAT 2025 is scheduled to take place on Dec 1, 2024. However, applicants must check the expected date list shared below.
| Events | Dates (Expected) |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2024 Form Filling Start Date | Jul 1, 2024 |
| CLAT 2024 Application Form Last Date | Aug 2024 |
| Application Form Correction Window | Aug 2024 |
| CLAT 2024 Exam Date | Dec 1, 2024 (Released) |
How to Fill CLAT 2025 Application Form?
CLAT application form 2025 process begins with the candidates registering themselves on the official CLAT 2025 website, by providing their personal details and authentic contact information.
Once successfully registered, the candidates could proceed to fill CLAT application form 2025. Find the detailed steps discussed below on how to apply for CLAT 2025.
CLAT Registration 2025
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below for CLAT Registration 2025.
- Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the NLUs consortium i.e, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Step 2: Find the link for 'CLAT 2025' and click on it.
- Step 3: A login panel will appear on the screen.
- Step 4: Proceed to register.
- Step 5: In the CLAT registration form, enter the name and mobile number, and create a password.
- Step 6: Once submitted, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number of the candidate. The candidates must keep this OTP confidential.
- Step 7: Verify the mobile number to complete the CLAT registration process.
CLAT Exam Application Form Filling
Once candidates have successfully registered, they will be able to access CLAT application form 2024. Once registered, candidate can use their mobile number and password created at the time of registration to log into the portal. CLAT 2024 registration form is divided into 5 sections, which are as follows.
- Personal Information
- Communication Information
- Qualifying Exam Details
- Choosing preferred NLU
- Document Upload
- Application Fee Payment
Details Required on CLAT 2025 Application Form
The candidates must fill in the following details required on the CLAT application form 2025 correctly.
Personal Information
- Candidates must fill in all their details correctly, which include the candidate's father's name, mother's name, the candidate's category, date of birth, nationality, and NRI status (if applicable).
- Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature, as per the specified instructions.
Communication Details
In the communication details section, the candidates must enter the following information.
- Correspondence Address
- Permanent Address
- Domicile Details
CLAT Qualifying Exam Details
Enter the marks they secured in Classes 10 and 12 in this section. Fill in the following details in regard to their qualifying CLAT exam.
- Qualifying Exam Name
- Name of the Board or University
- Passing Status (Appearing/Appeared/Passed)
- Date of Passing (Month and Year)
- Qualifying Exam Percentage (only for those who have passed the exam).
CLAT Test Centre Preference and Selecting NLUs
Candidates must choose 3 exam centres from a list of 67 centres across the country. Along with the test centres, candidates will also have to choose their preferred National Law University.
The list of the 10 best NLUs is listed in the table below along with their NIRF ranking.
| Institution | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|
| National Law School of India | 1 |
| NALSAR National University of Law | 3 |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 5 |
| West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | 6 |
| Gujarat National Law University | 7 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Law University | 10 |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | 11 |
| National Law University, Cuttack | 14 |
| National Law University and Judicial, Bhopal | 16 |
| National Law Institute, Bhopal | 17 |
Document Upload
Candidates must upload their photograph, signature, and domicile certificate as per the specifications mentioned below.
| Documents | Maximum Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 500 KB | JPEG/JPG |
| Signature | 100 KB | JPEG/JPG |
| Domicile Certificate | 2 MB |
CLAT Form Fees
Candidates must enter their reservation details if applicable before proceeding to complete the form and pay the application fees. Candidates will have to upload the relevant documents if seeking reservation or PwD benefits.
Once the CLAT application form is complete, candidates can proceed to pay the application fees. The application fee differs for different category candidates. The category-wise application fee for CLAT is mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI | INR 4,000 |
| SC/ ST | INR 3,500 |
The application process is incomplete without making the payment of CLAT registration fees.
Documents Required for CLAT Application Form
Candidates need to have the following documents ready while filling in CLAT admission form 2025.
- Class 10 and 12 Scorecards and Certificates
- Scanned Copies of Photographs and Signature of the Candidate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
CLAT Application Form Correction
CLAT application form 2025 correction window will be activated after the form filling process is completed. Registered candidates will be able to update their CLAT exam centre preferences and edit details such as their names, date of birth, and reservation eligibility using this facility.
Candidates can apply for CLAT 2025 to be admitted to the 22 participating NLUs' 5-year integrated and one-year LLM programs. These NLUs have a total of 2,644 seats available for the integrated program and 914 seats available for the program.
CLAT 2025 Application Correction Window
Candidates can use the following processes to alter their CLAT applications 2025 to change their categories and CLAT exam centres:
- Step 1: Candidates must select the link for CLAT 2025 application adjustment.
- Step 2: Use your mobile number and password to log in.
- Step 3: Select CLAT 2025 Edit Application from the menu.
- Step 4: For NLU preferences, select "Category and Seat Reservation." Select the "Personal Details" option to determine your OBC category status, either Non-Creamy Layer or Creamy Layer.
- Step 5: Make the necessary adjustments, Press the Next button.
- Step 6: To submit the modifications, choose the declaration checkbox and then click Save.
CLAT 2025 Application form for OBC (NCL or CL) Category Update
"Candidates who have selected All India Category as Other Backward Caste and uploaded their OBC Non-Creamy layer certificate have incorrectly answered the "Do you belong to Non-Creamy layer?" question," according to a notification issued by the Consortium of NLUs for OBC category candidates.
Candidates are encouraged to evaluate and improve their applications. Please note that claims for eventual consideration as a Non-Creamy layer will not be considered." Candidates must correctly change their category, as this will not be permitted throughout the CLAT admissions process.
CLAT 2025 Seat Intake
CLAT 2025 scores will be accepted by the 22 participating NLUs for enrollment in their UG and PG programmes for the forthcoming academic session. Following is the program-wise seat intake.
NLSIU Bangalore has announced a 25% reserve of seats for domiciled candidates in Karnataka. Hence NLSIU Bangalore offers 60 seats, and 25 seats will be offered under the domicile category for BA BA LLB program and LLM programs, respectively.
| Course | BA LLB | LLM |
| All India Seats | 180 | 75 |
| Domiciles of Karnataka | 60 | 25 |
| Total | 240 | 100 |
- 2, 644 seats in a 5-year LLB programme
- LLM for one year - 894 seats
- Note that the above seat matrix excludes sponsored, NRI, and supernumerary seats.
- to view the seat matrices broken down by category for each of the 22 NLUs.
CLAT Seat Matrix Update on TNNLU Tiruchirapalli
The following is the new TNLU seat matrix:
- All India OBC category* has been implemented for both UG and PG. Students who selected OBC in the All India category field would be immediately considered for the TNNLU All India OBC category.
- Wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) have been included in the UG categories. To apply for this category, eligible candidates must update their reservations.
- In the UG category, notable Tamil Nadu athletes have been listed. To apply for this category, eligible candidates must update their reservations.
- Sons and daughters of Tamil Nadu ex-servicemen have been added to the UG category. To apply for this category, eligible candidates must update their reservations.
Reservation Details for CLAT 2025
All other national law universities offer domicile reservations, with the exception of NLU Jodhpur. Candidates should choose the reservation status if they are qualified to apply for seats under the domicile category.
A domicile certificate in PDF format, issued by an appropriate body, will need to be uploaded. The NLUs' reservation guidelines are as follows.
NLUs Offering Domicile Reservation
Applicants must check the CLAT 2025 reservation shared for reference.
| NLUs | CLAT seats | State quota (Domicile and Category) | All India seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore | 180 | 25% | 135 |
| National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad | 132 | 25% | 99 |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal | 120 | 50% | 60 |
| West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences, Kolkata | 132 | 36% | 91 |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 104 + 16NRI seats | N/A | 104 |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur | 170 | 50% | 85 |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar | 172 | 25% | 156 |
| Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | 169 | 52% | 81 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala | 180 | 10% | 162 |
| Chanakya National Law University, Patna | 138 | 66% | 54 |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi | 60 | 51% | 31 |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | 106 | 25% | 79 |
| National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi | 120 | 50% | 60 |
| National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati | 60 | 48% | 31 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam | 138 | 40% | 54 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law School, Trichy | 114 | 50% | 57 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | 150 | 63% | 55 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 120 | 62% | 46 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 60 | 62% | 23 |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | 120 | 25% | 90 |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (MPDNLU) | 120 | 40% | 48 |
| Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University | 120 | 25% | 90 |
| Total | 2785 | - | 1691 |
How to Recover the CLAT 2025 Login Password?
In the event that applicants forget the password needed to access their registered account, they can retrieve it by taking the actions detailed below:
- Step 1: Candidates must go to the CLAT Consortium's official website.
- Step 2: The Login window's 'Forgot Password' link should be clicked.
- Step 3: Click "Request OTP" after entering the registered mobile number.
- Step 4: The One Time Password (OTP) you received on your mobile device.
- Step 5: After creating a new password, log in.
FAQs
When will the CLAT application form 2025 be released?
The application form for CLAT 2025 exam will probably be released by Jul 1, 2024.
What is the CLAT application form fee 2025?
CLAT application form fees for General/OBC/NRI/PWD is Rs 4000, and for SC/ST is Rs 3500.
Is CLAT application form available offline for 2025?
No CLAT application form is not available in offline mode.
Can I correct the CLAT form 2025?
The exam authority will allow the candidates to make corrections in the submitted CLAT application form.
Should I submit the hard copy of CLAT application form?
It is not necessary to submit the hard copy of CLAT 2025 application form.
