CLAT PG 2025: Counselling (Rescheduled), Answer Key (Revised), 1st Merit List (Delayed)

Mahima Jain
Mahima Jain

Updated on - Jan 21, 2025

CLAT PG 2025 counselling has been postponed, and according to the official statement, the new calendar will be issued soon following the SC appeal procedure.

Important: The Supreme Court intends to transfer petitions filed in various High Courts challenging the results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) PG 2025, which was administered on Dec 1, 2024, for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at National Law Universities, to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The CLAT PG first seat allotment list for CLAT PG counselling 2024 was set to be announced on Dec 26, 2024. However, it has been delayed due to the Delhi High Court's order for the CNLU to assess the CLAT 2025 answer key first.

CLAT PG 2025 exam took place on Dec 1, 2024. On Jul 15, 2024, the Consortium of NLUs launched registration for CLAT PG 2025 on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The deadline to submit CLAT PG 2025 application form was Oct 22, 2024.

CLAT PG 2025 was conducted offline from 2 to 4 PM. CLAT PG 2025 exam includes 1373 PG seats. The exam was held at 139 CLAT PG exam centers 2025 throughout the country. CLAT PG stands for Common-Law Admission Test for Postgraduate. The All-India centralized examination allows students to gain admission into various postgraduate (PG) courses for the LLM course at national law universities in India.

Candidates with a valid CLAT PG 2025 result can participate in the centralised CLAT 2025 counselling for admission to LLM programs at participating NLUs. In addition to the NLUs, CLAT 2025 scores are accepted by over 60 private colleges. 

CLAT PG Counselling 2025

The CLAT PG counselling 2025 is projected to be postponed and rescheduled by the conducting authorities. The fresh dates will be released soon.

CLAT PG counselling 2025 dates will be announced by the conducting body. Candidates can check the detailed counselling schedule for CLAT PG 2025 in the table below. 

CLAT PG Counselling Schedule 2025
Particulars Dates
Upcoming Counselling Events
CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Registration To Be Announced
Publication of First CLAT PG Seat Allotment List To Be Announced
Payment of Confirmation Fee for First Seat Allotment To Be Announced
Publication of Second CLAT PG Seat Allotment List To Be Announced
Payment of Confirmation Fee for CLAT PG Second Allotment To Be Announced
Publication of Third CLAT PG Seat Allotment List To Be Announced
Payment of Confirmation Fee To Be Announced
Payment of University Fee for all Allotted Candidates who Chose Freeze option To Be Announced
Publication of Fourth CLAT PG Seat Allotment List To Be Announced
Payment of University Fee for Freeze or Float Options To Be Announced
CLAT PG 2025 Publication of Fifth Allotment List To Be Announced
Payment of University Fee for Freeze option To Be Announced

CLAT PG Result 2025

The result for CLAT PG 2025 was released on Dec 7, 2024, in the form of rank lists. The candidates are shortlisted for admission based on their performance in the entrance exam. The entrance exam results are made available in PDF format on the official website.

CLAT PG 2025 result consists of the roll number and name of the candidate. To qualify for the entrance exam, the candidates must obtain minimum qualifying marks announced by the authorities. The candidate who will be eligible for the exam can check their ranking in the merit list. The merit list will be declared on CLAT PG's official website.

Credential: The candidate must enter the registered email ID and password. Candidates are advised to download and take a printout of the result and keep it safe till the admission process ends.

Declaration: The direct link for downloading the result has been provided on the official website.

How to Download CLAT PG 2025 Results?

Applicants must follow the steps shared for downloading the CLAT PG 2025 result PDF.

  • Step 1: Applicants must visit the official website of CLAT PG.
  • Step 2: They must click on the 'CLAT PG 2025 Results' link.
  • Step 3: Candidates need to provide the hall ticket number and other information required.
  • Step 4: The result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Applicants must download the result in PDF format and save it for future use.

CLAT PG Application Form

CLAT PG 2025 application form was released on the official website on Jul 15, 2024, and the last date to submit the application form was Oct 22, 2024. CLAT application correction window 2025 was open till Oct 25, 2024. Candidates who wish to make adjustments to the CLAT application form on or before the deadline. 

Candidates could register for CLAT PG by paying the CLAT 2025 registration fee of INR 4000 for general category candidates and INR 3500 for SC/ ST/ BC category candidates, which was payable by credit card/ debit card or net banking only.

How to Apply for CLAT PG 2025?

Candidates must read all the CLAT 2025 application guidelines and instructions carefully and then click on the 'Allow me to Apply Online' option. Then, the candidates could follow the steps mentioned below to fill in the application form for CLAT PG exam 2025.

  • Step 1: Candidates first need to register themselves by sharing all the credentials prescribed.
  • Step 2: Next, applicants must fill in the application form.
  • Step 3: Applicants need to attach all the scanned documents mentioned in the application form.
  • Step 4: At last, they need to complete the payment procedure and click on the submit button.

CLAT PG Registration 2025

First, candidates need to register before filling out the application form for CLAT PG 2025. Then, candidates need to open the admission portal of CLAT PG and register by clicking on the 'New Registration' tab. Already registered candidates need not register again. The following details are required while registering for the application form.

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Email ID.

Documents Required During CLAT PG Registration

Candidates applying for the CLAT PG exam must upload the documents mentioned below.

  • Class 10th Certificate/ Birth Certificate
  • Class 12th (or equivalent) Certificate (For those who have appeared for this exam in 2021 or before)
  • Scanned Images of a candidate’s Photograph and Signature according to the following specifications.
Documents Specifications for CLAT PG 2025 Registration
Documents Size Format
Photograph 4 KB to 50 KB JPG/ JPEG
Signature 1 KB to 30 KB JPG/ JPEG

CLAT PG Sample Papers 2025

"The sample questions are only accessible to those who have finished the registration process including CLAT Exam Fees 2025 payment," reads the official statement. Candidates can also download the sample CLAT PG 2025 questions. CLAT PG sample question papers can be downloaded by candidates after they input their user ID and password.

Direct Link to Access CLAT 2025 Sample Papers Attempt Here

Download CLAT PG Sample Papers 2025?

The easy steps listed below can be used by candidates to download the CLAT Sample Question Papers 2025:

  • Step 1: Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in, the official website.
  • Step 2: Choose the CLAT 2025 tab.
  • Step 3: Put in your password and login ID.
  • Step 4: Select the tab that displays the CLAT PG sample papers 2025.
  • Step 5: Save CLAT PG 2025 sample papersafter downloading it.

CLAT PG Exam Date 2025

CLAT PG 2025 notifications were released on the official website by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT PG application form was released on Jul 15, 2024. It is advised that the aspirants check the CLAT PG exam 2025 important dates regularly so as not to miss out on any critical dates.

Applicants can also refer to the table to learn about the essential dates for the CLAT PG.

CLAT PG 2025 Important Dates
CLAT PG Important Dates
Start Date of Filling Application Form Jul 15, 2024
Sample Paper Sep 13, 2024
Last Date of Filling Application Form Oct 22, 2024
CLAT Application Form Correction Oct 18 - 25, 2024
Release Date of Admit Card Nov 15, 2024
CLAT PG 2025 Examination Date Dec 1, 2024
Final Answer Key Release Date Dec 3, 2024
Declaration of Results/ Issue of Merit List Dec 7, 2024

About CLAT PG

CLAT PG exam is a gateway for admissions to Master of Laws (LLM) programs in National Law Universities (NLUs). In addition, the CLAT PG 2025 scores are used by other private law colleges across the country and Public Sector undertakings for admissions and recruitment, respectively.

Candidates can refer to the table below to learn about the CLAT 2025 PG highlights.

CLAT PG 2025 Exam Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Name CLAT PG / CLAT LLM
Full Form Common-Law Admission Test PGCLAT PG / CLAT LLM
Exam Level National
Conducting Body Consortium of NLUs
Application Mode Online
Languages English
Exam Mode Offline, i.e., Pen and Paper Based Test
Exam Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Official Website www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Helpdesk clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
08047162020

CLAT PG Eligibility Details

The Consortium of NLUs sets CLAT PG 2025 eligibility criteria. The candidate's application can be cancelled at any time during the process of admission if the candidate is found to be ineligible for the examination. Applicants must go through the CLAT eligibility criteria 2025 below before filling out the application form.

Qualification: Candidates must have a three-year LLB degree, a three-year integrated LLB degree, or an equivalent LLB degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Aggregate: 55% for General/ OBC/ SAP and 50% for SC/ ST.

Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for the CLAT PG exam 2025.

Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India, and NRI students can also apply.

CLAT PG 2025 Admit Card

CLAT PG 2025 admit card was released on Nov 15, 2024, on the official website. The admit card is one of the most essential documents regarding the exam because, without the admit card, the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. CLAT PG exam 2025 was conducted on Dec 1, 2024.

Candidates who successfully submit the application form can download the PG CLAT 2025 admit card from the official website using their login credentials. CLAT PG admit card contains details like the candidate's name, roll number, test centre, test timing, etc.

How to Download the CLAT PG Admit Card?

The candidate must follow these steps to download the CLAT PG admit card 2025.

  • Step 1: Applicants must go to the CLAT PG official website.
  • Step 2: They need to log in by entering their credentials.
  • Step 3: Applicants must enter the application number, date of birth, and email ID.
  • Step 4: They must download and take the printout of the admit card.

CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2025

CLAT PG 2025 exam question paper consists of objective questions for 120 marks. The applicants must go through the exam pattern while preparing and before appearing for the examination. For an easy understanding of the CLAT PG exam pattern, candidates are advised to go through the table.

CLAT PG 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Mode Online
Type of Questions Objective/ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Number of Questions 120
Total Marks 120
Marking Scheme 1 Mark for Every Correct Response
0.25 Marks Deducted for Every Incorrect Response
0 Marks Deducted for an Unattempted Question

CLAT PG 2025 Marks Distribution

To know about the PG CLAT 2025 marks distribution, candidates can refer to the below table.

CLAT PG 2025 Marks Distribution
Subject Areas Marks
Correct Response 1
Wrong Response -0.25
Unattempted Questions 0

Read More: CLAT PG Exam Pattern 2025

CLAT PG Syllabus 2025

Candidates must go through the CLAT PG syllabus while preparing for the examination for 2025

Topics: PG CLAT syllabus 2025 will be asked from the areas of Law like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, and other law subjects such as Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR, etc.

Constitutional Law: It includes Laws related to the nation etc.

Jurisprudence: It includes Legal Systems, Legal reasoning, Legal Institutions, and their role in society.

Other Law Subjects like Contract Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR: This section includes family laws, cyber law, civil law, etc.

Preparation Tips for CLAT PG 2025

CLAT PG exam 2025 is given by candidates from all over India and foreign countries. Since the seats at top LLM programs are limited, the candidates must demonstrate quality efforts in comprehending the questions and concepts for CLAT PG 2025. For instance, the candidates can follow the tips mentioned here.

  • Applicants must start with the basics. Understand the CLAT PG exam 2025 concepts; do not be lured into tricks and ignore the subject's foundation.
  • CLAT PG has descriptive questions; writing within a given time limit is challenging. Thus, applicants must practice in separate sessions with a lesser time limit.
  • They must always start the descriptive answers in PG CLAT 2025 by outlining the points. Have a framework for each type of essay.
  • Candidates should try as many mocks as the applicants can before appearing for the CLAT PG exam.
  • Applicants must refer to the best books only; do not confuse yourself with multiple books and reference material for CLAT PG 2025.

CLAT PG 2025 Answer Key

CLAT PG 2025 final answer key was released by the conducting authority tentatively on Dec 7, 2024. The provisional answer key was released by the Consortium of NLUs on Dec 4, 2024, after the exam was conducted successfully on Dec 1, 2024. The candidates who appeared for the exam can raise objections against the provisional answer key on the official website.

The candidates can use CLAT PG 2025 answer keys to get a rough idea about their scores in the exam. It will allow them to preplan the colleges they can include in their options during the counselling process and thus have a sure-fire chance of getting a seat in the institution of their choice.

CLAT PG Cut Off

CLAT PG cut off 2025 is the minimum mark to be scored by the candidates for securing admissions into the National Law Universities (NLU). CLAT PG 2025 cut off is based on multiple criteria, such as:

  • The difficulty level of the exam.
  • The number of candidates appearing.
  • The total number of seats available.

Read More: CLAT PG Cut Off 2025

CLAT PG Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.

Address:
Consortium of NLUs,
P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi,
Bangalore - 560 072 Karnataka, India.

Contact: 10:00 A M to 05:00 PM on all Working Days
+91 97415 21069, 94825 67257 (Bengaluru)
+91 84807 18979 (Odisha).

Email ID: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Official Website: www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in

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